Amazing beer and seltzer! Bartender very personable…read moreHighly recommend Small brewery but need to check out

Very good service and the decent beer selection. The bar is dog friendly and so you may end up…read moreseeing a few during your visit. Great to-go can selection.

What's not to like about White Oak? Wide selection of beer styles and after working my way through…read moresome flights I can say that I enjoyed them all. Really friendly and attentive bartender that was quite knowledgeable about the beers. Their Hayrack Ride (Dunkelweizen) and Into the thick of it - PB & Chocolate (Imp Stout) were my favorites. They had a lot of merchandise and I bought a shirt and some cans to go. I definitely plan on stopping in again the next time I am in Normal.

A little helper helped make this visit great…read more Aside from visiting coffeehouses, Emily and I like to hit up local breweries for a drink or two. After some shenanigans all day, we needed a few beers before heading back home for the night. We dropped in right after open and there were already a few patrons inside. We took a few minutes to look over the menu and then took our beers outside to enjoy the gorgeous weather. We initially sat at one of the round tables but Emily wanted to break out my pub kit (its a little container I keep in my car full of card and dice games), so we hopped on over to a picnic table. We played some Uno while sipping beers and talking about nothing. I got a hazy IPA called Little Helper and Em got a blonde called Holla Atcha. We both sampled each other beers and while I liked hers, Em loved mine. So much so that for our second beer, she got the Little Helper. I decided to get the Cannonball Comin' since it was another hazy IPA. While it was really good, we both gave Little Helper the edge on being tastier and hitting that sweet spot on a gorgeous day. Before we left, we hit up the merch stand. They had plenty of shirts, hats, stickers, magnets and various other things. I wasn't feeling any of their shirts but did get a sticker and magnet. Emily got herself a sticker that was Grateful Dead-themed. As we were slowly wrapping up our visit, the place started picking up and getting busy. This location was a bit removed from everything. It reminded me a bit of Evergreen Farm Brewing in that it was quiet and sitting outside was very enjoyable. White Oak was a great stop and a great way to end a day in Bloomington. I'll definitely be back for some more beer and maybe a shirt (or more stickers and magnets). Stay frosty!

Glad we came here based on a recommendation of a friend. There aren't any typical waitstaff. Each…read moretable has a QR code to place your order. Very easy! We didn't wait long for our food to be delivered. Extensive menu. We ordered a pretzel as our appetizer. I have the turkey havarti sandwich with German potato salad. My son had a single burger (which was huge!) with fries. Food was delicious! Place is large, clean, comfortable, and everyone is friendly. We'll definitely go back!

Absolutely delicious dinner tonight and a wonderful atmosphere with great service! I had the…read moreSeabass with coconut rice and edamame and all kinds of yummy things in it. My friend had the brace pot roast with mashed potatoes and carrots, and it was better than homemade! The menu is always full of variety from simple to exotic. My favorite place in town!

I have had a few different DESTIHL beers over the years so when I was coming to Normal I knew that…read moreI wanted to stop by the brewery. I had no idea that their food would be so good. I had schnitzel and a "Normal beer." The service was excellent and the brewery/taproom was quite large with plenty of seating. The group all enjoyed their food and the burgers there looked amazing. I look forward to returning there during my next trip to Normal.

We don't come to that part of town often, but happened to be staying at hotel close by. And we saw…read morethe place driving to our hotel. Food is really good. I got the charcuterie shareable as my entree and a dragon fruit sangria. Drink was fruity and tasty ; but a lot of alcohol. The charcuterie was filling although a little salty. Which should have been expected DUH! Hubby got fried cod and a house salad. He enjoyed both. Website recommended reservations. We were seated immediately without one. It's spacious on the inside. The women's restrooms was individual powder room with your own pedestal sink! Wanna come back and try breakfast next time.

The vibe is welcoming the moment you walk in, and the space is very clean with fun beaver art…read moreeverywhere you look. It gives the place a light and playful feel without being over the top. For food, we had two vegan options to choose from. I went with the vegan steak with vegan mozzarella and a side salad. It was flavorful and satisfying, and I appreciated having a good plant based option at a brewery. My husband ordered the smash burger and really enjoyed it. Our server was knowledgeable and efficient, which made the whole visit even better. Overall, a fun stop with great service and good food, and I would be happy to come back.

Came to the Lil Beaver Brewery for an early weeknight dinner while passing through town…read more We loved the patio on a warm fall evening. Some rock tunes in the background and efficient service. I had the double smash burger with onion rings. The smash burger was delish. The onion rings were also very nice, lightly breaded. The lady had a sandwich that was reported as ok and soup which was reported as pretty good. Nice spot for a bite and beer. The patio is a pleasant plus on a nice day.

Good beer selection with a wide variety of styles. Limited parking but I am not from the area so…read morethere may be lots that are nearby. Large multi-floor taproom that would be a great time with a group of friends. Probably among the top bartenders from a brewery I have visited. Overall I think this is a great brewery/taproom and I look forward to my next visit.

First time here.. friendly service. We sat upstairs patio area..we had chicken nachos.. very good…read more Luv the patio

We found Maggie Miley's in Normal, IL the old-fashioned way--searching my phone for a nearby hotel…read moreand restaurant--and what a win! This Irish pub is full of charm, with warm woodwork, cozy atmosphere, and an authentic feel. From the moment we walked in, the host greeted us with a smile and even gave us a choice of where to sit. Our server was fantastic--attentive without hovering--and we were pleasantly surprised when both the host and even the chef stopped by to check on us. That's service you don't see every day! The food? Absolutely delicious. Everything came out hot, fresh, and full of flavor. We left full, happy, and feeling like valued guests. If you're ever traveling through Illinois, I highly recommend making a stop in Normal to check out Maggie Miley's. You'll get great food, friendly faces, and an experience that feels like home.

Stopped in to watch the hockey game and have a few beers. The place was pretty crowded and the…read moremusic was very loud. The service was good. The prices are reasonable. There is plenty of seating on both sides of the bar. They have plenty of TVs to watch games.

In Bloomington for work, try to avoid the chains when I travel, was craving pizza so I came here…read more Food was awesome with great service, next night had a salad different people but same wonderful service. Needless to say this is my third evening here in four days. Atmosphere, service and food all rate excellent. Food is quick and fresh. I don't drink but their bar selection looks good as well. This will be a must visit every time I come to Bloomington.

This was our first visit to Flingers. We chose it based on the reviews and pictures. We visited on…read morea Tuesday night. No wait time. We decided to sit outside on the patio, because it was a beautiful evening. We started with drinks and the cheese bread with marinara for the appetizer. We later placed a food order and decided to try a variety of things since it was our first time. We ordered pepperoni rolls, a thin crust create your own pizza with pepperoni, onion, and bell peppers, and a hand tossed Italian beef pizza. After a significant amount of time the waitress returned to check on us and let us know the pizzas would be out soon, so we asked her about the appetizer. She admitted that she forgot to put it in. She asked if we still wanted it, which we did, and so she said it would be 8 minutes in the oven. The food all came out within the next 10 minutes or so (minus the appetizer), and we dove in. It was all very good and we were happy with the options we chose. The waitress returned once we were finished eating and we asked for boxes and the check. The appetizer still hadn't came out. She apologized again and asked if we just wanted it boxed up to go, to which we said yes. Several minutes later a manager showed up and told us again, that there was a miscommunication and the appetizer was never made and yet to be placed in the oven. At this point, we asked it to be canceled and just asked for boxes and the check. Things happen, and the way they responded to the mistake is the reason I am still giving them 4 stars. They reduced our bill significantly and offered us a coupon for a free pizza on the next visit as a way to make things right. The waitress was great and the manager was very professional. We will give them another try next time we are in town.

Awesome place! Everyone friendly. Made a request of garlic bread meatball sandwich. Waitress was…read moremore than accommodating. Cook went above a beyond!! Flavor on point! Meatballs were flavorful the sauce had perfect balances of spices, tomatoes, and freshly grated cheese! Garlic bread was warm and bubbly upon arrival to the table. Delicious! I highly recommend!

Best pizza in all of Illinois! You will never find any better or any better service!read more

My wife and I came here to watch a Blackhawks game. (yes we drove all the way from Champaign to…read moreBloomington!) We had some potato skins for the appetizer and ordered the southwest chicken sandwich. Not too shabby and you get a ton of fries which could have easily been shared with more than 2 people. We don't drink so I can't comment on the alcohol selection. The best part of this place is the huge screens (projectors) and the atmosphere. Once the game started, they switched it on just about every screen in the house and turned up the audio. After an intense ending to the game, the Blackhawks pulled out the victory and the place went nuts. They blasted Chelsea's Dagger and everyone sang along. The only issue that we had is that it was crazy hot in there. I'm not sure if they don't have air conditioning or if it was just broken, but it was a bit toasty. They did try to bring out some fans but it didn't help much. (maybe it's just a way to get you to buy more drinks??) :) BTW, there is a parking garage about a block away which is free after 6pm. Fun place for a game and hope to visit again!

The food was good! Service was fantastic. We had burgers and were quite pleased with the quality.read more