Probably the nastiest liquor stores around. Floors are sticky and all the liquor is very old.read more

When I'm in town and need to pick up beverages I almost always stop in at the Speakeasy. They have…read morea great selection of beer, wine, and hard alcohol. I like that they have a number of local beers and wines in stock which is a nice touch and something that brings me back again and again. The store is always clean, well stocked, and all of the employees have been helpful.

Food and beer were delicious. Italian beef sandwhich and southwest patty melt were spot on. Service…read moreis a little slow, but bartenders are waiting on everyone. Come in, relax, enjoy your time, and your food and drink.

Oh boy, where to start. I guess I'll begin with the positive things about this place; the…read morebartenders/servers (they're the same people) are friendly...and that's pretty much it. There are QR codes on the bar for the beer menu. It isn't accurate, they're out of several. I was told by a staff member (again, it's hard to tell who fills what role so I'll just call them staff members from here on) that they are "locked out" of that account so I should check the board behind the bar. The board lists the flavor and usually the type of beer. It does not list the manufacturer or really any other details. At this point I ordered a beer and the chicken nachos. I received the beer promptly. I finished that one, then another. Still no nachos. After an hour+ and 3 beers, I cashed out and left. At least they never tried to charge me for the nachos. I witnessed numerous dishes returned to the kitchen. There were 2, sometimes 3 staff members for the entire bar and dining room. All were friendly but seemed inexperienced. I witnessed at least 2 on their phones at some point. Last but not least, the atmosphere. The place could be really amazing. When I was there, the bar was sticky. 3 of the lights above the bar were burned out and the fixtures, obviously intended for old looking filament bulbs had bright LEDs installed giving the ambiance of a hospital waiting room. The recessed can style lighting in the rest of the establishment wasn't much better. The stools at the bar are seriously worn. It's almost worth visiting for the spectacle...almost. Update: they did charge me for the nachos. I misread the receipt that night.

Eric and Will were phenomenal . They made service so quick and were so personable. The food was…read morealso bomb. Nothing was bad at all. Cool bar vibes and they knew everyone by name. 10/10 give them a raise

Certainly this is the best brewery in Carbondale. It happens to be the only one in town. Buckwater…read morehas a good amount of beers. Maybe not great ones but they have quite a few. There's also food like burgers and pretzels. Basically the setup is pretty confusing. It's got a couple bars inside. There's one that only has a few of the beers, and the other has more. Kind of an unorganized feeling. The beers are pretty good prices for most ones it seems. It's about $5 a pint. The best one of these we had was the Buckwater Stout. It has biscuit and caramel flavors. This is a heart beer that's not so thick. Also there's food. It's about $11 for the Bavarian Pretzel. Good for sharing, and absorbing alcohol. There's also burgers if wanting to get meaty. For sure it's the place to go in town if wanting locally brewed craft beers. It's closed Sundays and Mondays. They have a happy hour in the evening on weekdays.

Food is fresh made, and the service was excellent. I will be back again soon. Need to try…read moreappetizers.

We have enjoyed The Frenchman's Widow several times since my first review, but this was our first…read morevisit on the balcony. The weather was perfect for it, and I love dining outside so when we walked in to be seated we asked for the balcony seating. You take the stairs up to the second floor and then walk out onto the balcony. Service was exceptional. Our waitress was knowledgeable, made suggestions, took our drink order and food orders quickly and brought everything right out. This time I ordered the chips and queso for a starter, and the chicken quesadilla for my meal. Both were very good. My husband had the CRP sandwich with crispy chicken and French fries. You can also get it with grilled chicken if you prefer. Everything came out hot and fresh. Large enough portions that half of everything went home for lunch the next day. Check them out!

Great service super good food local fair a real gem. I totally enjoy it…read more I typically order carry out, but it is very quaint downstairs and very nice

We sat at the bar on a busy Friday. Fun vibe and variety of menu choices. Had the steak and frites…read morewhich was delicious. Had to ask about gluten free options, but servers were quick to ask chef.

Delightful little bar just off Tower Square. Casual, friendly, quick enthusiastic service all add…read moreup to a great watering hole. They have a stage for music - but not tonight.

We where in town for the Miss Illinois pageant and John Browns was by far the the coolest place …read more We became party of the John Brown family by the time our trip came to end . Thank you for making us feel welcomed . The service and drinks where crazy yummy and very adorable.. Thank you all for the making our trip to Marion one that we will always remember.

I must say.. This was a dayumm good burger as recommended...I ordered a pepper jack double…read morecheeseburger with bacon.. The beef was beefin.. Had to take one off...

Great good and service. The menu has slot of available options.Very casual atmosphere and friendly…read morestaff and management

Love this place. Great ambiance. Great food. Feels like a party. Outdoor live music in summer…read morefeels like a music festival. Friendly wait staff. Favorite bar.

Great good they have an amazing cheeseburger! Highly recommend! Also we tried the chicken…read moresandwich it was delicious too!

For sure this is one of the legendary places in Carbondale. It has been a long time favorite for…read morecheap drinks, food, and music. PK's is popular with both locals and students. A surprisingly good amount of stuff on the menu including plant based. This place may be a dive, but it's better than it looks. A lot of history in this bar. It's known for the cheap ass happy hours. There's also the cheap ass weekly specials. Be sure to check out the list in the bathroom. It's $2 for whiskey on Wednesdays. Among the many cheap drinks. Burgers are most popular among the food options. The food menu also has a lot for vegans. It's $6 for the Impossible Chicken. This comes on a bun topped with lettuce, onions, and pickles. Has to be one of the places you go to when visiting this college town to check out the local flavor. It's on Illinois Avenue at Walnut Street. There's lots to get for meat eaters such as burgers, and there's also healthier options, including many things for vegans and vegetarians.

Pks is always been our bar we love it. It may have to change some but still a good place to goread more

the bar owner and manager are great! fast friendly service! this bar has been a go to spot for…read morealmost 30 years the nostalgia is everlasting and so are the memories you can still make there!!!

Good tunes clean bar and good people. The owners are awesome and won't tolerate any trouble…read more Bartenders are friendly too Highly recommend