Food is wonderful. Service is always top notch and the drinks are always great. Can't say enough…read moreabout it.

I am so proud of myself. Today, I went to The Pump House and I did not order chicken wings. It was…read morea struggle, but I forced myself to order something else off the menu and I am glad that I did. Instead of my typical order of wings and fries, I got the Pump Jack Burger. It's made with Angus beef topped with Pepper Jack cheese, Grilled Balsamic Onions, Mild Banana Pepper Rings with a Sweet and Spicy Sauce, all served on a Onion Roll. It was served with a side of Fries. I was impressed by the size of the burger and that it was hand pressed. A hand pressed burger always tastes better to me. I requested that it be prepared medium rare and it was done perfectly. The fries were soft, I'd prefer mine a little crispier, but they were seasoned well. I got a giggle from their ketchup bottle, it said it was "Fancy". They have an impressive variety of beers. They offer draft, bottle and canned. I personally always go with one of the many craft beers they have on the menu. When dining alone, I always sit at the bar. The bartenders are typically female and are friendly. I am fan of hooks under a bar and Pump House takes it even a step further. They also offer, outlets. If your phone needs a charge and you've got a cord, you are set to go. Offering outlets under a bar, is top notch customer service. Now that I know they have great burgers as well as their wings, I'll have to rotate between the two when coming to dine.

Great daily deals, the tacos could have more taste to them, MARGS are great. For 2.50 dollars…read more French fries are great. Wings EXCLENT.

For a dive sports bar, The Franchise puts on a good feed. The offerings are your typical sports bar…read moregrub, but it's prepared a level above other sports bars. My recent visit I enjoyed the Pork Loin Sandwich. It was a typical pork tenderloin sandwich, extending beyond the bun. The one here is served grilled, not fried like the majority of other restaurants. The seasoning and glaze were full of flavor. It surprised me with how juicy and tender it was. If you're a fan of Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches, this is a must try. A previous visit I had one of the steak specials. I ordered the 16 oz Filet and giggled when it was served. I was given two 8 oz filets on my plate. I didn't care, it still was 16 oz. It actually worked out for me, I ate one and took the other home and had steak and eggs for breakfast the next day. For my two sides, I choose Baked Potato and Green Beans. Half of the potato went home and gave me American Fried Potatoes for breakfast. They have a good variety of beers on draft, bottled and canned. In addition, they offer a full bar for adult beverages. The service is hit or miss. It was obvious who was a regular by the attention and quality of service they received. They need to treat everyone the same, so the newer customers become repeat customers, too.

Owners and Bar tenders Mike and Jessica are awesome, Very welcoming, has karaoke on Thur and Sat…read morenights and dance music on Friday, has a few slot machines and a decent size dance floor, and one pool table, My Family has came here most of my life, never a bad time as long as your respectful

Dis place right here...Big Reg don't like this joint an ima tell you why.I had just got done…read moreshooting hoops with the homies at the Y, slammed my protein shake and was rolling back into B-Town. Then I get a certain taste in my mind, cold beer. So first place I see is this joint so I stop in to get my lip wet. I sit at the bar and order my King Cobra and start dranking. I was having a good time until I found out dis place is racist! 5 or 6 guys staring at Reg while I sip my beer! I got scared real quick... my stomach started turning around...protein shake king cobra and fear of getting jumped!! I got up to leave and it hit me...I shits all down the bar stool! Right down the leg of my basketball shorts!! It was the squirts! Then I book it out dat place! Big Reg not going back there anymore! 3 star still cause my King Cobra was ice cold!

Ashley never smiles. Ashley is not nice to the staff. I saw this on Bar Rescue. Why Ashley, why ?read more

We stopped here on a whim (cute diner atmosphere) and I have to say this place has THE BEST…read moreburgers!! The 1/4 lbs cheeseburger was great but the patty melt was FANTASTIC!! Would have given it a 5 star but the service was really bad. The waiter barely waited on us and he decided the chips I ordered should be fries instead. ($1.50 up charge and I don't even eat fries) He never came back to see if our food was ok (we were sitting at the counter and ignored) so I was never able to get it corrected so we had to pay the up charge. Plus people at other tables were yelling at him from a booth over the counter "can we get some boxes and our bill" and another booth did the same, so evidently everyone got the same crappy service.

It was a Friday night, so I considered myself lucky getting a seat at the bar. It was at the very…read morefar end, which meant I only had to worry about someone to my left. I didn't end them, but I bonus was, a hook and outlet was under the bar right in front of my stool. I didn't want the Friday special, even though some Fried Fish was tempting. All I wanted was some of their incredible hand cut and breaded onion rings. I paired them with a 6 piece bone in chicken wings in mild sauce. When served, I was pleased to see my order had equal flats and drums. The wings and rings were very filling. I ended up taking two rings and one flat and one drum home. They re-heated very well for the next days lunch. The service was a little off, but I will admit they were slammed. The bartender was slow on greeting and doing follow-up. It may have helped if they had an extra person behind the bar. Even a bar-back would have helped. They may have lost a star this visit, but I am sure they'll get it back soon.

Brickhouse has the perfect local dive bar feel but with a really nice setup inside. Huge open…read morespaces, tons of TVs for watching sports, and long tables that make it great for groups and gatherings. The food menu has a lot of solid options, but the wings are easily the best in the area, huge, meaty, and packed with flavor. Great variety of beers on tap too. Definitely a spot worth checking out if you want good food, cold beer, and a relaxed atmosphere.

I've been going to No Man's Land for years. Tonight, I've…read morejust come home from picking up their Fried Tacos (available the first Friday night and Saturday afternoon of the month). This is a monthly holiday for my family. (We love us some tacos) Call ahead and have them ready for pick up or stop in and order from the counter and enjoy some ice cold beverages while your hot and fresh tacos are prepped for you. If you're a local you'll likely run into friends so plan on hanging out a while!

The best neighborhood bar in Illinois. Great bartenders, owners and clientele. Great prices too…read more Great place to grab a cold drink and relax. Tacos on the first weekend of the month are the BOMB!

My son is turning 17 and this was what he wanted to do as part of his birthday celebration. The…read morestaff was very friendly, welcoming and helpful. Cold drinks on site was a plus. Two types of axes to throw. Music playing in the background but not too loud which was appreciated. Bathrooms are very clean and well maintained. We didn't take advantage of it but they do allow you to order food to be delivered there so pizza with beers and axe throwing is an option! Reasonably priced at $25 per person for an hour. We felt like we got our moneys worth.

Yesterday, we went to Riverbend Axe Throwing for a team building event. We had a such a great time!…read moreThe facility was incredible. Our host John was super friendly and welcoming. He took the time to show our coworkers some throwing techniques, since a lot of them have never thrown an ace before. John continued to come over and check on our group throughout the night. Overall, a great experience. Would def come back!

Great place! Cheap food! Frosty cold beer. I mean frosty! The beer glass is insanely frosted. A…read moreserver will come and take your drink order. (You have to at least order a drink.) You go up and order your food and pick it up when it's ready. Basket of fries for $3! The food is super cheap. They want you in there drinking and having a good time. The food will keep you in longer. NO KIDS! NO TO GO! It's a fun lace to hang out. They will have live music. There is a separate motorcycle lot. Drive a couple of minutes away to see the Piasa Bird as well as the ice cream joint called Shivers. Also, go see the Miles Davis statue. Make sure to drive up the Illinois River Road. Before you leave, grab some merch!

Cheap, good food, and great vibes!…read more My husband and I finished date night with food and drinks at Fast Eddies. This place is normally packed on the weekends especially when the weather is nice. I'm guess because it was later in the evening when we went they weren't as crowded. There's always live music playing, someone celebrating their 21st birthday and good vibes. Staff was friendly, welcoming and made sure we were doing good the entire time we were there. Ordering food is all self service at the food station. You place your order then wait for your number to be called. They sell burgers, chicken on a stick, steak on a stick, chicken sandwiches, shrimp, and fries. Your food is up pretty quick. We ordered burgers, fries, chick on a stick, big Elwood and shrimp. We also ordered two long islands and a beer. All in all we spent about $60. The food was delicious, seasoned well and plentiful. The drinks were made perfectly. No complaints from me. I'll be back!

Love this place, been going for many years! Great people. Great place for fun ! A must at stop when…read moreI'm home visiting. Love the total atmosphere!

This place is the best... we stopped in for lunch and it was so good. They wash their hands right…read morebefore they walk in to the kitchen. I watch little thing like that. The service was great and very kind. Dollar hamburgers were great. Will be back. Thanks Don for everything.

This place is what an arcade should be. Love going here. Went here with family and it's a lovely…read moreexperience. The games break down but the staff fix them quickly or reimburse, they're incredibly good with their service. The drinks are great, the games are fun, the food is delicious, and it doesn't close till 3am. What is not to like? There's 2 levels of games of all kinds for all numbers of people. There's a smoking patio. It's a great spot. One of my instant favorites.

Only giving this a "maybe" rating because my husband and I literally only drove by it by accident…read more Regardless, we will definitely be back to visit and I will give my full rating. I'm so excited for Alton - this place looks awesome! A good mix of adult and family fun. The bar area had a row of alcoholic slushies which I'm super excited to try! The food menu appeared to be extensive enough - wings, pizza, fries - what you'd expect at an event center. The service itself appeared to be pretty quick as they kept calling out orders. The building itself (split level with a basement) had games on each floor! I'm talking about Mario Kart, Guitar Hero, Connect 4, VR gaming, old school arcade games, pinball, racing, karaoke. Multiple options to choose from, wall to wall! I look forward to visiting again soon!