Cold drinks and an amazing outdoor live music venue. Caught the legendary band, Mr. Opporknockity here on a Thursday night and had an outstanding evening. 5 stars!!! Kitchen is 100% underrated. Cheeseburgers are the best but appetizers are also fire as hell and the prices on drinks are better than a lot of local spots. RECOMMEND. read more

Curve Inn - Tiki bar music venue - Dive Bars Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

Came here on a Sunday 2pm and it was still packed. Nice large Dive bar with 3 different cozy areas to go with different levels of loudness and things to do. From concerts, pool, darts to electric entertainment gaming machines. Definitely great community supporter with the community reciprocating their love and patronage 32/2024 Food 5 Ambiance 5 Service 5 very busy main bar but watchful multi bartenders who didn't ignore. The customers. Location 5parking around the front and extra across the street. Value 5 it's one of the last places I know where everything on the menu is still under $10 read more

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Everytime I pass through Springfield IL , I make the time & effort to go to the Curve Inn . It's every nice divebar you have ever been to. Great drinks , wonderful food with daily specials , and just a funtastic place to visit. The outside patio has good bands to listen to so check the schedule ! We were lucky that Shelly & Nikki were serving at the bar as their service is always exemplary and we just love them . If their parking lot is full , you can park across the street on the church lot except during church services ( they have signs stating when you cannot park there. ) read more

Everything is fun, good and well received. The atmosphere is friendly. The owners are awesome. Food is better than similar venues. So much talent at this bar. read more

Looking for a dive bar with cheap drinks? This is it! Bloody Mary bar today added to the fun. It's a cute bar with great bartenders. We didn't eat so I can't speak for the food though. Next to the bar is another building/patio with a stage for bands to play. It's more of an open air area but in the winter they heat it and close it up. Now in Illinois this means they can still smoke there. If you don't mind the old Smokey bar feel it's great. You can always go in the main building where there's no smoking if you don't want to be around that. I think in the summer it would be a great hangout! We really enjoyed catching up with some friends and if in town would go again. read more

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While visiting Springfield, we stopped in at the Curve Inn for dinner after an afternoon at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum. We prefer to avoid chain restaurants and eat at locally-owned establishments, and the Curve Inn is a sweet local bar/restaurant where neighbors hang out at the large oval bar, play darts, and I think there were some gaming machines. We were greeted warmly by the sweet bartender/server who took great care of us the whole time. The menu is large and varied. Coming from the DC area, we were shocked at the reasonably priced food and drinks! My husband selected the jalapeño burger. It was very large, cooked perfectly to medium rare, topped with incredible fried jalapeño cheese curds. He selected tots as his side. He got a huge mound of these crispy and tasty bits of heaven. I ordered something that is unique to Springfield-a "Pony Shoe." This was so phenomenally good-it's Texas toast topped with a meat of choice, homemade cheese sauce, topped with fries or tots. I got ribeye as my meat, cooked to a perfect medium and the tots. We each had a blood orange IPA on tap. To add to the awesomeness of the evening, the St. Louis Cardinals/Washington Nationals game was playing on one of their screens. Perfect meal, perfect night! BTW they have nightly specials that look amazing! If we lived in the area, we would definitely be regulars! read more

Curve Inn - Jalapeno 1/2 lb. Burger - Dive Bars Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

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They have the best burgers in town. Half pound of burgers like up by the Chicago suburbs in Southern Wisconsin, where I came from. It's a little loud. It's not bad if you like live music. The service was a little slow, but that's only because they're so busy. Be patient it's worth the wait. read more

Fun staff. Good place to tie one on...on a Monday day.... food is consistent. Staff is excellent and inviting. As long as they don't ring the bell. read more

Wife and I came here for lunch on a Thursday to try the breaded pork tenderloin. Absolutely amazing! Can't wait to try other specials!

The Italian Beef sandwich with chili as a side were really very good. Chili could have used some additional kick, but was still quite tasty. Service was excellent. Wish we could have gotten a different football game on the beer garden TV. Sat outside since it was such a beautiful day. Would like to experience the live music scene some evening. Will definitely come back. read more

Introduced recently to the Curve for lunch. Good food & service excellent. Chicken liver appetizers had delicious flavor, served hot & fresh - almost too crispy (especially when cooling off or leftovers). read more

Nice place to grab lunch. The bar tenders there are friendly and attentive. The portions are a decent size for lunch and they have a punch card where if you buy 5 lunches the 6th one is free. They have a pretty good variety to choose from and we were served quickly. read more

Awesome outdoor patio and stage for live music. The prices for drinks is phenomenal. We came on a Friday night and it was packed and everyone was having an amazing time. The bar outside (tiki bar) is cash only though so be sure to pull some cash out or order drinks from the indoor bar. read more

Review is a tale of two experiences on a Thursday night. Got there, great bartenders, great customer service, nice people as guests, karaoke was good, food was ok. Then shift change happened at 10 pm and I was going to just stay till end of karaoke when at 10:30 the female bartender comes up to me with a bar mat and says "I am setting up my station here now". Taken a back of the inconsiderate customer service and statement that I took the high road and left the bar. It is unfortunate that one persons action or rudeness could negate a great review. I still give it 3 stars, however 1 star after shift change. Please work on training customer service. After 20 years in the industry a simple explanation or request would have changed the whole experience. Please don't dismiss this bar, just get there before 10:30 pm. read more

This place was Fantastic I was treated like a king their food was delicious especially their catfish sandwich I have bin thief a couple times and the service was fantastic I hope to go back at some point with the virus I'm not sure but I will return read more

If you're from out of town and you're expecting something fancy, this isn't the place for you. This is a dive bar. So you may need to look up the definition. It's a great time with live music. It has a great outside beer garden. The owner is almost always available and their staff is great. It's a very busy place and they are running full throttle, especially during band nights. Most of the time it's an older crowd, 30-60, before 11:00. And you're younger and amateur drinkers after that. I enjoy myself every time I'm there. read more

Decided to grab a bite here while I was in town. I ordered a buffalo chicken horseshoe and it was the worst I have ever had. I choked down 1/3 of it before I had to give up. The cheese sauce had the consistency of milk and the chicken wasn't tossed in wing sauce. The wing sauce was just poured onto the meat which just watered down the cheese. The fries were also undercooked. I was nauseous and miserable for the next 10 hours. Maybe the rest of their menu is better? Avoid their horseshoe at all costs! read more

My husband and I first time visiting. Had an awesome time. The band that performed (Capital Sound), was absolutely amazing!!!!! They performed a good variety of music. ..Young and old. Every song had you moving. Even though it was crowded, we were still able too find a seat. The fish was really good. And the staff were friendly. read more

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The first time I came here I was disappoint in the food. I order fish and French fries. I came with some co workers after work to listen to THE GET DOWN band. They were awesome by the way!!! The bartenders were attentive and nice. So another co worker told me that the food is much better....That the menu has changed and maybe the menu has changed but I still think it sucks! I ordered a hamburger and fries and figured that was the safest to eat. I mean how can a cook mess this up? While my plate looked scrumptious and the vegetables were fresh, the burger tasted burnt with every bite. I even looked at it and it had grill lines on it which was fine. I love grilled burgers! This one was grilled way too long. And tasted awful. I could've complained but I should not have had to. So I doubt if I would come back here since I like to eat when I drink at a bar. Well maybe that is too harsh. I will come back but won't eat. I'll grab a bite to eat before I come. read more

Curve Inn - Dive Bars Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

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Awesome dive bar! We stopped here for a drink in Saturday afternoon because the weather was perfect and the bf didn't know of many other places with an outdoor patio that weren't super-cheesy. He had tried to bring me here for lunch on a past trip, but the picture of the giant steer on the illuminated 1970s-era sign sort of deterred me. On this trip, we ventured into the dark bar and ordered two imported draft beers at the bar (CASH ONLY) for about $7 and went outside. The outdoor patio had a very strange layout - an upper level with what looked like a (defunct?) bar on one end and a port-o-let off the side of the other. The upper level was long and narrow with only a handful of tables. On the lower level, there seemed to be a lot more room and many more places to sit. It was sort of rocking for a Saturday afternoon. People were having a good time playing corn hole and drinking buckets of beers. The staff was setting up for a band in some sort of amorphous stage area on the bottom level. We noticed that there were heaters installed into the brick wall along the back side of the patio, indicating that the party doesn't stop when the weather gets cold. Looking around, I was sort of glad I didn't live in Springfield- not because I didn't like the place, but because I became so comfortable with the easy going summery scene that I could see myself spending a lot of time at the Curve Inn, despite the fact that the music vacillated between horribly loud classic rock and awesomely obscure Indie tunes. Sometimes you just have to take the bad with the good. read more

Curve Inn - Dive Bars Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

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On non-weekend nights, this place seems OK. There's a couple of spaces within the building so you can pack a ton of people in here on busy nights. I came for a few beers on a Thursday night since The Curve was right across the street from my hotel and the place was mostly dead until about 1 a.m. Apparently that's when all the other bars in Springfield close and all of the college kids come over here to party till 3 a.m. Oh, did I mention this place is open till 3 a.m. EVERY NIGHT? We also came here Friday after another bar closed and this place was a shit show. It was PACKED. It was almost impossible to even get to the bar, let alone order a drink. Our bartender was also an ass hole. He was serving the end of the bar nearest the door. They had a draft Coors Light special that was very clearly advertised on a board in the bar and he refused to give us that price. He kept giving the bottle which was more money and saying that the special wasn't valid. It was hard to argue with him because it was loud and he really didn't stay around long enough to talk so we moved to a different part of the bar. Honestly, I feel like anyone over 23 is probably too old to come here on the weekends. It's the only place in Springfield (literally) that's open after 1 a.m. and still serving alcohol so you don't really have a choice if you want to keep drinking. All in all, a pretty douche-y place to hang out. I couldn't do it for more than an hour but if it's your only choice I can see why the people flock here. Also, fun story: since this is in central Illinois and essentially a part of Springfield where no one lives, it's really fun to watch all of the super drunk idiots leave the bar at 2 and 3 a.m. and GET INTO THEIR CARS to drive home. No one seems to think it's weird especially because they have a giant parking lot. Yikes. read more

Love me some curve!!!! Always good times and great music!!! Mark Bott Springfield, IL read more

Wow...I have been in the industry for almost 10 years, 8 years as a bartender, at high end establishments and hole in the walls. I traveled to Springfield for a very short trip for a friends birthday. Brief Background: 9+ years in the service industry, dedicated two years to Americorps. In addition, currently a founder of a non-profit, and work for a non-profit full time. I am in a business international honor society I present these details to say, I am dedicated to empowering others. The bouncer "John" attempted to belittle me. prior to, refusing my friends siblings ID for being "VERTICAL"...I "simply", "calmly", and respectfully asked questions about their. "Vertical" rules. "John" proceeded to become aggressive and defensive. I have never...avoid!!!!! read more

Trashy is an understatement, I'll apologize for them if you accidentally end up here. If you're looking for a true dive with cliental to match, this is your place. I had been here a few times and pledged to never come back, but unfortunately I was talked into coming to watch the World Series. They advertised it as the best place to watch in town, but their TV's hardly work. I love small business, especially here in Springfield, but this is not the place. read more

Decent spot for live music. Ok food. Cold beer for sure. Bathrooms are brutal. Place is filthy in general but it is a diver bar, sooo...... read more

If you are looking for live music, great food and great people then make your way to the Curve Inn!! Was in town for business staying across the street decided I needed a drink after a long day. Made my way out to the beer garden and was greeted by a very nice waitress named Dana, she suggested the buffalo chicken wrap w/ tots... definitely did not disappoint!!!! There was a band playing, I don't remember the name but the place sure did fill up fast! Great food, music and staff. I will definitely be back when I am in town again!!! read more

Just had lunch there and the food was fantastic. Had a burger and soup and both were outstanding. It was out quick for those looking for a place to eat on your lunch hour. I will be back. read more

So fun! Fiances brother took us here. He had a burger and fries for $1.50 and drinks were cheap and good. Live music excellent. Thank you Carl and Tracy! read more

Curve Inn - Burger and fries! - Dive Bars Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

Ordered lunch for myself and some co-workers. Fast friendly service and easy pick up. Got back to the office and WOW the food looks and taste amazing! Good prices, Great service, and amazing food what more can ya ask for? Would recommend to anyone! read more

From the bar sign on the outside I totally expected a little dive bar. But wow the patio and live music venue was amazing next time I am visiting Springfield again I will definitely go back. read more

This bar is full of specials and fun nights. Bando is a blast on Wednesdays. The bar has a small town feel and a wonderful beer garden that holds very talented small bands on weekends! read more

Terrible experience! The Curve does not seem to have high expectations of their staff. Bad vibes. Rude kitchen staff. Disgusting bathrooms. Overall grimy feel. Not a pleasant place what so ever. Save your money, go to Boones. read more

A good, lively place to hang out. Cheap drinks, regular live music, a good beer garden, this place pretty much has it all. Springfield has a lot of dive-y bars, but The Curve seems to incorporate the best elements of them all. read more

The prices are reasonable. They have a very nice atmosphere & vibe. The people are very friendly & Ooh yea the food is excellent to...

Good food. Good prices. The patio and beer garden outside are great. Good entertainment on the weekends. The band start early, which is a big plus for us. Really good service considering the size of the crowd. They're very busy starting at 5 on Friday and Saturday. Get there early. read more

Great food. Great atmosphere. Home town bar feel were everyone is welcome. Great pub food. Got a chance to stay the night for the local band and it was great. You can tell the people who own the place put thier heart and soul into it. read more

Wow, great lunch specials! Who knew! Their patio is second to none. Fantastic venue for live music!

Stopped in for their Monday $8 rib lunch special. Came with chips and cole slaw. The 1/2 rack of ribs was good size and plenty for lunch. They had a flavorful rub which was not hot. The bark was perfect. Too often smoked ribs have a dry tough bark. This bark was done right. The meat was so tender it fell off the bone but still had good texture. Mine had a bit of fat which could have used a bit longer over the flame. Wife's had no fat and was perfect. The waitress said the ribs were "awesome". She was right. Not the best ribs we've ever eaten but pretty darn good. The slaw is sort of Italian vinegar style. It was fresh and ok if you like that kind but we prefer creamy style slaw. The chips were the standard out of the bag every day chips. For $8 it was a very good lunch special. The Curve Inn is and always has been a dive bar. It's not " Cheers" and not a family bar/restaurant. It's a dive and the owners advertise it as such. And that's OK. It's a place for OK food and lots of drinks. read more

Stumbled into The Curve Inn. What a great place. Friendly people, excellent food, (sandwiches), and very friendly service. A staff member named Dana was just super, providing us with the menus, drinks and great suggestions as to what to eat. Coming from a city with a population of 2 million plus, it was a real pleasure to see "down home friendly" service and food. You can bet that you will see us again, a great place, and rteal friendly people. 5 Stars to the Staff... read more

i've had this app for about 2 years, but have never bothered to waist my energy leaving a review for any business, until now, because i'm so pissed off. this is only the second time i have been to the curve but have been denied on both occasions simply because i have a vertical id. the fact that vertical ids are not allowed because "the owners don't like them" is absolutely ignorant and probably the most stupid excuse i've ever heard. i am 22 turning 23 and have NEVER had an issue getting into any bar besides the curve. on top of that, the bouncer was extremely rude and honestly just sounded like an idiot trying to reason for denying my vertical id. also, more than half the people i saw walk in before me were NOT 21. maybe you guys should be more worried about fake, horizontal ids, rather than REAL, vertical ids :) next time i'll be sure to alert the cops when i know of multiple underage kids being served alcohol at your bar. read more