I love the owner of the Money Pit. She's smart, determined, and runs a great business. The smoke is…read morea little thick for me so I don't go as much as I would, but it's always interesting and probably the best "rowdy" crowd you would find in Hopkinsville. Great service too.

Great spot to hang out! Numerous activities from Karaoke to live music! 2 pool tables and touch…read moretunes jukebox!

Stopped in here while visiting the area (CUTE town!). I ordered the Christmas Kasi (named after a…read morebartender) and it was DELICIOUS! We also ordered the Hot Zerrellas which were also good. Atmosphere? Well, like a dark, local bar place... Service was good and prices were reasonable.

From the owner: Bar and grill with gaming. read more

Great little menu. Friendly staff. Clean bar, dining area, restrooms, & outside area.read more

This brewery does everything right! It's unique, local and friendly and the beer selection is…read moregreat. It's actually in a house that looks like a house, and it has a large outdoor space with plenty of seating and great beer garden ambiance. There were a couple guys grilling burgers and steaks out back, and they were selling fast. The inside beer line gets a little long at times but it is worth the wait.

The most charming of all the dives and probably the best bar in all of southern Illinois!…read more Friendly staff and great daily drink specials! And as a beard grower I certainly appreciate the best beard I have seen in my life and travels right there behind the bar standing about 6ft 3in off the floor on a bartender named Pat. Never did get the beard's name though. I think the beard was a 2 sheets to the wind and was just keeping quiet. Great place Good people Charming town Go there Drink Have fun Go home Procreate lots of offspring Train the offspring to be patrons of this establishment called Fuzzy's Make them wait until they are of legal age though...unless they are enlisted to be a first responder or a military member service person!

Icy cold. Don't want new folks even if you're from SI. Did not feel welcomed. Maybe if the…read morebartender was working for tips, she might have been friendly. Will drink at home.

Bartender stole my prescription sunglasses. Owner was aware, yet refuses to acknowledge or have…read morethem returned. Owner has been contacted repeatedly but will not intervene. Dive bar - terrible place.

A no-frills dive with a single TV and pool table, but cheap drinks and generous portions on the…read moreshots. A good starting point if you're hopping in Lower Town

Such a cute little street bar and the nicest service! Perfect for an afternoon cocktail and little…read moresnack.

I tell you what, I was pleasantly surprised by this bar. We were trying to find a classy spot for a…read morecouple drinks before dinner at Freight House and this was the only decent-looking bar we could find. It is tiny - there are only a few tables inside as well as some patio seating. And their cocktail menu is limited. But I am so happy that we gave it a try because it was utterly charming. Our cocktails were delicious (I recommend the Hummingbird) and the staff was very warm and friendly. Loved the atmosphere here and the opportunity to have a few drinks with some great people!

Shelby's is also known as Cherry Street Pub! Music, drinks, pool and a safe atmosphere!read more

I walked into Driftwood Lounge expecting a full on dive bar experience, and they delivered. This is…read morenot the place to go if you are looking for mood lighting, artisanal coasters, or a bartender who calls you "sir" unironically. And honestly it works. The locals greeted me like I'd just come back from a long trip instead of walking in for the first time. Either they're incredibly friendly or they thought I needed supervision. Either way, solid welcome. Service was minimal in the best possible way. No hovering, life story, or unnecessary check-ins. Just quick, friendly, and efficient, like they understood I came to eat, not start a long term relationship. Now here's where things take a turn: the food has no business being this good. I ordered the Southside Supreme Pizza, and I'm still trying to figure out how a place that looks like it could host a darts league championship is casually putting out world class pizza. I've had pizza from all over the world and this place can hold its own. Thin, perfectly crispy crust, fresh ingredients, and enough cheese to make you question your priorities but not your choices. It's like the pizza didn't get the memo about where it was being served. So yeah, I give it 5 stars. Come for the dive bar charm, stay because the food quietly outperforms half of the "fancy" places that make you wait 45 minutes for a table and then serve you a disappointment on a wooden board. I'll definitely be back. Next time I might even try to look like I belong.

Really high-end bar food. The menu is quite large and everything is good. The servers are all…read morefriendly and attentive.

The way to a man's heart is through his stomach. I'm in…read morelove. My heart Melts when I eat here. ( pass through once a year ) It's the highlight of my culinary year The flavors are earthy simple and complex. All at the same time. Spices never overpower the intended mouth music. I wish I could dine here regularly.

I'm finally having a chance to review our visits to Freight House back in November!…read more My husband and I took a little trip to Paducah, and the main reason we chose this location for our vacation was Sara Bradley's restaurant Freight House. We both are fans of "Top Chef" and since her restaurant is within reasonable distance of home, we planned a trip around it. In fact, we made reservations for two nights in a row, to take in as much of the menu as possible! Between the two different days, we tried a number of appetizers, entrees and desserts. If I were to do this again the same way, I would do one day of apps and dessert and one day of entrees, just to spread things out a bit. What we ate: - Fall pickles: I enjoyed this, with the bit of chili heat, especially the cauliflower - Stuffed Mushrooms: I love mushrooms, and these blended creamy, sweet and hot with a filling of cream cheese, berry BBQ sauce and smoked jalapeno - Pistachio and herb chevre cheeseball: a fresh cheese enhanced by nutty and Herby notes - Smoked bologna: my husband's choice; very meaty and there was a lot of it - Spicy beer cheese spread: a very Midwestern feeling appetizer with tasty veggies and crackers Entrees: -Shrimp and grits: my choice: comforting southern food with lots of flavor - Duck fried rice: his choice: rich rice offset by more delicate vegetables - Sticky ribs: my choice: the pumpkin spice and coffee liqueur glaze worked well for a cozy, wintry meal - Braised pork shoulder: his choice; served with beans and cornbread, this was another hearty, comforting meal with a Southern twist. Desserts: - Winter creme brulee: this was my favorite, flavored with mulling spices, orange and pomegranate We also enjoyed a seasonal sorbet and the fall spice cake. We had the same server both nights, Elizabeth, who was good at making recommendations, and also staggering the small plates on our small table so we wouldn't be overloaded. Chef Sara was in house the second night, bringing dishes to tables. The setting is relaxed, not overly loud, with moody lighting. Overall, we would certainly return to Freight House!

Ate at the bar at the Murphysboro location tonight. The place is nice and the food was alright, but…read moreit was so bright in there you almost needed sunglasses. For 7:30 pm on a Friday, that's not what I expected and I'd think not what most people in there would prefer. It's too bad, because the vibe could be perfect for a date night meal.

Very pleased with my lunch. I told the man that seated me I knew what I wanted, he said the…read morewaitress will be right out. He came back a minute later and took my order which included coffee he would make. The waitress came over shortly to check on me saying the coffee was almost done. Great coffee. I had shrimp tacos. Good tacos. Good salsa. The service was outstanding imo. Waitress was outstanding, she was alone and the dining room filled up quickly after I got there. I was in and out in 40 minutes, eating leisurely. There was a sign saying hiring wait and kitchen staff. I wish it wasn't lunch so I could have tried their beer.