Found out about this in the middle of nowhere brewery outside Fairbury. It certainly is one of the…read morefew places around here to get beers or anything it seems. Emancipation is a brewery not a lot of people have heard of because it's not close to anything of course. Has a surprising amount of variety on tap and in cans to go. They may not have a whole lot but everything is full of flavor and quenches one's thirst. Even with it being a smaller brewery it still has quite a lot. It's got several of their own beers on tap along with a few others. There's also more cans in a refrigerator. Has the basics along with a few interesting ones. More than just the IPAs and the usual. It's about $7 a pint. The Farmer's Favorite is the IPA and is a pretty good medium one that's crisp and smooth. Has a few things to snack on here. It's about $3 for the Krack Mix. Basically like Chex Mix but it's made locally. They also will let you bring in stuff. Great place that's pretty hard to find the first time going here. It's located on N. 2500 East Rd. a few miles north of Fairbury surrounded by corn fields pretty much. They're closed Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays.

We love the fact you can find a little beverage get away in rural Illinois. We stopped here with…read moreextended family for a quick drink. Our group had a variety of beverages including a mule, red lager, homemade radler, wine, and even a homemade non-alcoholic lemonade. The ambiance is rustic and comfortable. The bartender was friendly and helpful as our group was sampling a few of their offerings before we landed on our orders.

Fun place for trivia with the work team. Loved all the beaver themed art, photos, logos, and merch…read more I didn't dine however there were no complaints from the group. One member took home some brewery specialties beers to go. Fun time at a cute spot!

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.

OUTSTANDING food! The GM and server were super friendly and even let us stay late to finish up our…read morefood after a long day of traveling for a soccer tournament. My husband said they have the best Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich he's ever had in his life. Their tomato bisque soup was also amazing. Thank you for the hospitality Lone Buffalo!

The food was seriously so good!! I hiked Matthiessen st park with my dog then came here after for a…read morebeer & some food. I got a pretzel which was huge and some fries. Plus a sour beer that was blueberry flavored I believe, which was also delicious. Especially for me-- since I'm not a big beer drinker, I prefer ciders. They also have a patio that allows dogs!! And it's shaded/covered! Because it was raining and we didn't get wet. Would love to go back next time I'm in the area

Excellent riverfront tap treat, sampled a couple and enjoyed a lot of the darker options, decadent…read moreand roughly better balanced with clean fresh notes that offered smooth drinking. Went with the red ale for its surprising brightness and enchanted spirit bringing real flavors unlike most I've had!

This is the original craft brewery in Peoria and a cool place to stop for good beers.read more

The atmosphere is unique as an English Pub. The staff were friendly and efficient. The hamburger…read morewas "off the charts" and done exactly correct. The fries were crispy and nicely seasoned. Will return for sure.

My burger was good but a little undercooked and my husband's philly was completely disgusting…read more Plus, The server took our order and we didn't see her again until we paid. No check-backs or refills at all.

Best thing about this village of Princeton is this brewery. Coal Creek is one of the few places…read morearound here to get beers that aren't crap. It certainly is a welcome change from the corporate swill. Also just a nice place to hang. The prices are pretty good for being small and local. A long trip to out here deserves a cold one and this is where to go. It's one of the few places in town that isn't some dive bar or fast food chain it seems. They actually have a pretty good variety. Kind of unexpected with it being a small one. There's actually a good amount including some fruity sours. It's about $7 a pint. We had a few with the best of these being the More Than A Weekend. It's a summer melon lager. They also make cocktails if that's a preference. For sure it's the best place in town for beers. It's located in downtown in a historic building that's cool to check out. There's no food but you can bring in stuff.

A locally owned brewery located in the heart of downtown Princeton. This brewery is housed in an…read moreold historic building serving up a variety of beers. From Pale Ales,Stouts,Rye IPA,Wheat and Fruit beers,Coal Creek offers something for everyone. They offer flights as well as a full bar serving crafted cocktails. They didn't have any ciders but they did have a few seltzers for the non beer drinker. I tried a flight of 4 5 oz pours. Each tasting was 3.00. I really liked their Homestead Lager . 4.8 ABV. They do not serve food. They now offer cans and growlers to go. You can sit by the open windows in the front of the tap room ,at the bar or at one of the hi tops. There is a gaming area in the back of the taproom as well. Plenty of street parking available. Nice place to relax and enjoy a locally sourced beer in Princeton.

Spirited is a great craft bar. They often have live music out front. Not only do they have craft…read morebeer but the have the BEST Sangria wine. Their slushies are amazing. They currently have a caramel apple sangria that is also delicious. Definitely worth stopping here.

Great family spot! If you live around the area you should definitely check this family owned…read moreestablishment out.

Finally tried the new menu in subsequent visits. The food is outstanding. I recommend the…read morebattered green beans, any of the flatbreads but especially the Smokehouse BBQ flatbread, the Nashville hot chicken sandwich and the chicken & waffle. All awesome. Need to get back in to try some on the menu. So thankful to have HOF in Menard County! It's one of my favorite spots.

Beer is amazing specially death and taxes. Food is so good too. I think the outside could use some…read moredecor and plants to give it some more ambiance. I will say for busy days I would add another food runner. One of the times I did wait 38 minutes for a to go order but it was very packed. Still love this place and will be coming back frequently.

Great brewery, nice comfortable seating inside and large outdoor area, parking can be an issue but…read morenot bad. Lots a beers to choose from, Illinois bock was made special for our group for our event at the brewery. Very nice and tasty. Got a brewery tour from the owner that was insightful and fun, it's across the street from bar. Food trucks provide good food on sight, the pizza truck was there for us but I heard a Mexican truck had great burritos. Great place to enjoy a good selection of brews and relax with friends

We were in town for a wedding had a little time to check this place out. We love checking out…read morebreweries on our travels. This was an excellent one and our beer tender (maybe Ben??) was the MOST knowledgeable beer guy I've ever encountered that wasn't an actual brewer. It was great to talk to him and sample the beers here. All good!!! Wish we would have been I. Town longer we would have come back