Great atmosphere and terrific selections of wine. Good beer selections for non wine drinkersread more

Straight out the gate this highly anticipated wine room exceeds expectations. There is already a…read moregreat selection of wine and beer to take home or to enjoy while inside the spacious, historical 1885 Commandery Building.

Amazing wine selection and great small plates! There are some real bargains in the wine selections,…read moreand some rarities! The fact that you can buy a bottle retail and they will serve it to you for what is basically a tip is fantastic. Tell the staff what you like and they will suggest a whole new range of options for you to try out. This is gonna be my next date night, it's like a private club you can just walk into and they smile. (Great tunes playing as well.)

My husband and I stopped here on our way through town. What a wonderful experience. The small…read moreplates and wine were fantastic and the staff very personable and knowledgeable. The ambiance was very relaxing and kicked back. Wonderful atmosphere. We will definitely return the next time we are in town and highly recommend if you are looking for some nice wine and small plates.

Analog challenges the notion that every wine bar has to be dark with electronic music blaring…read morethrough the speakers. On the contrary, it's a bright chic space adorned with a hodge podge of dmismatched chairs and tables. A collection of books lines the walls. The space is filled with soft music playing from a record player, with a modest but venerable collection of vinyl ranging from the orchestral works of Jean Sibelius to Snoop Dogg. If you know Cafeteria & Company or the Broadway Food Hall, Analog is owned and managed by the same group. If the excellence in service within those establishments was to serve as any precedent or standard for what was expected of Analog, I'm pleased to say that Analog did not disappoint. The server behind the counter was attentive and generally knowledgeable about the wines. You'll see the wines and several tasting notes along the wall. Service is quick and provided with a smile. While I would have appreciated some varietals apart from your typical cabernets and sauv blancs, the wines offered were of great quality and value. Of the ones I tried, the 2015 R. Stuart Pinot Gris Big Fire was especially nice. All in all, Analog is a great addition to downtown Urbana and serves as another viable community gathering space. As was alluded to in the beginning of this review, I walked out thinking about how nice it was to enjoy a drink while being able to see my friends in bright lighting and not having to yell over loud music. If you're looking for a relaxed and non-intimidating space to enjoy wine, whether in company or solitude, this is the place to be. PS: Please expand your hours!

Love the little space with tons of beautiful art and great number of books to keep you occupied…read more The first time I came here, I did the Suzu's and Analog collab and it was so fun. The desserts were fresh, the wine selection was dry to sweet, and it was perfect! The second one with sushi and sake pairing was abysmal to say the least. Three dry pieces of sushi with one glass of sake. Will probably never do another collab night, and stick to getting wine.

We had been to this place several times years ago when we lived in BloNo, and always had a great…read moreexperience. When we were back visiting recently, we decided to stop back in. We went on a Friday afternoon, and there were people in there, but still quiet, which was nice. We sat at the bar, and our server was helpful and checked us without being overbearing. The menu selection is great - not too small, not too big. Wines from different US locations, but also France, Italy, etc., so a nice option for everyone. They also had a board with special limited releases. We each had our own glass of wine and shared a third to try 3 different wines. Their prices are super reasonable, and they have quality selections. We also ordered some cheese to snack on. Delicious charcuterie options, as well as some other items like The Rock's hummus - yum! This is such a gem for the area. You can also take items home and shop from their storefront. Nice staff and a thoughtful menu. We will be back next time we are in town!

Got our drinking on at this Normal wine bar. It happens to be located close to the ISU campus…read more Stave doesn't get many students. Mostly because they're elsewhere slamming bad beers and Jell-O shots probably. That leaves more room for us here though. Choosing was made easier by the limited choices. It's got a wine list with only a few each of reds and whites, with quite a few California ones. They have some Italian ones too. Good prices for a glass. It's about $9 for a glass of the Sandhi. Basically this is a Chardonnay from the Central Coast. The Central Coast of California that is. It's about $2 for munchies such as apricots. They also have charcuterie boards with cheeses and meats. For sure it's a chill place compared to other bars on campus. It's open from the afternoons to the evenings. They're closed Sundays.

Lovely charcuterie great choices! Amazing drink menu. Purple haze my fave. Vote for Pedro!!…read more Amazing server

Pedro was amazing. He was polite and attentive. The food was extremely flavorful. The drinks are…read moretop notch.

Stopped in on a recommendation from a friend. Great place, great food, great service! Highly…read moreRecommend! The Bacon Wrapped Dates appetizer was very tasty. I had the Sous Vide Pork Chop, Excellent! The wife had the special for the night, Halibut! Very tasty! She did the red wine flight (nice size pours) which she really enjoyed and I had a Bourbon Old Fashioned, very good!!

Decided to celebrate my birthday at this Hidden Wine Bar right in a small town of Bourbonnais…read more Small and very intimate atmosphere. Not much seating. Wine selections were nice and food was just as good. A bit Overpriced menu. Waiter seemed to be in a rush which was a little annoying considering they closed @10 and we arrived at 8pm on a Tuesday but he was friendly. Ordered the 2 meat charcuterie was not impressed. Also ordered the steak bites with puréed sweet potatoes which was very tasty and burger for the kid. A decent place for regulars or just to wine down. Should at least try once. Check em out!

We came in on what looked like a family party. The table next to us ate Arby's no wine just soda…read more We were able to choose and receive a bottle of Cabernet (3 of us) which was ok. I did almost immediately start to get a headache which led me to the conclusion that the wine was not the best quality. I later found out that the same bottle can be purchased at Target for 20$ we paid 50$ Ok. But the atmosphere was off, the wine ok, and the cheese, crackers, and pickle charcuterie were a disaster! (2 vlasic dill spears and six crackers with six very odd slices of cheddar) I wanted to like this place, the other reviews were promising but for now we will be sticking to the other wine bar on Main Street.

Capo will not disappoint. This wine bar is a gem!…read more We sat on the patio, the service was friendly (dog friendly too), cheerful, lacking pretentiousness and full of family fun. The dog-friendly patio is a fantastic place to relax, with servers who will bring treats for your furry friends. The atmosphere is incredibly warm and welcoming, McKenzie was a wonderful server and she will make you feel like part of the family. Not to mention a great selection of wines, this place is perfect for a fun and relaxing time with loved ones, including the four-legged ones!

Random and refreshing!! Stopped in after a grocery stop for…read morea beer. Ali was so cool with a super personality. Atmosphere was awesome. Accommodating close to closing! Great beers on tap (lost palate from Goose Island). Also helped us pick wine to take home (Alto Vineyards Rocko Red). We will be back! Thanks Ali your awesome! You helped make the experience worth the stop. Happy 4th!!

This place is closed. There was no indication that it's closed, and we drove 30 minutes to get…read morebreakfast here. We were so sad!

These are difficult times for many of us but especially so for small business owners so it's very…read moregood to meet them and get to shop at their stores or eat at their restaurants. They offer unique experiences that can't be matched. We stopped in Pontiac on our drive up Route 66 and walked around the beautiful courthouse on the day after Christmas, we encountered 4 people total, incredible. We almost walked by without stopping but something caught my eye so we stepped in. Beautiful, well maintained and tastefully renovated shop. Great selection of wine of all varieties and we enjoyed a nice conversation with the owner who suggested a red and white, which we bought. Highly recommended.

This was a beacon of light in the area. Met a friend halfway from her house to mine in Pontiac for…read moresome girl time. Looking for things to do and this popped up. We decided to give it a try. It was a nice place to relax and have wine and food. There was enough parking in front and I believe some on the side. Chairs and tables and sofas were available to sit at. There was also another seating area on the side should you not want to be on the music side. Wine is available for purchase and there is a wine club if live in the area. There was music on this particular evening, acoustic rock. It was two men with guitars and you can request music via a scan code. Great idea! They were good and had a lot of songs to choose from. We went for the flight, nachos and a flatbread pizza. The flight was good as we were able to determine what glass/bottle we wanted with our food. The nachos may have been good but unfortunately they arrived cold. I assume as they were sitting waiting for the pizza. The pizza was good and hot. We had the meat pizza with the sauce. It was a little sweet for me, so maybe they were going for a bbq twist on the tomato sauce but still decent. The people at the counter were very nice and answered any questions.

Stewy's brings in the best live entertainment in the area. Everything from rock to country to stand…read moreup comedy shows. Stewy's has the best stage setup around for live music. They are VERY involved with the community They sponsor, host, and produce events throughout the area. It's a beautiful bar in a historic building in Spring Valley. Great beer selection. One of the previous reviews mentioned a lack of vodka choices? I counted 18 different vodkas the last time I was there. Not sure what she was looking for. LOL Over all, this is an beautiful bar with a great staff, consistently awesome entertainment, and a great atmosphere.

Great destination ,live music ,cold cold beer ,plenty of things to see and do . I'll be back again…read moreand again ! Also the home of the Illinois Valley fallen biker memorial wall.... This is a great location for everyone!