Excellent "mom and pop, Knox Alumni" beer and shot establishment! Friendliest service, very, very…read moreclean, and seasonally decorated for keeping one's spirits up during the festive holiday season. Loved the "old school" shelled peanuts! So, so miss bars like this! Don't pass up something as simplistic as Duffy's; for they may not have one's Dirty Martini, but they do have clean lines for a great tasting cold tap brew! Great choice for our 3rd stop on our Galesburg extravaganza!

This place does not have a kitchen. It looks like a great dive bar to hang out in with a group of…read morefriends.

A very cool place to hang out and sip some beers... roughly 2/3 to 1/3 ratio of their own beers to…read moreguest taps. I visited twice during a brief visit to Galesburg... so I clearly found something I liked... LOL. The beers are good. The service extremely friendly.

Sausage and honey flatbread was wonderful mix of flavors with crispy crunchy bread. Meatloaf was…read morespectacular! Delicious ingredients drizzle for flavor onion straws for crunch and a slab of tasty meatloaf plus bacon. Friendly servers. Old firehouse is beautifully transformed to a spacious restaurant

We visited Sidetrax on Christmas Eve and had a bite to eat. This was our first time in…read more I had some sort of shaved steak/Italian beef sandwich. It was pretty good. For a beverage, I went with vodka tonics, and they were good. Service was good as well. Our bartender/server apparently relocated from Sully's, which is now closed. Good vibe at Sidetrax, and though they closed around 5:00 on Christmas Eve we were able to get some food in our bellies and have some drinks in a comfortable atmosphere.

If you went to Sully's back in the day, you'll be happy to know the owners are still rocking it…read morewith Sidetrax (downtown Galesburg) and Trax Northside (Monmouth). This was extremely comforting to find after hearing their restaurant on Henderson closed in '22. While I loved Sully's, the distance from campus made it a must to designate a driver or coordinate rides. The proximity to Knox makes Sidetrax and easy choice for college students looking for a solid meal, watch a game with a yeasty beverage, or night out. You'll also find many of the same menu items and some new ones! I'm eager to try some cheese curds and revisit the Sully's Reuben. If you like craft beer, there's a small fridge to the right of the bar that has several cans eager to be sampled. I recognize those visiting the 'burg may belittle Sidetrax to an average sports bar serving typical pub selections. While l can understand some of the quick takes and average reviews from Yelpers, I think it a bit dismissive. There's a reason the Bernardi brothers have over 20 successful years delivering what the people want. |TO BE CLEAR:| As a Knox student, I learned to eat wings at Sully's and the flavor profile of their buffalo sauce and honey mustard dressing (always got a side salad to make myself feel better) are *pure nostalgia*. I've traveled the nation sampling popular wing establishments from every corner of the 48 continuous--a self proclaimed wing aficionado on Yelp--but it all comes back to Sully's wings. "Mild, wild, screamers, nitro" were a regular mantra amongst my friend and I'm happy to say Sidetrax version do not disappoint!

Review Visit: August 8th, 2016…read more Buffalo buffalo buffalo buffalo buffalo buffalo buffalo. I like to say that bar food is the best food, so when I am out and about exploring, I try to find pubs that have good reviews to eat at. With that train of thought in mind, The Buffalo came up on my radar one day after exploring Iowa. Having an empty belly that kept reminding me to get some food, I headed over to The Buffalo to see what they offered. Upon entering, I was greeted with the usual dim-lit bar scene. Nothing was too bright but nothing was too dark. It was the right mix of each. As for the bar itself, it was your typical bar with the usual decor that you see in most bars. What was unique about this place was the massive amount of writing on the ceiling. It seemed almost every ceiling tile had something scrawled on it. There may be a story to it, but it's not found on this out-of-towner. I ordered the The Western Bacon BBQ Burger with fries. I remember being disappointed in the small size of the burger but rather enjoying the taste of it and the fries. The small size of the burger was made up by the fries and I left with a mostly full belly and a smile on my face. Within reason, I am okay with smaller sizes if the flavor/quality blows me away. At some point during my visit, I noticed they sold those gimmicky pull tab lotto tickets. Being the sucker for a cheap thrill, I bought 2 for $1 or something like that. I won something like $0.50 and bought another pull tab.. which was a non-winner. Between the unique ceiling, tasty food, usual bar environment, and friendly customer service, I would have to say you won't be buffaloed by visiting this tavern.

Great friendly local bar. They have great drink specials. The Gouda cheese curds are terrific…read more Will be back for sure.

Passing thru Kewanee, IL yesterday and stopped for lunch. Great tenderloin, great sides & friendly…read morestaff.

We arrived at noon. The service is great. Our food came out hot and wonderfully prepared. It was…read moredelicious. Highly recommend.

We decided to try The Pour House, but honestly, it was a pretty disappointing experience. Right off…read morethe bat, when we tried to order food, the bartender told us she'd have to check if the kitchen was still taking orders since they "close at 9." It was only 8:40, and when my husband asked why, she gave him a pretty sharp look before finally coming back and taking our order. We both got bacon cheeseburgers with fries. The fries were fine, but the burgers were terrible -- dry, completely lacking flavor, and clearly unseasoned. I just don't understand why bars bother offering food if they aren't going to put any effort into making it decent. We each only managed to eat half of our burgers, which is rare for us. On top of that, service was lacking. Our server never checked back on us, and we had to walk up to the bar just to flag someone down. Meanwhile, the bartenders were having the loudest time in the whole place, yelling and laughing amongst themselves louder than any of the actual customers. Overall, the vibe was off, the food was bad, and the service wasn't much better. We won't be going back.

Sara the bartender is a gem of human. Service from staff was so kind even though we are out of…read moretowners. 10/10 would come again!

The Food quality has declined over the years and the atmosphere is not what it used to be either.read more

Great food, friendly atmosphere and exceptional service! I highly recommend! All servers, owners…read moreand regular customers are very welcoming and trustworthy!

Just a really nice place to go!! Super clean with great service. A nice place to relax and have a…read morefew cold ones. Friendly crowd!! I highly recommend it!!

From the owner: Are you looking for a new spot to watch the big game or relax? Fun games, cold beer, and an…read moreinviting atmosphere await you at Varsity Club in Monmouth, IL. This well-kept sports bar offers a laid-back environment perfect for evenings with good friends and family. You can take advantage of exceptional customer service, big TVs, and open pool tables with every visit. Driven by a determination to exceed your expectations with live music and convenient happy hours, this sports bar is your escape from the stresses of the world. As a locally owned and operated establishment, friendly bartenders are committed to keeping the drinks flowing with fast service. Don't hesitate to spend your time playing darts, shooting pool, or trying your hand at one of their gaming machines. Whether you're planning a date or get-together with friends, stop by the Varsity Club, your trusted hometown sports bar. Call them today at (309) 715-7116 or visit them on Facebook for recent updates.

Horrible service! SUPER long wait. Waited 30 minutes to be seated, then waited over an hour for…read morecold, hard and gross food. We had a table of 10 and almost every plate was needed to be replaced due to being cold and gross. We got our replacement food and fries were still the same and wings were not much better!!

That nachos were horrible. Little cheese, drizzled with tons of sour cream, the little meat looked…read morelike old chili. Ordered side of guacamole, came in small container, maybe two teaspoons full. The boneless wings were nasty, tasted like they were marinated in pepper! Never again!

I had dinner with my family at Sports Corner @124 a few weeks ago when we were in Macomb. We all…read moreenjoyed some beers or cocktails, and the food overall was good - heavy, decadent, messy bar food! I tried the ponyshoe with tenderloin and grilled onions, the bratwurst with onion rings, and the tenderloin sandwich. Everything was good, and we had a good time here! The service was good, and the food came out fast. No complaints! Had a great time!

This place was a mixed bag last night. Very first, iced tea tasted odd and was pretty pale. It…read morehappens a lot with tea, alone NBD. Next appetizer. Cheese Curds with ranch or chipotle ranch. These were amazing! Wasn't a fan of the water thin chipotle ranch, but the cheese stands alone. The hamburger Pony Shoe was flavorful and plentiful! Winner! The ribeye sandwich was another story. It came to the table dressed as a burger, with bacon lettuce tomato and some condiment. I was taken aback. I've never seen an establishment do that to such a flavorful cut of meat. Sorry, no review as I sent it back. But the onion rings were probably the best I've eaten in Macomb. There were 6 people who seemed to be staff for maybe 20 diners and a handful of drinkers. We didn't get bad service, we did feel a bit like an inconvenience a couple of times. Average service overall. If you hold higher expectations for a total dining experience, look elsewhere. Maybe more experienced diners aren't looking at the hot spot it could be on the weekends. (Old fogies out of our element?)