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    Orange & Brew

    4.6 (47 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Beer wall and merch!! Perfect for any alum
    Kira M.

    Such a fantastic bar! Very friendly staff, beautifully decorated space - I graduated a year ago from UIUC and feel like home when I'm here. Love the ever changing options on draft. The memorabilia is a nice touch! I would 100% recommend for a relaxing, nostalgic night

    No frills but they do what they set out to do.
    Caveat E.

    If you're just plain ole' thirsty, this is a good stop. Decided to try this place while waiting for a friend. To me, it's the fusion of a small, very no frills local liquor store and small, very no frills local bar, not pub, but plain ole', good ole' Chicago-style neighborhood bar that used to pepper closer in neighborhoods, but updated feel with large storefront windows--a definite departure from old-school style neighborhood bars. It is located in the heart of downtown. The Tender was friendly and the patrons talkative. The place is never jammed but consistently busy. Also, don't come here looking for gastro pub cuisine--just basically good beer--and pretzels (nice variety of pretzels but pretzels nonetheless). Outdoor seating is a nice amenity for warmer months and it seems to be well used. The product for purchase is formidable and deep, behind the bar and on the shelves, with a variety of styles you can actually buy by the can--and they are all in cans on the shelves now with a few exceptions. If you are just an "enjoyer" or more toward connoisseur, you should be able to find something to suit your taste and mood, from old school favorites to sophisticated craft options. This place is a very, very solid three star and that is no shade--they nail what they are going for. So, if you're hankerin' for a brew, stop in and make a friend.

    Menu of the beer on draft on Saturday 10/10/20
    Meg R.

    A great selection of beers and some wonderful options on tap as well. If your looking to find something unique as a gift, this is a good place to make a 4-pk of different beers. The fellas at the counter can help you with suggestions, but don't go overboard and watch the price per can even tho if you bought the same beer in multiples, it would not cost any more or less. So no deal on singles it's just a convenient option. But I've learned not all breweries allow this and really, if you go to a big store to buy beer you can only get a slim option vs here where almost every beer can be bought individually. We had a great beer from Miskatonic and Hop Butcher while sitting outside on the patio. And some nice bread sticks to snack on while we drank. If there is ever a way to partner with the neighboring cafe for food, that would be a great option to have food to go with the beer. Luckily I got the last 4 pk of the Miskatonic Unified Field Theory brew I had on tap. Please just get a knowledge female bartender and this wouldn't feel like a boys club. We were told the owners wife steps up to work occasionally. Women drink beer too.

    Misty S.

    Cool little space to hang out, have a drink, play board games or pick up a quick 4-pack of craft beer. They offer prepackaged artisan cheese flight for $12 if you're looking for something to snack on while you are here. The Alpha morning sun with black truffle was very good. Easy parking on the street or in the parking lot. ....| \ _ , , , - - , , _ , .../ , ` . - ' ` ' . _ \ - ; ; ; , _ ..| , a - ) ) _ . ; . ( ` - ` - ' - ' ' - - - ' ' ( _ / . _ ) - ' ( _ \ _ ) 2020

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    Thanks Maddi, appreciate the kind words!

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    Love this place! Maybe to much... love that the taps are always changing.... Eric and his crew are the best!

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