Beloit, WI is a little town, 90 minutes from Chicago - O'Hare. There are less than 40,000 people…read moreand a river runs through the city. If you're ever in Beloit, be sure to visit 5BAR. This little joint is hands down the coolest bar I have ever been to. It is unassuming on the outside, but you step in and it is a technicolor wonderland of nostalgic pieces and new art. There is an extensive craft drink list, and the two I had were expertly made. Even better...both were sub $10!! It is super clean, and you can tell that they take pride in their blue heaven. Walk past the genderless bathrooms and there is a separate room (with its own music) where karaoke is held on Saturday nights. There are coloring sheets and even a merch section made from the lost and found. Craft drinks, great decor, good music, and a DOG! Congrats to Levi (owner) and Lady (Corgi) for creating the vibes. It is nothing short of epic.

Can I give more than 5 stars? This place is a diamond in the little town of Beloit. The drinks are…read morephenomenal, the staff are friendly and the puppers (yes, there are super cute dogs on many nights) love a good head pat or butt scratch. The bartenders know their cocktails as well as their coffee, so both are top notch. I'm a big fan of getting some of both with their espresso martinis. To be honest, I'm not sure I've had a bad drink here. You can really tell the bartenders are proud of their craft, and it shows in their drinks. They even have great nonalcoholic options for non drinkers as well. They have a rotating monthly menu with a different theme so you always have something new to try. They can also make the classics if you're more of a purist. No matter your taste, they'll take care of you. This is such a fantastic addition to the new businesses in Beloit that are making it a city to visit.

Very nice Bar/ Restaurant. Chicken and Dumplings are very well prepared! A Homey Comfortable…read moreexpirence.

This place was in Beloit, and I honestly didn't expect it to look the way it did. It had a really…read moreinteresting atmosphere and felt like a classic local tavern. I ordered the Tuesday special: chicken wings with waffle fries and coleslaw. I also got mozzarella sticks. The food was insanely simple but so delicious. Everything was hot, flavorful, and satisfying. The service was also great. The bartender was super friendly and the service was fast Overall, I really enjoyed this place and would definitely go back!

This is the kind of dive bar that it just depends on if you're into this kind of bar. Have been…read morehere with coworkers a few times. The swampwater is pure green booziness and the shot strangers will buy ya will leave ya a lil tipsy if you're not careful. They have quite a few dart boards a nice outside seating area for warmer weather and have been doing updates over the last year or so. I wouldn't hang out there without the coworkers but it was definitely fun!

Good times always. Friendly people, good music, cold drinks, excellent service and delicious foods.read more

Classic Midwest country bar. I'd give it 5 stars but no beer on tap. Good selection of bottled…read morebeers. Had gin and tonics and they hit the spot. Nice bartender and locals seemed happy and friendly. Definitely a cheesehead place so didn't mention I was a Seahawks fan. Check it out sometime.

Great out in the sticks point to exercise your Harley. Very clean, nice operation with your…read morefriends. My club has stopped by many times.

Excellent food and service‼ we had a birthday party with 10 people. Everything came out at the same…read moretime. The waitress was very pleasant and even asked me when she took my order if I only wanted one patty. Because I am elderly, I don't eat quite as much and I really appreciated that.

I love this place! I've been here five or six times? Always great service always great food…read more Obviously you have to get the smashburgers. Standard has two patties squished out pretty well. Great meat flavor, seasoned well and caramelized edges, just like you want a smashburger to be. The bun is just super, it appears to be buttered and grilled. I get the plain Jane with American and add bacon and fried onions. House fries appear fresh cut, remind me of five guys which is top of the food chain as far as fries are concerned. The fried pickles are exceptional. All around a great dining experience! If you are old, like me, it gets a little loud, so sit next to the person that you want to talk to, ha ha. The heavenly smell of their burgers stay with you for a couple hours after you leave....

I live near by this bar, I stop in often, Macktown Lounge is a good bar in a small town, This is…read morenot Chicago, South Beloit is a town of laborer's Proud Blue Collar people. Great Food always friendly people there often a mix race of patrons everyone has fun...Great gaming spot aswell Des C. gives a 2 review says they were offended by the sleeveless patrons at Macktown bar! "HILARIOUS"

very disappointed in the service. The bar tender never smiles and is not enjoyable at all. The bar…read morealways smells like marijuana as well.

Bartender was very rude and condescending. No pull tabs. Had one drink and left, will not be coming…read moreback.

The bar experience here depends heavily on how many locals show up. Most of the time you will here…read moreJohnny Cash or some over played country tunes. This isn't necassarily bad if your down with swimming upstream in a whiskey river which the locals will gladly assist you with. This place is best reserved for a late night with a small group of friends. This bar is right next door to La Casa Grande which can be dangerous if you enjoy a delicous Tex-Mex style cuisine. Overall, this is a solid dive type bar with plenty of local charm. I would not plan a special trip to it, but it can be solid if your in a pinch.

Three stars because they only serve beer and only Beloit College students are allowed in on most…read morenights. Don't wanna set any sort of expectations here, its also a complete dump. Sometimes some pretty good small-time bands, rappers, and artists will pass through. They used to let me DJ off of my iPhone in exchange for free beer. I would also sit in back with my friends who worked there and eat up all the food. Great student-managed spot to get involved with if music is a part of your life in any capacity.

Brought an out of town guest with us, for lunch. We enjoyed the Pollo Quesadilla and the Pollo…read moreBurrito. Great food, with fast service. Highly recommend.

Wasn't impressed with the food at all. Very unbalanced and sloppy, food spilled inside of bag,…read moreorder was wrong also, small portion size for the price. Overall? I give them two stars. We were completely dissatisfied with the food we had gotten.