Great people with constantly rotating amazing beers. I am so…read moreglad they re-opened. Such a gem!

Best pub in the world. So glad Rockford has a such a rare gem to go to. Open everyday is a big plus…read moretoo!

Very cool place built in an old factory. They've done some pretty good magic with the decor and…read morelayout. They have a dock for outside, water front dining too. Not to mention a large variety of event spaces too. Turns out this is a prohibition era brewery! So cool! We ordered the cheese curd appetizer and it was delicious. Lightly breaded, crispy and flavorful! Followed those up with the Ruben. Fantastic! Loads of corned beef and sour kraut on delicious rye bread with house made thousand island dressing! My wife had their American burger and that was excellent too! Perfectly cooked, tomato, lettuce, thick cut pickles, and cheese!

Amazing food, house-brewed beer, and outside seating on the river!…read more Let's start with their BEER. Some small breweries are just ok, but Prairie Street made excellent beer! I ordered a flight so I could sample many. The samples were large. The food was excellent. Menu options extend beyond typical pub fare. We started with the fried pickle chips which were actual chips and not pickle spears like some places offer. I ordered the POKE BOWL WITH KOREAN FRIED CHICKEN. It was super delicious. You can't beat the outdoor seating with river view, unless it was hot like when we visited. We opted for indoor seating in the cooled environment. Staff was excellent.

My daughter and I stopped for a drink and ended up staying a lot longer than planned The drinks…read morewere good and the service too! The people sitting next to us were fun and chatty and we had a blast. Of course it ended up getting packed at this little neighborhood bar bc it was a Packers/Bears game and that just added to the fun. We also ordered a pizza from Primo's next door and it was delivered right to our seats! We plan on going back next week!!! So fu

Certainly not nearly as nice as the original rural on tap. Now just a bar. Not the same viberead more

The food is delicious, the place is very clean, and the staff is friendly. Plus, their drink menu…read moreis great!

I'm bummed we didn't have a great time, as based on the reviews we had much hoped for a fun night…read moreout in Rockford. We were only in town for 2 days so we chose our restaurants carefully. Two things we didn't like about Ernie's: the lack of vegetarian option on the menu and the level of noise. I got the chicken salad and skipped the chicken, but I didn't see any other entrees that were vegetarian. The other thing that made it tricky was a whole restaurant trivia night event happening that we didn't know about. There was no indication. Just after placing our orders, the emcee came out with a microphone and shouted for the next 30 minutes. Disney trivia, I think. Or something about cartoons or old movies with bears. I'm not sure. We couldn't hear each other speak. I startled every time he shouted questions or answers. I had to cover my ears. It was rough! We asked the server if she could ask him to lower the setting on the mic, or at least stop shouting into it, but she said that wasn't possible. So we super quickly ate half our meals and left as soon as we could. Drinks were good though. I got a mango cider, a really unique flavor that was crisp and delicious. That was the best part of our short visit to a very noisy Ernie's in Rockford.

Fast friendly service. Appetizers arrived and were hot and delicious. We had time to enjoy these n…read morea drink before meal arrived.

Really nice spot for a drink! We stopped in for beer and cocktails, but will be back for food. The…read morehost and bartender were super nice and our drinks were good. They have a pretty decent variety of taps and seasonal cocktails. It's rustic and has a lot of unique items/art on the walls. They have outdoor seating which will be perfect next season.

This was a great spot for us! We stopped by during Ironman and was pleased it wasn't packed to the…read moregills. It was a little bit outside of the busy zone, but that worked for us. We split a VERY GOOD pepperoni pizza and added hot honey. YUM! The beers we had were really nice, too. I had blueberry fields and enjoyed it. We'd definitely come back here if we were in Rockford again. The space is nice and I heard it's the main space PLUS a whole second side with additional seating. So, don't be dissuaded if you walk in and it's busy, you might just need to go around the corner!

This brewery has a great Chicago style cracker crust similar to Vito and Nick's. If you are in the…read morearea, I would highly recommend stopping to grab a pizza and if you love craft beer, they have a good selection and rotation of taps. The giant pretzel is a great value and good taste.

Javier has turned this place into a first class bar/restaurant. City Market has never been the same…read moresince Javier has introduced an outstanding Mexican Menu during The City Market venue. During the day from 11: 00 A.M. to 3: 00 P.M. this is the place to go and have lunch. A first class menu, great prices, great food and they are not stingy with the portions. On Friday they have the best Fish Fry and Fried Shrimp dinner that any of the social clubs in town can't even come close to as far as price, quality and size of the portions. Come on in and have Erica show you what a first class act she is and all of the rest of the beautiful bartenders that wait on folks at CJ's. Don't mind the skinny Old Troll that runs the place. He is the only detriment about CJ'S. Otherwise, I highly recommend a visit to CJ's Public House. Very friendly, inclusive and low key.

Nickey. One word one name. Nickey. She's a terrible bartender always had an attitude will snatch…read moreyour cash out of your hand. When she pours a shot she's overly bogus with it. She works afternoon to evenings I would not. I mean not at all recommend going there if she's on shift. She ruins the vibes has an enormous amount of negative energy and overall is a terrible bartender. Everyone else? Great. Wouldn't change a thing. But her she lowkey disgusts me with the way she acts. And when I mean attitude you can hear it in her tone of voice or see her roll her eyes while she looks away from talking to another customer. Would not recommend if she's working. At all.

Enjoyed a business dinner here. Upscale but not overly fancy. Food was on point!…read more I enjoyed their OLD FASHIONED cocktail. I had asked for a smoked old fashioned, which they thought they could do, but apparently no longer had their smoker accessible. I ordered a STEAK with side of mashed potatoes and sauteed onions. I had a brown gravy to pour on steak whichade the dish phenominal, exploding in umami flavors. We were a large party and service was great.

We came back a second time for the shrimp Dijon and the oysters since they were out the last time…read more Service was spot on ambiance was chill. The dip o feel instead o pita should have like crispy litto breads it's truly missing a crunch factor . The salad was quite delish and fresh

Probably the best hidden gem bar in Rockford! Great food and great drink specials! The environment…read moreis welcoming and the owner is great to talk to. I've been to almost every bar in Rockford and this one is top 3 favorite!

I have many good friends that call this place their second home, and the food is Awesome! They…read morehave Great DJ'S on Friday and Saturday night. Lov Ya All.

A fantastic new bar in downtown Rockford with a low key, small town atmosphere. The owner/operator…read moreis really friendly and attentive, and overall it is a chill place to hang out. I think that a menu of unique mixed drinks or a menu of small plates would be a nice touch to improve the experience. Or perhaps a few slot machines as an added thing to do would be great as well. But for what it is, they do a good job.

From the owner: Great selection of wine, beer & cocktails and Rockford’s coziest gaming lounge, all housed in a…read morehistoric bar in downtown Rockford. Offering Happy Hour 3-6pm, Old-Fashioned Fridays and cocktails to walk about with in the Downtown Entertainment District.