I think we've now experienced all the aspects of this fine establishment: the beer, the whiskey,…read morethe food, and the overnight accommodations! I highly recommend all of the above. We recently got a room at the Red Rooster; booking online was easy and prices were reasonable. We were in town on Christmas Day, so the bar (brewery, distillery, restaurant) was closed. We didn't see any staff; we had a key code for the building and for our room. Our room was upstairs, and a couple of staircases were available (I don't recall whether there's an elevator). Everything was clean and cozy. After going out for the night, we thought we'd enjoy the lounge area and game room, but the game room wasn't accessible (turns out it's part of the bar). The lounge space was available; there weren't a lot of lights on except for those on the Christmas tree and other decorations, which was just fine for sitting a bit. Checkout the next morning was easy, and we were cheerfully greeted by staff when we came down. About the bar: on more recent visit we stopped in for dinner. Patrons were enjoying the patio and bar space; an adjoining room, game room, and loft space were also available. We took barstools and received great service there. Restaurant: Order food with your server and you'll get a text when it's ready; pick up is at the window in the game room. The 1/4 pound burger seemed to be a bit less so; it was a thin "smashed" burger with cheddar and some really good sauce, on a bun that was unnecessarily coated in butter or oil. Side salad was fresh and crispy, and house-made ranch was exceptionally good. Fries are the coated-double-fried sort, and served plenty hot. Every dish we tried was tasty. Distillery: so far all that's ready to serve is "white whiskey" -- raw unaged spirits with quite a kick! We tried it on the rocks and it was as expected; I'll wait for some aging before I have it in a cocktail, but I love that the option's available! Brewery: The beer list was impressive -- although there may be a mistake, as the Chava Wheat was marked as "gluten sensitivity friendly" (I'm pretty sure wheat is pretty gluteny!) That one--Chava Wheat--is a blood orange wheat "with a hint of raspberry" and was easily my fave. They brew several lagers and IPAs, a stout, and seasonals. This is a great one-stop for a night out, a road trip stop, or a small-town getaway for city folks! To make a longer day of it, shop Main Street, take in a show at the theater, and grab breakfast at one of the nearby cafés the next morning. Cheers!

Hundreds of Hops self-guided US Hop Passport Tour Amazing Brewery Race Stop 1 of 2 for ILLINOIS…read more We drove about 1.5hrs to hit one of the two add-on breweries for Illinois in the Hop Passport. Due to the weird Illinois laws on alcohol, they offered 10% off foid/merch in the book. The staff was unfamiliar with the passport & called overall 2nd staff person. They said it wasn't valid -discount denied. We still opted to eat & drink here. Each of us selected a beer and a dish. I went with the rooster salad, which was an excellent flavor combination & I really needed something greens! The chicken on it, however, was dry and took away from the salad - so, I took it off & enjoyed my salad without the chicken. The hubs opted for the grown-up grilled cheese and it was pretty tasty. Exactly what it sounds like. As this location probably doesn't see much in the way of the Hop Passports, it's not too shocking that they weren't aware of it. The prices were plenty reasonable enough to not feel put out by it either. The entire place is quirky, with "Easter eggs" throughout, a fun / tasty menu & an overall good vibe. It's certainly a gorgeous stop.

I've been going to this place since I was 10 years old. The entire staff is amazing. Andrea and…read moreAngela, the bartenders, are as sweet as pie, and the owner Steve was my High School bowling coach AND helped coach me when I was 10 and did league bowling. I love this place so much. Here's a tip: If you want the bar to yourself, just play any kind of pop music on the juke box. Usually the regulars play some Nickelback or (insert any top ten worst bands alive) on the box, so if you wanna drive em out, just play that Wiz Khalifa/Miley Cyrus jam. Also they have slots now??? Oh, and also the beer is super cheap. WICKED CHEAP. (and the bartenders will make you any shot you could ever imagine)

From the owner: Lud's Pub in a local Lounge featuring great American Style Food and Beverage. NFL Direct ticket…read moreavailable on Sunday's. Enjoy the games while eating the best pizza and Burgers in town while drinking a local craft beer. Enjoy video poker on five machines featuring the newest games.

We were in town for the Corvette fest and stopped in on Thursday night. The bartenders were very…read morefriendly and attentive. The place got very busy, but they did their best. The drinks were reasonably priced and served quick. They have beer pong and pool tables as well. Will stop again if Im in town!

From the owner: Drink specials & fun!read more

A neat little spot in downtown that is a bar and grill. There were five tapped beers and a full…read morebar. Looks like a fun place for happy hours and weekends. Fish sandwich was just okay; I would pick something else if I ever return; which is a distinct possibility as I prefer local to highway exit food. Server was really good gal who had some personality; she gets four stars.

Small town feels with big town flavor. Staff is super friendly and the bar is very clean. Five…read morestars.

Just your little home in the wall with great service and amazing food. BBQ was fantastic!!!read more

This place was cozy. We chose to sit in the bar area so it was like visiting the local watering…read morehole and I say that with affection. My wife had an Italian beef sandwich and said it was delicious. I had a brisket sandwich and it was excellent. Both dishes came with regular kettle cooked chips. That was fine because I really like those and I had a lot of french fries on this trip. Definitely worth stopping in because the price is a reasonable and the food is good and the service was quick.

This rating is based on bar food and service. Server/Bartender (owner?) was perfectly attentive…read more Portions were large of yummy, fried bar food. The atmosphere is very basic dive-y, but comfortable and friendly. Like every other place in Illinois now, there is the perfunctory, roped-off gambling section. Try the fried guacamole; it's delish. We also had pulled pork nachos (good), burgers, fried mushrooms, and ravioli.

Stopped just past noon on a Thursday. Probably the best Pony Shoe I've ever had. Burger seemed hand…read morepattied with great juicy, beefy flavor. Very busy with lunch crowd but bartender/waitress really hustled (but still very friendly). Would definitely stop again.

LOVE this bar!! #1Great staff!!#2 ice cold beer, good selection & fabulous drink prices! #3 Food is…read moretasty!I had the blue cheese & ! They also have slot machines, beautiful patio with umbrellas. Live music on the weekends! This would be a fabulous destination for the biker & side by side community! Love it! I will be back.

I wasn't sure whether to try this small town restaurant but was feeling adventurous. As a first…read moretime guest I felt like the restaurant had an amazing atmosphere. It is well decorated and clean. The bartender was very friendly and immediately took my order. I ordered the chicken bacon ranch sandwich with button mushrooms. The sandwich was amazing, it was freshly cooked and everything was extremely delicious. The mushrooms were also good. The bartender actually recommended their portobello mushrooms but I wasn't quite that adventurous today. I felt that the presentation of the food was done well also. Definitely a diamond in the rough. You wouldn't expect there to be a place like this in Xenia, but I was highly impressed. I will definitely be back the next time I'm passing through town.

My family was in McLeansboro last week for my grandparents memorial. It wasn't the easiest trip but…read moreDeep South added a little extra warmth to our stay. We ordered several sandwiches to pick up for dinner and the restaurant called a few minutes later to let us know they were out of the particular kind of meat we ordered and asked us if there was anything else we would like. When we got there to pick up the order, the lady told us the sandwiches were on the house and refused to take our money. Thank you for your hospitality and generosity Deep South!! The food was delicious!! I highly recommend this restaurant. You will not be disappointed.

1 Star because when we first started coming here--the food and service were EXCELLENT. Anymore when…read morewe come it's a "hit or miss". Tonight we had to wipe our own table because our waitress was distracted and couldn't stay on task. I get that Fish Fry Friday is a busy night, but there was plenty of staff standing around that could have jumped in and helped! Our corn nuggets were raw in the middle, fries were cold and I'm pretty sure I pee hotter than our fish was. It's just sad that there aren't many choices in our area and when there's a good one the food and staff ruin it

We picked this place to meet up with friends for lunch. The place is HUGE!! The vibe is minimalist…read moreroadside bar and grill. It felt very clean and well maintained. We waited maybe 10 minutes for a table on a Sunday afternoon. The service from everyone team member was friendly and prompt. The menu is extensive. We tried the catfish bites with a homemade dill forward tartar sauce and the fried green tomatoes with a spicy remoulade. They offer brunch on the weekends. We had pancakes, and biscuits and gravy. For the more savory palates, we ordered a burger, the ribeye, and the Capone. The burger was thick and juicy, the bun held up to all of the toppings. The ribeye sandwich is a full steak on a hoagie roll. The Boursin cheese made this a little too rich for me but an amazing sandwich nonetheless. The Capone is a burger interpretation of a parmigiana sandwich. Rich marinara, mozzarella cheese and grilled onions and mushrooms made for an amazing meal. We had a wonderful time. We plan to stop in again soon

We've been coming here for years. Yeah, yeah, yeah. I know, I say that all the time. What can I…read moresay? Wifey and I eat out A LOT. The goat gets you a few ways: 1.) unusual name 2.) cool building 3.) great food 4.) ver good prices 5.) really nice/fun staff I gave you lots of pictures and show the menu. Wifey will comment on our next visit. Have a fantastic day, and eat at The Gabby Goat.