Checked out this in the middle of nowhere brewery. Evergreen Farm actually is just outside of…read moreMetamora. It gives people a reason to come out to this pretty boring town. A lot go by and can't believe it's actually here. Trust the map apps and pull in for a few pints. Basically this is as micro as a microbrewery can get. It's pretty much run out of someone's shed. The farm is how this place gets its name, and there's a few interesting artifacts, such as equipment lying around and hanging up on the walls. As expected they only have a few beers. It's about $7 a pint. Best one we had was the Broken Spoke, which is an American pale ale. It's about $5 for pretzels. Cool thing is these are made with actual spent grains. The seating is limited but they have a patio with a few tables. For sure it's a place we would come to again. It's got pretty limited hours only being open Fridays to Sundays. This means the best time to go is weekends.

Where relaxation meets inebriation…read more I hadn't heard of this hidden gem until I was talking to a coworker about breweries and he mentioned this place. It didn't take me long to go from hearing about it to visiting. Emily and I popped in on a beautiful Friday evening after I worked a nice 7-day work stretch. I was needing a beer or two and some unwinding. We used GPS to get here because it was in the middle of Nowhere, Metamora. As we approached, we saw a ton of cars and a food truck in the parking lot. For being out of the way, this place was hopping for a Friday evening. We parked and slowly strolled towards the beer house. Once inside, we took a few minutes to look at the beer menu and pick out what we wanted. I got the Rats in the Attic (plus a sticker) and Emily got the Holla Atcha. Where you order is a small building next to a big farm house. It's small and cozy inside. Once you get your beer, you head outside to either sit in this small converted barn or sit around the property. Emily and I decided to sit outside to soak up the setting sun and enjoy the weather. There are plenty of place to sit, with each area offering a different type of view. Emily and I sat and sipped our delicious beers while debating on getting food from the food truck as we were both hungry after a long day. Plus the first beer was hitting fast and quick and we were signed up for at least two for the night. Emily got the California Steak Bowl and I got the Asian Chicken Wrap. The food truck guy said it wouldn't take too long but that we had time to get another beer. Back into the little house we went. I got another Rats in the Celler as it was hitting all the right spots. Emily switched to the Dang! It's a Good One! fruit beer. We walked back to the truck and grabbed our food and headed back to our spot. The wrap I got had some jalapeno in it and it kicked HARD. I planned to sip my beer but it ended up going down quick to soothe the burn. I tried Emily's bowl and she tried my wrap and we both agreed that we had food envy and after we had a bit of our food, we switched. The bowl was a good way to help cool my mouth down (along with the rest of my beer). As much as we wanted to get a 3rd beer, the two that we got plus the food did us in. As we were walking out, we checked out the little converted barn and it would be the perfect place to have some drinks in rainy or cold weather. There's something rustic and antique about the place that I just loved. It's only been a day since I was there but I am craving to go back ASAP. The fact that this place is a farm area turned into a brewery (but still seems to have some farm activities going on) hits all the right notes, plus having a tasty beer on tap helps a ton. It was super relaxing to just sit there and drink some good beer while having a great conversation in the middle of nowhere.

Went here for Trivia, unfortunately, the person running the Trivia was almost a half hour late…read morestarting. There was a group at the bar that was being so loud. You couldn't even hear the person reading the questions speaking. I realize, that a bar can't control what patrons do. The bartender was very accommodating, and the food was excellent! I would not return for Trivia here. I would return for the food and the service and attention from the bartender! She was outstanding!

From the owner: A locally owned pub with a large variety of beers and cordials. Fat Man Bishops opened March 6,…read more2024 and will feature home cooked daily specials (Mon - Fri) along with the all day staples such as hamburgers, pizza and more. The kitchen is currently being renovated and is expected to be open by June 1, 2024.

Interesting spot to grab some Bbq or a craft beer ... they…read morebasically have you pour it yourself and use a credit card type card /similar to a Dave n busters situation only for beer pours haha ! Cool idea I would definitely check it out !

Didn't have the best experience with this taproom. I was in town visiting my family and we decided…read moreto go for drinks. My step mother experienced the rudest bartender, he was a man. My step mom explained that the beer tasted like vinegar and nicely tried to explain it was probably the end of the keg. The bartender then proceeded to get mad at her and said that it's a "mead" and that's why it tastes like that and so on and so on. Later when another member of my family went up to get a drink the bartender realized he was in the wrong and gave my family member a drink to give to my step mom, after realizing she was right and the keg was empty. Not even an apology. My drinks were fine, it was a nice beer but after what my family went through will not be returning.

Found out about this in the middle of nowhere brewery outside Fairbury. It certainly is one of the…read morefew places around here to get beers or anything it seems. Emancipation is a brewery not a lot of people have heard of because it's not close to anything of course. Has a surprising amount of variety on tap and in cans to go. They may not have a whole lot but everything is full of flavor and quenches one's thirst. Even with it being a smaller brewery it still has quite a lot. It's got several of their own beers on tap along with a few others. There's also more cans in a refrigerator. Has the basics along with a few interesting ones. More than just the IPAs and the usual. It's about $7 a pint. The Farmer's Favorite is the IPA and is a pretty good medium one that's crisp and smooth. Has a few things to snack on here. It's about $3 for the Krack Mix. Basically like Chex Mix but it's made locally. They also will let you bring in stuff. Great place that's pretty hard to find the first time going here. It's located on N. 2500 East Rd. a few miles north of Fairbury surrounded by corn fields pretty much. They're closed Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays.

We love the fact you can find a little beverage get away in rural Illinois. We stopped here with…read moreextended family for a quick drink. Our group had a variety of beverages including a mule, red lager, homemade radler, wine, and even a homemade non-alcoholic lemonade. The ambiance is rustic and comfortable. The bartender was friendly and helpful as our group was sampling a few of their offerings before we landed on our orders.

Love Copper & Oak in Lincoln, IL! The atmosphere is fantastic, warm, and inviting. The drinks were…read moreexcellent, and you can tell a lot of thought went into the menu. We were there on a night with a one-man band who was seriously impressive, and when he wasn't playing, the music on TouchTunes kept the vibe going perfectly. The owners were there, super friendly and down to earth, and you can genuinely feel how much heart and soul they're putting into the place. Copper & Oak has absolutely raised the bar for Lincoln. Highly recommend! Can't wait to go back!

Great atmosphere, excellent selection of craft beers on tap, mixed drinks, and wines. Nice helpful…read morestaff, service at the bar. Snack menu looked nice also. Cool layout!

Hialeah Club seems to be a place for locals to congregate, which we loved. More love that the staff…read moreseemed to be local, too. The surrounding area is rich with natural beauty, but sparse with dining options, and we were happy to find a breakfast spot after a frigid morning stroll at Chautauqua Nature Reserve. I ordered biscuits and gravy with two eggs. The biscuits were fresh, the gravy flavorful, and my eggs perfect overeasies. My wife ordered a skillet of some sort, and darling, as a lifelong rule, I hate onions, but this was the first time in my life I've ever actually enjoyed onions. I shit you not. What are they doing in there? We're a transgender couple and were a smidge concerned about our safety dining in a tiny town dive bar, but Hialeah Club could not have been lovelier. I should have known -- Illinois is a delight, and people here are delightful. Thank you for serving up good grub.

Lunch is great 4 stars, breakfast not so much 2 stars. Nice…read moredive atmosphere. If you are in Goody Ridge and hungry def eat there. Don't fall through the bathroom floor though. VERY shakey.

We had a group of 3 and a 4pm reservation as they said they were completely booked for any time…read moreslot after 4:00 pm. There is a mix of booths and high top tables. Booths can seat 6 guests and tables seat 4 guests. There is also full bar service and seating. The waitress answered our questions about the various menu items. We tried some sides and sandwiches as well as a couple of desserts. Mac n cheese was creamy and delicious. The tomato bisque soup was hot and thick. The broccolini was ok. It could have used some seasoning or a sprinkle of Parmesan. The grilled chicken club was very good. The skillet cookie was served warm with ice cream and chocolate fudge. The cinnamon sprinkled pretzels were 2 large pretzels with a light dusting of cinnamon and sugar accompanied by a chocolate and a caramel sauce. In my opinion the pretzels should have had a heavier dusting of cinnamon sugar mixture. They were also a little tough. Why not partner with another small business, Swanee's, and serve their amazingly soft pretzels? Or pretzel bites? I would dine here again and try some of the other entrees. Since it is still winter the rooftop seating is closed. The large windows overlook the shops and small businesses on the square.

We started out so excited to have TR, truly wanted to have it be our GO TO spot, as it's on our…read morehometown square! It continues to miss the mark! Long waits for drinks, 50/50 on whether service will be good, and food is often not as described on menu and not worth the money! Such potential, but management has lacked since the day it opened! We now drive right past it to frequent restaurants in the next town over! Do better Tangled Roots, Washington moved mountains to bring you here...you're failing!

Bar help very cordial and friendly…read more The tenderloin was very good, a little bit too greasy for my taste. But that is just me. Will return for something else next time

Good homestyle food. Excellent service. The dining area is much quieter than the bar.read more

This is a great bar for fresh 21 year olds all the way to drinking veterans! The bartenders are…read moreextremely friendly. The owner made sure to take time during quarantine to make updates to the bar and the bathrooms, he even added a patio! The staff cleans every night so this place is always in good condition. The prices are exceptional. You're guaranteed to have a great time here. Also, they have a private room upstairs for parties that you can request a bartender for. I've seen graduation parties, birthday parties, baby/bridal showers, and so much more hosted.

Cold beer, daily specials. Good atmosphere of locals with the occasional party bus. Best place to…read morego after the high school football games.

My husband and I ordered take out somewhat late on a Friday night; this was our first experience…read morewith Gilmore's. The food was decent... My hubby ordered a patty melt with curly fries and I got a chicken wrap with crinkle fries. Both entrees were good, but neither of us were super impressed with the fries. We were a little late picking up so our food wasn't super hot anymore, but I'm sure that was partially our fault. Overall, I'd be willing to try Gilmore's again in person.

First time customer and was loud in there and food was very good. very good waitress.read more