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    Vermilion River

    4.9 (9 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 8:00 pm

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    VERMILION RIVER ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Outdoor seating

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    a picnic table and a food truck
    Roseann M.

    After a visit to Badlands Off Road Park, we chose to stay overnight in the small town of Danville. With two dogs in tow, we headed out for a walk in the downtown area when we came across Vermilion River Beer. What attracted us? We noticed this entire wall covered in a mural serving as a backdrop for tables with umbrellas on a grassy lawn and music playing. It was inviting a a perfect place to hang out with the dogs and relax for a few minutes. We sat and two people, who we found out didn't even work there, brought out two bowls of water for our dogs. Everyone was welcoming and friendly and helpful. My husband went inside and got a watermelon cider and a Hefeweizen. Both were cold and refreshing and hit the spot. It looks like they may have a food truck there at some point and the outdoor area looks like they have a little stage for live music. As two visitors to the town, it was welcoming and had a good offering and a relaxing place to sit and hang out. If we are ever coming through town again, we'd love to make it back.

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    Christine P.

    Great location. Good atmosphere. Many local(ish) beers on tap. Bartenders were very nice. Clean.

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    10 months ago

    Great atmosphere, music, bartender!! A great gathering place. The local is an added bonus. Their food is delicious!

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    4 years ago

    Very nice bartender and a great selection of beer had a war pigs stout that I had not seen before that was fantastic.

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    5 years ago

    This place is killer!! Great drinks, staff is second to none! If you're in the area, a must see!

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    5.0(4 reviews)
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    We love trying new coffee shops, so when we were traveling we decided to stop in. The space was…read morelocated at the back of a retail store with a common area in between to chill. The barista was also the owner and very friendly. We found the drinks to be delicious and unique. We would definitely go back.

    This quaint café by day and hip cocktail bar by night is the quintessential hidden gem. Owner Tyler…read moreis the master of all things beverages from lattes, Matcha and espresso to flaming cocktails, made with artisan syrups to carefully selected beer and wine. What's especially surprising is finding a place this amazing in the back alley of smalltown Danville Illinois. The quality and craftsmanship is more typical of Austin, Portland or NYC with Midwest pricing. In fact Tyler far spent time honing his craft and secret recipes far and wide before returning to set up his own shop. Open Tuesday-Saturday for coffee and more the 7-7 Friday and Saturday. As we were visiting on a Saturday to celebrate my sister-in-law's birthday, she introduced us to Tyler and his magic. We stopped in late morning and enjoyed espresso, a lavender infused lemonade and picturesque hot chocolate. But I was also eyeing the cocktails on the 5-page menu so we swung back around at about 6:30 pm where I enjoyed an amazing whisky sour and my wife had a refreshing "pain killer". While he doesn't really serve food, he does offer small cheese plated for the a very great price. Absolutely not to be missed but expect cozy quarters the place holds maybe a dozen or so. Also check out the "secret menu" posted on the back of the framed picture on the left as you enter.

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