Happened to notice this new shop on our visit to Macomb and stopped in to check it out. The person…read moreworking said they just opened a few months ago. He was very nice as we chatted with him for a bit. Overall the shop was extremely clean, well lit and organized. They had a nice selection for the size of the store. An aisle of wine, mixers, snacks and a cooler for beer. There was also a small area of slot machines on the back. There was one person gambling so I just glanced but think there were 6-8 machines. Their liquor selection was behind the counter and we focused in on the whiskey. They had a variety of regular and some harder to find selections. Prices were reasonable but my partner noted a few of the rarer items might be a little higher than you'd expect. He did grab one though. As we were walking out the famous "prison chips" caught my eye so we grabbed a bag of "the whole shabang" as we've never seen them in stores and only on the internet. I think this spot is a great location and has strong potential to stick around. Would recommend you check it out.

We arrived in Macomb before the rest of my family, so we decided to walk around until they met us…read morefor dinner later in the evening. We ended up at Forgottonia Brewing and enjoyed a couple of beers out on their porch. The service was great (lovely bartender), and I really liked the patio (view of the park and the Amtrak train arriving in Macomb). We didn't try any beers that knocked our socks off, but I enjoyed the visit and the beers. Would definitely go back.

The Double Cream Stout is amazing. Sandra's food truck has…read moregreat tacos Carnitas. My favorite. Lynne thinks the chicken tostados are very tasty. Lots of great beers.

Finally tried the new menu in subsequent visits. The food is outstanding. I recommend the…read morebattered green beans, any of the flatbreads but especially the Smokehouse BBQ flatbread, the Nashville hot chicken sandwich and the chicken & waffle. All awesome. Need to get back in to try some on the menu. So thankful to have HOF in Menard County! It's one of my favorite spots.

The food and drink at Hand of Fate was amazing. We went out for lunch around the area and stopped…read moreby for a beer and a sandwich. We ordered the fried onions, which were thin and not the expected onion rings, however the fried green beans were the best! When ordering, it takes a little while to put in your order and they get the beer for you as you are ordering. We had a group of 5 and if you ordered your beer first, then you had to wait to order anything else. There was plenty of seating inside, but as it was a beautiful day, we decided to sit outside where they have a nice 3-4 table area for some people to lounge.

I visited the Wine Sellers with my family a couple of weeks ago when we were in town for a memorial…read moreservice. It was easily my favorite place we visited in Macomb during our visit. Wine Sellers has wine by the glass, wine by the bottle (they'll open any bottle in the store for a corkage fee), cocktails, beers (so many!), and non-alcoholic options! They also have a lot of space, live music, books, board games, and outside seating out back. They also have outstanding service. The staff that was at the bar when were there was so fun, friendly, helpful! We spent hours together at the Wine Sellers. It was the perfect place to have some fun with family over what was a hard weekend. I would absolutely return and highly recommend it. What a great place.

A friendly and welcoming team with a nice selection of wines by the glass and other beverages. The…read morelocation is great with a view of the historic courthouse. A real gem in west central Illinois.

I love this place. I live clear across the country in California, but my business has brought me to…read moreMacomb twice now, and both times I've eaten at Chicks! It becomes obvious when you walk in that "Chicks" may not be a reference to poultry. The wait staff is predominantly beautiful girls. But they hide the men making the delicious comfort food behind a wall with a pass through that makes you know they exist! All in all it's the perfect blend of great service with a smile and tasty food and drinks at a reasonable price! Definitely try the chicken tortilla soup and any kind of lip you can get! The "Lips" are pterodactyl sized tenders that are perfectly fried such that they are crispy, moist, and NOT greasy. The sauces are also a great addition and lots of choices to make it fun. I was done but I should mention beer, besides the boring mass produced stuff most of the country drinks, they have a thoughtful selection for the beer snobs (like myself). Check out Chicks!

Very good food and service was also very busying tho still got food quick watching baseball game…read moreplay offs very nice had on to watch

After stopping by the Abraham Lincoln House and library, we came across this microbrewery and had…read moreto go in! They also have a cidery, but it wasn't open during this season. Thankfully we still were able to get one cider, and they had a selection of other beers. The cider was tart and refreshing, and I really like the berry mocktail, which had ginger beer, and a mix of berries in it. As for food, the Nashville hot chicken sandwich came with a lot of heat which was great. I got the dry rub version, which is spicer than the saucy version. The horseshoe sandwich is a local favorite, which is an open faced sandwich with sliced bread topped with meat (we got the angus beef), fries, and cheese sauce. It was quite heavy and creamy because of all the sauce. Overall we enjoyed our meal and our server was very friendly, although service was on the slower side.

Stopped in while "on the job"…read more I had a margarita flatbread and a Diet Coke Flatbread was very tasty , beverage was good Sat at the bar taken care of by Taylor very pleasant. Place is old school and employees are welcoming. Only beef I have is the non sense service charge of 3% for using a credit card. We all know this was started to help businesses survive covid. Well Covid is over and so should the service fee Other than that all good Thanks guys

When I'm home in Pittsfield visiting my family, I make a 1.5-hour round-trip to this wine shop…read morebecause, in my opinion, they are by far the best in the area for selection. They don't have the most wine, but what they do have is very good. I find some of my favorite pinot noir from California and Oregon, and great prices on my typical weeknight bottle back in NYC, but for half the price. The staff are always super friendly, and it's never busy so that you can get in and out. I'm fortunate to have this place within driving distance when I'm back home, saving me the hassle of shipping a case to my parents for the holidays!

Outstanding bourbon selection! Fabulous scotch selection! I'll be back! Prices were great too…read more Nothing appeared to be much above MSRP

I had dinner with my family at Sports Corner @124 a few weeks ago when we were in Macomb. We all…read moreenjoyed some beers or cocktails, and the food overall was good - heavy, decadent, messy bar food! I tried the ponyshoe with tenderloin and grilled onions, the bratwurst with onion rings, and the tenderloin sandwich. Everything was good, and we had a good time here! The service was good, and the food came out fast. No complaints! Had a great time!

This place was a mixed bag last night. Very first, iced tea tasted odd and was pretty pale. It…read morehappens a lot with tea, alone NBD. Next appetizer. Cheese Curds with ranch or chipotle ranch. These were amazing! Wasn't a fan of the water thin chipotle ranch, but the cheese stands alone. The hamburger Pony Shoe was flavorful and plentiful! Winner! The ribeye sandwich was another story. It came to the table dressed as a burger, with bacon lettuce tomato and some condiment. I was taken aback. I've never seen an establishment do that to such a flavorful cut of meat. Sorry, no review as I sent it back. But the onion rings were probably the best I've eaten in Macomb. There were 6 people who seemed to be staff for maybe 20 diners and a handful of drinkers. We didn't get bad service, we did feel a bit like an inconvenience a couple of times. Average service overall. If you hold higher expectations for a total dining experience, look elsewhere. Maybe more experienced diners aren't looking at the hot spot it could be on the weekends. (Old fogies out of our element?)

Amazing place with a wide selection of Crafts beers and Bourbons. Quiet high end dive bar with an…read moreawesome eclectic atmosphere.

I went to Valley Monster Pub with my boyfriend on our Quad City trip after we were recommended to…read morego there from a bartender at Parkside Brewing Company nearby. They had a very cool interior, with tap handles lining their walls and all sorts of neat antique items. Their seating options were limited but the table we sat at was very cool because of how it was made and had comics and such incorporated into the top of the tables. They sell beer from breweries but don't make their own, which was fine as they had some food craft beers on tap. Inside the lights were very dim but it added to the whole mood of the pub. The bartender was quiet but proficient at his job. A neat little place to stop and have a drink.

So awful! I bought some Revolution Pils here - upon opening the box, the canned date was over a…read moreyear ago! Each can has foamed out when opened and the flavor is really off. Check the expiration dates when purchasing! Two stars for the selection - but do better!

It has an expansive selection of all kinds of alcohol from domestic to foreign. They have a good…read moreselection of cigars.