Updated Review Met friends on a Thursday night for Happy Hour. It was not crowded so we sat wherever we wanted. Their Happy Hour Specials are Wine,Beer and Old Fashion at reduced prices as well as their burger, flatbreads and a few appetizers. The Old Fashion was very good but the flatbreads were lacking in flavor. I ordered the Italian Beef with Giardinera. It was basically a flatbread with a lot of cheese and the Italian Beef was just layered on top. The Giardinera was in a cup on the side and it was cold. Normally the Beef and Giardinera are baked with the cheese. Our friends had the Goat Cheese and Grape flatbread and said the same thing ...no flavor. The burgers are good and they have a fantastic bourbon selection so I suggest take advantage of the Happy Hour Old Fashion and Burger special. read more

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Updated review: We enjoyed this cozy gastropub once again but this time with friends. It was happy hour so the drinks were a deal plus a representative from a Washington State based distillery gave us a few tastings. I recommend the salmon club sandwich. It was seasoned well and the condiments rounded out the flavor perfectly. Their burgers are top notch but the flatbreads could use something to kick up the flavor and make them less dry. Our server was wonderful. She was attentive but gave us plenty of time to relax and chat. read more

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Love this place! We love the happy hour menu and spent a few happy hours outside on the patio this summer. The flatbread is great! The burger is great! They have wine and old-fashioneds discounted. The WB Old-Fashioned is really good. read more

Cozy and moody atmosphere with unique beverages and small bites! The interior was charming and looked like a classic historic St. Charles building. read more

Whiskey Bend - Craft cocktail beverages - Gastropubs Near Me - St. Charles, Illinois

Found out about this bar and restaurant in St. Charles. It has a pretty clean atmosphere with a mixture of a casual and upscale food menu. Whiskey Bend has a name that helps you choose what to order. Of course there's tons of liquors to choose from. These and the food can get pricy but there's a happy hour for money saving. Coming in here it was surprising we could get seats at the bar. It's got a happy hour. This is when to save money on the expensive menu. Got a few good things out of it. The liquor menu has tons. It's $10 for an Old Fashioned. This is a pretty strong one. Also has cheaper prices on food such as burgers. There's just not a ton of things here for vegetarians. It's about $16 for the Avocado Salad. This has cilantro, cucumbers, red onions, and tomatoes. A lot but it wasn't that filling. This is still probably the healthiest thing you can order. Got to come at happy hour. It's from Mondays to Fridays and includes drinks and some food items. They're open later on weekends. read more

Whiskey Bend - Old Fashioned And Avocado Salad - Gastropubs Near Me - St. Charles, Illinois

Good friends of ours have been trying to get me here for a long time, they love it. We finally made it on a cold weekday night. I never even noticed it right next to Ghoulish Mortals. It's nice inside, they have a bar on one side and tables on the other. Our server was very good, answered questions and was attentive. We started with a Bourbon and Berry Lemonade that was recommended to us and those were outstanding. Not too sweet, very balanced and dangerous. They had me at beef tallow fries, I had to get a sandwich. Our friends love the smash burgers and that is what my wife got, I was in a different mood and went with the Alabama white BBQ sauce chicken sandwich. The fries are pretty great, perfect double fried, just like I like them. The Chicken sandwich was underwhelming, it tasted good everything was good about it but it was this kinda small, fast food looking sandwich. Plus it was like $18, for that I need more. These days with all the big impressive chicken sandwiches around, it left me very underwhelmed and disappointed. The other issue was my wife's massive impressive looking burger across the table, sure didn't help. Her burger was messy, juicy and very good. She's not big on fries and got a side salad, and it was a substantial salad, I can't wait to go back and try other things, for what we ate and drank I felt was very reasonable. read more

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Ya know, I've heard the outdoor area is wonderful and inside is great. BUT, the service really wasn't great and the food didn't blow me away. I put us on the waitlist and upon arriving the host made it seem like there wasn't any room and we were an inconvenience- it was 5pm and there were tons of tables. Anyway, we got a table. Our waitress was nice but didn't seem like she wanted to be there. We ordered the zucchini fries but it looked like there was mold on them so we sent them back. Drinks were good! I'll come back when I can sit outside but idk about the food read more

Outdoor bar is awesome. Bartender Alex is great. First time there was a great experience. Sweet chili nachos, solid choice. Hush puppies very good. Second time, ceviche was bland. Needed salt and lime to make it better. 3rd time, not so much. Short rib tacos were bland and tough. 222 burger was over cooked. Bartenders are solid! The food needs a little help. Carrie was very attentive with a great personality. I will come back. read more

Unfortunately I have to leave this review Atmosphere 10 Service 8 Drinks 9 Food was horrible ! I ordered the Alabama Chicken Sandwhich , which I ordered before The Sandwhich was bland and nothing at all what I ordered prior ( See Pictures ) I sent it back and ordered a smash burger instead When it came it looked delicious. When I bit into it the burger has zero flavor. No exaggeration , it was tasteless. The first picture is the Sandwhich from today and the other picture is from my previous visit read more

Whiskey Bend - An incredible chicken Sandwhich - Gastropubs Near Me - St. Charles, Illinois

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Came here with some friends last week. We all sat at the bar. Nice overall environment, very friendly staff. Our bar tender Corey recommended some cocktails. Sadly all the drinks tasted very off and too sweet. Overall he seemed very new to bartending. But he had a nice attitude. Food overall wasn't bad, but it seemed rather over priced for what you're getting. 222 burger was ordered mid rare and came closer to well, the pulled pork was really dry, you expect a bit better for an $18 burger. My friend had salmon which tasted also very dry. Appetizers were had were all very good however. I would say this place is more where you want to go for beer, whiskey and apps pre or post dinner. read more

We were ignored at the not busy bar top for 10 minutes. The male bartender actually offered and made refills for patrons that were already seated before even acknowledging us! There were maybe 7 people total at the bar top including us and everyone had drinks. He even started washing glasses/cleaning up as if pretending to be busy so he didn't have to serve us. We felt awkward and uncomfortable so we just walked out. read more

The food was fantastic. The cocktails were amazing. The service was perfect. This is our go-to place for family casual dinners.

Based on the pre-opening hype and my love of all things bourbon, I was hoping for something great. Unfortunately, it was anything but. My wife and I went on day 2 of the restaurant being open, and right off the bat, the first three were not available. The menu was pretty limited, and the stuff we ordered was disappointing. I ordered the hush puppies and they were painfully overfried to the point of almost being inedible without a large glass of water. My wife ordered a salad that was nothing but garlic cloves with a hint of lettuce. And we came to have bourbon. Unfortunately our server disappeared for an extended duration, so we ended up being one and done with our drinks. All of that said, what really irked me is that when we got our receipts, we learned that each pour of bourbon came with a $3 surcharge for no ice (which is not disclosed on the menu). I get the extra charge if the neat pour goes from 1.5 ounces to 2 ounces, but the pour was 1.5 ounces...and even it was a bit light. I also didn't like that the drink my wife ordered was from a bottle they didn't have one the shelf. I didn't see them pour and my wife ordered a bourbon that is a single barrel, so I can't say definitively what they did or didn't do. What I know is that I tried her pour and the flavor profile was not consistent with what she ordered. She asked for a Rebel 10 Year and what she had was eerily similar to a David Nicholson. Both are from Lux and both are wheated mashbill bourbons, but they generally don't have similar taste characteristics. It was great to give a new place a try, but I really can't see us going back again. read more

Whiskey Bend - Gastropubs Near Me - St. Charles, Illinois

Tried to come here at 930pm and the sign said open till 11pm. Even google says that. It's not right to have these hours if you're not going to even be open. read more

I used to love going here with my boyfriend but this time when we went we're ignored for an hour just for the bartender to come and tell us we need to leave since we aren't ordering anything.. not sure how we're supposed to order if no waiter is coming to our table.. weirdest experience I've ever had read more

We enjoyed delicious drinks and meals at Whiskey Bend on Main Street in St. Charles, Illinois. The service was excellent, our server was very attentive, and allowed us to take time to enjoy our dining experience. The dining area and bar are beautifully decorated and well-maintained. This is a great gathering place for a happy hour and socializing. One downside was the noise volume in the dining area. The conversations from the bar and other diners bounced off the walls, making it very difficult to hear the conversation at our table. We enjoyed a glass of the house Cabernet and three mixed cocktails, all of which were perfectly made. The Goat Cheese Flatbread appetizer was delicious and very flavorful. We enjoyed the Steak Sandwich with a side salad and three Avocado Salads, one salad with Shrimp, one salad with Ahi Tuna, and the third without a protein. The ingredients in the salads were very fresh. The citrus dressing was a bit overpowering. We all agreed we should've asked for the dressing on the side. Overall, a delicious dining experience. read more

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Corporate dinner out. Loved the meatloaf! Louder environment - something to keep in mind, when planning your meal. Our server was very accommodating and quick with service! Outside area had fire pits and music. read more

Whiskey Bend - Meatloaf - Gastropubs Near Me - St. Charles, Illinois

In town for the Jazz Fest, we found this cute spot for some al fresco music. What a fantastic patio area! The backyard is fenced in and very cozy. There is a ton of seating options for large or small groups. The big rectangle bar services a ton of customers easily. We walked in through the side street directly into the patio area. My friend and I were very impressed with the look and feel. There were plants, wood and brick. It felt permanent, not just a few tables for summer. We didn't dine on this afternoon, but the menu looked great. It was diverse and offered a lot of options to satisfy any craving. There were guys and gals of all ages, families too. The food looked delicious, and everyone seem quite happy. We just had iced tea, as it was a hot day. Our bartender was incredible! He was fast yet personable, busy yet attentive. Our glasses remained full of tasty tea with fresh lemon. He really made our experience even better. I would definitely return the next time I am in town. read more

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Beer Garden is good. Music was good. Food is very ordinary. We had a group of 8 & only 50% finished their meals. Not good compared with other options in n St Charles. read more

Poor service--waited over 90 minutes for food. Many menu items unavailable. Staff seemed overwhelmed. Disappointing experience overall. Best to avoid this spot. read more

Welcome to St. Charles, Whiskey Bend! This place is named after the nickname given to the nearby intersection during the early 1900s. Read the first page of their menu. I really like how this place highlights the history of St. Charles and continues the Whiskey Bend theme of having whiskey themed drinks. The menu is also filled with little nods to the history of this great little town. When we first got there it was packed because everyone was excited to try this new pub. We walked down from main street and was a bit confused because the host stand is in the back of the place. So if you go. Go check the back to be seated. Even though it was packed, we were able to be seated immediately. The place looked great. Again with the history, you'll find photographs hung that show St Charles from the time when the corner was called Whiskey Bend. We liked how they decorate and it's a great place to take a date or to meet up with friends. We ordered the WB Burger and Korean Pork Belly Tacos. Both were delicious and we highly recommend them. Especially the tacos. They were amazing. The drink menu is epic. We will definitely be back someday soon. Good luck Whiskey Bend! read more

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So not bad worth a visit. But not sure I'll return. First off service was amazing. Great knowledgeable waitress. However food came out cold. This was fixed and apologized for. Drinks were ok; not bad but not spectacular. I mean if it's a whisky bar I'm expecting some exceptional cocktails. Again not bad just not worth going back for. The grape and goat cheese flat bread is amazing...maybe come back for that! read more

We went on day 2 of the restaurant being open, and right off the bat, the first three bourbons were not available. The menu was pretty limited for anyone who has a food allergy. What we ordered was disappointing. My husband ordered the hush puppies and they were overfried to the point of almost being inedible. I ordered a salad and the dressing was nothing but garlic cloves with a hint of avocado - glad I like garlic but it was even too much for me and burnt my mouth. We came to have bourbon and unfortunately that disappointed as well. Unfortunately our server disappeared for an extended duration, so we ended up being one and done with our drinks. Upon getting our receipt we learned that each pour of bourbon came with a $3 surcharge for no ice (which is not disclosed on the menu). I get the extra charge if the neat pour goes from 1.5 ounces to 2 ounces, but the pour was 1.5 ounces...and even it was a bit light. I also didn't like that the drink I ordered was from a bottle they didn't have on the shelf. I didn't see them pour and I ordered a bourbon that is a single barrel, so I can't say definitively what they did or didn't but I asked for a Rebel 10 Year and what I had was eerily similar to another Lux row product. We went up to the bar to look for the bottle (since our server disappeared for 20 min) and it was no where to be seen. Sadly we won't be back. read more

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With management having been involved with McCarthy's I expected better. With Bourbon and Whiskey in general being popular these days seemed like this would fill a well needed spot for a local bar that specializes in those types of alcohol. Looking at the drink menu they have lots of choices for average to mid priced stuff but no high end stuff. Not a big deal because not everyone wants to spend that much for a drink anyway. After giving us the whiskey list she rattled off a list of the ones that are not available. Having only been open about a week would think they'd be out that soon but not the end of the world either. The server suggest their house whiskey, we ask what distillery makes it she has no idea. We order anyway figuring it's probably cheaper (wasn't on the menu) and something different. Was very young, the palate and nose were straight ethanol and very overwhelming. Finish was like rubbing alcohol, so decided to let it breathe a while. Next sip a little better but not impressive at $13 per ounce. Ordered a blood oath batch 4 and it was decent. Menu says it's $25 an ounce was billed $28 for it. Ordered the poutine for an appetizer which should be called cheese fries. Their pimento cheese sauce is basically velveta and cream cheese with tiny diced pieces of andouille chicken sausage which is poured heavily on the fries til they are mushy. 1902 burger was decent, ordered the remoulade sauce on the side and burger cooked medium rare. Came out medium to medium well with sauce on it. 59 steak sandwich had good flavor but was also over cooked and didn't have but one thin piece of steak that didn't even cover all the bread. Almost everything on the menu has cheese, for the dairy sensitive this menu will be very limited to your options. Definitely could have done a simpler menu and been more successful, fish and chips would be nice. Service was definitely the worst part of the experience as she clearly had no desire to be there. So bad that it made you question if she was a family member being forced to work. 2 sandwiches, an appetizer, and a couple one ounce pours (one being the house bourbon) with tax was $98 while not horrible, for the money I have plenty of other places we will go next time. Don't see this being a place most will go to more than once or twice before moving on. read more

Whiskey Bend - Bottom of the poutine dish swimming in cheese. - Gastropubs Near Me - St. Charles, Illinois

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Great location with a nice ambiance, and a great looking courtyard I would love to check out on a nice day. In order to hit a home run they need to put a chef in the kitchen.. the food seems like someone is cutting corners and it has a real foodservice supplier vibe: im talking veggies from frozen, salty premade sauces, odd ingredient pairings, nothing seasoned quite right. I had meatloaf.. it tasted and looked like it came out of a bag. But there is a lot of potential in the spot. I hope they figure it out. read more

We met friends in the middle in St Charles and decided to go to Whiskey Bend. We had been there once before over the summer and enjoyed the back patio but I've never eaten there. We decided to eat there with our friends and we were super happy that we did. We assume the food would be pretty good, but we thought the food was great. My wife had to cut off the special and it was as good as anywhere we had had. Drinks were fantastic and the burgers were great as well. We shared the WB salad and would recommend that to anybody. Service was great from the hostess to closing out the bill with our server. Busy so I would recommend reservations. read more

Dawn here is absolutely the best! I never write reviews but I had to leave one for Dawn. My girl friends and I love her and she keeps us coming back. read more

Good service and warm ambiance. The food and salads were very good. The French Onion soup was a delight on a winter evening. The Whiskey Sour and Old Fashioned were outstanding. The place can be a bit loud but still fun. read more

Food was average. Drinks were decent. Service was good. Ambience was nice. It's a typical bar and grill. Burger was average but fish tacos were excellent! read more

The former Pub 222. Very limited menu. I guess smash burgers are all the rage. Very average burger. Have restaurants forgotten that seasoning is needed, especially with a burger. Anyway, a few observations. Service is somewhat inconsistent. Mix up on a reservation. A tad slow too. Outdoor seating is nice. read more

atmosphere is nice and cozy but service was mid. server was kind of dismissive. idk how you mess up fries but the parmesan fries were soggy and tasted like cardboard like no salt or flavor at all. ordered ranch to help and the ranch also had no flavor it would've been better to just use hidden valley. read more

Great atmosphere, bartenders and food. The Italian beef flatbread is too die for! 5+ starts all the way around!

Love the ambiance of the patio! Drinks were great and service was amazing too! Special shout out to our waitress for being super attentive. Didn't get food so can't speak to that, but will definitely be back to try it. read more

Whiskey Bend - Gastropubs Near Me - St. Charles, Illinois

The location is really cute. The high top chairs are super comfortable. Service was just OK , a little slow for how empty they were... food was okay.. had the chicken wrap, and it was a little dry (a friend had a burger and thought the same thing.) The bartender made a killer old-fashioned! Ambience was great. Location was good.. parking in downtown. St. Charles is always difficult and it was nice that we were able to enter through the courtyard on the side. The courtyard was spacious. Overall, I would definitely recommend this place for great drinks! (Maybe not dinner) Will definitely return. read more

Honestly couldn't believe how bad this place was. Had been before for drinks and apps and they weren't bad so figured we'd give it a shot for dinner. We had a reservation and went with a group of six. Seated on time and the place has a nice local vibe but that's about all that went right. Our server, younger blonde girl, had a major attitude problem the entire time and was flat out just rude in response to any questions or requests. Between our group we ordered the vodka pasta, burgers, and salmon. Everyone hated their food. I got the vodka pasta or I guess the spicy rigatoni which should be a relatively easy dish but it was disgusting. Will not be returning. read more

inside was quiet so we ate outside on the patio, which was lovely. Sort of a New Orleans meets industrial vibe. Good food & service. Portions are substantial. read more

Whiskey Bend - mac & cheese with blackened shrimp, andouille sausage and caramelized onions - Gastropubs Near Me - St. Charles, Illinois

My friend and I had a lovely first meal at Whiskey Bend for a quiet lunch over our spring break. The restaurant looks great inside, it was very clean and had a good vibe. I love that the tables in the bar area can hold menus so there is space without taking up room on your table. Our server was nice and had solid recommendations. We started with a whiskey-based cocktail- so many of them looked delicious- but we both got the blueberry lemonade one and it was very refreshing. We started with the bruschetta- definitely not traditional- more of a ricotta toast- but it was still very tasty. I then got the ham and fig sandwich with the potato leek soup. I really enjoyed the soup and thought the sandwich was decent. I don't think I'd get it again, but there was nothing wrong with it. My friend got the build-your-own macaroni appetizer, and it looked amazing and was a huge portion. I'll definitely be back to try some more items in the future! read more

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We came in on a Sunday afternoon and sat inside. We were one of two tables that were occupied inside. Our waitress was okay; she didn't give us any recommendations, know what was on the charcuterie board (the menu says to ask), or know what was worth trying out. We opted for the charcuterie board, and then we were told it was out of stock. We ordered the French dip sandwich with no onion and were given a roast beef sandwich with onions on the plate. When we asked where the au jous was, we were told it was on the sandwich itself. Clearly the poor waitress was not versed in what a French dip was. After waiting about 30 more minutes we were presented our check and on our way. I really wanted to love this place, but this is somewhere to skip if you are looking for attention to detail. read more

Terrible service outside!!! I was totally ignored by both bartenders and asked if I could get a drink and still ignored! And it's slow afternoon! Very disappointed!! read more

We had an outdoor rehearsal dinner there and could not be more pleased, arranged for their catering package and had more than enough of food for 30 people. Colm (manager) was wonderful to work with and no surprises. I would highly recommend WB because the process was so seamless. Cute outdoor space too!! read more