Maguire's Bar & Grill

220 N Center St, Bloomington
(309) 829-0002

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Briar Fox

I genuinely liked this bar. I’ve been here a couple times before and it was a great, chill time. It is located in a college town, so yes, I’m sure some college students can get rowdy. But tonight, my boyfriend and I, as well as my two friends, decided to have a chill night here at the bar. You know… grab a few drinks and play some pool. Tonight the bar is fairly empty. Chill. We each grab a drink, not before getting our ID’s examined for 2 solid minutes each of course, and then proceed to order our drinks. I won’t get too into the nitty gritty, but basically, we were refused another drink due to the bar “limiting the amount of college students”. Interesting. And quite assuming too. We are young (between 22-23)… but to be discriminated against because of that? Idk. If you are a younger 21+… just go somewhere else. They will group you into a stereotype and not let you have a good time. Bar tender could use some customer service training too.. she seems to be about the same age as us. Huh.. Weird!

Atmosphere: 1

Service: 1

Emma Anderson

Went here with a couple of friends on a chill wednesday night. Had been there many times before and enjoyed it. We are all over the age of 21, she at first denied 2 of the 5 of us saying she “didn’t like their ID’s”. She took another look and then served all of us. We were sitting in the corner of the bar, playing a game of darts and not causing any trouble. When two of us went up to her for one more drink she told us that she was done serving us. When we asked why she raised her voice, saying “i’m done” and turned her back, refusing to answer any questions as to why she wouldn’t serve us. It was only 10:00 pm and they didn’t close until 1, we left and will NOT be back after this.

Atmosphere: 1

Service: 1

Myla Connors

TERRIBLE SERVICE!!!!! Been here so many times, used to be my favorite bar. Went COMPLETELY SOBER with a few of my friends (ALL 21). A female server was serving us. She checked all five of our IDs, threatening to refuse service to two of us. All she said was she “didn’t like their IDs”. We asked why and she gave us our drinks without telling us the reason why she almost denied us. After playing a couple rounds of darts, being very respectful, not drunk or loud, my friend and I went up to get another drink. After both of us ordering she responded that she was going to close us out. This was at 10:00 pm, when the bar closes at 1:00 am. After being asked by another one of us, she simply said that she would only serve us one drink and that she was done. This was a completely unprofessional and disappointing experience and left us all very confused and upset.

Atmosphere: 1

Service: 1

Cody Shomshor

Had an amazing time.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Samantha Waters

BEST PLACE FOR WINGS!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hot Wings

Kevin Savers

Didn't eat but what a cool place

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Peyton McCubbin

Maguires welcomed us in and the bartending was phenomenal! Will definitely be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Terry Bishop

it was recommended we come here for dinner, for a Saturday night it wasn't busy
and service was a little slow,
But the food was good
if I was staying in Bloomington IL again I'd be back

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Gregory German

Only place in East Central Illinois to play Buzztime trivia. Beers can be served in a frosty mug! Tried the classic fish and chips which hit the spot.

Michael Evans

Good food and great service.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

jesus robles

It is a pleasant atmosphere that is shared with family and friends. You spend a very pleasant time here

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mike Rhodes

No women dancing it's really said women dancing with women no men makes a man wonder what is wrong with them glad my mom didn't do this

Atmosphere: 1

Service: 5

Theresa Donna Gazda-Todd

There were 6 of us that went to dinner before a concert at the Castle Theater. It was the day before St Patty’s Day and they advertise corn beef and cabbage. I ordered a Rueben sandwich. It was horrible. It was not on rye bread, no sauerkraut, or 1000 island dressing! I’m not sure if it was corn beef. We were in a hurry to get to the concert so I did not get a chance to speak with our server again! I just wish if they did not have the ingredients for the Rueben to tell the customer so that I could have made another choice! Going out for the evening was a treat for me and not having to cook an extra bonus. I just wish it was as described and if they did not have it to let the customer know!

Carol Kathrein

Great little bar/grill. Service and food very good. Recommend it. Prices

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Burger Special

Michael Perez

A great bar for getting together with friends. Great wings and I liked that we could hear each other talk.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hot Wings

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