8 Best Cocktail Bars near Champaign

“Drinks were delicious. The waiters/ waitresses were very friendly and nice. This place has great cocktails and the appetizers were amazing.“

“The Mother’s Day brunch was very well coordinated and executed! It was super busy, but it didn’t impact service at all. And the food was delicious as always! Mi was our server, and she did a great job!“

“The food is great. Excellent BBQ with a wide selection of good beer options. We had a great meal. The bbq is pricey but I can see it being worth it for the quality as a treat every once in a while. However, the additional sales tax at the end of the meal was quite the surprise. 11.75% sales tax to dine at a restaurant is way too high. The tax was also 11.5% at Jarlings to have some ice cream so seems to be a Champaign wide thing. This is way too high on top of all the other taxes we already pay in this state. We will likely avoid traveling to Champaign in the future to dine when the are other towns and good options like Effingham that have more reasonable tax rates. Nothing against Black Dog obviously. I know they don’t have any control over local government tax rates.“

“Im so sorry we were just here! We looked you guys up on google and I guess when it was in my pocket it gave you guys a 1 star! Thank you for messaging me bc I would’ve NEVER known! I don’t ever give out 1 star reviews. So sorry!!! You guys were great.“

“Had early dinner at the Big Grove and was completely blown away. Food was excellent with a variety of menu items that had me wishing my stomach was a bit bigger. I sat at the bar as I was dining alone and the bartender did a great job of explaining the various items I inquired about as well as suggesting a perfect craft beer pairing. I only get to Champaign a couple of times a year, but this will be my go-to anytime in the area.“

“WENT TO THE BEEF O'BRADY'S IN CHAMPAIGN ON ST. PATRICKS DAY 2026 AND HAD THE CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE. NOW I HAVE HAD CB AND CABBAGE FOR OVER 50 YEARS EVERY YEAR AND I HAVE TO TELL YOU THAT WAS BY FAR THE BEST I HAVE EVER HAD!!!! THE CB WAS SUPER TENDER AND THE TASTE WAS OUTSTANDING. THE PORTIONS WERE SO HUGE I GOT TWO MEALS OUT OF IT. I LOVE THIS RESTURANT, BEEN THERE MANY TIMES.“

“Great food and plenty off it. Be prepared to go to Maple and Yolk hungry.“

“Good food, great drinks and friendly staff.“