I don't typically leave reviews. But someone should know... U of I Homecoming weekend. Downtown packed with people and multiple live music venues. Some places packed to the brim. Decent amount of people at the bar waiting. ONE BARTENDER...
Joe M
The hounds rest used to be the blind pig. The new ownership has done a fantastic job keeping the local charm while making tasteful updates. The aesthetic is old English and it's on point.
I can't say it enough. I love their support of local breweries and the community. They participate in so many events and even host events. I consider this bar whenever I want a night out or just a quick drink with friends.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joshua Anderson
very relaxed and chill atmosphere! Accessible bathrooms and seating ++
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
LaRonda Corrin
Not sure if they serve food, but cool quite old school bar!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 4
P (K)
A nice bar, good selection of drinks!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 4
Matt W
Edited my review. Note: most of these reviews (any older than a year are for the blind big which was a different owner) upon changing of owner and name the bar has gotten rid of all they're knowledgeable staff hiring nothing but eye candy servers who can't even make a simple old fashioned. That being said the bar has also increased they're prices by over 40 percent making them one of if not the most expensive bar in the area. They have 8 dollar beers that at other bars would be 4-6. Any given night you'd be lucky to find maybe 4-5 people in the bar max. Also on Fridays they have a loud obnoxious DJ that plays music but nobody seems to ever come there.. in short limited drink knowledge and prohibitively expensive for most people.
Service: 2
Jackson
Cool bar. The bartenders are nice. I enjoy going to Irish Music Night there on Wednesday nights. The atmosphere in the evenings is good. I hope Hounds Rest is able to get Riggs Hefeweizen back on tap. Good bar to visit in Champaign.
I came in a few months ago with a couple of friends, Craig was super nice and accommodating. When I came in a few nights ago as well, he remembered me and had crafted my preferred drink when it wasn’t common, I’m super impressed by his service and cocktail creations. Absolutely would recommend, such a nice environment with wonderful bartenders.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Aakriti
There was only one person taking orders and serving which took a lot of time, and I did not like the dead ambience.
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 2
Tyler Thomas
Cheap drinks! Got 2 cocktails for $10 before tip. Good taste for a $5 and they packed a punch. Pretty diverse crowd between students and locals.
Daniel Case
Favorite bar in Champaign. You can actually have a conversation here because they're not blaring music. Also, old school pub vibe is inviting.
Andrew Conrad
Awesome place! Very relaxed and inviting atmosphere. Ideal place for meeting up with friends.
Free popcorn!!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
I don't typically leave reviews. But someone should know... U of I Homecoming weekend. Downtown packed with people and multiple live music venues. Some places packed to the brim. Decent amount of people at the bar waiting. ONE BARTENDER...
The hounds rest used to be the blind pig. The new ownership has done a fantastic job keeping the local charm while making tasteful updates. The aesthetic is old English and it's on point.
I can't say it enough. I love their support of local breweries and the community. They participate in so many events and even host events. I consider this bar whenever I want a night out or just a quick drink with friends.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
very relaxed and chill atmosphere! Accessible bathrooms and seating ++
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Not sure if they serve food, but cool quite old school bar!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 4
A nice bar, good selection of drinks!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 4
Edited my review. Note: most of these reviews (any older than a year are for the blind big which was a different owner) upon changing of owner and name the bar has gotten rid of all they're knowledgeable staff hiring nothing but eye candy servers who can't even make a simple old fashioned. That being said the bar has also increased they're prices by over 40 percent making them one of if not the most expensive bar in the area. They have 8 dollar beers that at other bars would be 4-6. Any given night you'd be lucky to find maybe 4-5 people in the bar max. Also on Fridays they have a loud obnoxious DJ that plays music but nobody seems to ever come there.. in short limited drink knowledge and prohibitively expensive for most people.
Service: 2
Cool bar. The bartenders are nice. I enjoy going to Irish Music Night there on Wednesday nights. The atmosphere in the evenings is good. I hope Hounds Rest is able to get Riggs Hefeweizen back on tap. Good bar to visit in Champaign.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
Kind of a dumpy nice place with decent drinks.
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 3
Great beer selection, friendly bartender.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
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I came in a few months ago with a couple of friends, Craig was super nice and accommodating. When I came in a few nights ago as well, he remembered me and had crafted my preferred drink when it wasn’t common, I’m super impressed by his service and cocktail creations. Absolutely would recommend, such a nice environment with wonderful bartenders.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
There was only one person taking orders and serving which took a lot of time, and I did not like the dead ambience.
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 2
Cheap drinks! Got 2 cocktails for $10 before tip. Good taste for a $5 and they packed a punch. Pretty diverse crowd between students and locals.
Favorite bar in Champaign. You can actually have a conversation here because they're not blaring music. Also, old school pub vibe is inviting.
Awesome place! Very relaxed and inviting atmosphere. Ideal place for meeting up with friends.
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