Punch! Bar & Lounge

Loved the vegan options an the atmosphere

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Fantastic craft cocktails and ambiance.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great experience

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We stopped in here for a few cocktails and an appetizer while staying a night in the area. Parking was a little difficult. The area is busy, so it may take a little time to find a spot on the street. Overall, we really enjoyed Punch! They had a pretty significant whiskey menu and a lot of craft cocktail options, including one using barrel aged Malort which was actually really good. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in Champaign.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Smoked Beer Cheese Dip

Edit: After speaking with manager about a situation i appreciate the way he handled it and apologized, in the future i will give this place another shot.

Fun inventive seasonal cocktails with unique ingredients and surprisingly cool combinations. Stylish indoor and lively outdoor patio seating for great people watching during nice weather months. The staff is knowledgeable and constant, and the bartenders are talented and quick to get your crafted drinks out to you. Great bourbon selection and classic cocktails menu! Think homemade espresso large cubes or banana ice beads and torched tiki drinks or floral forward cocktails adorned with fresh flowers, herbs or dried petals sound delish? This is your place.

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Apple Ice Balls, Seasonal Popcorn, Charcuterie Board, Bourbon BBQ Chicken Flatbread

The Hyatt told us weeks before our wedding we could have the wedding party go to Punch after the wedding and they quickly turned away all of our guests. We had to go across the street to Guidos where they were much nicer and welcoming.

Service: 1

You want a quiet atmosphere and a relaxing place. Punch! delivers and then some. One of the best whiskey selections in downtown Champaign. Ask for their Rye infinity bottle.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The vibe was great but the food options are minimal. We got the valentines dessert platter and it was way too sweet. Not edible at all, and hard to eat as things were sticking to the place

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 5

This bar is a true gem! The drinks are not only visually stunning but also incredibly delicious. The staff is friendly and attentive, creating a welcoming atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.The bar's refined decor adds an extra touch of elegance, making it a standout destination. While the prices may lean towards the higher end, the quality and experience make it well worth it.Additionally, they offer a selection of shareable bites that complement the drinks perfectly. This bar is undoubtedly a destination for special occasions and gatherings with friends. A must-visit for lovers of great drinks!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Flatbread, Mediterranean Hummus

Service is very good. I like that they have their menus on tablets. The bar tenders are friendly and helpful. The space is well lit and inviting. It does get a little loud. I'd like to go back to try their food.

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 5

Looking through reviews for a cocktail lounge in Champaign-Urbana was frustrating. College towns will have a ton of pubs and taverns, but finding an urbane lounge can be the proverbial “needle in a cornfield” in central Illinois. Some think this is the Illinoise part of Illinois. That Punch was located in a Hyatt Place hotel lowered my expectations and raised my eyebrows. The opposite occurred when I stepped off the street into the sophisticated space. Punch was metropolitan with big city suave. Jonathan, our bartender and guide, navigated me through the incredible Mezcal list. Huh, what, a Champaign, Illinois bar has one of the best liquor selections in the Midwest? That’s the truth, and it’s in a Hyatt Place hotel. We chose a glass of white Rioja and a Bozal Old Fashioned. Both were wonderful. Jonathan was utterly charming and engaging in an old school bartending manner, rather fitting in the classy interior. Able to engage, while still taking care of all his customers, Jonathan learned something many mixologists don’t practice. There are two arts involved in being a great bartender; mix a killer cocktail and make your clientele welcome. He did both. We had a great experience at Punch!

Delicious cocktails and nice ambience. Definitely recommend!

Loved this place. The service is spot on with a team approach that makes sure you are never wanting. And a great selection of beers and well drinks. They even know how to make the obscure (rare to find a place that knows how to make a black lily...)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The server was terrible. Would probably not come back until he leaves. Amazing experience before this but he ruined the mood,

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Recommended dishes: Mediterranean Hummus