Great beer selection, nice feel for a pub if you don't like TVs. Focus is on social interaction. One location in itself is excellent and deserves at least a four star rating. Fun trivia, there have been three Blind Pig bars in town, the original was where Cowboy Monkey currently is when the owner was still partnering with what would later be CMT. Unfortunately the ownership cares nothing for the safety of patrons and doesn't enforce the most basic of security or training required by the city. Do not go to this location late night.
David Smalley
Kind of a dumpy nice place with decent drinks.
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 3
Jacob R.
Bartender was fun to talk to! Very cozy ambience. I felt welcome. Prices were reasonable. I had never been before but will again!
Goran Popovic
Great beer selection, friendly bartender.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
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Would have loved to have enjoyed part of our evening here. It's a lovely venue. Except there was no service. We walked in, seated ourselves....there was one other customer sitting at the bar (it was late afternoon). One employee behind the bar. We were never acknowledged. No greeting, no head-nod, no \\\"I'll be with you in just a minute\\\"....nothing. He stood behind the bar looking at his phone. We left.
Paige Crippin
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
Rich & Cyndy Bayliss
Would have loved to have enjoyed part of our evening here. It's a lovely venue. Except there was no service. We walked in, seated ourselves....there was one other customer sitting at the bar (it was late afternoon). One employee behind the bar. We were never acknowledged. No greeting, no head-nod, no "I'll be with you in just a minute"....nothing. He stood behind the bar looking at his phone. We left.
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
Dana S.
Been on the Blind Pig circuit in Champaign- such a great time!!!!! Great price- Hannah is fantastic, so attentive and educational- feels like she cares about the product!! My dad owned the barber shop across the street...she made it super special. Thanks Hannah for listening to dad stories - great vibe, beautiful wood work!
Ashish K.
Excellent service and unbeatable variety of beers at a reasonable price: A must stop on your CU trip.
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.
Yuxuan L.
The beer is very good. And the waiter is very professional and friendly. The atmosphere is very nice for dating.
Peter F.
My favorite bar in town because of the excellent selection of beers on tap. Also love playing darts in the back.
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.
Robert C.
We stopped in here for a quick drink and loved the place. Lots of local beer choices which were really good. Bartender was really friendly and helpful with beer choices. You can tell this is a local hangout where you can have a great time. We felt very welcomed and will visit again for sure.
Great beer selection, nice feel for a pub if you don't like TVs. Focus is on social interaction. One location in itself is excellent and deserves at least a four star rating. Fun trivia, there have been three Blind Pig bars in town, the original was where Cowboy Monkey currently is when the owner was still partnering with what would later be CMT. Unfortunately the ownership cares nothing for the safety of patrons and doesn't enforce the most basic of security or training required by the city. Do not go to this location late night.
Kind of a dumpy nice place with decent drinks.
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 3
Bartender was fun to talk to! Very cozy ambience. I felt welcome. Prices were reasonable. I had never been before but will again!
Great beer selection, friendly bartender.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Would have loved to have enjoyed part of our evening here. It's a lovely venue. Except there was no service. We walked in, seated ourselves....there was one other customer sitting at the bar (it was late afternoon). One employee behind the bar. We were never acknowledged. No greeting, no head-nod, no \\\"I'll be with you in just a minute\\\"....nothing. He stood behind the bar looking at his phone. We left.
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
Would have loved to have enjoyed part of our evening here. It's a lovely venue. Except there was no service. We walked in, seated ourselves....there was one other customer sitting at the bar (it was late afternoon). One employee behind the bar. We were never acknowledged. No greeting, no head-nod, no "I'll be with you in just a minute"....nothing. He stood behind the bar looking at his phone. We left.
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
Been on the Blind Pig circuit in Champaign- such a great time!!!!! Great price- Hannah is fantastic, so attentive and educational- feels like she cares about the product!! My dad owned the barber shop across the street...she made it super special. Thanks Hannah for listening to dad stories - great vibe, beautiful wood work!
Excellent service and unbeatable variety of beers at a reasonable price: A must stop on your CU trip.
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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.
The beer is very good. And the waiter is very professional and friendly. The atmosphere is very nice for dating.
My favorite bar in town because of the excellent selection of beers on tap. Also love playing darts in the back.
Favorite bar in Champaign. You can actually have a conversation here because they're not blaring music. Also, old school pub vibe is inviting.
We stopped in here for a quick drink and loved the place. Lots of local beer choices which were really good. Bartender was really friendly and helpful with beer choices. You can tell this is a local hangout where you can have a great time. We felt very welcomed and will visit again for sure.