50 Best Bars near Machesney Park

“Friendly staff!! Great food and always a good time“

“Excellent and helpful staff. Friday fish is one of the best in the area. My mom loves the Walleye and Blue Gill. And she is picky about her fish. My sister is not a fan of fish so she gets the chicken sandwich and says it is one of the best she has ever had.“

“My favorite karaoke spot! 7 nights/week; good set-up, friendly staff. Great singers, good singers and beginners having fun. Enjoy the others’ interesting song choices. I enjoy experimenting with different song styles that I haven’t mastered, with acceptance.“

“Keep up the good work our waitress was awesome, He was always checking on our table to see if we needed anything, We had a table of 11.“

“Great Atmosphere, very clean, beautifal bar, great people I would gladly put all my finger tips on each hand together, and point them upward ❤️“

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“Best bar in town great atmosphere, awesome food, wonderful staff and the owner Keegan is a real down to earth guy. I definitely recommend hanging out at this bar you will not be disappointed. Also Rob the cook makes the best crinkle fries and grilled chicken salad its a must try trust me! Also Anny is the best bartender!“

“Always great service. Bartenders are on point“

“Eat spot to sip a great affordable drink! The bartenders are the absolute best. The slots pay out every time I have played and did I tell you the bartenders are theeeee best! A must stop spot in loves park! Right next to 640 meats, baked wings and India house!“

“Great mid-west, family owned, neighborhood pub. You'll never be served by a better group of bartenders either. The name Rockview might not sound familiar but "the bar on woodruff" or "the bar by the viaduct on Broadway " should jog your memory.“

“We love Diesta, she is the best! Highly recommend Lucky Dog!“

“The bartender, pete, was awsum. He was personable, glad to explain the ice cream shots they have, shared the last Tue of the month paint "party" they do, and was on top of making sure needs were being met without being overbearing. The bar is clean, has updated decor, and overall a fun vibe. I recommend checking it out .“

“food is delicious! we had them cater an event for us and everyone was impressed! definitely check them out!“

“good food, good ppl, good times“

“Best pub in town. So cozy“

“It’s an amazing atmosphere“

“Cool place.Nice vibe and atmosphere. Mostly younger crowd. Eclectic seating furniture adds to the charm. Board games and other fun items to play with friends while having a cocktail. Parking lot by bar.“

“great crowd, great drinks and a lot of fun!“

“Loved the calm atmosphere the mixologist was amazing SCOTT’ made it more comfortable and inviting THE WILLINGNESS TO CONVOCATION WAS VERY MUCH APPRECIATED GREAT SERVICE THANKS FOREVER YOUR DOING WONDERFUL

Wheelchair accessibility: Very easily accessible“

“Mary's Place holds a special place in the heart of our community, and for good reason—it's a local staple that seamlessly combines cozy charm with electrifying musical experiences.What truly sets Mary's Place apart, however, is its dedication to supporting local musicians. It serves as a launching pad for up-and-coming artists while also hosting beloved acts that have become synonymous with the venue. There's something incredibly special about witnessing a musician's journey from humble beginnings to sold-out shows, and Mary's Place makes that possible.In addition to its musical prowess, Mary's Place exudes warmth and hospitality. The staff is always welcoming, the drinks are cold, and the sense of community is palpable. Whether you're a regular or a first-time visitor, you're treated like family from the moment you walk through the door.If you're in search of an authentic musical experience and a taste of local culture, look no further than Mary's Place. It's more than just a venue—it's a home for artists and music lovers alike.“

“Traditionally, this is the Friday hangout of my older siblings. However, every time I walk in the door, it feels like home. It's always fast friendly service, with great people enjoying themselves. Nobody is looking at you like you don't belong there. We didn't eat this time“

“Food is second to none!!! Best Smash Burgers in Rockford hands down!“

“Love going to Town Hall for their Friday night fish fry. The baked cod is excellent and the best in town!“

“We visited Lucha Canting for the first time tonight. It was excellent! I just moved back here after living in Austin, TX, for many years. I wasn't expecting the food and atmosphere to be as good and inviting as they were. I told my dinner companion the food was as tasty as any Mexican food I've had in TX, and it was beautifully presented. The way in which the restaurant was decorated made me feel like I was back in Texas! Lastly, our server was excellent. He checked on us just the right amount, and got our food out in good time. All in all, it was quite a pleasant experience!“

“Great people, food is wonderful, and the slots are fun!“

“Parking: There is a social services office across the street that closes at 4-5pm and there are approximately 30 spaces available.

Kid-friendliness: The dining room is large and plenty of room for children.

Wheelchair accessibility: The dining room and bar area are 7 steps below street level but there is an elevator chair that glides down safely.“

“Love this place ❤️🎰🍺🥃🍸💵 Hidden treasure 💎“

“My band loves performing at Shooter’s North!“

“This place thinks orders of protection are to made fun of.“

“Reasonably priced Good people Friendly atmosphere“

“It's a very nice clean regular bar where all the regulars come tell their day time stories or their week stories whatever and it's all been redone on the inside so it's very clean very nice looking. They also offer games like darts there's TVs and I was there for a birthday party so I imagine they have other things I just didn't get to see everything but like I said it's a great local bar and it's very clean and the regulars like to have a lot of fun yet I found that it was not cliquish at all and everybody was very inclusive and wants what your favorite drink to get to know you even wanted to find out what your favorite drink is, nobody was standoffish are snotty or playing Mean girls because it's their bar, that's not the vibe at all, the vibe is come in have fun enjoy yourself and then go home and have a nice night that's the vibe I got from there! They also have Dart leagues that go to Vegas! Let's put it this way if it wasn't so far away from my home I would make it my local Watering Hole but I'm still glad that I got to visit it. If anybody out there agrees with my review please just simply press the like button! Thank you“

“Great place to come hang out & socialize with friends without being "drowned out" by some DJ. You can bring food or have it delivered there. Staff is courteous, friendly, and knowledgeable on many forms of drinks. Great place!!“

“We had the absolutely perfect meal this evening! We started with the New Fashioned, continued with the beet/goat cheese bord, savored the trout, and ended with the blueberry crumble. Everything was so well prepared and had amazing flavors. This is only our second visit, but we will be back! I hope everyone makes it out to try your unique creations!“

“Good burgers and fries! Recently repainted and reconfigured“

“cold beer awesome live music“

“Stopped in for my first time on Saturday for some holiday drinks and may have found my new favorite spot. They had a meat raffle and won some amazing pork chops and the service and other customers were great definitely will be heading back.“

“In town for work rn, stopped in to do some laundry and ordered some food and a few beers. Friendly home town vibe with cheap brews can’t be beat.“

“Great lounge area! Very knowledgeable staff - glad we went! Will be back 100%“

“Great place and great menu. Everything we had was delicious and service was great! Definitely recommend.“

“Had a group of 19 women in for lunch today. Went in last week to let staff know we were coming on Monday at 11 am. I arrived, no tables were set up and I had to help arrange tables. All of our meals were very good. There was a huge variety on the menu choices. I asked our waitress if I might have a gift card ( $10 or $15) to draw from among the women. Was told the manager could not get ahold of the owners to ask if this was okay. Really? Anyway, every 2 months I make a reservation for us all to go to lunch. Never been turned down before. All the food was great. This just rubbed me the wrong way.“

“The main clubhouse is located on SandyHollow Rd. And the park with lodge is located on StillmanValley Rd just south of the Rockford Airport. They have many events during the year and raise money for Cancer and Shriners. Many events are open to the public“

“Nothing beats summer nights on the dock, and Lacie was best server on a busy night!“

“love the people who work there!!! my family had a blast!!“

“I just really love it here. There’s always a place for me and always a happy face to serve me. The food is great, everything is great and the friendly atmosphere means everything to me. I’m an older single female and usually come for the fish fry on Fridays but everything I’ve had here is very good. I never get any weird looks for being alone and female whether I sit at a table or the bar and that means the world to me because sometimes I just want to get away. I would give them more stars if I could because I’ve been here quite a few times now and the service has always been second to none and that’s very hard to find these days. Always a pleasure to have a bite to eat or just chill out!“

“Great slots and friendly atmosphere!“

“Always a great experience. Drinks are reasonably priced. Bathrooms are clean and well taken care of. Have a decent selection of drinks. Dining is opened limited hours, but the food is good. Staff is awesome as are the members - very welcoming and friendly. Seems like there's always something interesting going on here and it's open to the public during membership drives. Great to support this veterans organization!“