11 Best Pubs in Rockford

Ernie's Midtown Pub Pubs • $
1025 5th Ave, Rockford

Customers` Favorites

Jalapeño Popper Grilled Cheese
Biscuit and Gravy Burrito
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Fried Cajun Potato Salad
Nashville Hot Chicken
Ernie's Smash Burger
Italian Beef Nachos
Strawberry Mimosa
Pastrami Reuben
Chicken Tenders

“LOVE THIS PLACE - my go to on Wednesdays is their wings. The boneless wings are huge, and they are house made. Fresh chicken chunks that they hand bread and fry, no frozen garbage here. If I’m feeling a sandwich, their Italian beef is the GOAT. Slow roasted in house, tons of meat.. my favorite part is they have mild and hot gardeniere to choose from. Don’t forget to add the Parmesan truffle for you tots. The service and staff is also outstanding, we love coming on Tuesday nights for trivia to see Monica. Always a joy to see Rachel for wings during our lunch break, Saturday brunches with Jerrica! Shout out to Andrew for running one of the greatest Rockford staples - YOU DA BOMB!“

4.6 Superb132 Reviews
Stumpy's Pub Pubs • $
5801 Columbia Pkwy, Rockford

Customers` Favorites

Cheesy Beef and Fries
Selection of Beers

“We had a fantastic time at this bar. The ambiance was perfect—relaxed yet lively, with good music and a cozy vibe. The bartender (Caroline??) truly made the experience even better. Her customer service was top-notch! She was friendly, attentive, and made sure my our drinks were always full. If you’re looking for a great place to unwind with excellent service, this is the spot. Highly recommend!“

4.6 Superb79 Reviews
8th Ward Pub Pubs • $
3905 Broadway, Rockford

Customers` Favorites

Thai Chicken and Italian Beef Flatbread
Starters Snack Boards Soup Salad
Italian French Dip and Chips
Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Strawberry Vodka Smash
8th Ward Club Sandwich
Charcutterie Boaro
Charcuterie Board
Cranberry Santa
Cuban Sandwich

“This was our first visit, looking for a place to grab lunch on a Friday of running errands. Drove by and knew we had to stop when we saw the doors were up. Great food and such a selection of drinks! The bartender Nicole was AMAZING, called us by our names the whole time which made us out of towners feel welcomed! Food was delicious and not a basic menu. Highly recommended!!“

4.5 Superb130 Reviews
Forest City Pub Pubs • $
200 S Bell School Rd, Rockford

Customers` Favorites

Wisconsin Cheese Curds
Buffalo Cheese Curds
Burrito Breakfast
Cheese Burger
Hash Browns
The Pub
Fries

“Delicious food, creative but approachable menu - great service….a true hidden gem in the Forest City!“

4.4 Superb17 Reviews
The Victory Tap Bar • $
2315 Harrison Ave, Rockford

Customers` Favorites

Victory Burger and Fries with Cheese
Victory Cheesesteak
Victory's Maid Rite
Twelve Piece Wings
Dragon Philly Wrap
Mozzarella Bites
Hangover Burger
Basket of Chips
Sante Fe Burger
Buffalo Wings

“Shayna was a wonderful bartender and provided excellent service. This is a very friendly, cozy and low key bar with surprisingly excellent food! Their mango habanero bone in wings were EXCELLENT. Not too spicy but just the right amount of kick. The beef loaded nachos were great too! Thanks for the excellent service and a great impression on my first time there!“

4.6 Superb50 Reviews
Rockford Rusty Nail Bar & Grill • $
1804 18th Ave, Rockford

“Great girls! my husband and I adore Lynette and Lisa ❤️ great food too! This place always feels like coming home 😊“

4.3 Superb45 Reviews
The Oasis Micro-Pub Bar • $
901 E State St, Rockford

“A comfortable, relaxing place with delicious beers and shots. Non-judgmental atmosphere and great snacking food to boot.“

4 Good4 Reviews
Rock-A-Bago Pizza Takeaway • $
4303 W State St, Rockford

Customers` Favorites

Grilled Fresh Homemade Chicken Sandwich
Rock-A-Bago Fries with Special Sauce
Italian Beef Sandwich with Cheese
Sausage Pizza
Meat lovers
Ham Steak
Cosmos

“They have awesome music here every weekend and a good drink selection. It always has clean beer lines and an updated cold beer system. It also offers tasty pizza and I love the 'Bago Fries. This bar has a comfy game room, a pool table and darts. Plenty of parking. Also you can get copies of The PAPER here, which is always a plus...

Parking: Many parking spots all around the building.

Wheelchair accessibility: Ramp in the back and main floor wheelchair entryway in the front.“

4.2 Good47 Reviews
Mulligans Bar • $
2212 N Main St, Rockford

Customers` Favorites

Mulligans Burger
Chicken Wings

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

4.1 Good55 Reviews
Murphy's Pub & Grill Rockford Irish Pub • $$
510 S Perryville Rd, Rockford

Customers` Favorites

Baked French Onion Soup
Corned Beef & Cabbage
Chicken Sandwich
Murphy's Fries
Fish and Chips
Chicken Wings
Bourbon Tots
Pickle Fries
Fish & Chips
Irish Nachos

“We were in the area 5 hours from home for a professional bowling tournament.
We visited prior to regular dinner time on a wed afternoon.
Our server was very friendly and we were taken care of promptly.
The food was good! And very reasonably priced .
The noise level was very low and we could carry on decent conversation“

4 Good160 Reviews
Oscar's Pub & Grill Bar & Grill • $
5980 E State St, Rockford

Customers` Favorites

Pork Tenderloin Sandwich
Bacon Cheddar Burger
Oscars Burger Basket
Buffalo Wings
Walleye Dinner
Oscar Burger
Waffle Fries
Italian Beef
Fish Dinner
Sauce

“Wish I knew name of girl who bartends on weekdays during day... I go in for lunch from work and she is always so nice.
She's knows by now that I love the soups so she greets me, then, tells mr the soup of day. Lol!
Soups are always amazing! Whoever makes them is great cook!
In fact, never had bad food here! Grilled chicken salad- best I've had!
Burgers and sandwiches are incredible!
Service is always fabulous!
Go to Oscar's! They are wonderful place in Rockford!“

3.8 Good57 Reviews

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