45 Best Bars near Towanda

“Friendly atmosphere and staff 😁“

“This is Bloomington’s best hidden gem - the menu is totally unique from anywhere else in town, the cocktails are staff-created and to die for, and you really can’t ask for better company! Pat hired the friendliest crew in town (shoutout to Stephen), so do yourself a favor and get to know them 🩷“

“I love this place! The food is incredible. The Black and Blue burger was amazing. Thank you Adam!“

“Neat little place. Staff was fun, polite, and attentive to drink refills but not pushy or trying to "get that extra tip/sale." Patrons were middle-aged, not the young ones who party, get drunk and obnoxious. Music was great. It was my first time here in a long time, and even though there seemed to be a lot of "regulars," the place was welcoming. I'd absolutely stop by again.“

“Best St Patrick's Day event in McLean County. Friendliest pub in town.“

“We stop in anytime we are in the area. Kari (spelling) is the early morning person behind the bar-and he is amazing! Had the best sandwich ever-The Philly Sandwich covered in their homemade cheese. I would drive 2 hours right now just to have another. Overall, it is a great place to visit, but tough to leave! My apologies, I don't remember the bartender that came in at 10...but she was equally amazing! Can't wait to go back“

“Love love love this place! My wife and I were finally able to have a date night together! The owner is amazing and Conner and Olivia were phenomenal staff members! #FiveStars“

“We stopped in here while attending a concert at The Castle Theater just around the corner. One of the coolest hangout spots ever. Great cold drinks great service! Place is Super clean and friendly managerThe arcade is awesome some great games we will definitely come back when In the area! Easy parking! We had a blast!“

“Rachel the best!! Bartending staff top-notch, could not ask for a better local neighborhood bar...

Kid-friendliness: How many kids were born from parents going to this bar!!

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes!“

“Always a good time at Lunkers, fantastic service and great atmosphere“

“Love this bar... Good prices on drinks and bartenders are super cool... The blonde headed one is super cool... I don't remember her name and honestly she probably doesn't remember mine... But she had a great attitude and gives great service. She hooked up with some Carmel Apple jello shots around Halloween... They were awesome! Would totally recommend this bar... You just need to like or appreciate country music... It plays in this bar“

“love Diamond's. Great place“

“A fun local pub! Delicious food and a variety of beverages. Something for everyone! The chicken dip sandwich is my favorite!!!“

“Dat bar is an old school drive bar. There isnt a big menu for food, there arent 30 beers on tap. It's easy to find a table, and if you're hungry, you can get a classic bar pizza. As long as you approach this bar for what it actually is, you can have a great time here. They have darts, pool, and checkers. Peanuts in the shell are free, just toss the shells on the ground. Folks are reserved, but friendly. Dont expect the newest spiced illinois spiced new England spiced ipa. They dont have it. But if you actually want to hear your friends, this is the place. It's wonderful, but it's not a hip biergarten, it's a small town bar, and be prepared for that. So long as you accept that, and the cheap beer that comes with it, you can have a fun time. Shoot some pool, drink some Busch, and have a pizza. It's worth it.“

“The bar staff is always entertaining , love to interact. It’s a small local bar but recently sell food which is cheap and amazing . Non to mention the cheapest deals daily on all types of liquor. The crowd that comes in have fun with everyone . They have slots which whenever I’m there they make great money and there are TVs everywhere for sports or whatever you request if they have it they’ll turn it on .“

“Great service, good food.“

“A great place to attend drag performances.

For the most part, the venue is nice, but certain areas, depending on where you stand, the music can be overwhelmingly loud to the point you feel it in your chest.

The vibe was good overall.“

“What a Great Place. I was there on Sat Oct 11th, 2025. It was my first time ever going there! I had their Station Melt with Grilled Onions, pickles Lettuce and tomato, French fries and Lemonade,and I had potato Kegs with Sour cream to dip them in( Potato Keg are tater tots with bacon and cheddar cheese. Also got to hear Biscuits and Gravy Band that same night! It was a great night with friends, excellent Food and Music! I highly recommend if you never been give The Station Saloon a Try!“

“Was there on a Saturday night. The staff was great and attentive. The jukebox was playing and people were dancing, but it was not so loud that you couldn't talk to folks next to you. The outside patio (no glass bottles allowed) was much quieter, but still had music (and dancing) it was a bluetooth speaker I suspect. Drinks were affordable. I didn't try the food, but heard that they grill out on the patio on Sundays. I enjoyed the atmosphere here very much“

“Today was my first time eating at Lucca Grill. We went during lunch and I ordered their grilled chicken sandwich dipped in parmesan sauce and homemade chips. It was delicious! Our waitress was fantastic! She greeted us as we walked in and gave us great service! We are definitely going back and will have to try the pizza.“

“My friends and I absolutely loved our experience at Kappa. One of my friend has been telling me about the club for years and it did not disappoint. The women were very conversational and pleasant to be around, and the pole work was the most entertaining I’ve ever seen. Very accommodating to both women and couples, too. Some of the nicest and coolest bouncers I’ve ever met. A few of my friends really enjoyed their time with both Duffy and Frankie. The highlight for me was Kiwi who was not only the most athletic, but had the best personality, I’d highly recommend her, my only regret is not asking her for a second dance. I look forward to going back again.“

“best fish sandwich ever,,, good service“

“I have been 2x now and both experiences I left happy! Great food. Great prices. Great staff. Only suggestion is to have bottled water availble for purchaseuntil the water doesn't taste like mud in Bloomington.“

“First time here. Our waitress was friendly and helpful. Clean inside. Plenty of seating. We went around 4pm on a Saturday, so we were almost the only people there eating. Ordered 3 meals. 2 came out correctly. Order of Buffalo wings came out as BBQ wings. Waitress apologized and returned them. Came back to tell me it would be about 13 minutes and in meantime, she would give me a complimentary appetizer...ordered garlic cheese curds (said they take 3 minutes)...In the meantime, our waitress came over and asked if we minded cashing out our tab since her shift was ending.. we paid our bill. Not long after my corrected wings arrived. Food was fresh, hot and good. Highly recommend the potato oles with nacho cheese! My complimentary appetizer NEVER arrived and our new server never came back to check on us... So... great review for our initial waitress, not so great for the one who took over. Overall our experience was fine. Worth a shot if you are in the area.“

“Very Good Place to Hangout & Have Fun with Friends & Family A++“

“We stopped in for a late lunch and it was terrific! My husband and I split the tenderloin lunch that was one of today's specials and we got an order of tots with it. Knowing we were splitting it they delivered with everything divided on 2 plates, how nice. Tenderloin was perfectly cooked and the breading was crunchy awesomeness. Tots were crispy and delicious. Serving sizes are huge, service very good and the staff are friendly. The daily specials change daily and are always very good.“

“This cozy place is a packed house on a Friday night, but worth the effort to find a seat. The atmosphere is lively, the service is friendly and attentive. The food is incredible, delicious doesn’t adequately describe the flavor profiles and the quality.“

“To be honest, El Paso Golf Club has proven to be a favorite of mine.

Their selection is sufficient, offering a nice variety to please everyone.

The servings are very large.
Enough that even with a very big appetite like I have, there has always been leftovers to take home for the next day.

Everything I've eaten appears to be freshly made. As an example, the Caesar Salad was obviously sitting around, waiting to be served. It was served in a low profile bowl that was the size of a dinner plate. Covered in large chunks of grilled chicken breast and was actually a MEAL, all by itself.

I also ordered a rueben sandwich with sweet potato fries...

As it turns out,the salad was so good and so large, that I never took a bite out of my sandwich, but ate some of the abundance of fries. They appear to be freshly cut and nicely cooked. Very good 👍.

The sandwich looks awesome with plenty corned beef spilling over the edges...

Can't wait for lunch today.

I wish I had taken pictures, but sadly, I didn't.

You will just have to go experience it yourself.

And to top it all off the price was very reasonable, averaging about $20 per person.

ENJOY
BTW, the wait staff is awesome as well.“

“Meal, service, and atmosphere are all great!“

“Revery is an absolute gem! Their cocktails are expertly crafted, bursting with unique flavors that perfectly complement the atmosphere. The steaks are cooked to perfection—juicy, tender, and full of rich taste. The service is friendly and attentive, making every visit a memorable experience. Whether you're a cocktail enthusiast or a steak lover, Revery is the place to be for an exceptional dining experience. Highly recommend!“

“LOVE ANJU ABOVE!! Drinks were on point and sushi was amazing!Cant wait to go back!“

“Great place that seems to never change, which is one of the great things about it. The family that runs it are great folks and all the wait staff are friendly. Cheese balls are the best! Love you guys🫡“

“They’ve got some of/if not the best deep dish pizza south of I-80. Their thin crust is good too, bout as good as thin crusts get. Pretty much everything on the menu is good, not just the pizza, I just really enjoy their pizzas but have never had a bad meal there and we eat there fairly often. The desserts are good when they aren’t sold out, they go pretty quickly. And they do have bar area, and i believe serve alcohol, but I can’t swear to that, haven’t drank in 12 years.“

“The food was absolutely fantastic! I had a great time with my family, though it was a little bit awkward seeing an employee, a short middle aged man, Corey, I believe his name was, chomping on lettuce in the restrooms. Other than that, it was overwhelmingly positive, and I will absolutely be returning.“

“Megan is hands-down one of the best bartenders I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting. Every time I stop by Fat Jack’s, she makes the experience 10x better. She’s quick, attentive, and always seems to know exactly when you need a refill. On top of that, she has a warm and welcoming personality that makes everyone feel like a regular—even if it’s their first time there. She mixes a fantastic drink, keeps the vibe fun and relaxed, and clearly cares about creating a great experience for her customers. If you’re at Fat Jack’s, do yourself a favor and grab a drink from Megan—you won’t be disappointed!“

“I enjoyed eating the tacos and enchilada. The extra hot red sauce had me feeling good!“

“Love the Doodle great place awesome people“

“if you like karaoke come out and have a good time on Thursday Friday and sometimes on Saturday nights“

“Great food and atmosphere!!“

“luv luv Daddios!!! I’m a solo girl & I always feel beyond safe there. Thursdays & Saturdays kill for real. I’ve made so many great friends too. Love the vibes & the occasional live performance. Also those 50¢ wells from 8-10pm, chefs kiss. bonus points if I could, it’s giving ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“worst pizza I have ever eaten!! dry crust. no seasoning. sauce was aweful. stopped because joes station house in pontiac and streator are staples. what a huge mistake!! server was pleasant. however, strange to see a swap of delivery pizza boxes with another pizza joint. 0 out of 10 oh and the BBQ chicken pizza came odd shaped like it had been dropped 😳“

“Friendly place Chicken wings were delicious Great variety of drinks“