34 Best Bars near Towanda

1 Kicks Bar & Grill

4.5 Superb 150 Reviews

404 East Jackson Street, Towanda

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“Friendly atmosphere and staff 😁”

2 Shake It Up Cocktail Lounge & Eatery

4.7 Superb 103 Reviews

105 W Front St, Bloomington · 7.71 miles

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“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 🩷”

3 Merna Tap

4.8 Superb 53 Reviews

15989 County Road 2300 East, Merna · 5.06 miles

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“Went there today for lunch had very good service and bacon double cheeseburger was delicious. Definitely will go back.”

4 The Lucca Grill

4.7 Superb 245 Reviews

116 East Market Street, Bloomington · 7.48 miles

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“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.”

5 Cadillac Jack's

4.7 Superb 226 Reviews

1507 South Main Street, Bloomington · 8.49 miles

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“Stopped by on July 4th. While many places were closed, this family owned, off the beaten path restaurant surprised us. Friendly staff who were very attentive. Great food- sloppy joe and onion rings, Smash burger and potato oles, came out hot and tasty. Will be back when we are in the area.”

6 Crawford's Corner Pub

4.5 Superb 82 Reviews

610 West Chestnut Street, Bloomington · 7.58 miles

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

7 The Spotted Dog

4.5 Superb 72 Reviews

1504 Morrissey Drive, Bloomington · 8.06 miles

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“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”

8 Kappa Men's Club

4.7 Superb 189 Reviews

906 Dixon Ave, Kappa · 9.34 miles

“Very clean environment (floors & tables) - bathrooms looked great - ladies were beautiful & amazing - Security / DJ / Server/ Bartender - very professional and attentive to customers! The shuttle driver was the best! Highly recommend this establishment.”

9 The Deep End Tap

4.7 Superb 28 Reviews

1801 Eastland Drive, Bloomington · 6.13 miles

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

10 Pour Bros. Craft Taproom

4.5 Superb 42 Reviews

236 E Front St, Bloomington · 7.6 miles

“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!”

11 Run N' Erin's

4.7 Superb 125 Reviews

1107 West Locust Street, Bloomington · 7.88 miles

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“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.”

12 Digger's Again

4.6 Superb 25 Reviews

230 East Front Street, Bloomington · 7.62 miles

“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.”

13 Kemp's Upper Tap

4.8 Superb 70 Reviews

305 West Main Street, Lexington · 8.09 miles

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“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.”

14 Brewe-Ha's

4.8 Superb 70 Reviews

102 South Linden Street, Normal · 5.73 miles

“best fish sandwich ever,,, good service”

15 A&P Tap Room and Video Gaming Parlor

4.6 Superb 17 Reviews

721 W Chestnut St, Bloomington · 7.64 miles

“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!”

16 Nooners

4.7 Superb 12 Reviews

802 West Front Street Suite 804, Bloomington · 7.98 miles

17 Stave Wine Bar And Market

4.4 Superb 30 Reviews

111 West North Street, Normal · 5.89 miles

“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”

18 Diamond's Slots & Video Poker

5.0 Superb 1 Review

1540 East College Avenue Suite 3, Normal · 4.99 miles

“love Diamond's. Great place”

19 DR. McKay’s Bar & Grill

4.2 Good 93 Reviews

909 North Hershey Road Ste 2, Bloomington · 5.79 miles

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

20 The Windjammer Lounge

4.2 Good 65 Reviews

2303 Stern Drive, Bloomington · 6.53 miles

“Great service, good food.”

21 CRAFTED The Bar

4.2 Good 44 Reviews

1101 Airport Rd, Bloomington · 5.24 miles

“Great atmosphere!! Great drinks and nice staff.”

22 Sit-N-Bull Bar

4.2 Good 4 Reviews

209 Front, Hudson · 5.78 miles

“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”

23 Country Squire

4.0 Good 3 Reviews

207 N Front St, Hudson · 5.77 miles

24 Dat Bar

4.1 Good 8 Reviews

402 W Main St, Lexington · 8.04 miles

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“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.”

25 Lunker's

4.1 Good 9 Reviews

104 South Linden Street, Normal · 5.75 miles

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

26 Western Tap

4.5 Superb 101 Reviews

1301 North Western Avenue, Bloomington · 7.69 miles

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“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.”

27 Bistro

4.1 Good 35 Reviews

316 North Main Street, Bloomington · 7.59 miles

“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.”

28 Lucky 7’s

3.9 Good 12 Reviews

1804 South Hershey Road Ste 9, Bloomington · 7.92 miles

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“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 .”

29 Medici in Normal

4.2 Good 182 Reviews

120 West North Street, Normal · 5.89 miles

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

30 Anju Above

4.4 Superb 104 Reviews

220 East Front Street, Bloomington · 7.62 miles

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

31 THE STATION SALOON

4.0 Good 51 Reviews

1611 Morrissey Dr, Bloomington · 8.25 miles

“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!”

32 Uncle Vait's Pizza

4.4 Superb 87 Reviews

905 West Main Street, Lexington · 7.8 miles

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“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.”

33 Sport & Bait Lounge

3.8 Good 25 Reviews

304 North Morris Avenue, Bloomington · 8.06 miles

“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”

34 El Paso Golf Club

4.5 Superb 22 Reviews

2860 County Rd 600 N, El Paso · 9.39 miles

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“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.”