50 Best Bars near Wood River

“Had a great time Saturday night at Chicos Bar & Grill 😎 Special thanks to everyone who came out and to the owners and staff for having us! 💚🙏 They have great food here and the Cajun Catfish Bites were great! 👍💥 We have no further dates scheduled here but hope to return in 2026! 🎶☮️🎸“

“I bring all the ladies here“

“We had lunch today at The Refinery Bar & Grill and thoroughly enjoyed our meal, as well as the atmosphere. The waitress was pleasant and the food came out promptly. It was our first visit because we don’t live in the area, but we’ll spread the word and visit again when we return to the area to see family. ?“

“good food and fun great people and bartender“

“Amazing food, brilliant drinks, laidback and friendly staff, awesome service, fun vibes, very chill and inviting atmosphere with cool tunes and fun decor.“

“My coworkers and I frequently order lunch from here. Our food is fresh and so delicious every time! The workers are always super friendly!“

“Great food. Great Service. Fun Atmosphere. 🙂“

“I was there for a few minutes. I’m not a drinker or someone you usually find at a bar but I love the hometown familiarity. Many people I grew up with were there. The owner is a fantastic, tough as nails, iconic type of woman. We need more business owners and entrepreneurs like her. I’ll write more when I have more to say! I believe Sue & her establishment deserve a full 5-star review.“

“I would recommend Firehouse if you want a nice little bar and attentive bartenders“

“Great place to be never a dull time especially with good friends and Jess and Mikey are the best !!“

“The Cabin is a great location for a good meal and some local entertainment. There are plenty of TVs for watching sports. There are three different seating areas inside, screened deck and outside deck. There are a few games setup for playing bags or bocce ball.“

“I had one of the most liberating experiences for the first time I took the stage at the conservatory on an open stage , 10 min slot. So much fun on April 22. 2026. I believe and my hat goes off to the whole establishment and Scotty 2 Hottie sends out positivity and always in high spirits . awesome event every week. This is a must Alton check out if you’re passing through or if you need to are unaware of such activity try your luck at the conservatory !!!! Thank you. Y’all Sincerely, Bret Nolte Discipline the kid“

“everything was regular everybody having fun... I only do 🎰🎰🎲🎲 the drinks was on point 👉🥃“

“😀 Stop on by Sonny's Wedge for a friendly atmosphere with cold drinks, gaming and good times!“

“1st of EVERY MONTH FRI AND SAT ONLY (check local listing hours due to the COVID pandemic) they have TACOS, CHIMICHANGA, TACO SALAD, and I'm missing the last item ..... Brain toot!HOWEVER ITS LIKE 2 DOLLARS PER DEEP FRIED TACO ETC.FRIENDLY, NEIGHBORHOOD BAR...“

“Our family was in town for a wedding. Our youngest son turned 21. Slottys was very close to the place where we were staying. went there at midnight and not just the staff but all of the patrons were wonderful! Great place to hang out and a wonderful place to celebrate!“

“I never went to dart or ruby's but i know they are good service I've been in ruby's as a plumber .i dont pour my money in slots id rather play poker the real kind.i win at that that's right im a shark. With bad bite. be safe wear your mask.an please dont breath on me .like the song lean on me.funny“

“Love it here! Let's go alton and angel is doing a great job!“

“Great atmosphere with excellent service. I have been there for breakfast and dinner. The food is always good.“

“Great place to stop after work“

“I've only been a few times but seems to be a fun and inclusive place to meet some interesting characters and play pool.

Oh and I'm sure other reviews have mentioned it but THE WINGS. Do not sleep on the wings their buffalo sauce is chefs kiss 😘

Edit: all the bartenders I have met have treated me with respect despite my weirdness, my kind of place“

“Their brunch buffet is amazing! Made to order eggs, pancakes and French toast come with it. Everything else is amazing too. Their potato skins remind me of Jack n the Box bacon cheddar potato wedges! Good prices too. We usually get carryout once a week from here for dinner.“

“nice small friendly place. great service. wish they had more food though“

“Great Bartenders. Attentive and Fun like no other“

“Friendly people, great drinks, hard working bartender's,clean bathrooms and drinking area(s), love that smoking area is not FREEZING, you can actually enjoy a smoke! ....I'll be back again and recommend you to check the place out!“

“Awesome place to hang out. No drama. Great people. Stop by and see for yourself“

“I had a great time tonight. Such a friendly atmosphere and good hometown feel!“

“On Chain of Rocks Road, the original alignment of Route 66 towards the Mississippi River crossing, you'll find the historic Luna Cafè, a very well preserved bar, famous for being a hideout of mobster Al Capone and other prohibition-era gangsters.“

“great dive-bar atmosphere, great food, and cheap food/drinks. great service and great management“

“Everything about this place is good friendly bartenders ,food home cooked. The owner Mike Always makes you feel welcome, yep That's Mike theGreek . His parents owned it before him.“

“I. go there all the time. nice bartenders. there. Great. and they take care of. there customers. fast amd. the. poker machines. they have there five. went. with. low amount of money and walk. away with over 2,000 I m one night. love the bar. and. I would recommend. it to anybody to go.“

“It's super clean and nostalgic.
If you're looking for a fun outing or bowling or a place to meet up with some friends for some great Bar Style food selections....give this place a try.
If you're always looking for a great salad, look no more, fresh, and will not disappoint!“

“everyone treats you like family.❤“

“My friend took me here for my birthday! I got a picture of my favorite hippy cow, and had a fantastic lunch with primo service from Kelsi and Andrew! Fantastic place! HIGHLY recommend!!“

“hey get some beer then walk upstairs and buy some meth from Scott and some others.“

“Good food, nice folks, great service!“

“Love Fast Eddie’s we always have a great time they have the coldest drinks, great service and food. Go for lunch!“

“Special thanks to everyone who came out and to the owners and staff for having us Friday night at Tegans Pub House 🎶 Awesome venue with a nice stage, great food, and always a new upgrade! 😊 They now have a 2nd bar next to the stage! 🤘🎸💥 We hope to be back soon in 2026! ☮️“

“Chef Travis is an amazing cook by far! We went once and he was sold out of the birria tacos, stopped by last night to catch the and ended up getting a special for the bourbon chicken he had. The sauce was so flavorful and the chicken was so tender. He shows us such great hospitality & is an amazing cook. We will continue to support him and his journey as long as we see that big space ship down there! 🤍🤍“

“OMG, this place is a breath of fresh air. With all of the hole in the wall bars in the area with crap service and a horrible selection behind the bar, this place breaks the mold.
Michelle was an amazing barkeep, the atmosphere was lively amd the pool and dart boards kept the evening alive. For the first time in along time, last call was a dreaded call. I am surprised that a local bar actually had me wanting to stay later. Of you aren't from around here, let this place impress you. If you are from around here, give the Barrel another try. This place is definitely a must visit.“

“Been here several times it either packed and exciting or its pretty empty.. but either way nice place to go have a few and chill out.“

“Always some very delicious food! The soups are amazing as well!“

“amazing! what a great addition to the neighborhood“

“Great Service and best burger around the area! We drove 30 min in the ice and snow for a great burger! highly recommend!“

“⚠️ 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄“