5 Best Cocktail Bars near Rockford

“Beautiful ambiance, speedy service, delicious food, hospitable staff.Eastern Kille has knocked it out of the park.We have been accustomed to their delicious cocktails, but, we were skeptical of how they would execute food and a full scale restaurant scene. No disappointment here. 10 out of 10. From the beautifully designed dining area and patio to the attention of service staff executing quickly during a busy Friday night service, every part of our experience was top notch. The food rivaled Michelin Star restaurants, the chicken liver pate special was well balanced, the bread warm and crisp. The black garlic Caesar had the correct balance of flavors and substituted croutons with a delightfully crisp crumble which remained crisp the entire time we enjoyed it. The pizza crust is perfection and the cocktails, as always, were a chartreuse on top of a beautiful experience.So happy to see the growth and to see expansion done well, keep it up Eastern Kille!“

“Came for an event and had an awesome time. The staff was very friendly and helpful and they had a great atmosphere. I'm excited to get a group of friends together and hang out here sometimes. Just a clean, fun, place to hang out and have some drinks. I would definitely recommend it!“

“Very impressed! Every part of Bier Distillery was fantastic. The drinks were delightful, the food was fantastic, and the service was stellar.There was something to drink for everyone. I tried a few different beers while my wife and a few different cocktails. Every one of them was delicious.I ate the Apple pie burger, I was skeptical but it was perfect. My wife had the Apple Gouda Toastie and loved that as well. On the side we tried the dill pickle soup and fries. I was also skeptical of the soup but that was one of the best soups I’ve ever had. The seasoned fries were wonderful fries as well.It’s difficult to have an amazing food menu, a perfectly crafted drink for any occasion and have terrific service. However, Bier Distillery pulled it all off.We will absolutely be back and I will be recommending Bier Distillery & Brewery to everyone.Kid-friendliness: There were kid friendly food and drink options on the menu.“

“I was so excited to try this newish restaurant and I'd love to give this place a stellar review...but I just can't. I find that although the service was fine (4), the wine list extensive (5), and the ambiance lovely (4) ... the food was just ok (3). We shared the morel mushroom ravioli appetizer and the morels were so puréed and diluted that there was no mushroom flavor whatsoever...we also ordered two main entrees which we shared. The chicken was delicious but was just brown colored chicken served over a brown mushy bread with a brownish sauce... and nothing else on the plate. The chicken was cooked well and was somewhat flavorful but the appearance was such a monotone that is was really unappealing. The walleye was a fairly large portion ... but again came as a white color with a white sauce served on a white plate with not one single colorful garnish or vegetable/etc. .... And seemed to be prepared by boiling. My opinion is that for the price they could downsize their entree meat portion size and add a colorful side... maybe tonight asparagus would have been available and delightful. Also .... Having garlic listed as the main spice for every dish is a poorly planned menu. Please try harder... we would love to come back!“

“What a pleasant spot! Great atmosphere for drinks and meeting with friends. The staff was friendly and helpful throughout our visit. The brussels sprout appetizer was absolutely delicious. Definitely recommend.We sat at the wooden bench-style booth in the corner. My only complaint is that the bench wasn't very comfortable. It feels like you're sitting at a picnic table. There isn't a good way to sit without getting uncomfortable after a few minutes. I think a few pillows would make that front corner table even cozier! There are all different types of seating, not all seats are this wooden bench type.Overall, I would recommend giving Long Road Distillers a try!!“