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WINE O'CLOCK
Raise a glass of your favorite
red, white, or rosé at downtown
Champaign's Ladro Enoteca, where
a thoughtfully curated wine list pairs
perfectly with their small plates.
Downtown Urbana's Analog Wine
Library offers an intimate space to
meet your friends, sit on the patio,
and enjoy a sip to start your evening.
At Alto Vineyards, you can enjoy the
wine grown in Southern Illinois at
their tap room, where you'll also catch
live music and opportunities for yoga.
In Paxton, Prairie City Wine Room
offers the perfect pre- or post-dinner
spot to find your new favorite wine,
ideal for a girls' night out.
HAPPY HOUR HOT SPOTS
When 5 o'clock hits, you're ready for happy hour. Head to downtown
Champaign for a wide variety of options, including a visit to Pour
Brothers, where you can pour your own from their ever-changing
beer wall, including non-alcoholic options. At Collective Pour, you'll
get to pick from various craft beers around the country to discover
something new. At Hound's Court, sit in their scenic beer garden
and people watch while sipping on local and regional beers. Make it a
cocktail at Punch! located at Hyatt Place. Their inventive bartenders
will shake you a perfect martini, pour you a classic Old Fashioned, or
serve one of their seasonal mixed drinks.
Off the historic square in Monticello, 3Ravens Food & Spirits features
over 150 American whiskeys, bourbons, and ryes, which can be enjoyed
on the rocks or mixed in a cocktail. In downtown Urbana, don't miss
Gallery Art Bar, which combines crafted cocktails and mocktails with
artistic light installations across the walls and a local art show and
events.
LOCAL LOVES
Rafael- " I absolutely love playing pool. Jupiter's Downtown not only has an amazing
Triptych Brewing
atmosphere, but also top notch pool tables and a variety of food and drinks, making it the
perfect spot for a fun night out with friends and colleagues. "
Local Breweries
Did you know that locally grown corn and wheat make great beer? You will once you've
the German-inspired beers at Riggs Beer Company. Take a behind-the-scenes tour at
this sustainable brewery and hit up a food truck while connecting with new friends and
neighbors. In Savoy, Triptych Brewing gets creative with over 80 beers brewed annually.
You can't go wrong with their popular Dank Meme, but follow along as new releases
happen nearly weekly! In Urbana, sit along the Boneyard Creek and enjoy a cold one at
25 O'Clock Brewery, a laidback spot perfect for catching up with a friend. In the quaint
Mahomet downtown, JT Walker's honors the local community and the Illini with their tasty
and themed beers such as their Orange & Blue Wheat Ale.
For non-alcoholic options, Illinois Made Maker Cloud Mountain Kombucha brews smallbatch
kombucha utilizing local ingredients. Their inspired flavors have won them numerous
awards, including the Lemon Balm Ginger and Autumn Berry, both Kombucha Kup 2022
Gold Medal Winners, and Carrot Turmeric, a Kombucha Kup 2023 Silver Medal Winner. They
even offer Moctktail Classes with delicious recipes for a cool, non-alcoholic beverage. Visit their
brewery in Lincoln Square in Urbana or on tap at many local bars and restaurants.
hazy pale ales, crisp lagers, occasional barrel-aged stouts, and many more. There is always something for everyone! "
LOCAL LOVES
Adam- " Triptych Brewing is my favorite! They always have a delicious rotating cast of unique local brews including
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