10 Cool Bar and Grills in Jacksonville IL

Our home here in Jacksonville, Illinois, and the surrounding area is home to a variety of fun bars and grills with delicious menu items, specialty drinks, and unique attractions. Review this list of United Chevrolet Buick GMC’s top-rated dining spots to decide where to take friends and family on your next night out.

K & K Pub

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K & K Pub is located just a 45-minute drive outside of Jacksonville in Virden. Here, you can enjoy drinks and entertainment starting at 2:00 p.m. until the early hours of the morning. K & K Pub also hosts a variety of holiday-themed events like their annual Halloween party so you can break out your best costume ideas and enjoy a drink. While you have a drink, you can play a game of darts or pool for added fun. There is also a shuffleboard for pub-goers looking to try something new.

Palm Tree Pub

Also located in Virden, Palm Tree Pub offers patrons fun bar games, cocktails, and food, all while they listen to live music. On certain nights, Palm Tree Pub offers karaoke for brave customers, or you can try it out yourself for fun. Here, you can also play a game of darts or pool.

Mick & Mary’s

Just a five-minute drive from Verdin, Mick & Mary’s restaurant and bar provide locals and tourists alike with delicious comfort food and drinks. There is a video gaming area perfect for kids and adults, as well as a bar that serves cocktails, beer, and wine from Wednesday through Sunday each week. They also have a variety of menu items to satisfy everyone, from spaghetti and chicken tenders to catfish fritters and Cajun chicken bites. This quaint restaurant is located just off of the infamous Route 66, making it a prime spot to start a road trip through the past.

Westside Pub & Grill

In Springfield, Illinois, you can find Westside Pub & Grill. Just a 40-minute drive from Jacksonville, this location offers late-night bites, drinks, and bar games for pub-goers to enjoy. They offer happy hour specials on beer and wine and a variety of menu items, including onion rings, pizza, cocktail shrimp, or wings. You can also experience dinner and a show as Westside Pub & Grill frequently hosts local comedians for live entertainment.

Caddyshack Sports Bar & Grill

Caddyshack Sports Bar & Grill is a family-friendly spot that allows you to enjoy dinner, have a drink, and watch the latest sports game on their wall-mounted TV. There are also slot machines and a few more kid-friendly video gaming systems to add to the fun. Just over a 20-minute drive from Springfield in Farmersville, this location is also in close proximity to the infamous Route 66 and the Art’s Motel and Restaurant that provides a look into the 1930s when the roadway was a prime travel route.

GoodTime Docs Bar & Grill

Located on the main street in Jacksonville, GoodTime Docs Bar & Grill first opened in October 1985. Since then, it has continued to be a local favorite in Jacksonville to have fun and enjoy dinner and a drink. GoodTime Docs frequently hosts events and entertainment to help amplify customer enjoyment. A good example of this is their Xtreme Bar Bingo nights that take place every Thursday, where bar-goers play for free to win cash prizes.

Mulligan’s

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Mulligan’s is an Irish-themed pub located in Central Park Plaza in Jacksonville. Besides its unique interior that will transport you to Dublin, Ireland, Mulligan also features wall-mounted TVs from which you can enjoy a game, and they also have slot machines to change your luck. There is a quaint patio space where you can enjoy your meal and order drinks at their outdoor bar. Here you can order the classic horseshoe dish or opt for a cheeseburger and fries. They also serve unique drinks like PB&J shots and their Malibu Sunset cocktail.

Lahey’s Lounge

Lahey’s Lounge is a bar situated in downtown Jacksonville, making it a great spot to grab a drink or a quick bite after exploring the historic area. Here you can join their pool league that meets every Tuesday, or opt for an amateur game any other day of the week. This bar also offers specials on beer pitchers and delicious food options like pork chops during the day. Lahey’s Lounge has also been a participant of Jacksonville’s Bar2Bar Golf Classic where you can try your luck at put-put on a makeshift green.

Kuhl Tyme Korner

Kuhl Tyme Korner is a bar and has a pleasant surprise as a live music venue, located on Morton Avenue in Jacksonville. This bar hosts live music frequently, and by local bands that you can listen to as you dance or have a drink. Kuhl Tyme Korner also hosts open mic nights and runs its own pool league that you can join. In addition to drinks and entertainment, this location also features a slot machine area where you can try to win money. Kuhl Tyme Korner allows customers to take advantage of nice weather with their covered patio dining area.

Area 51 Bar & Grill

You’ll also find “Area 51 Bar & Grill”, a spot in Jacksonville that provides locals with ample karaoke opportunities, live music, and dancing. They offer a variety of drinks from the classic bloody mary to a sour berry mojo cocktail, and they plan to offer a delicious food menu for customers to enjoy a late lunch or dinner. They also have slot machines for anyone who wants to try their luck to win extra cash.

There was our list in all of its glassware, and bar and grill glory. These are 10 of the coolest bars and grills to grab a bite to eat, enjoy a drink, and have fun with family and friends. Whether you’ve been spending the day at our dealership shopping for a new car or you brought one in to be serviced, consider stopping by one of these spots when you’re done. If you have a go-to spot not featured on this list– feel free to drop us a line about your favorite local hangout for everyone to check out.