rock island public house

I cannot say enough good things about this place! As the 16 craft drafts are ever-changing, I won’t review what we drank. The bar keeper was knowledgeable and provided expert guidance on our journey (and a free sample to differentiate between the 2 IPA’s offered). One of the group had the Flight Sampler (5, four-ounce glasses) and thoroughly enjoyed the barkeepers choices with the simple instructions of “nothing too heavy, please.” The sampler arrived with the corresponding numbers so you knew what particular draft you were sampling. Locally owned husband and wife team that lovingly restored an old store front. Excellent vibe and feel to the place. TONS of scheduled events. Lots of Pinball games along one wall. Craft and small-batch liquor selections to boot. An absolutely KILLER juke box! I liked the place so much I bought a t-shirt (and that ~rarely~ happens). I cannot wait to go back! As far as pricing: You'll pay more for less the further North you go. They also have a semi-private patio area that was a bit to cold (13F) to check out ;)

Great beer on tap! A great place to stop at after going to the Maple Tree Inn just down the block! Not my everyday spot or a place I would go out of my way for, but if you are in the area, drop in for a nice cold one!

Its an 100 year old building that is refurbished. Very clean and good service. Family owned, has 16 draft beers on tap, assortment of bottles, and craft hard liquor. Nice place to hang out with out door patio.

Immediately walking into this place, one can tell how new it is. The atmosphere is fantastic when it has a full house, but not too crowded. The crowd is eclectic, both young and old. The staff is very friendly. The beers are great if you're into the craft beer, but beware, you're paying a craft beer price for less beer overall. Most run on average at $6 a glass (not a pint). There room is separated but open with high ceilings and great artifacts on the walls. Beer can glass-encased collection, bottle chandeliers, brick walls, large wood tables. And there are even plenty of old-school arcade games to play. Great experience, could be even better with live music.