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Bars and Pubs

Bars and Pubs

Find your favorite hangout in Downstate Illinois

Find your favorite atmosphere, filled with great food, drinks and friends. 

Breakroom Bar and Grill

 Mattoon, IL
Great food and spirits, pool room and gaming!...more!

Dirty's Bar and Grill

 Charleston, IL
Dirty's Bar & Grill provides burgers, wings, wraps, sandwiches, appetizers, tacos, brunch, desserts, signat...more!

Ike's Bar and Grill

 Charleston, IL
Welcome to Ike's Bar and Grill, located in the heart of Charleston, IL! At Ike's, we offer a warm and invit...more!

Lefty's Holler

 Charleston, IL
Lefty's has been a popular bar/hangout in Charleston for over 15 years. Volleyball courts, good drinks, and gre...more!

Marty's Bar

 Charleston, IL
Marty's Bar is Charleston's favorite location for beers, burgers and fun!...more!

Roc's Blackfront Tavern

 Charleston, IL
Cozy tavern with neon lights, delicious food, and daily drink deals! Casual restaurant serving grills, ribs, and...more!

Spanky's Food & Spirits

 Mattoon, IL
A neighborhood bar known for great food and a relaxing atmosphere....more!

Stadium Grill

 Mattoon, IL
The place for lunch, dinner or snack while you watch "THE BIG GAME"....more!

The Uptowner

 Charleston, IL
Bar & Live Music Venue dedicated to providing entertainment on the historic Charleston, IL Square....more!

Triple Nickel Saloon

 Mattoon, IL
Formally known as The Ice House Inc. Established June 9, 1987....more!

WB's Pub-n-Grub

 Charleston, IL
WB'S IS ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR RESTAURANTS AND BARS IN CHARLESTON, IL. WB's was established in 2010 and...more!

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Wonderlights Christmas Display

Wonderlights Christmas Display

November 14, 2025 - January 4, 2026 @ 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
World Wide Technology Raceway | Madison, IL
Mattoon Lightworks

Mattoon Lightworks

 November 20, 2025 - December 28, 2025 @ 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Peterson House | Mattoon, IL
Christmas in Casey Fairview Park

Christmas in Casey Fairview Park

November 21, 2025 - December 28, 2025 @ 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Fairview Park | Casey, IL

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