Grills & Pubs

Add Fine Drink & Hearty Food to Your Getaway

After a day spent adventuring in Northwest Illinois, you’ll need a spot to kick back and unwind. Carroll County’s grills and pubs offer food and fun to make your day or cap off the perfect night.

Charlies II

Enjoy burgers, sandwiches, homemade pizza, and a full bar. Open mic at 5 p.m. every Sunday, plus live entertainment some weekends.

123 W. Market St.
Mt. Carroll, IL 61053
815-244-0777 [LINK TO: tel:8152440777]

The Copper Cow

Your go-to place for drinks, dancing, live music, and a good time. They can also host your meeting, banquet, reunion, or reception.

834 S. Jackson St.
Mt. Carroll, IL 61053
815-244-0196 [LINK TO: tel:8152440196] • coppercowbar.com [LINK TO: https://www.coppercowbar.com/]

The Crooked Roof Bar & Grill

This Lanark restaurant features amazing pizzas, specialty burgers, and unique menu items. Groove to live music some weekends.

109 E. Carroll St.
Lanark, IL 61046
815-493-6838 [LINK TO: tel:8154936838] • thecrookedroof.com [LINK TO: https://thecrookedroof.com/]

The Iron Horse Social Club

This unique establishment caters to bikers and others who enjoy motorcycles, good food, and cold drinks. Along with the bar and grill, The Iron Horse features a vintage racing and motorcycle museum, a tattoo parlor, and a wedding chapel. Live bands and other events.

314 Main St.
Savanna, IL 61074
815-273-2600 [LINK TO: tel:8152732600]

Mill Wheel Tavern

Home of the best pork tenderloin around and the birthplace of Mill Wheel Chicken. Occasional live music on weekends.

337 N. Main Ave.
Milledgeville, IL 61051
815-225-7714 [LINK TO: tel:8152257714]

Mount Carroll Pub

Snack on delicious bar bites like chicken wings, burgers, and sandwiches along with ice-cold drinks and video gaming.

121 W. Market St.
Mt. Carroll, IL 61053
815-906-0029 [LINK TO: tel:8159060029]

The Other Bar

The friendliest bar in town with the coldest beer, plus homemade frozen pizza, additional food specials, video gaming, a large banquet hall, pool tables (free on Tuesdays), and drink specials. Take advantage of their large banquet room (with private bar) for your next big event!

436 N. Main Ave.
Milledgeville, IL 61051
815-225-5650 [LINK TO: tel:8152255650]

Poopy’s

Cruise to one of Illinois’ most popular biker destinations, complete with a merchandise store, tattoo parlor, and full-service pub with amazing food. Enjoy outdoor seating with a stage featuring live music every weekend from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Special weekends include Club Night, Fight Night, Bike Night, and Cruise Nights. Camping and showers are also available. Merchandise includes a wide variety of Poopy-themed T-shirts, jackets, and bandanas. This is a stop not to be missed!

1030 Viaduct Road
Savanna, IL 61074
815-273-4307 [LINK TO: tel:8152734307] • poopys.com [LINK TO: https://poopys.com/]

Pub 225

Visit the original Martini Dive Bar featuring a little class and a little sass. Browse the largest selection of craft cocktails and award-winning martinis in Carroll County and surrounding areas as well as the beers and liquors you’ve come to recognize.

310 N. Main Ave.
Milledgeville, IL 61051
815-973-3981 [LINK TO: tel:8159733981] • pub225.com [LINK TO: https://pub225.com/]

River Ratz Bar & General Store

Full-service bar and liquor store with video gambling.

44 Main St.
Savanna, IL 61074
815-273-0222 [LINK TO: tel:8152730222]

The Riverview Lodge

Enjoy a relaxing casual atmosphere in a family restaurant and lounge, featuring delicious food and friendly staff.

5403 Riverview Road
Thomson, IL 61285
815-273-0289 [LINK TO: tel:8152730289]

SandTrap Bar & Grill

Grab a refreshment after a quick round! This great pub and grill at Sandburr Run Golf & Resort carries your favorite beers and spirits, which pair nicely with a menu of delicious eats.

5020 IL-84
Thomson, IL 61285
815-902-6063 [LINK TO: tel:8159026063] • sandburrgolfresort.com [LINK TO: https://www.sandburrgolfresort.com/]

Sippi-Side Pub & Grill

On the shores of the Mighty Mississippi, this riverside pub carries a menu of handcrafted cocktails and local beers, which go nicely with the scenic vistas and a menu of delicious dishes.

701 Main St.
Savanna, IL 61074
815-273-0563 [LINK TO: tel:8152730563] • sippisidepub.com [LINK TO: https://www.sippisidepub.com/]

Wally’s Playce

Enjoy a fun and casual atmosphere, friendly faces, cool beverages, and free popcorn.

6 Washington St.
Milledgeville, IL 61051
815-631-0558 [LINK TO: tel:8156310558]