The Clark Bar

Ribs: Superb. Pulled pork:  exquisite.  Fries:  excellent.  Service:  wonderful.  Price:  not at all bad.  Easily some of the best barbecue in Champaign.

The Clark Bar! The best bar in town, in my opinion. The staff is friendly, helpful, funny, and wonderful. The location is tucked away in downtown Champaign, close enough to walk to the main strip but far enough away that you don't get the college/hipster scene. We started going to the Clark bar because it is so close and we can bring our dog to sit outside on their BEAUTIFUL patio. Worried we may not feel welcome in a neighborhood bar, we were immediately embraced by all the regulars, the owners, and the whole darn staff.

We're there nearly every day. You know why? BECAUSE THE FOOD IS AWESOME and there are DOLLAR DRAFTS EVERY DAY! How could you go wrong there? I highly recommend the ribs, their cook is excellent and I honestly haven't had better ribs in town. Beats both Black Dog and Porgys, as far as ribs go. The Reuben and the Rachel are my favorite sandwiches, and the crab cakes are sublime, if you're feelin' fancy. Also the pulled pork sandwich is super as well.

Please go to the Clark Bar, and see for yourself. Keep this gem alive.

As a new-to-towner and a 30-something who is not a student or professional, I've been searching for a pub that catered to regular ol' folk like me. Clark Bar is truly one of those places. The building itself is sort of hidden from the rest of the downtown bar scene. The building is actually a Victorian-styled house that was remodeled into a bar. I can't really speak about the drink selections... I'm a simple beer and whiskey man. The domestic drafts are $1 on Thursdays, but might actually the special every day. The bartender was friendly and attentive.