Gin Joint

Where to begin? Mens urinal didn't work, they have no tap beer patrons enjoy the sounds of heavy metal versions of Michael jackson songs hahaha Bartender was friendly here steroid induced looking boyfriend seemingly has nothing better to do than sit there drink water and watch her work is pretty annoying. They have a decent selection of vodka no one drinks. Just doesnt seem like there is any good reason to go here.

I had one of the oddest times in the world here.  We showed up at 2am, and it was dark as hell in there.  A lot of f-sticks running about in typical Pie-or-Uh fashion, but the amazing thing was in the place of where a bouncer would normally be checking ID's at the entrance there was a humongous townie passed out snoring her night away on a bench.  It was in the style of a 1930's mickey mouse cartoon with huge up and down motions, with her chin oscillating between slightly upward and deep down in her townie bosom.    Hmm, didn't think I'd ever type "townie bosom" in a yelp review.

Anyway, I remember the drinks being strong as hell and the clientèle were 98% midnight vultures (not in the cool soul-fuck-dance stylings of Beck way, either) hovering around.  After about 20 minutes of this BS, we went elsewhere.

Two stars because at least it's not goddamn Hoops.

During my visit in Peoria.. I went to the Gin Joint for a drink.  It's a small little dive bar where they have fun mixed drinks.  There weren't very many people on this road.. I think maybe Peorians go out elsewhere.. it didn't feel too much like a bar.

So the one great thing about drinking in a non-city is that the drinks are pretty cheap.  Second, the bartender here.. although she had worked in Florida for many years.. had absolutely no idea how to really make drinks.  But she did a good thing.. she put too much alcohol instead of too little.  

The music is good for a dive bar though.. and they have a little pool table here.  Bathrooms are passing... better than a Chinese restaurant any day.  :)