Mike N Molly's

Very laid back and chilled for the most part. A small bar area inside with a large patio outside. They usually have some live music a few times during the week. Very enjoyable.

The beer and service is good. Quality is not bad. Sometimes an old tap, and there is not a lot o turnover on some of the better bottles. Though a small grip. There are a handful of taps. Things rotate, but I have found Port, Founders, Goose Island etc. Tons of bottles from all over. US micros and imports from around the world.

Overall a nice place to relax and have some good beers with friends. It is a good place to see some live music as well (on the right night). While not my go to place in Champaign, always a fun time when I get around to visiting.

Decent!

This is one of my go-to bars in town, but not really because of any of its amenities.  It's simply a comfy, small bar where I can get a good, cheap beer and probably see somebody I know.

If you're there on a particularly busy weekend night, you get a mixture of overflow from other bars, making for a fun scene (especially if you're a people-watcher).  Dancing will probably break out.

If you come in on the night of a show, you're probably gonna pay $5, usually going down by $1 as each band finishes.  If you arrive after the show, they'll ask you for a slim dollar for the DJ.  Free admission on Mondays, because it's karaoke night.

The bartenders are always really nice and contentious of people standing behind the bar stools needing to order.  I even had a bartender recognize me and say hi outside of the bar.  (No, that does NOT mean I drink too much.)

Their beer garden is roomy and secluded, with the bar on one side, and an ivy-coated wall on the other, dampening noise.  Lovely.