Ray's Evergreen Tavern

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  I like bars where u pretty much can run the place because they are empty.  No problem getting service here.  Awesome karaoke on Fridays.  Last time I was there for karaoke the bartender had huge boobs and a real low cut shirt.  That was the reason we came back a second time.  She wasn't there the second time and my friends and I were disappointed but we got over it when the barkeep poured real strong drinks.

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  Posted on 12.06.11 Local G.

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  Today I wanted to stop in for a cocktail and some lunch,   I have had many lunches over the years at local taverns.    I did not even bother to stay for the lunch.    I felt as if I was so unimportant to the lady bartender, she could not remember my drink as she tuned around to make it.  how hard is a rum and coke with a lime?????  then she left the room, and i had to wait and ask if there a lunch menu. also when she got back, i asked for the lime i had ordered with the drink. it was a dried up piece of fruit, that gave me two drops...she gave me a menu, and went back to here chat with a "regular"    she had no interest in my desire to order a lunch.  I slugged down  1/2 of my watered down drink and left.    The shame of it, is i will be working in the area for a month, but will not be returning for any more of feeling like NOBODY knows my name'......burgerless

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  Posted on 04.25.11 donald f.

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  I've been driving by this place many a times and for the longest of times saying I need to check out if they have burgers and if so give it a try. Well at long last I did and I came away pleased.
  
  The burger itself was of an OK size and the tastiness was above par. Being mindful of my blood pump I chose to forgo the fries and settle for the chips.A hard choice because a bar burger isn't a true bar burger without fries covered in black pepper but such as it is the chips were chosen and with those too I was pleased. Not sure,but I think they were Krunchers. What ever they were they were above par as chips go.
  
  The price was the going rate, they did have a special going on an Italian beef for $4 and it was tempting to give it a try but I had burger in my heart.
  
  The one down size was the service but I came in just at a shift change and I'm thinking the bartender was unaware I wanted to order, but he also was gone for a good portion of chowing down time and though I didn't need anything if I did it would have been a wait. But I end that friendliness by both leaving and coming bartenders and another lady was very welcoming.
  
  There were a few folks there when I arrived but they left with bartender so I was the only person patronizing but that was OK because I was intent on finishing up a book on the gospel (maybe those who left saw I was reading a 'God' book and that prompted the departure. Nothing like a follower of Jesus to clear out a place  : - )
  
  The overall cleanliness was good for a bar. There was no odor of stale beer nor was the bar area cluttered with years of stuff, However, I didn't have the exciting opportunity to visit the restroom so can't write on them.
  
  Parking is a plenty. Oh yeah I did see the I guess famous 'Home of Rollie Bollie sign what though it sounds by other post a thing of the past it added to the nostalgia of the long lost corner bar.
  
  The out the door on Ray's Evergreen is if I was still living in my bar finding days Ray's looks like it would have been a good find, but even though those days are long gone Ray's is definitely a place I'll return to

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  Posted on 10.06.10 Scott K.

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  Yes, Steve! Home of the Rollie Bollie.  It's time to take the sign down. What makes this place cool is the outside bar with an area to play bags. It's not in the greatest location considering all the other STC bars are in town but you can have some good times here. There food is alright and the drinks are fairly priced but doesn't really have a following during the offseason.  Unless it's warm out the inside is just your typical bar, but don't get me wrong this place can be fun. You just have to go during the right time of the year.

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  Posted on 03.08.10 John O.

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  Too funny! This place has been in this location since 1928 and I'm writing the first review? Actually, it's not that weird, I guess. This place looks from the outside like every other joint your dad used to hang out in. And the fact that it's the touting itself as the "World's Headquarters for Rolle Bolle" doesn't exactly scream "happening joint!"
  
  But that's all old news -- new owners have spruced up the old place, and removed most of the musty old beer smell. They've removed the walk-in cooler, and yes, the indoor Rolle Bolle, and added more tables. And best of all, they've added an outdoor Tiki Bar in back with a couple Baggo games.
  
  The owners are nice, the menu is limited, but they've got beef filet sliders, along with mini-burgers, and several other interesting things. Beer selection is limited, but they have Guinness -- and PBR in the can. The Tiki Bar is what I think will make this place - at least in summer -- since you can smoke to your heart's content while sipping a $5 'Rita.
  
  Here's hoping I'm not the last person to review the "NEW" Ray's.
  
  PS -- For Rolle Bolle, you'll need to head out to Little Jim's Tavern in Virgil, IL. To find out what Rolle Bolle is, click here: <a href="/redir?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.starpoint.net%2F%7Edarco%2Frolle.htm&s=a1e453f53fdcc20bcb2654493448445f4780d162b4cc45887b5a12f74d620064" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.starpoint.net…</a>

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  Posted on 08.24.08 Steve G.

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