If you enjoy cheering on your favorite team in the company of like-minded fans, head to one of these Clinton County’s hangouts. You can watch a game, enjoy a brew, and satisfy a burger craving too.
Big Stix Sports Bar in Breese is all about sports watching with an 8,000 square-foot bar area featuring actual scoreboards and three projection screens, plus more than a dozen TV’s. So no matter where you sit, you’re not far from the action. During lulls in the game, you can catch up on a little playing of your own, because Big Stix also has pool tables, darts, bags, golden tee golf, and several other activities. Post game on weekends, the space features a dance floor with live entertainment.
High top tables, booths and tables offer plenty of seating. For eats, the menu offers a variety of options, including wings, homemade pizza and signature wraps. And, of course, a great lineup of appetizers, such as signature Cha-Chos—beer chips piled high with chicken, cheese and sundried chili sauce—and toasted ravioli. Happy hour is offered daily, with six wings and a beer for $4.
Big Stix Sports Bar
8802 Old Highway 50, Breese, IL
618-526-7706
Kitchen hours:
Monday, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday – Wednesday and Sunday, 11:00 a.m. – 9;00 p.m.
Thursday – Saturday, 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Happy hour, 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
At Pete’s Bar and Grill in Albers, Sunday NFL games are celebrated with $2 beers. Guests can see the game on one of three corner TV’s, complete with surround-sound speakers. A special food offer during games makes watching here tempting too: buy one pizza and get a second one for half the price. Pete’s puts out comfort food and often has special offers during the week, so be sure to check their Facebook page.
Pete’s Bar and Grill
402 N. Commercial Street, Albers, IL
Bar: Tuesday – Sunday, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 a.m.
Kitchen: Tuesday – Sunday, 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
618-248-5460
Logo courtesy of 7 West
The recently opened 7 West bar and grill in Trenton has two large projection screens for football watching, plus 10 TV’s. A good selection of food will keep fans happy during the games. The menu features soups, salads, sandwiches, pizza—and of course, beer, including 12 craft brews on draft.
7 West
7 West Broadway, Trenton, IL
Monday – Tuesday, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.
Wednesday – Saturday, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 a.m.
Kitchen hours: Wednesday – Saturday, 11:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
618-224-7771
If you’re in Bartelso, check out Hondo’s Sports Bar & Grill . It has TV’s for game watching and a small menu that includes apps, sandwiches, and some entrees.
Hondo’s Sports Bar & Grill
901 Carlyle Road, Bartelso, IL
618-765-2444
We may not have a major sports team in Clinton County, but we’re major fans! Come watch a game with us.