The 13 best bars and drinks in Alton

Very enjoyable dinner. They offered two specials, a Gourmet Chef menu and the regular menu of salads and soup miscellaneous sandwiches casual food. I sat in the bar and had the fish special shown here and a very nice cab that was paired with my pork loin dinner. They also have a nice dining area inside and a garden area. Why am I telling you this....I don't know because I'd love to keep this my little secret, but you might enjoy it too. ;)

Review #2, and it's just as great and even better than the 1st. This beautiful, amazing little restaurant is hands down the best place in Alton, IL, and the surrounding area. On Valentines Day, they offered a five course romantic reservation, only dinner experience. They offered 2 time slots 530 and 730 due to working and living an hr away. We chose the 730 and are glad we did. So the week and day prior, I was in contact with Terri and Melanie, asking questions out of excitement and wanting to elevate the experience even more for my lovely wife, and wow, did they help. I tried calling j g a few places to have flowers delivered, but all were took booked up, so I asked Melanie if she had any recommendations of anyone else. She did, but instead, she told me to order some andnshe would personally pick them up on her way to work. I was astonished. I wanted to turn down her offer, but I accepted. So that night, we got to get dressed up and head down to the restaurant Gem of Alton, IL "State Street. " When we got there, we were invited into the bar for beverages prior to seating. I had a whiskey on the rocks smoked, and the wife had their special valentines Day martini. Both drinks were great. At 7:25, they began seating. They escorted us to the table they had set up with the flowers Melanie, our server, and the hostess picked up for me sitting out. The wife asked, "Why are we the only table with a beautifully displayed vase of roses?" We sit down, and she sees the card in it with her name on it. Surprised and speechless asked, " How nm thank you." They quickly started the course menu of our selections. Amuse Bouvhe " beet brined develed eggs with pink filling topped with salmon roe. Starer Course -Pink Cauliflower Soup with Herb Crema & Chives. "delicious." 2nd Course -Fried Burata Salad on Mixed greens, Mandarin Orange, Chive, Herb Citrus Vinaigrette. Main Course -Braised Bone-in BeefShort Re, Butternut Squash Puree, Sauteed Greens Red Wine'Glage - my choice -Scarlett Spaghetti, Fried Prawns Beets Anchovy Cream Sauce, Herb- Pistou, Salmon Roe - wife choice Dessert Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake Tartiet Was all absolutely devine the chef completely outdone himself. We enjoyed the rest of our cocktails, spoke with the owners, and our hostess explained how beautiful and tasteful the food/atmosphere was. Thank you. We then took some photos and obviously had to get a couple of owner Terri & Beau, and waitress/hostess Melanie. They were all lovely. We will forever remember and live this place for not only their food but the exquisite service and hospitality. You 3 along with the chef had made this our best in US dining yet well done. - Review 1 This is an absolutely beautiful little restaurant. So cute and quaint. We started with cocktails. The wife had a delicious Old Fashion, and I had The New Yorker. Apatizers were divine. Panko crusted squid fries and colossal shrimp that were wrapped with a spaghetti noodle that added a wonderful crunch. We also had the homemade hummus topped with red pepper puree. Beautiful texture and flavor. Entrées served to us tonight. The dish my wife had was the pork tenderloin wrapped in bacon topped with a bacon jam accompanied by potato donuts and a chard side salad. The char added much depth and flavor. I had the Beet Salad that had beets, mandarin oranges, walnuts, chopped grilled chicken, and feta cheese with a lovely vinaigrette and balsamic glaze. Last but not least, a slice of fresh made keylime pie, with a cranberry raspberry drizzle and topped with a perfect amount of whipped cream. Our server Melody was an absolute gem. She was so ecentric, colorful, and well-spoken. Even the restrooms were cute and clean. I am also a bodybuilder and Supplements store owner so eating clean and healthy is part of my regular diet. Finding a place that does this well with a wonderful atmosphere and presentation of dishes always mKes it better. IG - unitedsupplementsllc FB - United Supplements LLC

Stopped in 2 weekends in a row. It's THAT good! I'm addicted to the omelet with the chili sauce. Wish they offered another side like a potato or fruit instead of a salad but def my new favorite spot. Our waitress Emma was amazing. Conner in the kitchen brought out my eggs...FAB! Met the owners who are lovely. It's rare you see owners who are hands on...serving food and greeting tables. You guys rock! Great food and great service! Thank you

This jewel is tucked away in a quaint, garden-like community. The food is very good and the key-lime pie is exceptional! Our hostess was kind and attentive. We plan to enjoy dinner here soon.

Cozy and inviting café offering a small yet appetizing menu of brunch, lunch and dinner items. The decor is charming, the staff attentive and friendly, and the food -- a delight. The meals are almost large enough to feed two, but they're so delicious you're not going to want to share! Top marks all around!

I actually bought a car from the owners of this place and decided to check them out while we were here. This place is absolutely amazing! Food was fantastic and the employees and owners are just the sweetest! I will be making a 3 hour trip in the future just to come back here.

We were traveling by boat up the Mississippi and stopped over in Alton. I made a reservation at this restaurant because of the proximity to marina. I saw NOTHING on line about a new location in a neighboring town. We would have loved to have found you but were unable to reach you once we arrived at your old location to find you not there…a local finally told us where you had moved. PLEASE update your web info!

We came on a Saturday night and the bar was full but all the tables were empty. I had been here 10 years earlier and the pizza was great! We ordered the bacon cheeseburger bombs, the steak and shrimp Alfredo, the spinach and bacon tortellini and my son had enchiladas. The steak was so tender, the bacon amped up the tortellini dish and my son was raving about the Mexican! The women’s bathroom made us laugh! There was a barstool right next to the commode, the toilet was elevated so someone short would be on their tiptoes and the mirror was hanging. It was a great experience and the food and service were top notch!!!

Me and my wife were wanting to try something new in Alton and a bartender from Rajun Cajun suggested Don & Penny's. Not sure about all the other food but we tried the Dill pickle bacon wrapped bombs, the Cajun chicken Alfredo and the steak and mushrooms Alfredo. All was delicious. The wife would not leave my Cajun pasta alone. If you get a chance, definitely try Don & Penny's.

They have some of the best food in Alton. Little bit of everything. The pasta is to die for and so are the bombs. I like them all! I would eat there every day if I could.

It's a lot bigger on the inside then I had expected. My friend and I went there on my weekend we've been trying to eat there but the timings never worked out till last Thursday. We had a wonderful waitress, my friend ordered a small pizza which was the perfect size for her. I ordered some buffalo chicken bombs which were tasty I'ma totally order the bacon cheese burger bombs next time, for my main app I got the Cajun chicken and sausage Alfredo it came of course the chicken and sausage as well as sauteed onions plus bell peppers my all time fav. Every piece of food was delicious definitely better then Macs tbh. I wonder what, I'ma get next time I stop by Alton.

Went a little before nine and they said they stopped serving food early because it’s slow! And they don’t answer the phone. 😑 wasted of a trip 😔

We came here from St. Louis, MO. Originally we were going to go to a different restaurant but it was so packed. I'm so glad we ended up at this spot! The customer service is incredible. The food was amazing and the buffalo chicken bombs are a must-have. You won't regret coming here. We'll be back!

Wow, what an eclectic mix of Cajun, Italian, Tex-Mex, pizza and appetizers you won't find anywhere else. The Bartender was more than generous with his time, the service was great and the owner came out of the kitchen to see if we enjoyed our meal. We're definitely going back again.

We went to Tony’s for the first time last night and were absolutely blown away by the amazing service and food. We will definitely be back again. Excellent food, excellent service, excellent cocktails. The lady bartender was a true professional and served up drinks that were perfectly mixed (we’re both former bartenders) and made our short wait time for a table enjoyable. Our original server was so sweet and knowledgeable of the menu. She had an emergency and had to leave early so the server who took over for her was just as awesome. Thank you for such an amazing experience for our date night!

This place is an amazing place to go for a celebration or a birthday or something awesome! Great food, great atmosphere, and really nice people. Our server, Caitlyn, was very sweet the whole evening; when we come back we will definitely be asking for her again. All the food came out perfectly cooked, and the lobster bisque was absolutely amazing. The drinks were all very good, and at the end they give each member of the party a complementary limoncello shot as a “palate cleanser”… don’t ask me twice! The whiskey menu is hilariously long… there is for sure something for everyone. Overall, great place with great food. It’s very pricey, but you definitely get what you pay for, since everything is really good. I recommend!

Food is the best in the area, hands down. Steaks were cooked perfectly to order, appetizers, bread, entrees, all just very good quality. We maybe got lucky with an amazing server, but he was on point. The atmosphere, lots of black, dark and a tight waiting room with no air. Parking very easy. No official kids menu but they have a few things available kids sizes like cheese pizza and pastas. Price is mid high end steak house, about $30-50/plate but felt worth it.

Coulda been five stars yall! Yep, cloth napkins...we're traveling and wanting a nice, sit down, meal and chose Tony's! My wife made a reservation for party of four deafs. Well, that placed us near the kitchen, where noise level was quite high. (I was the only non-deaf person in the party.) Ty was our server, she was excellent..and could finger-spell. The table they sat us was also dark...not a great place for deafs, visuality is an asset. I had my mind made up to get the Mahi Mahi with Capers. It was delicious! Took a baked potato with plenty of butter. Didn't disappoint. Actually we ate everything they brought...left a little on the salad. I didn't get salad but bro & sis in law did. Alot of lettuce, with a bland honey mustard dressing I was told. Sis found one small tomato in hers, couple of onion ring slices... Bro in law got the flies, medium rate. Sis in law got scallops with risotto, wife got coconut shrimp...everything was eaten! Another not good thang, not a crumb of bread to be had! Never have I eaten at an upscale Italian restaurant, or any upscale restaurant that bread was offered or even provided. I'm not sure why, didn't ask. Didn't see any on the menu, didn't see any being served. But, what we had eat was good, other than the salad and dressing. We dropped $80, they dropped over $100 ...thats a lot of money for us. Check my reviews! We splurge occasionally, but... Oh yeah, almost forgot, I had lobster bisque. My first time having lobster bisque, though I make shrimp bisque quite often...I didn't care for it. Had apparently been through an emulsion blender for getting to me? Won't be having that again without doing some research on how to make it...quite thick like pudding or mash potatoes...

This place has AMAZING food choices!! Everything from the flavor to the presentation was stellar!! Service was great, we had Abby as our waitress, and she was wonderful! Sweet girl who was very attentive but not over the top! She knew when we needed something before we did, helpful and offered great suggestions!! The Atmosphere here took you back in time, while still having all the updated needs! The walls are covered in Family photos that date back for generations, and you can tell their roots run deep!! We are definitely going back....hopefully making it a monthly ritual 🥰

I had the surf and turf with the famous pepperloin fillet and it did not disappoint. I also had the Oysters Rockefeller since we were already setting the motion in the ocean. I paired it with some well served bourbon old fashions. I definitely will be back. They have a lot more options did I have try.

Chad, the waiter, displayed an overconfident attitude and a haughty demeanor. His sharp responses and impolite behavior were off-putting. The cuisine was unremarkable, lacking the quality we anticipate.

One of the best meals I've had in a long time! Wifey had the contenders chicken tender platter with french fries. Both were fantastic. Came with three different sauces. I had the beef steak sandwich with peppers and onion petals. SOOOOOO GOOD! Our waitress was named Aaliyah and she was fantastic! Always smiling and always on point. Wish we lived closer we'd be here more often.

An Alton must! We were in town for a fishing tournament and looking for a good dinner before heading home. Searched the area and found this place after seeing Bluff City Outdoors stuff all day. What a cute spot! The interior was huge, but the patio was amazing! Easy access from the road, parking wasn’t terrible. Service was great, our serve was attentive and a manger stopped by each table to chat as well. Host stand staff was so cheerful and welcoming! Food was great from a huge menu- wide variety of options. Drink menus were fantastic as well!

The atmosphere is nice, I enjoyed the pictures and the work on the floor was interesting but having different music playing in each room not only ruins the experience but also gave me a headache. The menu is pretty much limited. I understand that money is tight for everyone, but if instead of fries you are going to offer "homemade chips" at least make sure they are edible. The sandwich I had was serviceable, but how do you really screw up a BLT? For the money, I would have been better off buying the ingredients and chips and making it at home. While my companion had the fish sandwich, she did state that it was rather bland. All in all, been there, tried it, but won't be back anytime soon.

Great spot in Alton. Probably more for adults in the evening, it was great to grab lunch with kids on the weekend! Plenty of kids menu items and fill bar for adults. Lots of gaming space.

Bluff city was the start of our jeep run! They were so kind and accommodating. I accidentally took one of the servers pens! So sorry about that! Service was awesome, food was delicious, and the patio was so cool! Thanks for everything!

Great food! Wonderful servers. Seriously, the best staff ever! Very attentive and worked extremely well with my food allergy. Waitress made sure I knew everything on the table that I could not have. Everything was very good but the staff was the best.

My family of 3 went to Bluff City yesterday for dinner. We were seated right away but we were never spoken to by a member of the wait staff. I made direct eye contact with two different waitresses and no one came to our table to check on us or take our drink orders. We saw two other tables get seated after us and they were both helped within minutes. After 20 minutes we left, the hostess said "oh, did you never get served?" I told her we hadn't. The manager came over, I explained how long we had been there, that I had made eye contact with two waitresses and that no one helped us. I also gave him my theory regarding why we weren't helped and response was a very flat "yeah, I'm sorry, I can seat you again if you want." "Nope, we're good." We won't give them another chance.

Very casual laid back brew pub offering organic craft beers as well as sandwiches,pizza and pub eats. We stopped in for lunch and you seat your self and held yourself to a menu and then place your order at the bar. The food is brought out to you. I had the Dreaming for a Cure Cream Ale with orange and vanilla. It was ok but lacking in flavor in my opinion. My wife had a seltzer which she enjoyed . We split a sandwich called "Camille" on a gluten free bun. Smoked turkey,bacon,goat cheese and raspberry preserves along with a bag of chips. It was very tasty. Our main complaint was the music was way too loud and not the type of music that should be played for an older midweek lunch crowd . They need to know their daytime clientele. If in the area ,give them a try as it is in the historic Colonial Bread building.

Disclaimer: I didn't get any beer here, so I can't speak to that very important aspect. Overall, this dining experience was good. There are no servers here, but the bussers and the guy at the counter were friendly. I really enjoy how sprawling this location is and the industrial atmosphere. My food, though, could have been better. I ordered the fish and chips special, and it didn't impress me. Unfortunately, my filet had a hint of dirt to it. It wasn't enough for me to not eat it, but if I ever come back, I'll never order that dish again.

This was our first time visiting The Old Bakery Beer Company. We decided to stop in on a whim for lunch. We are glad we did. My wife had fish and chips with a frosted lemonade. I had The Murray sandwich with potato chips and water. We did not try any of their beer so I can’t review that. I am a VERY picky eater. The sandwich was 10 out of 10 as was my wife’s order. The price was reasonable. The place was spotless inside and out. I spoke with a nice lady and told her this was our first visit so she gave me a card good for a free order of pretzels and cheese which is one of our favorite appetizers.

The place is very nice! Great atmosphere! Easy to choose, very good and diverse beers! And for 10 dollars you can take a tour of the brewery! I went for Father’s Day and it was a super nice experience!

We stopped in after sightseeing for a quick bite. For a Saturday it wasn't to busy and we got our food about 20 min after we ordered. Everything tasted great, accept the house salad was so radishy for our tastes. We enjoyed the Beer Bacon Jam burger, PPJ, BLT, and the Brisket Sandwich.

Every time I come back home to visit Alton, I always come here. Love the variety of the menu and it’s always so delicious. Great drinks, food , and atmosphere. I just tried the Bang Bang shrimp salad and it was incredible! Huge amount of food. Perfect flavors and textures.

This place is awesome! One of my favorite secret gems to go to especially on Friday for the fish and chips. You can't beat the view looking out the window across to the Clark bridge and the riverfront and the atmosphere is so inviting with a space big enough for just about everybody. The staff is very friendly and service is very fast and amazing! When you go make sure you try their home brews and the special of the day ! They even have a few offerings for those with diet restrictions. I always grab a meal to have there and to take home lol.

Food was generally good. The jaws drink was good. The foxy Cleopatra was not so good. The Bossa fgt BLT was very good. The toasted ravioli were dry. For a Friday night it was very uncrowded. I'd go back but have reservations because a guy walked in with a dog and, although it was leashed, it was jumping all over other seated guests. Restaurants are for eating, not walking your dog. Just IMHO

A kicked backed establishment where the waitresses are super nice. A drink list of martinis a page long plus beer and wines. Public parking, can be hard to find a parking spot. Oh the food, to die for. Pizza like you’ve never imagined along with old stand-by’s…. If you are looking for something different… I heartily suggest you try it out!

I was cutting it close and arrived at 8:37pm. Website says kitchen closes at 9- waitress said kitchen close at 8:30pm-okay lady whatever, I like to arrive at least an hour before the kitchen closed but today was hard. I’ll take 70% of the blame but 9pm is 9pm. I’ve been here before and the food is good, nice atmosphere-not extremely nice but very. I would say give them a try even though I’m a tad bit salty about today and just ordered 2 drinks and wrote a review to fuss. Food is a 3.5 to a 4 -pretty good actually-but I gave them a 3 because of today’s incident but I had two drinks and had a good time- I’ll be back.

My visit was with a group of friends aka co-workers for Happy Hour. It was Monday and to our surprise, they had a pizza special for $5.99. What a deal. Three of us went with the pizza and the other two enjoyed their salmon. Everyone was pleased with entree. I can tell you, seeing the Blackened Salmon, I know I will be going back to enjoy it myself. My pizza was a sausage with red onions. It was a personalized size, so it was all mine. I didn't have to share it with anyone. I love personalized size because, I have no self-control and would eat an entire pizza. Now that I know that they have this special on Mondays, it my be where I go to satisfy my craving for pizza. When coming to Bossanova, I've only enjoyed Martinis as my adult beverage. They have so many to choose from and they all have unique names. They're even broken down into two list; The Bond List for those that are shaken and The Austin List - Yea Baby. I'm a classic drinker, so I always go with, The Q which is a Dirty Martini. Every time they have made it masterfully. Wait staff and bartenders are always friendly and make sure you're having a good time. So when you are in downtown Alton, be sure to stop by and experience, Bossanova.

We happened upon this delightful place while traveling through Alton on our boat. The owner was there and super friendly; his daughter was our server. We ordered mussels and salmon, along with an appetizer of fried ravioli and Caesar salad. It was all delicious with generous portions. It is a martini bar with lots of “specialty” martinis- the ones we had were awesome!

The food was good especially the toasted ravioli. The atmosphere was ok, lots of people hanging out at and around the bar. Not a great place for cocktails unless you like vodka.

Pricey drinks, but well worth it. The food was also surprisingly good, though also pricey. Service was quick and I didn't find myself having to try for the bartenders attention.

First of all the food was great. The atmosphere was inviting and the live band was good. The service was OK... one was attentive one not so much. Other than the floor being busy which i completely understood, I'd definitely return.

Had seen this spot on FB, finally decided to check it out. The atmosphere was cool, you seat yourself, very spacious. Some of it is outside, which was nice. Service was ok, and I'm saying that because we were waiting a little bit before any one waited on us. They said it was a mix up on which waitress was supposed to be in our area, but Ok 👍🏽 Now, the food was ok, got garlic wings, that were a bit too greasy and not enough garlic, the monster BLT was ok, could use better bacon. Overall, not bad. OH, got pepper jack cheese balls that were good!

The experience here was less than stellar. As we walked in the dining room was only about half full, but every server we passed told us the food would be an hour to an hour and a 1/2 wait. We'd driven a long way and had a long day exploring the surrounding area, so we sat down to relax. We ordered an appetizer which was delivered within a 1/2 an hour. And we also ordered 3 burgers. They took about an additional hour. I realize it's outdoor seating, but the amount of flies in the area was ridiculous. I have fly bites on my legs. I actually went out to my car to spray off on my legs. That many flies buzzing around tells me the restaurant can't be very clean. The bar area smelled like their drains hadn't been cleaned in a year. We had to fight off the flies, to keep them off our food. When it came time to pay our bill, the server wasn't sure how to process "Our be our guest" certificate. She got somebody else to come over to the table, who proceeded to grab my phone and zoom in on the fine print, showing me that it had to be printed out. He did this with a snide look on his face like he was taking pleasure in telling me I had to print them out. I've used these certificate numerous times in other restaurants and never had to print them out. They have a QR code on them. I left the restaurant to see if I could find someplace where I could print them as I was an hour away from home. I had no luck getting them printed I came back to the restaurant and asked this person if there was any way I could email the certificates to him. He acted like it was some major burden for me to email them to him. The lack of customer service was appalling. Our server was attentive and tried to help. She was the only one who tried to help with anything. We will not go back.

I have been here so many times. I love the food. Always great food. Service can be good and bad. Depends on who waits on you. My biggest complaint this time was my drinks that cost $10 each. The same bartender made me 3 drinks. Everyone of them drinks were horrible and not the same. Remember same drink should taste the exact same as the last one that you just had like this bartender did not know how to be a bartender. Look at the pics of the drinks I posted. Two different colors but it's the same drink

This was our first time at Mac's. Very nice place, but customer service can take all of your expectations away. There were 3 of us and we sat at the bar so that we would be waited on immediately. The waitress never smiled and looked as if we were bothering her. We dealt with it because we don't like to complain. We are three African American Women and believe in great customer service. We decided not to have a second drink and our tips were not as great as we normally tip because of the customer service the lady gave us.

I have never gave a place Zero in my life until now. Our Bartender/server, Johnny did his best. Stopped in for food after the Alton Boat race. First time ever in this town. After an hour we asked for our bill and left. In Johnny’s defense he did ask us to speak to a manager . We didn’t want to wait any longer. I paid our 38 dollars beer bill, and tipped the guy 10. It was not his fault and he treated us well. We paid 38 bucks waiting for food that never care.

Nice bar and grill. Food was really good, big portions and well cooked. Lots of TV following all sports across. We had Tater Tots and Fried Pickles, pulled pork burgers with couple Bud Lights. Later Amaretto sour and water. Lovely place to watch Blues game!

This was a fun place and I thank y'all for the laughs! A great welcoming atmosphere and service. If it wasn't for having to be an adult I would have hung out longer!

This place is s very friendly to all who comes through the doors! TIA has always been amazing .

Great experience at the Sunday buffet! We had a large group and they were so friendly and helpful to accommodate us!, Friendly staff, great service, we will be back!!!

If I could give zero stars I would I was there got over charged the bartender.. The lady was rude and mean as hell… Then she got mad that the didn’t want to get a drink… She even tried to get belligerent.. When people started to notice she said “I don’t want to argue” it was 11:50pm Sunday May 26th a heavyset woman… Made me feel uncomfortable.. Even friends of mine came in totally unrelated and they immediately left..

The staff take care of their customers and I appreciate having a fun and safe spot to go alone or with my girlfriends. The staff watch out for their customers and service is great. You feel like a regular from the start. Prices are fair, folks are friendly, and it feels like you step back in time when you sit down at the bar. A real neighborhood tavern for everybody.

I will be definitely going back to Danny's! Exceptional service and awesome mixed drinks by Tia. Tia has a great attitude and interacts with all the guest and made everyone feel comfortable and welcomed a new place.

Friendly staff and quick service but, The area this bar is in is diverse area but the selection of playable music is very limited and it seems its the same song over and over.. the jukebox needs to be updated to more modern music for all patrons to enjoy.

Don't know about food since there kitchen is closed. It's a bar so expect bar things

Wonderful hometown local bar. Owner was behind the bar and giving us history lessons for buildings we were asking about. Nice meeting you!

Wow is their draft beer ice cold and the bartender was a good gal to chat with. I was a stranger in this local bar and was welcomed with open arms. If domestic beer (draft) isn't your thing they have craft in bottle.

If you haven't experienced the London Band on Sunday night's, you're really missing out! I had flashbacks to listening to blues at Bob's Blues and Soups in St.Louis! John on lead guitar is phenomenal, and Jay Christopher is one of the most under-rated guitar players in this area! Plus, the atmosphere is a little more grown-up for us "mature" (ok, old! lol!) folks! Mike is a great host, and Julie the bartender keeps everyone in line, as well as serving great drinks! I highly recommend going and enjoying an evening!

Enjoy The Mondin Band playing on Wed. and Sun.. Starts at 9:00 ends at 1:00 a.m. Getting close to Opening up new kitchen. That will bring back the good ole days.

Smoky. Order straight alcohol drinks or they will be watered down. Pretty sure there is no alcohol at all in the jello shots. They do have good music though.

Great live music... The mondin band is the best... Every Sunday and Wednesday.... Cheap beers... And a good old time

Went to Catdaddys for bingo .... what a great time ! Good crowd and great staff. So much fun .... outstanding pizza also. Shout out to the bingo caller, she made it really fun. We'll be back ! Almost forgot FREE hot dogs !!! HOT DAMN !!!

Best bar in the Metro East. Angel & Miles are the best - Cool Cats!

Clean & friendly. Nice prices. Great for group conversations

Very Chill environment & Uber friendly staff...love the place 👌

Owner tries to steal your money and intentionally give you the incorrect change. Beware of the scammers here!!!

We were driving around downtown Alton with our moms and stopped in for a drink—what a spot! The inside of the bar has all the things—huge and beautiful wood bar, tables aplenty, TVs playing all the sports all games, slots, and the best part of all: Ricky the bartender, who welcomes everyone regardless of who they are with a warm smile and story after story to make you feel like you are at home. This chance encounter ended up being a highlight of our weekend trip to Grafton. Definitely check this bar out; you’ll be glad you did!

Okay place to have some drinks, seems friendly enough. The local crowd seems nice and friendly as well.

I was visiting family in St. Louis, and wanted to find a low-key wine bar near North County. This place did not disappoint. Good wine selection, staff, and great people. I look forward to returning. Thanks!

I really enjoy this place because you can sit down and have a drink with a friend and have a conversation without having to shout over music or be distracted by TVs. You are allowed to just focus on the person and even meet new people. Each time I have gone there, it has been an atmosphere of friendliness with new people being introduced to the bartender by other patrons. Steve (said bartender every time I have visited) always has a good wine recommendation. But even if wine isn't your thing, there are a variety of other options. When I do go out, I like to try something new and I know I can find something here to try.

Fantastic company in a welcoming space! The bartender will give you suggestions or let you pick from the list on the wall. They have craft beers and IPAs too. No kitchen, but they encourage delivery or bringing in food

First time every being in this bar and I absolutely love it. My next trip to Alton this bar will definitely be on my list to return too .Steve is an awesome bartender and so knowledgeable.

Great spot. Beautiful renovation of an old building in historic downtown Alton. Top notch selection on wine. Good choices on local and craft beers. Does not serve other liquor besides beer and wine which is not a problem since there are plenty of choices for palate. Alton definitely needed a wine bar, and they are a wonderful and welcome addition.

We had a wonderful and very educational evening at one of their sponsored wine tastings. Excellent selection of wines from Matchbox of California! Great values at very reasonable prices. We hope they do well in their new distribution efforts in our area. Solara has a comfortable, attractive and interesting environment, making it a great place to socialize with friends and meet new people interested in good wine (They have some outstanding specialty beers too!). We love Solara and all the folks who host us there!!!

Solera is the best spot in Alton to get some tasty wine at a great price! You can even buy it at retail prices and take bottles home with you for your personal collection! The staff and owners are all great people and very knowledgeable about their products; and the atmosphere is comfortable and casual, which is perfect for my wife and I!

Friendly and cool building

Awesome

Good vibes and a solid food and drink menu. I got the cottage pie and the flavors were good, but it could have been seasoned better. The chips had a really interesting tang to them! I highly recommend. Our waitress was super cool and it’s a great low-key place to grab a bite or a drink in Alton.

I didn't eat here so I couldn't judge that food but everything else was wonderful. Service was very excellent. That gentleman was playing a guitar and a banjo and singing Irish songs. What a treat!!!!!

Had a great time at this historic pub. Great folks and outstanding food. Highly recommend the bog pony and grilled cheese, the best meal during our visit. Was such a treat to have Smithwicks on tap. Awesome live music, Paul was great. If you're visiting Alton, it's a must visit. Within walking distance to the scenic highway, the old prison, the casino, shops, Mac's, etc. Loved this experience

Morrison's Irish pub has a great atmosphere that truly captures the essence of Ireland. The decor, music, and overall vibe make you feel like you've been transported across the pond. The drinks were decent, nothing extraordinary, but they hit the spot. Overall, a solid spot to enjoy a few pints and soak in some Irish charm.

We stopped here during Grafton bike week, all other restaurants/bars had an hour wait time just to order food. But this place had super quick and friendly service, easy parking. Amazingggg angus burgers. You have to try one if you stop here, probably one of the best burgers I've ever had. Super cool atmosphere too!

I've dined here several times over the last few years, and I can say my food and service have been consistently wonderful every time. The Shepard's Pie and Lamb Burger are spot-on. I'm not sure how they pull it off in the limited space they have, but they sure do it. Larger groups may have a challenge finding seating, but if you do, it will be well worth it! Great selection of drinks too, for those looking to party Irish instead of dining...

Great concept but poorly executed. My suggestions for improvements for this establishment are as follows: have enough staff to serve your customers, have enough food to serve your customers, and if you're going to call yourself an Irish Pub, be one properly. We won't be back. Since we had never been to this establishment before and since we were driving 27 miles to get there, I called ahead to get some information. I asked her what time the band started and if they had any weekend specials since we were going on a Saturday. She informed me that the band started at 6:00, the special was a Smashburger and that a tour group was arriving and she suggested we get there before 5:30. We arrived around 5:15 and as the establishment is extremely small (total seating including the bar area is about 30 people) we were able to get the last two seats available at the bar. There were no tables available even though there was a table and two unused chairs up in the stage area that could have been used for more seating. When we ordered our food we were told that they were completely out of mashed potatoes! Seriously, at an Irish Pub you're out of mashed potatoes? She did not tell me this when I called. One of the food menu items we went there for specifically was the colcannon. We were also told that our food order would be at least an hour since the tour group had ordered all at once and there was only one cook in the kitchen! We ordered our food and replaced the colcannon and boxty with regular potato chips. While we were waiting for our meal we saw two tables served with mashed potatoes on their plates! We were immediately upset. When our food finally did come it was okay, nothing to write home about. And then while we were eating our dinner we saw another table served with mashed potatoes! This led us to leave a 5% tip not that we wanted to leave any tip at all but our server who was greatly overwhelmed with customers did a good job. The band was fun but I was disappointed to find out that they didn't know any of the traditional Irish songs that I requested. They actually said they had never heard of these songs before. My stepfather was an Irishman and I've heard all the authentic Irish songs as that is all he listened to. I did not recognize any of the songs that this band played, it just "sounded" like Irish songs with Irish Tunes.