Bars & Nightlife in Carbondale

Carbondale is a Southern Illinois college town built around Southern Illinois University, and its bar scene reflects that campus energy - BarFinder lists 22 venues, led by sports bars and classic bars, with a handful of wineries, a distillery, and a pub rounding things out. Local spots like Saluki Bar N' Grill, named for the university's mascot, and Mary Lou's Grill anchor the scene alongside newer additions like Grand River Spirits and Buckwater Brew Works and Whiskey House.

Alto Pass Vineyard

Winery

Carbondale, IL

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Applebee's

Sports Bar

Carbondale, IL

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Buckwater Brew Works and Whiskey House

Brewery

Carbondale, IL

Buckwater Brew Works & Whiskey House in Carbondale, IL, a tavern-to-table bar and restaurant with pool, craft beer, and whiskey; weekly specials include Bingo+Trivia, Wing Night, a house wine special, and karaoke, plus daily Hoppy Hour.

WhiskeyHappy HourTavernMicrobrews

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Buffalo Wild Wings

Sports Bar

Carbondale, IL

Buffalo Wild Wings is a sports bar and restaurant chain offering delivery, pickup, and dine-in, serving as a gathering spot to watch sports, drink beer, and eat wings.

Buffalo WingsSports Bar

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