Freeport
Bars, breweries, and nightlife in Freeport, Illinois
Freeport, Illinois, best known as the site of the second Lincoln-Douglas debate in 1858 (the "Freeport Doctrine" took its name from the town), has a bar scene led by sports bars - BarFinder lists 27 venues here. Local spots like 7th Ward Tap-style neighborhood taverns and Generations Brewing Company cover the casual and craft-beer sides, and a bar called The Great Debate nods right back to that local history. It's a small-town scene built around a handful of longtime local hangouts.