your NEIGHBORHOOD DOWNTOWN bar

house-infused cocktails × craft beers

Bentley's Pub is a downtown bar with a neighborhood vibe. We'd love to be your new go-to spot for craft beer and cocktails.

Bentley's Pub has had a long history in downtown Champaign. It started as Ole Ace's in the 70's and has since transformed into Bentley's in the 90's. Much of the history can still be seen in the original tin ceilings, original bar and foundation. But as of June 2016, owners Ashley Buerkett and Eric Meyer are working to revamp a few things while still trying to keep the original charm and history of the space. We began with the drink menu.

Our General Manager, Matt "Fu" Kucera has been a bartender in the area for years and has worked hard to create an amazing array of house-infused cocktails, also known as InFUsions. We also offer many other seasonal craft cocktails and an ever-changing list of craft beers. But if that's not your thing, we have a full bar complete with PBR, Jameson, Fireball, BudLight, and all of the classic options that will never go out of style.

Phone

(217) 359-7977

Location

419 North Neil Street
Champaign, Illinois
61820

Hours

Daily: 3pm-2am

Some holidays TBA
Open Thanksgiving
Open Christmas Eve
Open Christmas
Closed 4th of July

house cocktails

HOUSE-INFUSED COCKTAILS

White Lie

seasonal cocktails

alcohol

BOURBON

MEET OUR STAFF

Adam- Bartender
Ashley- Managing Partner/Bartender
Austin- Security
Bill- Security
BJ- Security
Brice - Bartender
Bryce- Bartender
Daryon- Door
Devin- Bartender
Doug- Bartender
Eric- Partner
Erik- Security
Garrick- Bartender
Katie- Bartender
Matt “Fu”- General Manager/Bartender
Nick- Bartender

SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCE
Terry
Carol

EVENT / LARGE PARTY INQUIRIES

Please fill out this form if you are planning to come by with a large group so that we can attempt to prepare for your arrival. This could include:

Going out after a wedding
A bar crawl
A birthday or engagement party

PLEASE NOTE! We cannot always accommodate all parties and this is not a reservation!

For Private Events, you will have to hire one of our door-people for the duration, provide them with a printed guest list, and you will be required to hit a minimum in sales for the duration of the event as opposed to a room rental fee. This minimum is determined by the day and time (i.e. a Tuesday from 6-8 would be less expensive than Friday 11pm-2am). If you agree to this amount, you must hit your minimum target. If you fall short you must pay the difference by the end of the event. Sorry, we cannot accommodate bands.

REGARDLESS OF A PRIVATE OR PUBLIC EVENT, EVERYONE MUST BE 21 OR ABOVE! THIS MEANS NO BABIES OR SMALL CHILDREN!

ALSO, PLEASE, NO OUTSIDE LIQUOR! If you have a special requests (i.e. Champagne or something else we don’t currently offer) please mention this in the comments.

Name

First Name

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Reason for Party

Email Address

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What date are you interested in?

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What start time?

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What end time?

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Will you be bringing in outside food?

If you do choose to bring in food, please remember to bring utensils, cups, napkins, plates, etc.

How many people are you expecting?

Do you want the event to be public or private?

Please note if you want the event to be private, you will need to hire a door-person and also provide them with a printed guest list. We will also email you with an amount you will need to hit in sales. If you do not hit your amount you'll need to make up the difference before the end of the event.

Will you need to control the music?

As in, will you be bringing in a playlist, hiring a DJ or hiring a karaoke service? If so, the party MUST be private.

Additional comments or questions?

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By checking this box you accept that we are STRICTLY a 21+ bar. That means no babies or young children. No pets are permitted except for service dogs. You also accept that you will NOT bring any outside liquor. Also, no bands please.

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