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Address: 120 N. Walnut St. Champaign, IL 61820
Phone: (217) 398-1532
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Maybe it’s the genuine sense of community or maybe just the honest and simple atmosphere, but The Blind Pig is the place to go for a fun night out in downtown Champaign. With 28 taps, the establishment prides itself on “featuring the best beer selection in downstate Illinois,” being more than happy to share their extensive list with their famous sampler.

Bartender Jason Ewing explains why he thinks The Blind Pig has been so well-received in its four years of existence. “It’s definitely a different experience,” he said. “It’s based on social interactions. There’s no TV or bright lights or pinball machines. It’s just a completely different ballpark.”

While just turning four years old this month, it’s easy to think of the bar as a place that has grown with the rest of the community. Fronted with a bold and established four-door entrance, The Blind Pig is as real and genuine of a bar as any, with Halloween photos of the regulars hung on the wall and a warm and inviting staff to man the bar. “I’ve been here since day one,” said Ewing, “and I couldn’t see myself working at any other place.”