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Address: 604 E. Green St. Champaign, IL 61820
Phone: (217) 352-7275
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Since earning the title of Best On-Campus Bar last spring, not much has changed at Murphy’s Pub ... and that’s why CU still loves it. Students, locals and alums alike know that Murphy’s is a great place to grab a freshly made burger, a pint of one of the many beers on tap and some authentic campus tradition.

Ryan Block, the general manager, works hard to keep Murphy’s up to the standard that patrons have come to expect. “We strive on making sure each person leaves with a positive experience,” he said.

Block and his staff work to create the relaxed and friendly environment that Murphy’s is known for. “It is a very laid-back and welcoming place to bring friends or family,” Block said.

On a typical night, all types of people can be seen enjoying food, drinks and conversation surrounded by Irish pub decor. Everyone, whether a regular or first-time visitor, is invited to engrave their name into the tables that have been around since the pub first opened in 1969.

“When I am walking around, I look, bite my lip and think to myself, ‘I can’t let them do that,’” Block said. “But it’s part of the tradition. At most places, people would be thrown out for carving their names on the tables, but I say well, that’s Murphy’s.”