Sports Bars Near Assembly Hall in Champaign, Illinois

Within walking distance of Assembly Hall is Joe's Brewery, where you can find a menu full of food and lots of beer (with mixed drinks available) when the game's over. For those who want to see the game, not only are there televisions inside the bar, but Joe's has 50-inch plasma televisions in the beer garden.

Joe's Brewery
706 S. Fifth St.
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 384-1790
http://www.joesbrewery.com

Legends is on the main drag of campus, Green Street, right in the middle of the stores and restaurants. Be prepared for a crowd on game days, but if you can get into this sports bar near Assembly Hall, you'll find yourself surrounded by fans. There are a dozen televisions at Legends, three dozen beers to choose from and burgers that have been voted the best around.

Legends
522 E. Green St.
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 355-7674
http://www.uxwire.com/legendsongreen/

Kam's is a good place to go after the game or to watch the game. You can play darts, dance or just sit around and enjoy a few drinks. Keep in mind that, among the sports bars near Assembly Hall, Kam's does tend to get one of the youngest crowds. However, it's also a hangout for Illini athletes if you are looking to spot possible future sports stars.

Kam's
618 E. Daniel St.
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 337-3300
http://www.kamsillini.com/

Houlihan's, located in the I Hotel, is directly across the street from Assembly Hall. The bar/restaurant is also next to the indoor golf facility, the soccer field and the Atkins Tennis Center, so sports is the center of attention here. Although the food and drink menu is pretty typical of a Houlihan's restaurant, look for specials that cater to the happenings of the Fighting Illini.

Houlihan's
1900 S. First St.
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 819-5000
http://stayatthei.com/indulge
http://www.houlihans.com/