Rockford Bars

Rockford’s holiday pop-up bars turn festive spirit into experiences with over-the-top décor, specialty drinks, and more.

After 95 years, Rockford’s legendary Palace Shoe Repair closed in 2021 — but soon the corner of Main & Mulberry could welcome a cozy wine bar.

What gave this guy the idea his approach was going to win her over?

Just for fun, we wanted to know what Rockford businesses would be better if they had a bar inside it, and the answers we got from residents did not disappoint.

Take a journey down memory lane as you raise your glass and vibe out to the nostalgic tunes of Blink-182 at this downtown Rockford bar.

After 2 shows at the Coronado Performing Arts Center in Rockford, Illinois Saturday night, Charlie Berens popped by a bar to make an Old Fashioned.

Bartenders are the backbone of any good bar experience and make multitasking look like a breeze. Cut them some slack if they don't serve you right away.

It's not every day a celebrity is hangin' around your hometown at your favorite bar. Well, it happened in Rockford over the weekend!

The Barbie movie hype might be over, but the partying doesn't stop! A popular pub in downtown Rockford is hosting a 'Barbie' party and you're invited.

A Rockford bar posted an arguably now-deleted controversial photo forgetting nothing is ever truly erased from the internet.