A lot of people think I have some master list of bars that I’m following, but in reality most days I never start planning on where I’m going to go until the last minute. And a lot of times it’s just me Googling around which is what happened tonight. I found a bar in Pekin called, Boardwalk Bar that I’ve never heard of or been to.
So I thought that’s where we’d go tonight. See how this works? Okay, let’s go!
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Bar Number 156: Boardwalk Bar, Sunday, July 5, 2026
Here we are at the Boardwalk Bar on Court Street in Pekin, Illinois. Let’s go in and see what’s happening inside of this bar on a Sunday evening on the 5th of July.
It’s very nice in here and there’s plenty of seats at the bar. Let’s snag one and get settled in for the evening.
Kait was the pretty and friendly bartender on duty and here she is serving me up an ice-cold can of Budweiser.
Kait’s originally from Connecticut, so we shared some stories about the East Coast and New York City and had a nice conversation.
As you can see, this is a very well-stocked bar and they’re very prepared for thirsty customers!
Here’s a row of gaming machines up in the front corner of the bar if you’re feeling lucky. Well, do ya punk?
There’s tables opposite the bar and beer signs on the wall. I love this vintage Budweiser sign featuring a Clydesdale Horse!
Pool is a big attraction at the Boardwalk Bar and they have not one, not two, but three classic pool tables in the back of the bar.
Chairs and tables line the walls back here to watch the billiard action happening.
There’s the drink specials happening in here and a classic Boardwalk sign. If only these prices were still happening today!
Here’s a parting shot of the Boardwalk Bar!
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The Drinks
I had a can of Budweiser and a Busch NA on this lovely evening in the Boardwalk Bar.
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435 Court Street
Pekin, Illinois
309-353-5555
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Bar List, Rules, Banner Art & Donation Link.
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