A lot of people have suggested that we stop in at Sue’s Place in Metamora, Illinois.

And to prove that we take suggestions seriously, that’s exactly where we’re headed tonight! It’s off to Metamora we go!

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Bar Number 209: Sue’s Place, Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Here we are at Sue’s Place in Metamora, Illinois. It’s the “Five Star Dive Bar!” I love it!

My friend and weekly guest star, Jim/Karl drove us here and here he is doing the weekly doorman duties! Always a blast having him along. Now let’s go in and begin this evening!

There’s lots of seats at this long bar, so we’ll grab a couple and get settled in for the evening at Sue’s Place.

Kris was the pretty and super friendly bartender on duty for the evening. Here she is serving me the first Bud Light of the evening.

We had a nice chat with Kris and she’s a wonderful bartender and a very cool person! Her t-shirt says, “Listen Linda,” and it’s a tribute to this kid! Too funny!

There’s the patent-pending Karl at the bar shot!

He’s looking great and I love the People of Peoria t-shirt! I haven’t seen one of those for years! I wonder whatever happened to the guy that started that magazine? I heard a rumor that he’s doing a blog from Goofy Ridge, but who knows?

There’s the back of the bar and I love that Cat sign! I don’t think that’s an authorized sign and that’s why I love it even more!

There’s the five beers on tap and a packed beverage cooler behind the bar.

Here’s a shot from the other end of this lengthy bar and there’s Kelsey and Travis who were seated at the bar.

They said they saw me taking photos at the W Down Under stop in Washington, Illinois. We didn’t get to chat then, but it was great to meet them this evening!

Here’s the Beer and Bullshit Area, a place I’m more than qualified to hang out at!

There’s a nice gaming room in the back here for all of you gamblers out there.

There’s a state-of-the-art dartboard and a nice pool table in this room, directly opposite the bar.

These two pretty ladies were enjoying a game of pool, till I asked them to pose for the MBIP Camera!

That’s Kira and Katie and it was nice to meet and chat with both of them!

Here’s the specialty cocktail and shot menu at Sue’s Place. There’s something for everyone here!

Kris called the owner and told him we had stopped in and he told her to give us each a t-shirt and he bought us each a drink! That was very nice and thanks to him and to Kris for the wonderful evening and hospitality at Sue’s Place.

And thanks, as always, to Jim/Karl for driving and hanging out for the evening. We’ll see you next week, Karl!

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