Nightjar

Bars & Pubs in Peoria, Illinois

4.7 (67)

CategoryBars & Pubs Β· Brewery, Gastropub, Pizza restaurant, Restaurant
Address112 State St #1a, Peoria, IL 61602
AreaPeoria, Illinois
Phone(309) 306-1449
Google rating 4.7 (67)

Hours

Monday3–10 pm
Tuesday3–10 pm
Wednesday3–10 pm
Thursday3–10 pm
Friday3–11 pm
Saturday3–11 pm
SundayClosed

About Nightjar

Nightjar is a craft cocktail bar and brewery in downtown Peoria serving artisanal cocktails, rare spirits, local craft beer, brick oven pizza, shareable plates, and weekly events including trivia nights and themed pop-ups.

Located at 112 State St #1a, Peoria, IL 61602, Nightjar operates as a bar serving Peoria in Illinois. This page gathers the practical details people usually look for before visiting: where it is, how to reach it, when it opens and how customers rate it. Google also lists it under brewery, gastropub, pizza restaurant, which is worth knowing if you are comparing several options in the area.

This group covers the non-Asian restaurants, cafes, bars and food businesses that also appear in a mixed-cuisine food scene, including American diners, pizza, Mexican food, burgers, steakhouses and bakeries. Standard US restaurant norms apply: lunch and dinner service with a quieter stretch between, cards and tap-to-pay accepted almost everywhere, and a tip of 15-20% customary for table service. Fast food and quick-service counters expect payment up front and tipping is optional. Bars check ID for anyone who looks under 30, and the drinking age is 21 nationwide. Many restaurants in this group take reservations online through third-party platforms, while casual and fast-food spots are walk-in only. Sales tax is added at the register on top of the menu price and varies by city and state, so the final total is usually a few percent higher than the posted prices suggest.

Hours are published for 6 days a week. The most common schedule is 3–10 pm. It is closed on Sunday. Hours in the United States do change around federal holidays and long weekends, so a quick call before a special trip is sensible. The listed phone number is (309) 306-1449. Many businesses also reply to text messages on the same number if it is a cell phone. More information is available on its website, nightjarpeoria.com.

On Google it holds a rating of 4.7 out of 5 from 67 reviews, which is a strong result for a bar in Peoria and suggests consistent service.

Peoria is in Illinois, in the Midwest, where summers are warm, winters are cold and snowy, and most errands are done by car; businesses keep steady year-round hours with the usual holiday changes. Getting around Peoria is easiest by car; street parking is metered in busy downtown areas, and most suburban businesses have their own lot. Ride-share apps such as Uber and Lyft operate across Illinois's larger cities, and public transit varies from extensive to minimal.

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Latest Google reviews

The 5 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.

X Janes 2 months ago

Very cute place, and drinks (when we finally received them) were delicious and interesting. However the service was abysmal. We were told we could not order drinks from the bar and to wait for a server. We were in the place for 20 minutes before they noticed us, and truly it seemed like the person’s first night, and like he had no idea how any of this works. Pizza was the quality of a good frozen pizza. But if you want a cute place to have one very expensive fancy drink, and you don’t mind sitting there waiting, I guess it’s fine.

Greg Dodd 4 months ago

Food was very very limited. The place had no soda to speak of. They only had Coke, diet Coke, Sprite. Couple cans of each! Ended up then it ended up they didn't have any. It is definitely a beer place. But there was a painting class down there, that we went to you would have thought they would have stocked up. Very nice guy, willing to do anything for you.

Mitchell Schaub 6 months ago

Went to the Monty Python themed pop-up experience, and it did not disappoint! Nightjar offers contemporary cocktails in a fun and interactive setting.

Alexandra Hackett 8 months ago

Nightjar is the kind of cocktail bar that sneaks up on youβ€”in the best wayβ€”and suddenly you’re like, wait… do I want to buy a house here and just fully commit to Peoria forever? Yeah. That kind of place. Tucked into downtown Peoria, Nightjar doesn’t just serve drinks; it world-builds. Their menu constantly shapeshifts with new concepts, and the current oneβ€”Cryptids & Creaturesβ€”is an absolute trip. Think folklore, mythology, and mysterious beasts from all over the globe, reimagined as wildly thoughtful cocktails. Every drink feels like a tiny passport stamp, equal parts clever, nerdy, and genuinely delicious. Nothing is gimmicky; everything is intentional. You can tell the bar team is having fun, and that energy comes straight through the glass. The vibe is effortlessly cool without trying too hardβ€”low-lit, cozy, creative, and confident. It’s the kind of spot where you start the night saying β€œjust one” and end it deep in conversation about your favorite cryptid, plotting your next visit to catch the next concept drop. Nightjar makes Peoria feel exciting, cultured, and rooted in something special. Honestly? Bars like this are how cities win hearts. If Nightjar is the standard, I’m

P (K) a year ago

A nice place to get drinks with friends. They have a great selection of drinks you can get. I got The spirits of Peoria, Fun Fact (I guess), etc. they are very good!!! The staff is very nice and helpful. The atmosphere is very relaxing here. Me and my friends very much enjoyed it!!!

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Nightjar located?

Nightjar is at 112 State St #1a, Peoria, IL 61602, in Peoria, Illinois. Use the β€œOpen in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.

What kind of business is Nightjar?

Nightjar is listed as a bar and is also tagged on Google as brewery, gastropub, pizza restaurant.

What are the hours of Nightjar?

Published hours are Monday: 3–10 pm; Tuesday: 3–10 pm; Wednesday: 3–10 pm; Thursday: 3–10 pm; Friday: 3–11 pm; Saturday: 3–11 pm; Sunday: Closed. It is closed on Sunday. Hours can change on holidays, so call before a special trip.

Is Nightjar open on Sunday?

No, Nightjar is closed on Sunday.

What is the phone number of Nightjar?

You can call Nightjar at (309) 306-1449.

How is Nightjar rated on Google?

Nightjar has a Google rating of 4.7 out of 5 from 67 reviews.

Does Nightjar have a website?

Yes, the website of Nightjar is nightjarpeoria.com (linked on this page).

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