Along the banks of the Pecatonica River in Winslow sits a laid-back, quirky bar that’s sure to add some fun to your summer weekends. Bobbers Tap is about as unique a venue as they come. This outdoor tiki bar is a hidden gem with live music, plenty of cold drinks to go around, water views, and delicious BBQ from an on-site food stand. It’s a place that everyone should add to their Illinois bucket list.

Open seasonally from May 1 until October 31 on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, Bobbers Tap provides a fun, friendly atmosphere that guarantees its guests a good time. It’s a popular spot for bikers and bus tours to stop during a road trip because it is such a unique locale.

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What was once an old lumber yard has been transformed into this functional, unusual outdoor bar with incredible views of the Pecatonica River.

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Kids will love the outdoor space with its quirky charm and random, strange decor that adds to the ambiance of this place. (Yes, Bobbers Tap is family-friendly!)

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Enjoy some tasty, smoky, mouthwatering BBQ from the on-site food stand, Three-Headed Monster BBQ, and wash it down with an ice-cold beer, a shot, vodka and lemonade, rum and coke, shandy, hard iced tea, or whatever your favorite beverage of choice happens to be.

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While Bobbers Tap can get busy, if you are looking for a private event space for a birthday, graduation party, anniversary, etc., there’s a private enclosed deck available for rent.

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On most Sundays from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m., you can listen to some good, live local bands on a pontoon boat that’s been converted into a stage.

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Come to Bobbers Tap for its easygoing, good-time atmosphere. It’s a place where you can bring the family, make some new friends, or just relax with a cold brew and river views. But be warned - bring some cash because no cards or checks are accepted.

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Do you plan to visit Bobbers Tap in Winslow? If you have visited in the past, please provide a review in the comments.

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Visit the Bobbers Tap website for more information and give the Facebook page a follow for updates. For another one-of-a-kind bar, check out the Hawaiian-themed Hala Kahiki Tiki Bar in River Grove.

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Address: 612 Bridge St, Winslow, IL 61089, USA