CU has appreciated the appeal of Murphy’s Pub for years. Its laid-back atmosphere, friendly staff, various drink specials and famous [...]
Best off-campus bar
Winner: Blind Pig
If the only thing that brings you into a bar is the beer selection, then you’ve probably been to the [...]
Best Music venue
Winner: The Canopy Club
Right near the corner of Goodwin and Oregon sits a place that has hosted everyone from Jack Johnson to Maroon [...]
Best Waitstaff
Winner: Legends
Decorated in strokes of orange and blue, Legends Bar and Grill has established itself as a campus bar that is [...]
Best Public Restroom
Winner: Boltini Lounge
Within the realm of bars, restaurants and lounges, the bathroom of an establishment says a great deal about the philosophy [...]
Best Tanning Salon
Winner: Classic Tan
Those who fear dirty beds, unreasonable prices and low customer satisfaction while getting that summer glow have nothing to worry [...]
Best BBQ
Winner: Black Dog
For owner Mike Cochran, starting Black Dog Smoke & Ale House was a way to practice his hobby and create [...]
Best Place to Buy a Sex Toy
Winner: Illini Arcade
Walking through the entrance to the Illini Arcade, one is immediately greeted by festive October decorations: spiders, skulls and ghosts. [...]
Best Date Spot
Winner: Radio Maria
When you take someone on a date, it is important that you do the following: 1. Convince the person you’re [...]
Best 24-Hour Hangout
Winner: Merry Ann’s
When it’s 3 a.m. and there’s nothing to do, there’s one place on campus that still provides service with a [...]
Best Place to Find a One Night Stand
Winner: Kam’s
Nothing screams romance like the smell of beer and the feel of sticky floors. That must be what makes Kam’s [...]
Best Resale Shop
Winner: Habitat for Humanity ReStore
It’s no secret that Champaign-Urbana is a mecca for resale fiends, but the Habitat for Humanity ReStore is truly one [...]
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