Marvin’s Hillside Tap is a bar that’s been in operation for decades on Sheridan Road. I thought that tonight would be the perfect night to stop in to this classic Peoria watering hole.
And so it’s off to Marvin’s Hillside Tap we go!
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Bar Number 136: Marvin’s Hillside Tap, Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Here we are at Marvin’s Hillside Tap. This bar has been here on Sheridan Road as long as I can remember. I haven’t been inside for decades, so let’s go in and see what’s happening inside of Marvin’s tonight.
Wow, this is a classic looking bar in here!
There’s some empty seats down here at the bar, let’s grab one and get settled in for the evening in here.
Here’s Marvin, the owner of this place serving me up an ice-cold can of Pabst.
Marvin’s a friendly guy and a great host! He told me he bought this place back in 2021 after Covid hit and threatened to shut the place down. He’s kept the place running ever since and you should stop in and have a drink to support his efforts, he’s a great guy!
There’s the front half of the back of the bar adorned with dollar bills and the original Hillside Road sign.
It’s a well-stocked bar in here and there’s the two beers on tap behind the bar.
They have a dartboard and a nice pool table in the back and there’s Peter, who’s the alternate bartender in here!
They told me that the stained glass art has been in here for decades and there’s a more recent piece of art put up after Marvin bought the place.
Marvin is an enthusiastic biker and here’s two of his motorcycles in the bar.
Marvin wanted me to pose on this one and who was I to say no?
Turn about is fair play, so here’s Marvin and Peter on the motorcycle.
There’s a nice gaming room in the back if you’re in the mood to gamble.
Here’s a shot from the end of the classic bar in here.
As I was leaving, Marvin posed for a photo on his motorcycle that was parked outside.
Marvin’s Hillside Tap is a classic Peoria bar, stop by and have a drink in here and help keep this historical tavern in business!
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The Drinks
I had two cans of Pabst Blue Ribbon and I bet Chad Wallace is a little thirsty right now!
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1745 N. Sheridan Road
Peoria
309-966-3146
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