Established in 1933 on the day after Prohibition ended, The Brass Rail proudly asserts that it is the oldest tavern in Champaign.

This no-frills bar has 3 taps (Pabst Blue Ribbon, Miller Lite and Miller High Life) as well as a small selection of bottled and canned beers. Their fridge is also home to a selection of 40-ounce beverages.

Food is limited to Butch's Pizza and cheeseburgers.

Only accepting cash, this bar has a low-key, blue-collar atmosphere and caters to many service industry employees at night.

Food: Butch's Pizza, Cheeseburgers

Smoking allowed? Yes

Heated smoking area? No

Smoking porch? No

Outdoor seating? No

Occasional live music? Yes, but not for several months.

Jukebox? Yes

Number of TVs 2

Famous for Cheap beer

WIFI? No

Games: Pool tables, Darts, Video games, Pinball

Payment Options:
Cash only

Business hours:

• Sunday: 12:00 PM to 2:00 AM
• Monday: 9:00 AM to 2:00 AM
• Tuesday: 9:00 AM to 2:00 AM
• Wednesday: 9:00 AM to 2:00 AM
• Thursday: 9:00 AM to 2:00 AM
• Friday: 9:00 AM to 2:00 AM
• Saturday: 9:00 AM to 2:00 AM