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Bar of the Week: The Office in Urbana

214 W Main St, Urbana, 61801

Phone: (217) 344-7608

Web site: http://www.myspace.com/office_urbana

Established in 1979, this friendly local bar was originally designed to emulate a British-style pub, with a bit of American flavor.

The clientèle range from students to locals and everything in between. Capable of being a low-key hangout and a party zone, depending on the time of day.

Their kitchen is open until 11pm (12am Friday & Saturday) offering burgers, salads and appetizers. Vegetarians are accommodated with both a Garden burger and Bean Burger, either of which can be substituted in the variety of options available. Parents should feel free to bring the kids out for a meal until 9pm most nights.

Evening entertainment varies from local bands to a Tarot Card reader on Tuesdays to Karaoke on Thursday. Pool tables, cork dart boards and an Internet juke box ensure that you will always have something to do.

Local band "The Surreal Deal" play on Monday nights. This is a side project by members of Jazz Sandwich, The Mighty Pranksters and The Brat Pack.

See their MySpace page for current drink specials.

Smoking allowed? No

Heated smoking area? Yes

Smoking porch? No

Outdoor seating? Yes

Occasional live music? Yes

Jukebox? Yes

Number of TVs 11, (2 plasmas, 9 CRTs)

Famous for Atmosphere

WIFI? Yes, Volo @ THE OFFICE

Games: Pool tables, Darts, Video games, Pinball