Friday, May 16, 2008 East Central Illinois

Bar of the Week: Seven Saints

32 E. Chester St, Champaign, 61820-4010

Phone: (217) 351-7775

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Housed in what used to be Johnston's Sporting Good Store and Dan's Hat Shop, just east of the Esquire, Seven Saints is the latest venture by the Nieto brothers.

Described by General Manager Andy Borbely as "the quintessential downtown bar", this bar's modern interior decorating provides a Gothic feel, with iron chandeliers and seating in the main area provided by black, fixed benches made from old church pews.

Their kitchen is open until 1am (11pm on Sunday), providing an eclectic menu offering everything from gourmet burgers to cheese curds, from a $2 burger to a fillet mignon. As Andy puts it, "there is a time of day, meal of choice and drink for everyone".

Vegetarians are not left out either since a "Boca" patty can be substituted for any of their meat sliders.

The same company that owns Seven Saints also runs several other downtown bars: The Highdive, Jupiter's, Guidos, Soma and Cowboy Monkey.

Food: sandwiches, Salads, gourmet burgers, appetizers

Smoking allowed? No

Heated smoking area? Yes

Smoking porch? No

Outdoor seating? Yes

Occasional live music? Yes

Jukebox? No

Number of TVs 5

Famous for Sliders

WIFI? Yes, "Seven Saints"

Games: Pool tables, Darts, Video games, Pinball

Payment Options:
American Express, Mastercard, Visa, No Check

Business hours:

  • Sunday: 12:00 PM to 2:00 AM
  • Monday: 11:00 AM to 2:00 AM
  • Tuesday: 11:00 AM to 2:00 AM
  • Wednesday: 11:00 AM to 2:00 AM
  • Thursday: 11:00 AM to 2:00 AM
  • Friday: 11:00 AM to 2:00 AM
  • Saturday: 11:00 AM to 2:00 AM

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Other feature bars

Bentley's Pub

The Office in Urbana

The Brass Rail

Jupiter's Pizzeria and Billiards

The Esquire Lounge

Mike 'n' Molly's

The Blind Pig

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