Big Grove Tavern

Big Grove Tavern Big Grove Tavern is ready to be your host, with four private event spaces perfect for everything from business lunches to bridal showers to wedding receptions!
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We've been in the heart of downtown Champaign since 2012, with great food & drinks, a terrific vibe, fantastic options for your private event, and the best patio in C/U! We are able to accommodate up to 100 guests. Email [email protected] with inquiries.

Today’s the perfect day for lunch on the Big Grove patio! We have some yummy lunch specials available this week, too!The...
06/02/2026

Today’s the perfect day for lunch on the Big Grove patio! We have some yummy lunch specials available this week, too!

The Tex Mex burger - fried onion rings, lettuce, tomato, mayo, sliced avocado, and cheddar cheese on a brioche bun.

Lobster soup & Arugula salad (dressed with lemon juice, olive oil, orange wedges and roasted almonds)

The Cocktail Fruit Cup - fresh slices of mango, cucumber, watermelon, cantaloupe, and pineapple sprinkled with Tajin and a side of chamoy!

Doors open at 11am.

Happy to be one of 14 stops on the 6th Annual DOWNTOWN CHAMPAIGN WINE WALK! Big Grove and Punch Bar & Lounge Champaign c...
05/30/2026

Happy to be one of 14 stops on the 6th Annual DOWNTOWN CHAMPAIGN WINE WALK! Big Grove and Punch Bar & Lounge Champaign curated the list of wines, and everyone seems to be enjoying their pours!!

Saturday is TASTY at Big Grove…and this weekend we’re taking it up a notch with the ORANGE SWEET CHILI TUNA!!A seared Ro...
05/30/2026

Saturday is TASTY at Big Grove…and this weekend we’re taking it up a notch with the ORANGE SWEET CHILI TUNA!!

A seared Roku tuna filet is served with orange wedges and arugula (dressed w/lemon juice and olive oil) - then drizzled with a soy chili🌶️ sauce.
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We’re open and the patio is waiting on this BEAUTIFUL day!

Friday Night Live Champaign is back!! Big Grove has a great list of to-go drinks available at the bar -- check it out at...
05/29/2026

Friday Night Live Champaign is back!! Big Grove has a great list of to-go drinks available at the bar -- check it out at www.biggrovetavern.com and reserve your weekend table there as well (inside OR on the patio).

Our bar did it again!!! Props to Neely for her 2026 winner, and to our Big Grove team for their creativity and enthusias...
05/28/2026

Our bar did it again!!! Props to Neely for her 2026 winner, and to our Big Grove team for their creativity and enthusiasm every year.

05/27/2026

We love A Girl About Champaign-Urbana and her fresh take on all things cool in town. Check this out - and get tickets now!!

Pop by for a happy hour drink or some nachos during the Champaign-Urbana Farmers Markets…or have dinner when you’re done...
05/26/2026

Pop by for a happy hour drink or some nachos during the Champaign-Urbana Farmers Markets…or have dinner when you’re done shopping!!

New to our lunch menu - the Cocktail Fruit Cup! It’s tangy, sweet, spicy and OH SO tasty! Fresh slices of mango, cucumbe...
05/26/2026

New to our lunch menu - the Cocktail Fruit Cup! It’s tangy, sweet, spicy and OH SO tasty!

Fresh slices of mango, cucumber, watermelon, cantaloupe, and pineapple are sprinkled with Tajin and a side of chamoy.

Order it on the patio today! Doors are open.

Join us for lunch or dinner - and parking in the Hill Street garage downtown is free all day!! We're open from 11-7, and...
05/25/2026

Join us for lunch or dinner - and parking in the Hill Street garage downtown is free all day!!

We're open from 11-7, and it is going to be GORGEOUS on the patio.

05/24/2026

Big Grove IS OPEN on Memorial Day from 11am - final seating at 7pm!!

Join us for a beautiful day on the patio!

Address

1 E Main Street
Champaign, IL
61820

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 9pm
Tuesday 11am - 9pm
Wednesday 11am - 10pm
Thursday 11am - 10pm
Friday 11am - 10:30pm
Saturday 10am - 10:30pm
Sunday 10:30am - 8:30pm

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