The Boxcar on Prospect

The Boxcar on Prospect Every drink is crafted for the journey ahead.

The Boxcar brings the spirit of vintage Pullman train cars to Champaign, IL — a place where tiki-inspired cocktails spark adventure, and familiar faces gather over neighborhood favorites.

09/03/2026

It's aggressively hot outside 🔥 and we're pretending the end of summer isn't trying to kill us. With the first Illini home football game tonight, there's no better excuse then to stop by The Boxcar for cold air, cold drinks and neighboorhood favorites. We're open 3-11 - stay cool with us! 🥶🥶

It’s Tuesday at The Boxcar on Prospect That means $2 off drinks from our Signature Tiki menu. Stop on in and get your T...
09/01/2026

It’s Tuesday at The Boxcar on Prospect
That means $2 off drinks from our Signature Tiki menu. Stop on in and get your Tiki Tuesday on! Our fall menu is coming soon - last chance for our summer specials!

Your weekly Boxcar cheat sheet:TUESDAY: $2 off regular Tiki cocktailsWEDNESDAY: You're halfway through the week!THURSDAY...
08/26/2026

Your weekly Boxcar cheat sheet:

TUESDAY: $2 off regular Tiki cocktails
WEDNESDAY: You're halfway through the week!
THURSDAY: $1 off domestics
FISHBOWL FRIDAY!

Look for our secret drink menu any day!

The Boxcar Neighborhood favorites | Beer | Seltzers | Classic cocktails | Gaming machines & more!$1.00 of domestics on T...
08/20/2026

The Boxcar

Neighborhood favorites | Beer | Seltzers | Classic cocktails | Gaming machines & more!

$1.00 of domestics on Thursday and $2.00 off classic Tiki drinks on Tuesday

Watch for more specials to come!

08/19/2026

Neighborhood favorites? Always.
Beer? Absolutely.
Something NA? Yep.
Gaming machines? You bet.
Tiki cocktails? Yes
Be adventurous!

It's Friday and your plans tonight could use a little more character.Skip the usual., skip the crowds - Come try somethi...
08/14/2026

It's Friday and your plans tonight could use a little more character.

Skip the usual., skip the crowds - Come try something new at The Boxcar. Signature cocktails, neighborhood favorites, gaming machines, and a bar that was made for settling in and staying awhile.

We're open 3–11 PM. Can't wait to see you!

08/08/2026

Apologies, but we will be a little late getting open today (Saturday 8/8). We'll be opening at 3pm. Sorry for any inconvenience.

08/06/2026

It's Thirsty Thursday at The Boxcar, which means $1 off all domestic beers.

No gimmicks. Just an easy excuse to stop in, cool off, and kick off the weekend a little early.

See you soon.

It’s Tuesday at The Boxcar on Prospect and that means $2 off drinks from our Signature Tiki menu. Stop on in and get yo...
08/04/2026

It’s Tuesday at The Boxcar on Prospect and that means $2 off drinks from our Signature Tiki menu. Stop on in and get your Tiki Tuesday on!

Long before cocktails had flashy names, someone experimented with what they had on hand. A few became classics we know ...
08/03/2026

Long before cocktails had flashy names, someone experimented with what they had on hand. A few became classics we know and love today. Some never made it and others are waiting to be discovered.

Address

703 N. Prospect
Champaign, IL
61820

Opening Hours

Tuesday 3pm - 11pm
Wednesday 3pm - 11pm
Thursday 3pm - 11pm
Friday 3pm - 11pm
Saturday 12pm - 9pm
Sunday 12pm - 9pm

Telephone

+12176071031

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