Ernie’s Midtown Pub

Ernie’s Midtown Pub Neighborhood Pub Midtown Rockford, IL Fresh food with a unique twist, great craft beer & cocktails.

Friday is for gathering with friends over the best hand breaded delicious fish fry around, and we start serving at 11AM ...
06/04/2026

Friday is for gathering with friends over the best hand breaded delicious fish fry around, and we start serving at 11AM every Friday!!! Not your average fish fry, we also have delicious starters like our Buffalo shrimp, or hot honey hush puppies!!!

-Cod baked or fried dinner, Sandwich
- Shrimp dinner, PoBoy, or buffalo shrimp
- Walleye fried to crispy golden perfection

Full menu available all day as well! Come try our Italian Beef Quesadilla!!!
Delicious Old Fashioned’s, Cheesecake, and just the right Midwest Vibe!!!

See you at the pub!

Brunch Feature Alert!!!10AM-2PM Saturday only, closed Sundays!Introducing our Bacon, Ham, Egg, and Cheese Croissant!!! A...
06/04/2026

Brunch Feature Alert!!!
10AM-2PM Saturday only, closed Sundays!

Introducing our Bacon, Ham, Egg, and Cheese Croissant!!! Applewood Smoked Bacon topped with house roasted Honey Ham, Fried Egg, and American Cheese with tots on the side!!! These croissants are fluffy, fresh, and delicious!!! Do not miss this one!!! Brunch menu/full menu available!!!

See you at the pub! 🍳 🥓 🍷 🥃

You + Wednesday = Wings at the pub!!! Open at 11AM for your lunch wants and needs!!! Bone-in or hand breaded boneless wi...
06/03/2026

You + Wednesday = Wings at the pub!!! Open at 11AM for your lunch wants and needs!!! Bone-in or hand breaded boneless wings! Italian Beef Quesadilla on feature!!!! Happy Hour 4-5PM!!! See you at the pub!!!

Tuesday is here, Rockford — and we've got your game plan covered. 🍻We're open at 11AM serving up fresh, made-from-scratc...
06/02/2026

Tuesday is here, Rockford — and we've got your game plan covered. 🍻

We're open at 11AM serving up fresh, made-from-scratch food all day long. This week's feature is our **Italian Beef Quesadilla** — loaded with slow-roasted Italian beef, melty cheese, and all the flavor you'd expect from Ernie's.

🍺 Happy Hour | 4PM–5PM

🧠 Trivia Tuesday | 7PM
Three rounds of general knowledge plus this week's themed round. Grab your crew, grab a table, and see if you've got what it takes to take home the gift cards!

Good food. Cold drinks. Trivia bragging rights.

See you at the pub! 🍻

Feature of the week! ** Ernie’s Italian Beef Quesadilla** – a whole new level of delicious. We take our slow-roasted, ho...
06/01/2026

Feature of the week!

** Ernie’s Italian Beef Quesadilla**
– a whole new level of delicious. We take our slow-roasted, house-made Italian beef, mozzarella cheese, and grill it to crispy perfection in a flour tortilla!

Get it with or without pepperoncini/giardiniera – your choice! 🌶️ Plus, we’re serving it with cajun fries!!!

**Kitchen Hours:**

❌ Closed Sun/Mon

🍴 11AM-8:45PM Tues-Thurs

🍴 11AM-9PM Fri

🍴 10AM-9PM Sat
Come on down and treat yourself to something amazing!
See you at the pub!

Trivia Tuesday is back at the pub!!!🍻🧠Join us every Tuesday at 7PM for a night of food, drinks, laughs, and a little fri...
06/01/2026

Trivia Tuesday is back at the pub!!!🍻🧠

Join us every Tuesday at 7PM for a night of food, drinks, laughs, and a little friendly competition.

🎯 3 Rounds of General Knowledge
⭐ Themed Round: Famous Blondes
🏆 Gift Cards for the Top Teams
🥇 $50 First Place
🥈 $25 Second Place
🥉 $10 Third Place

Whether you're a trivia veteran or just looking for a fun night out, grab your team and test your knowledge. From Hollywood icons to pop culture legends, this week's themed round is all about Famous Blondes!

Come hungry, come thirsty, and come ready to claim trivia bragging rights.

📍 Ernie's Midtown Pub
⏰ Tuesday • 7PM

Trivia Night tonight!!! Saturday, May 30th at 7:30PM! We wanted to have a trivia night on the weekend so those of you wh...
05/30/2026

Trivia Night tonight!!! Saturday, May 30th at 7:30PM! We wanted to have a trivia night on the weekend so those of you who cannot make our regular Tuesday trivia night have a chance to come enjoy!!! $100, $50, $25 gift cards for top teams! 4 rounds of General Knowledge, and a final bonus question!!!! Bring out the friends and family and let’s see who has the brains! Come thirsty, come hungry, and have some fun at the pub!

Happy Saturday, Rockford!!!Brunch 10AM-2PMHappy Hour 4-5PMSaturday Trivia 7:30PMGreat food, Good drinks, and Amazing vib...
05/30/2026

Happy Saturday, Rockford!!!
Brunch 10AM-2PM
Happy Hour 4-5PM
Saturday Trivia 7:30PM
Great food, Good drinks, and Amazing vibes all day long at the pub! Reminder we are now closed Sunday, this your last chance to get your Ernie’s fix this week!

See you at the pub!

Friday Fish Fry is calling your name. 🐟Whether you're a crispy cod loyalist, a walleye enthusiast, or here strictly for ...
05/29/2026

Friday Fish Fry is calling your name. 🐟

Whether you're a crispy cod loyalist, a walleye enthusiast, or here strictly for the shrimp, we've got your Friday covered.

Serving Fish Fry starting at 11AM and rolling all day long.

✔️ Hand-breaded cod
✔️ Walleye
✔️ Shrimp
✔️ Homemade sides
✔️ Full menu available

And if you somehow still have room, this week's cheesecake flavors are waiting for you.

Good food. Cold drinks. No dishes to wash.

See you at the pub.

🍌 BRUNCH FEATURE ALERT 🍌🚨Saturday Only 10AM-2PM, closed Sunday for the summer!!!This one is Delicious!!!BANANA BREAD FRE...
05/28/2026

🍌 BRUNCH FEATURE ALERT 🍌🚨Saturday Only 10AM-2PM, closed Sunday for the summer!!!
This one is Delicious!!!
BANANA BREAD FRENCH TOAST 🍞🔥�We’re taking fresh baked banana bread, dunking it in our house french toast mix, and loading it up with:�🍌 Fresh bananas
On the side �🥓 Bacon�🌭 Sausage links�🍳 Eggs�🥜 Peanut butter
🍁 Syrup
YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS!!! See you at the pub!

Address

1025 5th Avenue
Rockford, IL
61104

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 10pm
Wednesday 11am - 10pm
Thursday 11am - 10pm
Friday 11am - 11pm
Saturday 10am - 11pm
Sunday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

+18159774365

Website

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