The Top 3 Taverns in Staunton Illinois

Local Watering Holes

Staunton Illinois has a wide variety in taverns to choose from. They have everything from your typical bar and grill to your local corner tavern. The interesting thing about the taverns in Staunton, is they all seem to have a mixed aged group. You will see people ranging in age from 21 drinking right alongside of senior citizens in their 80's. There is definitley a sense of hometown hospitality shown to regular customers and visitors alike.

Located just off of Interstate 55 at exit 44, Staunton Il, is RJ's Bar and Grill. It is about 1/4 to 1/2 a mile from the exit ramp. RJ's motto is "We take your fun seriously". I have found this to be very true as there are plenty of options for entertainment in this bar. RJ's offers pool tables, dart boards, pinball as well as video poker. Being a sports bar they also have several televisions, playing all of your sporting favorites. RJ's also offers 25 different types of bottled beer and usually 4 beers on draft. They also have nightly drink specials and for your dancing pleasure local bands playing on Saturday nights. RJ's is open 7 days a week from 10am thru 2am. They can be reached by phone at
(618)635-3980. They also have a website www.rjsbarandgrill.com

On the opposite edge of Staunton Illinois at 8727 State Route 4 lies Decamp Junction. Decamp Junction is a historic landmark in these parts. They are a proud member of the route 66 association. Decamp junction is also the scene were in 1930 gangsters arrived in a black sedan with guns drawn and robbed the bar of slot machines, alcohol, guns and cash. This historic tavern displays the photographs of the old dance hall that once lied here as well as recent wall of shame pictures of tavern patrons enjoying themselves, sometimes a little too much. Decamp Junction also has a wide variety of beers as well as a homemade apple cider that is well known throughout the area. The hours of operation are typically evenings and weekends. They can be contacted at (618)637-2951