Rockford · Winnebago County, IL

Nightlife in Rockford

Scout analyzed 61 Rockford places and surfaced the ones that actually fit nightlife.

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Typical spend

$60

Typical visit

1.7 hr

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Nightlife

Social Urban Bar & Restaurant

This trendy taproom is a good choice for an evening meal or drinks, offering New American small plates and cocktails. Expect to spend $35-$75 per person and a visit typically lasts 1.5 to 2 hours.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed

$35–$75 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Nightlife

Prairie Street Brewing Co.

Prairie Street Brewing Co. is a solid choice for a casual dinner or drinks with a scenic river view, often pairing well with an afternoon stroll nearby. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and $30-60 per person on food and drinks.

FoodCocktailsOutdoors

$30–$60 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

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Hard Rock Casino Rockford

Hard Rock Casino is suitable for an evening outing with friends or a partner, lasting a few hours. Expect to spend $50-$500 per person on entertainment, food, and drinks.

FoodCocktailsLive music

$50–$500 typical3 hr visiteasy parking

Nightlife

Apollo Activity Center

This venue is suitable for an evening out to catch a live show, potentially as the main event after dinner. Expect a typical visit to last a few hours, with costs covering entry and a few drinks.

CocktailsLive musicSocial

$20–$75 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Downtown

District Bar and Grill

District Bar and Grill is a good stop for casual pub grub and drinks, especially if you're looking for live music in the evening. Plan for a 1.5-hour visit with a per-person spend of $15-35.

FoodCocktailsLive music

$15–$35 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

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Mary's Place

Mary's Place is a casual bar for an inexpensive evening drink or light meal. Expect to spend an hour or two here, costing around $10-25 per person.

CocktailsFoodRelaxed

$10–$25 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Nightlife

Whiskey's Roadhouse

Whiskey's Roadhouse is suitable for a casual evening out with friends, especially for karaoke or live music. Expect to spend 2-3 hours and around $20-$40 per person on food and drinks.

FoodCocktailsLive music

$15–$40 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking