Popular Belleville bar has closed, but you can check out these spots for live music, more

Meredith Howard
·2 min read

Although metro-east live music fans will no longer be able to enjoy Silver Creek Saloon & Grill, southwestern Illinois is home to many restaurants and bars offering entertainment.

The business’ owner and operator said Tuesday he has permanently closed the bar, according to previous News-Democrat reporting, citing coronavirus restrictions among other reasons.

But southwestern Illinois residents will still have plenty of options for places offering food, drinks and live music, including Venue on Main, Pop’s in Sauget, Eckert’s Cider Shed and Pete’s Hard-Stop.

Here are five more restaurants and bars providing live music in the metro-east:

The Stagger Inn

The Stagger Inn, located in Edwardsville, offers live music along with a variety of daily specials.

Recent menu offerings include a chicken quesadilla, soft-shell beef tacos, a bacon pepperjack jalapeno burger, a turkey cranberry walnut house salad and more, according to the business’ Facebook page.

Location: 104 E. Vandalia St., Edwardsville, IL

Bennie’s Pizza Pub

For pizza classics such as cheese and pepperoni or more unique options like dill pickle and crab rangoon, stop by Bennie’s Pizza Pub. You can also try Fitz’s Root Beer, a Bennie Punch cocktail or a variety of domestic beers.

Bennie’s has karaoke and live music going on this weekend, including performances by Danny Kalaher, Steve Ewing and Jason Garms.

Location: 113 E. Main St., Belleville, IL

Old Herald Brewery & Distillery

The Old Herald serves up a full menu along with beer and spirits. It also hosts several special events, including the Twilight Tuesday Market, Horseradish Festival and live music.

Check out the brewery’s summer concert lineup from Thursday to Sunday:

  • 6 p.m. Thursday: Crystal Lady

  • 6:30 p.m. Friday: Zero to Ninety

  • 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday: Infringement

  • 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday Acoustic Showcase, plus Ascend Yoga from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Location: 115 East Clay St., Collinsville, IL

Copper Fire

Stop by Copper Fire on Main Street for breakfast, lunch and dinner Wednesday through Sunday, and catch some live music while enjoying a bite.

The restaurant serves burgers, wraps, sandwiches, pizza, salad and more, and Taylor Kearney, Mikey Bovenzi and Harmony Grits are set to perform there soon. A live music schedule is available online.

Location: 200 E. Main St., Belleville, IL

Foundry Public House

Foundry Public House offers live music Saturday afternoons, and you can also visit for brunch, lunch or dinner.

You can try PB&J french toast, a breakfast flatbread or sweet potato hash, or if you’re visiting at dinnertime check out the grilled chicken sandwich, Foundry Dip or The Lan-a-Ham (two grilled cheese sandwiches with smoked ham, pickles and honey mustard).

Location: 126 N. Main St., Edwardsville, IL