The Conservatory — Restaurant in Alton

Came here for drinks while in town, cool place with a good band and great to see a variety of ages present. A hipster bar but with options for the dads and moms of Alton.

Unfortunately there was a cash only cover charge - thankfully there are 2 ATMs - which for people just looking to drink was a bit off putting. The real downer was the bartender. I ordered a bartending 101 drink - a marg. He proceeded to groan and roll his eyes and complain they were slammed. Which everyone could see - so boohoo to those who can't understand being busy, don't take it out on other people. He then proceeded to make my drink with Sprite/7up - which is absolutely not in a Margherita. It tasted like watered down lime - couldn't even taste the alcohol and I knew there was alot.

I know things get busy on a Sat night, but the treatment of the bartender really pushed me over. I bartended for several years. I know getting in the weeds is stressful. But you don't take that out on a customer and make them feel guilty for ordering a standard bar drink, and then make it...

So i go there and i see someone i know whose obviously on a date, so i ignore her to not interrupt or be rude. When she spots me she asks me to buy her a drink and i hand her a 10 and say sure. She asks about my two girlfriends and kinda get an attitude. This makes the Owner so he claims, feel the need to kick me out because im making people uncomfortable. Nice place trash management. Don't go if you...

If you're going to get drunk, get drunk here. 😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆 Support live local music at this joint. Support local artists and Kool artwork at this spot. Justin, Kelly, Ben, Caleb and crew will make sure you have a rocking good time. Go next door and support Alton Music Exchange. Then go next door to them and get some fresh ink at Piasa Body Art. It's the raddest block in town! Rock on,...