The 33 Room — Restaurant in Peoria Heights

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 Stars – A Hidden Gem in Peoria Heights!

From the moment we stepped into the 33 Room, we knew we had found something special. Nestled in the heart of Peoria Heights, Illinois, this spot perfectly blends upscale style with a laid-back, welcoming vibe of its former life as the official Pabst Blue Ribbon official tasting room. The ambiance is just right—modern, warm, and buzzing with good energy.

But let’s talk about the highlight of the night: Nick, the bartender. Nick isn’t just pouring drinks—he’s putting on a show. His skill, speed, and creativity behind the bar are unmatched. Whether it’s a classic cocktail or a custom creation based on a quick conversation, Nick nails it every time. He’s got an incredible palate, a deep knowledge of spirits, and a genuine passion for what he does.

Even more impressive? He remembered our drink preferences after just one round and made spot-on suggestions throughout the night. His professionalism, personality, and attention to detail took the entire experience to another level.

If you’re in or around Peoria Heights and looking for a memorable night out, 33 Room is the place to be—and Nick is the bartender you want behind the bar. An...

Walked in at 10:30 on Friday August 2nd older lady behind bar was hostile told us” this will be your only drink” in an unwelcoming tone. We came with the intention to only get a shot and leave. We said that’s fine and asked for a shot. The younger gentle man was being very kind and I think he was confused why the older lady was being rude and trying to make up for the awkward vibes. He got the bottle of the shot we asked for and started pouring, than the older lady started getting weird about the measurements and told us we only had enough for two shots and that we would have to choose another drink, he said they had another bottle and she was like “well it will be warm” and we asked if she could chill it and she seemed annoyed. Anyways we left because we felt unwelcome thanks to the older lady. I understand annoyance as a fellow worker when people come in before closing but there was still 30 mins left and we had no plans to be long at all just take a shot and check out the place since we heard great things and were in the area, anyways we will never be back...

I love love love the drinks they make here and usually always have a great experience…. Last night was completely different. My friends and I walked in and it was dead - there were a few people sitting at tables but barely no one at the bar. My friends and I walked up to order drinks and they were making other drinks at first so we were just waiting to order our drinks which was fine! A bunch of people came in and the bartenders were taking their orders first and acted like we were not even there. After 20-25 minutes, they finally took our drink and the bartender told us “you can go sit down because this is going to take awhile” so we sat down, waiting another 15-20 minutes and they hadn’t even started on our drinks, but we’re starting all the drinks of the people that came in after us. This is my first review and I always understand when places are busy because I’ve worked in the food/bar industry, but this was completely unacceptable. Probably...