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Review Date: September 22nd, 2015 3 points for delicious pizza. Out of bounds for late night zaniness. Hoops. Hoops is quite the odd place. It’s on Main Street in Peoria, so it’s easily accessible. They are open until 5:30am. They serve many types of liquor, beer and varieties of pizza. They have available space upstairs. The pizza itself is super delicious. Lots of positives and now, the negatives. Do not come here after the sun goes down. Stuff gets weird. I’ve been here many times since turning 21 (back in 2008). There are cops always parked next to the building since there is always something going wrong in the general area at night. The clientele goes from business/normal people during the day to the odd ones at night. This one time, a bunch of my friends and I were there and this lady stops by our table and is convinced my friend is her nephew. So she offers to buy us food and drinks and just continues to increase her creep level. Getting really close and touchy-feely. Creeped us all out to no end. We booked it to Richard’s as soon as she went to the bathroom. She makes an appearance in the slideshow below, if you are curious about her. I just don’t know what it is about that location that does a 180 after the sun goes down. It’s a great ‘by the slice’ pizza place though. So if you go, make sure it’s for lunch or an early dinner. Unless you want a free show of something always getting weird.
Joshua DailyJoshua Daily
10
I came here with great expectations based on the reviews and the pictures. However my experience was it was a big disappointment and it all comes down to the service. Since the moment I arrived I felt that the service was not very welcoming but maybe it was just me, not everyone has to be nice I get that. However during my dinner I was asked if I was going to be there for a while, if I needed a cup to take my beer to go and a couple of more questions that really made me feel like I wasn't welcomed. Worth mentioning that there were around 10 people in the place including me. So no, they didn't need the table. And after seeing how the waitress/bartender/owner treated other people I realized it wasn't me. Also, there was a lady who was yelling to another lady from one extreme to the other and the bartender didn't ask her to calm down or anything, it really was weird to see how she kinda took sides here. Again, the service was just awful. Just to be fair, I have to recognize the food was good, I had the Philly Cheese Steak and a slice of pizza.
Gilberto EstradaGilberto Estrada
30
The Stromboli here is amazing. So is the pizza! Usually go there in the evening or late at night. The Stromboli has so much cheese that it takes about 45 minutes to cook. Went there after a civic center event last weekend and the ground level seating was full, so we went upstairs. Bathrooms, bar, and lots more seating on the 2nd floor. I’ve ordered here many times and I will say that sometimes the service is better than others, but typically it’s great. Food is consistent and always great. Definitely try the Stromboli!!!! You will be be disappointed!!
Brian J.Brian J.
10
Nearby Attractions Of Hoops Pub & Pizza
Peoria Riverfront Museum
Peoria Marriott Pere Marquette
Caterpillar Visitors Center
Dozer Park
Peoria Civic Center
Mark Twain Hotel
RiverPlex Recreation and Wellness Center
RiverFront
Courtyard Peoria Downtown
Peoria RiverFront Market

Peoria Riverfront Museum
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Peoria Marriott Pere Marquette
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Caterpillar Visitors Center
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Dozer Park
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Kelleher's Irish Pub & Eatery
Kenny's Westside Pub
Ulrich's Rebellion Room
Jim's Steak House
Rhythm Kitchen Music Cafe
ARDOR Breads and Provisions
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Obed & Isaac's Microbrewery and Eatery
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Basic Info
Address
516 Main St #1029, Peoria, IL 61602
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(309) 637-0525
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hoopspubandpizza.net
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4.3
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Pies, slices & beer served late into the night at a relaxed pizzeria & sports bar.
attractions: Peoria Riverfront Museum, Peoria Marriott Pere Marquette, Caterpillar Visitors Center, Dozer Park, Peoria Civic Center, Mark Twain Hotel, RiverPlex Recreation and Wellness Center, RiverFront, Courtyard Peoria Downtown, Peoria RiverFront Market, restaurants: Obed & Isaac's Microbrewery and Eatery, The Blue Duck Barbecue Tavern, Kelleher's Irish Pub & Eatery, Kenny's Westside Pub, Ulrich's Rebellion Room, Jim's Steak House, Rhythm Kitchen Music Cafe, ARDOR Breads and Provisions, Intuition Coffee + Juice, The Neon Bison
