Murphy’s Pub
604 E Green St, Champaign, IL, 61820
Murphy’s Pub Menu
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Diabetics at Papa Murphy
Most of the pizzas offered at Papa Murphy are relatively low in sugar but high in sodium. You must restrict yourself to one or maximum two slices of any pizza ordered at Papa Murphy if you're a diabetic. You can pick salads which are low in sodium to keep your sugar levels in check.
Foods to Avoid at Papa Murphy for Diabetics:
Avoid desserts and salad dressings when you order salads at Papa Murphy. Always skip the Pizzas which are high in sodium content if you are diabetic. Almost all family and large size pizzas are high in sodium and hence should be avoided. Also, avoid stuffed pizzas at Papa Murphy if you're a diabetic.
Food Suggestions for Diabetics at Papa Murphy:
Chicken Bacon Artichoke - Thin Family/Large Slice (Only one slice)
Nutritional Facts: 230 calories, 12g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 5g), 530mg sodium, 20g carbs, 3g sugar, Less than 1g fiber, 8g Protein
Tuscan Chicken and Sausage - Thin Family/Large Slice (Only one slice)
Nutritional Facts: 210 calories, 11g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 5g), 430mg sodium, 16g carbs, Less than 1g sugar, Less than 1g fiber, 12g Protein
Gourmet Vegetarian - Thin Family/Large Slice (No more than two slices)
Nutritional Facts: 210 calories, 11g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 5g), 340mg sodium, 18g carbs, 1g sugar, Less than 1g fiber, 10g Protein
Chicken Garlic - Thin Family/Large Slice (Only one slice)
Nutritional Facts: 210 calories, 11g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 5g), 430mg sodium, 17g carbs, 1g sugar, 0g fiber, 13g Protein
Pepperoni - Thin Family/Large Slice (Only one slice)
Nutritional Facts: 220 calories, 12g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 6g), 440mg sodium, 18g carbs, 2g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
Garden Veggie - Thin Family/Large Slice (No more than two slices)
Nutritional Facts: 180 calories, 8g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 4g), 330mg sodium, 20g carbs, 3g sugar, Less than 1g fiber, 8g Protein
Hawaiian - Thin Family/Large Slice (No more than two slices)
Nutritional Facts: 180 calories, 7g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 4g), 360mg sodium, 20g carbs, 4g sugar, 0g fiber, 8g Protein
Caesar Salad
Nutritional Facts: 100 calories, 5g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 2.5g), 230mg sodium, 7g carbs, 5g sugar, 3g fiber, 8g Protein
Italian Salad
Nutritional Facts: 270 calories, 19g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 9g), 710mg sodium, 11g carbs, 4g sugar, 6g fiber, 13g Protein
Garden Salad
Nutritional Facts: 190 calories, 11g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 5g), 420mg sodium, 13g carbs, 6g sugar, 6g fiber, 10g Protein
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High Blood Pressure at Papa Murphy
Most foods served at Papa Murphy are high in sodium content. However, there are certain Pizzas types and salads that you can try without spiking your blood pressure levels. Also, you must restrict your pizza intake to maximum 2 slices to keep the sodium consumption in check.
Foods to Avoid at Papa Murphy for High Blood Pressure:
Avoid all Regular Large Pizza Slices and Family Pizza Slices at Papa Murphy. While the sodium content in Regular Medium Pizza Slices is low, we recommend you skip them as well. Also, keep Stuffed Large Pizza Slices and Stuffed Family Pizza Slices at bay when ordering at Papa Murphy. Salads may sound healthy, but most salads offered at Papa Murphy are also high in sodium.
Food Suggestions to Control Blood Pressure at Papa Murphy:
Garden Veggie - Thin Family/Large Slice (No more than two slices)
Nutritional Facts: 180 calories, 8g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 4g), 330mg sodium, 20g carbs, 3g sugar, Less than 1g fiber, 8g Protein
Gourmet Vegetarian - Thin Family/Large Slice (No more than two slices)
Nutritional Facts: 210 calories, 11g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 5g), 340mg sodium, 18g carbs, 1g sugar, Less than 1g fiber, 10g Protein
Hawaiian - Thin Family/Large Slice (No more than two slices)
Nutritional Facts: 180 calories, 7g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 4g), 360mg sodium, 20g carbs, 4g sugar, 0g fiber, 8g Protein
Herb Chicken Mediterranean - Thin Family/Large Slice (No more than two slices)
Nutritional Facts: 100 calories, 5g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 2.5g), 230mg sodium, 7g carbs, 5g sugar, 3g fiber, 9g Protein
Tuscan Chicken and Sausage - Thin Family Slice (No more than two slices)
Nutritional Facts: 210 calories, 11g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 5g), 430mg sodium, 16g carbs, Less than 1g sugar, Less than 1g fiber, 12g Protein
Chicken Garlic - Thin Family Slice (No more than two slices)
Nutritional Facts: 210 calories, 11g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 5g), 430mg sodium, 17g carbs, 1g sugar, 0g fiber, 13g Protein
Caesar Salad
Nutritional Facts: 100 calories, 5g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 2.5g), 230mg sodium, 7g carbs, 5g sugar, 3g fiber, 8g Protein
Cream Cheese Frosting
Nutritional Facts: 370 calories, 25g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 13g), 310mg sodium, 35g carbs, 33g sugar, 0g fiber, 3g Protein
Healthy Tips for Dining at Papa Murphy
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High Cholesterol at Papa Murphy
Papa Murphy takes care of people with different health preferences and offers multiple varieties of pizzas and salads to choose from. You can order thin crust family or large size pizza to keep the cholesterol levels down at Papa Murphy. Don't eat too many slices and restrict yourself from consuming more than 2 slices to balance your cholesterol levels.
Foods to Avoid at Papa Murphy for High Cholesterol:
Skip the pizzas on the menu under family or large pizza slices. Stuffed family size slices and stuffed large size slices are also high in cholesterol and must be avoided at Papa Murphy. In the Appetizers, make sure to avoid Thick 'n' Cheesy Homebaked Bread. You can enjoy all kinds of salads at Papa Murphy except Chicken Bacon Artichoke Salad for its high cholesterol content.
Food Suggestions to Maintain Cholesterol Level at Papa Murphy:
Garden Veggie - Thin Family Slice/Regular Family Size/Thin Large Size (Max. 2 slices)
Nutritional Facts: 180 calories, 8g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 4g), 330mg sodium, 20g carbs, 3g sugar, Less than 1g fiber, 8g Protein
Hawaiian - Thin Family Slice/Regular Family Size/Thin Large Size (Max. 2 slices)
Nutritional Facts: 210 calories, 11g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 5g), 340mg sodium, 18g carbs, 1g sugar, Less than 1g fiber, 10g Protein
Caesar Salad
Nutritional Facts: 100 calories, 5g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 2.5g), 230mg sodium, 7g carbs, 5g sugar, 3g fiber, 8g Protein
Italian Salad
Nutritional Facts: 270 calories, 19g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 9g), 710mg sodium, 11g carbs, 4g sugar, 6g fiber, 13g Protein
Cinnamon Wheel (2 slices of 16)
Nutritional Facts: 250 calories, 7g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 2.5g), 410mg sodium, 42g carbs, 13g sugar, 0g fiber, 5g Protein
S'mores Dessert Pizza (2 slices of 16)
Nutritional Facts: 260 calories, 7g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 3.5g), 290mg sodium, 44g carbs, 18g sugar, 1g fiber, 5g Protein
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Q&A on Papa Murphy
Where's Papa Murphy's located?
Papa Murphy is based out of Vancouver, Washington, United States. Besides that, Papa Murphy can be found in 1300+ locations in the United States and Canada and over 1500 locations worldwide. You can use our Restaurants Listings directory to find a Papa Murphy nearby.
How to cook Papa Murphy's Pizza?
Papa Murphy offers take and bake pizzas to its customers who wish to cook pizza at home. Once you take home your Papa Murphy pizza, you need to remove the plastic wrap and preheat oven to 425 degrees for original or thin crust pizza and to 375 degrees for a stuffed pizza or calzone. Simply follow Papa Murphy's instructions for a specific type to enjoy your home baked pizza.
Does Papa Murphy's take EBT?
Yes, Papa Murphy accepts EBT across all its outlets in the United States.
Does Papa Murphy's offer delivery?
Yes! Select locations do offer delivery. You can check with your delivery partner to see if they can deliver food from Papa Murphy nearby. You can always use our Restaurants Listings directory to find a Papa Murphy outlet nearby to visit the outlet yourself and order your favorite pizza.
Is Papa Murphy's pizza gluten free?
Papa Murphy has joined hands with Udi's to offer gluten-free crusts for customers looking for gluten-free pizzas at Papa Murphy.
Is Papa Murphy's Pizza Vegan-friendly?
You can order vegan-friendly pizzas at Papa Murphy. Simply customize your order with the right crust, sauce, veggies, garlic, and spices and add your own plant-based meat and vegan cheese while you bake the pizza at home.
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About Papa Murphy
Papa Murphy is one of the top pizza chains in the United States. Papa Murphy was formed after the merger of two popular local pizzerias namely Papa Aldo's and Murphy's respectively. The trend of "take and bake" pizzerias gained popularity in the United States during the early 90s. The growing popularity these two take and bake pizzerias located in Hillsboro, Oregon and Petaluma, California respectively gave the idea of a possible merger to Terry Collins.
In 1995, Terry Collins consolidated the merger and founded Papa Murphy and expanded the pizza chain across 1300 outlets in the United States and Canada. Customers can relish Papa Murphy pizzas by simply walking into the nearby Papa Murphy outlet or simply order online or call-in to pick up the order later. Some Papa Murphy outlets also feature a drive-thru window where you can pick up your call-in order. Today, Papa Murphy is owned by MTY Food Group. Papa Murphy is the 5th largest Pizza Chain in the United States.
Healthy Food Options at Papa Murphy
Papa Murphy is basically a take and bake pizza outlet where customers can order their favorite pizza and enjoy it at home. You can either bake your pizza or grill it as per the instructions mentioned on each pizza crust. Papa Murphy offers a wide range of pizza options such as gluten-free, vegan, veg or non-veg. You can easily choose the right pizza based on your health or food preferences and enjoy a classy pizza at home. Apart from Pizzas, you can also try the salads at Papa Murphy for your healthy cravings.
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Address :
604 E Green St
Champaign, IL, 61820 - Phone (217) 344-4372
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 2:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Late Night
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : No
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Loud
Music : Juke Box
Good For Dancing : No
Alcohol : Full Bar
Happy Hour : No
Best Nights : Wed, Thu, Fri
Coat Check : No
Smoking : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : No
Caters : No
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Kara C.
Great Service this morning and my Aunt left her wallet there and they kept it all safe, cash and all till we realized it was MIA and picked it up! Thanks Murphys!
(5)Jessica K.
Food service is poor though the food is fairly good. We waited an unusually long time for two burgers. We began to think something was wrong so we peeked into the kitchen and it looked like the cook was cooking away... And then he ate the food. I get it... If I were working all night I'd get hungry too. But it's kind of strange delaying orders for an absurdly long time so that the cook can prepare and eat food from scratch.
(2)Daniella B.
This place is a great place to stop in for some bar food on a Thursday night when they have their best bar specials but there's a big caveat. This place is on campus so it easily fills up with large groups of drunken college kids during the week when school is in session. I've witnessed one of said kids puking in their cup as they attempted to take a drink. If it's a weekend, the youngins usually find plenty of parties to attend so that's less of a problem, unless its moms or dads weekend where it can fill up just as quickly. They don't even serve their regular menu on nights like this which can be frustrating if you forget about campus life from time to time. We stopped in last night during spring break for some $2.50 specialty pints and irish nachos and life was good.
(3)Kerry V.
Old people on the college strip had a blast,,,we just gambled on machines,had good drinks and good service.
(4)Steven M.
What a shit hole! Came here for a drink and a burger and I never made it that far. It was almost 4 in the afternoon and I sat at a pub table. My sleeve got stuck to the table. A voice came from behind the bar that said. If you want drinks or food, you have to order at the bar as there were no waitresses. I got up and grabbed a couple menu's. Looked it over and said. Let's go, I've seen enough. I will only pass thru college towns from now on!
(1)Rick C.
Ate here last night with 11 friends - maybe the worst meal we've ever had. Food was cold. Almost broke a tooth on a French Fry. No table service. Place was dirty. Do you get the idea it was bad? Skip it and save yourself a possible trip to the dentist.
(1)Ashley H.
Very standard bar. Most times I've been here there has been no crowd whatsoever, and frankly seems kind of dead. Beer deals are decent and pub food is very standard. The bar is huge however, good to bring a big group.
(3)Jay B.
Some reviewers seem not to like ordering at the bar. Boo hoo it's not like a long walk. Classic campus bar.
(4)Kristine P.
Date of Original Review: 09/11/2014 *Based off of visits from August 2012 - May 2014 Murphy's Pub is an awesome place to be any day or night of the week. The food and drink selections are great and fairly priced. The pub has several billiards tables, a jukebox, and a small outdoor smoking area with several tables and chairs. One of the greatest things about Murphy's Pub, other than the lively, fun and friendly bartenders, is that it offers several fun weekly events such as free bingo and trivia for prizes.
(4)Max K.
Good times with friends and cheap beers, and that's pretty much it. The food is not bad, but its just bar food, so u cant expect much. The Irish Nachos is good to order with two more people. The other appetizers are just ok (hmm, the spicy cheese bites are good, although small), but there's usually some food special everyday. Because of the regular coming, you develop certain bonds with the place, even if the place is not great. If this bar was located anywhere outside Campus, I dont think I would ever go there. However, the memories make the place and thats pretty much how Murphys survives.
(3)Don M.
Dropped in on a Saturday afternoon and the place was empty. We sat at a table by the bar and the bartender said we have no servers so you have to order here. We looked at the menu and standard bar food nothing different than others. Being Saturday and plenty of college games on but just not happening here. Most likely a lively place later and could be decent to hang. Just did not work this time.
(3)Shaobo S.
I love watching drunk freshman share the plate of Irish Nachos, absolutely hilarious. Burgers are great, beers good enough for a campus bar. Exactly what you expect.
(5)Macy W.
nice selection of beer and they have Green Line on tap! the bartender who was there when we went was great at recommendations for all different tastes. cheap prices and a cool divey feel.
(4)Lucas W.
As my favorite place to drink in Champaign, Murphys has to get 5 stars. The food at Murphys is solid. Not fantastic but solid and you gotta get the Irish Nachos to split with a few friends. The food can take a while to come out, especially if they're busy, so just be patient. The best nights at Murphy's are Wednesdays and Thursdays. Wednesday is logo night so you can grab a pint and keep the glass for under $5 and refills are only $2.50 I think. Phenomenal deal. My cabinets are full of awesome logo glasses thanks to Murphy's. Thursdays are phenomenal because it's $2 pints. Any pint for just $2. You'll never beat that. I hear they may have upped it to $2.50 but that's a good variety of decent quality pints for just $2.50. Go out with a $10 bill and you'll have an awesome night. That simple, that's all you need.
(5)Mike J.
4 stars for tradition, 2 stars for food quality and 1 for service. The female bartender that took our lunch order had ZERO personality. They make you pay up front for your food. Every time I said "Thank-you" to the bartender, she replied with "No Problem". I'm glad it wasn't a problem. I'd recommend drinking here at night, but not eating.
(2)Brendan H.
Nice bar to grab food and a beer at. Service from bartenders is mediocre. Atmosphere is Irish-feeling but feels kinda meh
(3)Zachary H.
Solid burger and fries for cheap. Good beer selection for campus town and reasonably priced. Overall, I like murphys. The loudspeaker announcements though are just really annoying.
(3)Ryan R.
This is the best bar on campus. If you're looking to have a conversation with friends and/or potential dates, Murphy's is for you. The bartenders are friendly, the food is always made to order, and the pub is the cleanest on campus.
(5)Tiffany R.
I always look for a nice pub when visiting different cities. I saw this while walking on campus and decided to check it out.... Staff not friendly or sociable... Maybe it's because Im from the south and use to hospitality ....but damn how about a smile and a conversation I WAS ONLY PERSON at the bar.. I even tried to get a convo going... I know my opinion isn't going to close the bar but as a former bartender who OWNs a company now .... Customer Service is what will make you $$$.
(2)Rolando E. C.
A great place to have a good beer. And you must try the Irish Nachos if you go there.
(4)Sonny S.
This is a great place to just chill whether it with friends or if you just failed an exam and you need a drank lol. They have great drink deals and good food too. I recommend trying the Irish nachos. They have different specials everyday too.
(4)Amanda M.
One of my favorite places to have a beer in Champaign. Usually good drink specials and a good juke box. Irish Nachos are a must if you're hungry!
(5)Noam S.
It's a pub when you're looking for a pub, not a bar. And that's a good thing. Murphy's keeps things simple, cheap and fun. This is always a good place to have a beer after a long day working, and just enjoy the casual feel.
(4)Jeremy S.
So that no one may be further misled, Murphy's can only be truly appreciated though the lens of a college student. The place caters to the average college-aged individual who is content to fraternize with his or her colleagues over inexpensive alcoholic beverages and greasy diner food. While classier than the average campus-town bar, Murphy's by no means rivals the sophistication of the surrounding bars of downtown Champaign and Urbana. Classically, Murphy's tends to be more popular among the graduate and older undergraduate students, but that doesn't deter alumni and non-student patrons from frequenting. The beer selection outmatches any other bar on the University of Illinois campus and it is a bargain cost-wise compared to the non-campus bars. Food is typically served until 11 p.m. each night, with one of the most popular dishes being the "Irish Nachos" - essentially a whole plate of waffle fries decked with nacho toppings that you'll need a friend or two to finish. A host of burgers and other fried foods are also available with various specials throughout the week. I have nothing but the fondest memories of Murphy's Pub. There's nothing ritzy about it, but if you're open to having (or reliving!) a fun yet relaxing college night, Murphy's is the place for you!
(4)Marika N.
Don't get me wrong, I love going to Murphy's and the Irish Nachos are awesome. The only reason this review is 3 stars is the varying service I've received. Sometimes it's great and there aren't any problems. But if it's crowded things quickly go downhill from there. For example, the last time I was there, I ordered Irish Nachos without bacon (because I'm vegetarian). The order (which is just fries with cheese and nacho toppings) took an hour. Once I got my order, it had bacon on it but I didn't send it back because I was so sick of waiting. Regardless to say, it definitely ruined the night to spend an hour hungry and waiting on food and then having to pick all of the bacon off.
(3)Meghan H.
Really Murphy's??? Why do you have such stars? What I was served was a ridiculously gross, flavorless hockey puck. I ordered (this word would be in italics if we had that font option on yelp) a grilled cajun style pork tenderloin sandwich....though this was definitely not what I received... I will never come back to this place of my own free will. Not only was the food abhorrent, the place was so dingy, dark, and grimy...not what I was looking for. So, thanks, but no thanks Murphy's. Folks, I highly advise you to pass this place up.
(1)Maddie M.
I LOVE Murphy's! It has a great campus bar feel. Its a perfect location for campus for in between classes. A beer for everyone here because their draft list is extensive. My bartender was helpful and super nice! Would definitely recommend anyone to come here for lunch, a game day, or any night of the week!
(5)Alejandro T.
A couple of friends and I decided to take a spur of the moment trip to Urbana to meet our parent campus and get to know the university. It was a sunday and we wanted to catch the NFL games so, naturally, we went up to a bar. Murphy's was our 3rd choice (after the other 2 bars were either closed or not showing any games). The place was empty (not surprising coming from a college town where all they care about is Saturday Football) except for a couple of old guys talking to themselves. They had a lot of TVs and only one game on, when we asked them to switch it they couldn't because they didn't own the football package -strike one- Despite the place being deserted our server never took our order and we had to go up to the bar to have them take it. There is some controversy about this, as some bars will have you do that in the early evening but I've been to bars in the middle of nowhere at the same time where this wasn't the case. Either way, that was a bit annoying, so strike two. Strike three came along when after ordering we had to pick up our own food at the kitchen. At that point we gave up on good expectations and simply sat down to watch the game. The good news is their food is amazing. My friend and I are no fans of fries either but man they were awesome! And their bean burger was gigantic and extremely good according to my friend, while I had the steak sandwich and that was absolutely perfect. In any case, chances are the place is legit on Saturday Game Day, but it's up to you if you want to try it out.
(1)David T.
Ah, Murphys. The one place where townies, undergrads and graduate students actually mingle. The decor is kind of dingy, but in a really endearing sort of way. All the seats have names and years carved into them, and the walls are covered in beer memorabilia. The food is pretty good for Campustown; I like the burgers and fries. They're appropriately greasy, and when on special you can't beat the price. The chicken fingers leave something to be desired but, hey, it's not perfect. What you go to Murphys for is the beer. The draft list is surprisingly extensive, and while the selection of hard alcohol is weak (says the guy who's finished a whiskey passport at Seven Saints), the specials are fantastic (you can normally get a double of either Beam or Wild Turkey for $5 or less) and they have specialty pints for $2.50 on Thursdays. And it's not bad beer either. I normally get Fat Tire or Angry Orchard, but they even have some decent IPA's on tap (sayeth my beer snob friends). Murphy's is often crowded, and for graduate students, there's a very real risk of running into students, but it's my favorite place in Campustown and a really good bar overall.
(4)Channa P.
Nothing really special. Its a college bar in a college town. The typical bar food, but fries come free with any sandwich on Sundays I think. I find it odd that your order from a window, and your number is called. I mean the place isn't exactly set up like Panera. Nevertheless, I was okay with my fish sandwich.
(3)William L.
If you were to add up the amount of time I spent at Murphy's in college, it would probably be close to the total time I spent in class. Even today, this haunt is still our campus favorite when down in CU for a football/basketball/hockey game. Back in my day, they didn't have the new addition but having the additional space makes it much easier to get a table and some space to move around without affecting the divey-campus bar feel. Wednesday is Logo Glass Night, and I have several boxes of the great glasses I accumulated over the years. Their beers on tap is great, especially for a campus bar. The food is pretty good pub grub, but I believe there is a "game-day menu" where only certain things are served, which is kind of a bummer if you want Irish nachos on game-day because it's not on the menu. The jukebox is great (every fricking song by The Black Keys can be found on there) and there are loads of flat screens to catch whatever game is on. If you get there early, you won't even have to pay a cover.
(4)Anne D.
Murphy's was always my favorite bar in college, and when I returned recently it was just the same as I remember it. It's a divey atmosphere so they almost never have cover (only on Homecoming weekend and the like) and the vibe is very relaxed. Old school high top tables and wooden booths have been etched and written on until there's very little left of the original finish, but that's half the fun. They have great drink specials and amazing Irish nachos! I was feeling so nostalgic on my last visit here that I ended up coming two nights in a row. This is definitely the best bar on campus, hands down.
(5)Daniel G.
I was tempted to give this bar more stars considering it is the default bar for extremely casual affairs. They have pretty good drink specials and occasionally have good giveaways like Octoberfest, Winterfest, and St. Patrick's Day mugs. The tables are all carved by patrons trying to leave their mark on Green Street. Irish nachos come in huge servings. It's all good, but not really outstanding. I also feel like this place goes through an identity crisis with its loud blaring music that can shift from club music to country music (electronic jukebox-style). Don't come here if you expect to watch a sports event of some sort, but if you're looking for a place to drink and only drink, Murphy's will do.
(3)Jennifer P.
great drink specials and good food! usually crowded, but never too noisy. a great local place for those group gatherings to meet up, drink up, eat up, and get out for a night on the town!
(4)Mike C.
Murphy's Pub really is a great college bar. It tends to have a rather diverse mix of people, isn't usually overly loud and a great value. The drink specials are quite good and the choices on tap are plentiful. Food is good for bar food, definitely get the Irish nachos sometime. There really isn't anything Irish about them, but they are delicious.
(5)Ashley B.
In terms of campus bars, this is definitely my favorite bar to go to, especially now that I've been out of college for a few years. Is it the best bar in Champaign-Urbana? No, probably not, but if you're in the area, this is your spot. It's super low key, super pubby feeling, and usually has a nice mix of hipsters, sports fanatics, and average joes. The beers on tap are always good and remain pretty simple. They always have specials too, which is nice. I miss this place!
(5)Cecilia T.
Ok seriously, this place serves some of the best tasting Guiness on tap that I've had thus far! (And this coming from a beer lover who hits irish bars in Chicago). It's really fresh! My college buddies and I returned to this old college hotspot to reminisce on old times. We used to come for Mug Night on Wednesdays so this place brings back great memories.It's been 8 years since I've been here, so I was really surprised when the food and beer was actually better than I remembered! First of all, I already mentioned their beer on tap. it's quality and fresh! and low cost. Secondly, their burgers still rock in an awesome way! I had their Turkey burger while my friends had the regular cheeseburgers. Man oh man these burgers are juicy and seculent. The turkey burger is well flavored and succulent. We basically scarfed down our meals including the yummy fries. Another good thing is that they also expanded this place - it used to be way too crowded but they added a whole other section to this place. They have a nice layout with table sizes that comfortably accomodate anywhere from 4 to parties in the teens. I love their spacious bench seat tables. If you're visiting U of I, definitely hit up this place! It's a cherished favorite.
(5)Jay n.
Wow, I used to think that the Burger here was one of the best ever - not anymore. I was in Champaign last week, on a Wednesday evening. Murphy's was the only place with their kitchen open after 10pm. I ordered a Mega Bacon Cheeseburger and fries. Sat at the bar, and had to ask the bartender if he could please wipe off the bar in front of me because it was all messy - you would have thought I called him mother a dirty name. Service here was terrible. The burger? Much smaller than I remember. The fries, barely edible....they were like eating balsa wood that had been deep fried. All in all, a terrible meal. I won't be returning, not with all the other places in town now where you can get some good eats.
(1)Aurelia R.
Perfect for a burger, fry and beer. You can't go wrong. Fries are great!
(4)Allison H.
The Murph! Great atmosphere and so many memories. Our favorite place to go for logo nights on Wednesdays and the bar we always come back to when we return to Champaign. There's usually a mixed crowd, and the staff is friendly (unlike a lot of other bars on campus). We are fans of the high tables by the windows - great for a group! So maybe the fries are better at some of the other bars on campus, but I really have nothing bad to say.
(5)Vickie L.
Aw Murphys, this was the first place I went to when I turned 19 and could get into the bars! Love this place, totally low-key bar where you just sit, have a few beers and talk with friends. "Older" crowd here too (compared to like Kams or Clybourne - is that still there?) They also have a juke box, I don't know how many times we loaded Madonna songs :) On my 21st bday we stayed til close, and they said on the PA "it's closing time, but we'll let the jukebox keep playing because it's not Madonna" Food is pretty good too, we'd go when the bacon cheeseburgers were on special - OMG so yummy and incredibly greasy. They also have loaded waffle fries that are awesome.
(4)Zac B.
good times from college, my favorite bar in the area. always go there when i'm down and always made sure to bring out of town people there when i came. drinks will be the cheapest compared to everywhere else in the area. Food is pretty good but sometimes its hit and miss. i've had great irish nachos and i've had terrible irish nachos there. SERVICE IS TERRIBLE they are incredibly rude. 1st example standing at the bar watching a football game holding my money out on the counter so bartender knows i want a drink. next thing i know the bartender is in my face "waving your money around wont get you served faster". What the hell, i was standing there holding it on the bar, i wasn't even looking at you i was watching tv. 2nd example crowded for unofficial so i'm sure they are stressed. close out my tab, paid with a credit card but was going to leave a cash tip. Still reaching for my wallet bartender looks at 50 dollar tab with no tip. "hey buddy, thats really a jerk thing to do, thanks" again, what the hell! can i reach in my wallet to give you the cash, needless to say i said yeah your right and left without tipping. 3rd example usually the irish nachos are covered in toppings, most recent time hardly any. go back up to counter, its sunday no one is there so its not like its busy. Can i get some more toppings please i didn't get very much. Guy looks at me like i just punched his mother. answers slowly "yeah... i guess i can". he was pissed. Dude calm down i just want more toppings, didn't say it was terrible, get over yourself. thank god i love this place. except the servers. and not all are bad, just most.
(4)Xander S.
Murphy's is the dive bar that we all kind of grew up on. Sitting right in the middle of campustown, it's a hard place to miss, whether it's the big-on-wood exterior, the fantastically long lines to get in every Thurs/Fri/Sat night, or the plentiful logo mugs the average Illini will obtain, it's just the place to be. Few places outside of college campuses will you find $1 pints, or $3 you-call-its, $4 pitchers. Much lower key than Legends, Murphy's has the unique feel of being open to anyone willing to take a step out of their dorm rooms You can't call your bar-hop night a barcrawl if you don't stop here. The food is good, the drinks cheap, and the people are always merry in Murphy's. I will miss every night I've remembered, or forgotten here.
(5)Tristan R.
The best bar on campus. Hands down. Their food is always tempting (typical pub food) but I usually come for the the beer and friends. The location is great and the atmosphere is better than the other campus bars. My one complaint is that they lack the depth and sophistication of the selections at other bars downtown. I don't mind my Blue Moon but somedays I want something a little more interesting than the usual suspects. If you are going to be around for awhile, learn about when the specials occur (Mug nights, half off bacon cheeseburgers, etc.). If you want to carry a casual meeting, this is a good location for lunch. The late afternoon and evening hours will be a little louder.
(3)Chris L.
Meh, for a college town, this is doable for drinks and bar food. Nothing special, but I'm wondering what the differences are in color for the bar tabs.
(3)Justin L.
The first rating was over-generous. It's still good, but three stars seem more appropriate than four.
(3)J M.
Murphy's has always been my favorite bar on-campus and somewhere I have gone consistently as my first bar choice. It's a very chill bar but at the same time can be crazy fun with some great music and good company. The jukebox there is always a fun way to get the night going and they always have a huge selection of songs to choose from. Also, it's the place to be these days on Thursday nights, as the lines can get insanely long and have up to 30-40 min wait times depending on the night. So my advice to you would be to arrive around 9pm-9:30pm to avoid any lines, cause as soon as 10 o'clock rolls around, you'll be waiting a little bit to get in. The specials are always nice, with the $7 killians on Thursday and $2 Pints for Bluemoon, how could you go wrong? Also, with the new area that opened up, the wait for drinks has gone down to much shorter. Love the new space and the addition of the air-hockey table in the basement as well. In addition, the food is delicious! Best burgers and fries on campustown. The double-cheeseburger deal on Wednesdays (i think, might have to check on this) is amaziiinnnng. Overall, this bar is chill and fun at the same time. It's not as chill as Legends (granted Legends may have more seating) but I don't think you'll get the same experience when comparing the bars.
(5)Liana K.
a year later and I still loooove this place. Got the turkey burger, yumm! The fries has got to be the most deep fried small pieces of actual potato heaven I ever had and $3 pints of Guinness drafts.
(5)Ginny L.
This is my favorite of all the campus bars hands down. Every Thursday night during the school year, a club I'm in takes over the basement (pool tables, darts and all) to hang out in. I can't even count all the great memories I've made there. Unfortunately, on Friday and Saturday nights the lines build up pretty fast, so it's best to get in before it gets packed. In terms of food/drink, great fries, great specials on drinks. ($2 Woodchuck Thursdays!)
(5)Paige D.
A bar I spend a lot of time at. There is a great selection of beers, with 25 on draft plus a selection of bottles. There are the normal ones, but then more interesting drafts such as Bells, Warsteiner, Spaten, Summit, etc. The burgers are great, but the fries vary in quality-- when they're good, they're really good... but othertimes not so much. There is soup and chili in the winter, and the Irish Nachos are a U of I staple. Usually is busy Wednesday thru Saturday, with Thursday being the best specials ($2 Import drafts and bottles, $2 Bacardi Singles, $4 Jim/Svedka Doubles, $6.75 Killians & Honey Brown pitchers). If you want a table on those nights, you need to get their early. Sometimes the jukebox leads to very questionable music.
(4)Max E.
I'm a fan of this place. It has a laid back atmosphere to combat the other bro-bars on campus, with a good beer list and decent food. The inscribed wood on all of the tables tells me that this is a campus institution, as do the loyal community of regulars who hang out here. My only wish for the place is that the bartenders would know a bit more about what beers they serve. When I asked what they had on tap (expecting to be handed a beer list) the bartender responded: "I don't know...We have a lot".
(4)Meredith B.
Big fan of this place. They've expanded since I went to school here, which is fantastic since the overall feel is less crowded. The more people you can fit in the bar, the shorter the line outside! I haven't had food here in years, but I know it's super cheap. Drinks are cheap too, decent draft beer selection for a campus bar, and it's surprisingly not that hard to snag a table (there are a whole bunch of them). I've had many an evening here, dancing in that space in front of the jukeboxes. And you should know that this is not a place where a lot of people dance - it's mostly just people drinking, probably shaking their heads and laughing at my friends and I dancing around like idiots to Bon Jovi. But you know, Murphy's just makes me feel comfortable enough to do that. The jukebox blows on busy nights though - even if you pay extra for "play next," like 10 other people already did that so you might not hear your songs at all. And you'll probably have to sit through a lot of stupid crap that other people picked out before you get to any good music. I guess it just depends on the crowd. Either way, we always stop at Murphy's when we come back to Champaign and I know we always will!
(4)Bill G.
Its basically the "How I met Your Mother Bar" A place where you go to sit, talk, and have a beer. Good Irish Stout. Super-Hipster-Artsy. Friendly staff.
(3)Anne W.
It's a good place if you're just looking for an Irish pub. It has pretty good drink specials (with the exception of the weekend).. and it's bigger than most other bars on campus. For the most part, I think it's clean except late on Friday or Saturday night. I do like some of their food too. Their MegaBurger and Irish Nachos are really delicious. And Wednesday and Friday have specials for the megaburger. The people aren't pretty/hot.. I think it's frequented more by the drinker type instead of the going out type.
(4)Conor O.
This is the best bar on Green Street. I know that's not saying much, but let me explain. The drinks are cheap and really strong. The music is ok, there's an internet jukebox in the corner - so it's generally a crapshoot. The staff is very accommodating and courteous. The patrons tend to be less pretentious than other green street bars and are just there to have a good time drinking. There is no dress code, but anything more than a polo shirt would be over-dressed for guys.
(3)Morgan M.
This is my choice for a beer and greasy pub-grub. This is the only place around that has 1554 on tap, so I may be partial. The food isn't anything to fawn over but is good (and cheap) enough to wash down with a beer.
(4)Daniel F.
I have come here countless times over a 20-year span, from when it was a little campus bar to its current ever-expanding state. Can't beat Wednesday night - Bacon Mega Cheeseburger special night. Usually good fries, and the standard drinks. A campus tradition, with all kinds of stuff carved into the booths. You can't graduate from UI without having gone there at least once, preferably more.
(3)Lydia M.
Two ratings, from the perspective of a grad student: Week nights: Three stars. Good prices and decent (for a campus bar) food. Weekends: One star. Full of undergrads, stay away. I only come here for office happy hours during the week, since it is close.
(2)Heather T.
I've never visited Murphy's during prime douche time, so its rating remains high. I hope to never see it while extremely busy, because I'm 99% sure I'd hate it. I first went here the day after moving into town. I was undernourished and exhausted. Plus, we had to buy lunch for our two moving helpers. So, imagine my elation upon arriving and finding that I could get a bacon cheeseburger and fries for $5. We bought four big ass lunches for $20. And it was actually good! So satisfying was my first encounter with Murphy's. During the summer they have a great drink special every day. You buy a mug filled with beer for $4 (or $6....damn, all that beer wiped my memory clean) and then get refills of Bells Oberon, Sam Adams and a few others for $2 all night. Now that is a sexy drink special. The ladies bathroom has graffiti on the ceiling that says something about being in love with LBJ. Lyndon B. WAS a pretty man.... I guess.... :-/
(4)Shannon N.
Ohhhh the murphyburger, how I loved thee. Best damn burger in town. The mushroom cheeseburger was my favorite, and the fries - oh. so. good. Extra pickles, please. I went back to campus a few years ago and found they had expanded - it's a little disconcerting, but at least the food is still the same. Go Murphy's!
(4)Deanna C.
Out of the bars on campus, I'd have to say Murphy's is higher up on the list as they're a good place to stop by day or night. During the day, you can come here and they have these kickass big, savory, juicy burgers (a different burger and fries special each day) that are really yummy and filling so if you haven't already, try making it out here at least once for lunch. You go in and order at the bar, and then walk to the back where they prepare your order to pick it up. There's usually no cover here at night (with the exception of special occasions such as Unofficial, Mom's/Dad's weekend, etc.) and have good, knowledgeable bartenders. There's a wide selection of beers - over 25 I believe? - and they make a kickass Amaretto Sour (my fav next to Irish Car Bombs, btw, so you should buy me one if you see me out at the bars ever ^__~, they're like a Starburst in a glass!). Like all the other bars, this place gets quite crowded on weekends and as everyone else here has commented on, the jukebox is loud and, at $1 a song, gets heavy use/abuse. Some of the stuff that comes out of that thing... I don't know, man... =P The specials here are also pretty sweet - yay for logo glass night. Overall, it's just a great campus bar to frequent anytime.
(4)Sarah H.
Thursday $2 any pint and they have two brothers (and dead guy) on tap? Yesssss. Also their fries are probably the best on Green St and their burgers ain't too shabby either. The only thing I can't understand is the ridiculously long line to get in after 9pm, especially after the second bar opened inside... ohwell, grad students go early :)
(4)Rachel W.
I've been on campus since 2006, and Murphy's has yet to let me down. From drink specials ($2 Woodchucks on Thursdays? I'm in!) to great food (I'm looking at you, Irish Nachos) to the atmosphere, you can count me in as a fan. The expansion has made it much easier to walk around the bar on the weekend nights when everyone is cramming in. Finding seating is less of a rat race, but I'd still say to arrive earlyish if you don't want to be standing. The bathrooms can get a little sketchy, but I pretty much expect that from a campus bar. The jukebox has some interesting selections, and the music is usually good overall. It's my current favorite place to go and hang out with friends while not spending loads of money at the same time.
(4)Chelsea V.
This is usually where I'm at if I go out to the bars, it seems to have the least amount of crappy people (you know what I'm talking about if you've been to any big state "party school") and not too expensive drinks. Can get very very crowded and absolutely NOTHING Irish about it. Irish nachos seemed to be waffle fries with nachos topping on them, what the fuck like? However, they were delicious. Their burgers made me real sick once but I got over it. If I'm going to a campus bar, Murphy's is my first choice. Plus they have lots of seating for us lazies.
(3)Ashley R.
Because I grew up on the South Side of Chicago, I consider myself part Irish. Nah, just kidding. But I have been to my share of Irish bars. I like Murphy's because it's low-key and they have good drink specials. I mean, on Thursdays you can pay 4.50 for a beer and get a glass. Then refills of said beer are only 2.50! Pretty sick. The next thing I've got to try here is the food. Also, they just opened a new part of the bar which looks really nice and opens up the space. I'll definitely be back.
(4)Teej T.
With its scarred wood tables, friendly staff, blaring sports games, and dim lighting, Murphy's is a local institution. It's also where history graduate students tend to congregate once a week, huzzah. The beer/food specials are generally fantastic, and the grimy feel of the bar is palatable after a drink or two. One caveat: they have the nastiest--nastiest bathroom. It's hideous. Ugh.
(3)Marcus E.
This is my favorite bar on campus. It is a solid pub where they serve cheap and delicious beer. The food is decent, but not that great. That said, the specials on Tuesday and Wednesday offer a pretty good value ($5 for 1/2 lb burger + fries). What could really improve this place is better music. The jukebox is too susceptible to people with bad music tastes. Also, the tables can be kind of sticky, but thats par with the course.
(4)James C.
Well, it's an institution here at the U of I. You can get cheap brewskis and cheap burgers and neither are bad. It's usually crowded Thursdays so I try to keep away.
(4)Ellen M.
My favorite C-U bar. Nice place - on campus, but without a heavy Illini feel. I first started going because I was underage and they didn't card way back when, but kept going after I was legal because it's a good spot to eat and talk. They cook excellent burgers and fries, and the teriyaki chicken sandwich is divine. Many beers on tap and knowledgable bartenders.
(5)A W.
Wow, it's still here! My husband bartended here 20 years ago, and yes they had long lines back then too. Happy to see it's still around.
(5)Melissa M.
Best campus bar. Food can actually be quite good, especially the Kobe burger. The crispy, but greasy, fries have slowly grown on me. The beer selection is way better than any other bar on campus. They now have some Rogue ales, which are fantastic. Bar is homely, but at least it doesn't have a disease festering feel like certain other campus bars. Becomes increasingly less acceptable during weekends to the point where it actually is unsanitary and you can't hear anyone talking over the noise. The Jukebox churns out more and more horrifying music as people become intoxicated. If you go here stick with weekdays. On weekdays it's actually a pretty nice place to hang out with friends.
(4)Sarah L.
The minimal bare acceptable campus bar for graduate student inhabitation. But only on weeknights. When there are no sporting events. And your car has run out of gas and can't get you out of campustown. And you really need a drink because your advisor just called you to tell you you have to cancel your weekend plans to come over and shovel his sidewalk. The leftover vomit is less tangible, the smoky haze less all-engulfing, and the number of 14 year olds skanks less overwhelming than anywhere else on campus (except firehaus, but apparently no one goes to firehaus despite the fact that it is clean, devoid of skanks, and conveniently located.)
(2)Michelle K.
Decent drinks + chill atmosphere + Irish Nachos (oh God yes) + lack of sketchy people grinding on you = WIN.
(4)A. B.
Murphy's is a great bar to go to if you just want to chill. I've been to a couple fun happy hours here (but how can a happy hour not be fun?) and I've had some of their deliciously fried, greasey appetizers, too. There are plenty of booths and tables to sit and play some cards (drinking may or may not accompany said card games...) Overall, it wouldn't be my first choice bar on the weekends, but maybe on a weekday. The crowd is less "Greek", which doesn't really matter to me, but it's nice to point out.
(3)tony b.
One of the best bars in campustown.... until friday and saturday nights. Most of the time its pretty relaxed and quiet. They have decent burgers and a fair selection of beers. Its close to anything on campus, so if you need a pint to commemorate the end of a project or test - its the place to go. That said, they make their money on all the younger students going out partying on weekends. I head to downtown champaign for the weekends.
(4)Eric U.
No one has a huge affinity to this place but this is where we end up most of the time. Pros -Fairly good specials -Relatively low amount of bros -Greasy ass delicious food Cons -Seating is terrible on the weekends after 8 -Dirty looking, but not necessarily dirty. Overall decent place to go, gets boring quick though since its a sit down bar, but too crowded to sit down a lot of times, and then its incredibly loud and hard to hold sit down conversations. Go there on a weeknight to get the optimal experience.
(4)Melanie V.
Best burger and fries in town, hands down!
(5)Steve M.
If you have to drink on campus and you're over 18, I guess you have to drink at Murphy's. Bad, rude wait staff, ok bar food, and god awful teeny crowd after 7PM on pretty much any night. I haven't been there since the addition, so I have no idea if that took care of some of the overcrowding problems. I sincerely doubt it did anything about the disgusting sticky floors.
(3)John H.
Go Mega, it's worth it. When the fries are done right , they're some of the best in town - and FREE with any sandwich every Sunday. The one fella has been there forever - I believe his name is Jim and he's an awful nice guy. My only lament is the loss of truly beer battered chicken fingers sometime around the time they expanded. Now they're just the frozen in a bag variety and not particularly notable.
(4)Heather M.
As far as campus bars go, this is as good as it gets. A great place to gather with a small group of friends and drink some beer.
(5)Andy L.
One of the better bars on campus. Great food during the day, good drink specials. More casual than some of the other Green St. bars.
(4)Kim J.
I still have dreams of Wednesday lunch. Bacon Mega Cheeseburger and Fries for $4. I would give my left arm for a Murphy Burger on some days.
(5)Kwoky L.
They call this an Irish pub but there's nothing Irish about it in my opinion. Honestly people don't care about the atmosphere, do they? They just come for the booze. They serve the typical junk food and it is very crowded during the weekends. They have a few specials too, so do check those out.
(1)Kathryn M.
When I was in college I never suggested Murphy's but always ended up there because friends worked there. Decent food, semi-cheap, good strong drinks (if you know the bartenders) and decent specials. After 12 there are definitely lines Thursday-Saturday nights, it's usually one in, one out. If you get a booth, it's a good place to chill out, play card games, indulge in some greasy-ness and hang with friends. The music is pretty loud for a laid back bar, so you will leave with a hoarse voice, but oh well. An added bonus is they have photo hunt.
(3)Carl G.
I worked here about three hundred years ago, and I thought it was the greatest bar ever at the time. However, it is not. However, it is still better than just about every other bar on campus, circa 2002. The burgers are phenemonal, as is the BBQ chicken.
(5)Inigo M.
Laid back atmosphere. That's what I remember. Maybe I was too buzzed. To remember.
(4)steve k.
Very good bar, and an institution at the U of I. They've expanded so now there's more room to groove. Great-tasting burgers. A bit on the small side, but if you get them as a special, it's worth it.
(4)Julia B.
Great Irish Pub right in the heart of campus! This bar is almost always packed, especially if there is a good game on! The food is awesome too for bar food. They have a great chicken sandwich with french fries. Add a tastey Guiness to complete your meal!
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