The Blue Ox

Washington, IL · Bar

Rating
4.3/5
★★★★☆ 4.3
Reviews
20
Rank in Washington
#10
of 36 restaurants
City Percentile
46%
rating percentile
Address
The Blue Ox, 120 N Wilmor Rd, Washington, IL 61571
Status
Open · Closes 1 AM

The Blue Ox is a restaurant located in Washington, IL. It is one of 36 restaurants listed in Washington. Its 4.3-star rating matches the Washington city average of 4.3 stars. It ranks #10 of 36 restaurants in Washington. There are 6 photos associated with this location.

About The Blue Ox

Bar /Gaming /Pool /Darts /Live music/Karaoke/DJs /Trivia /Beer Gardens

Hours

Friday11 AM–1 AM
Saturday11 AM–2 AM
Sunday11 AM–1 AM
Monday11 AM–1 AM
Tuesday11 AM–1 AM
Wednesday11 AM–1 AM
Thursday11 AM–2 AM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Brett Melton · Oct 2025

Enjoyed the after party here at the Blue Ox for my 20-year anniversary of Washington community high School. The service was great, lot of people showed up, and we all had a great time. Not one fight, not one issue, just classmates reuniting. Thanks for having us!

★★★★★ 5.0 Ryan Block · Feb 2026

The drinks were served quickly, correctly and at a good price even though they were busy. Spoke to the owner and they will have food soon.

★★★★★ 5.0 Henrik Nielsen · Aug 2025

Great little place. Newly renovated. Great prices. Food truck on Fridays. Looking forward to the patios being finished.

★★☆☆☆ 2.0 Brandon Ford · Aug 2024

Newly remodeled but same place as before. Gave it a chance and wasn't impressed. Bartender was more worried about conversation with her regulars. Didn't tell us it was cash only until after serving us our beers. 6 of the 10 or so drafts were out. The kicker was you think you would let people know if they barely have enough cash to cover their first order you would let them know there is an ATM. Nothing was mentioned until we were walking out and I let the people coming in know that it wasn't worth the visit and cash only. Then regulars starting saying how there was an ATM. Glad I went but not worth going back. Same bar different paint job.

★★★★★ 5.0 Beau Wolfe · Apr 2024

I rarely post or comment on social media, but the Blue Ox has moved me to do so. The management and owner have turned a great local bar into a hot spot for our small town. Blue Ox has welcomed everyone in our community and doesn’t hesitate to give the best that they can. A huge shout out is due to lead bartender/ bar manager Shaun Edwards. Shaun’s a rockstar when it comes to planning amazing events, while at the same time making sure everyone’s taken care of. I’m looking forward to supporting and enjoying the further growth and development of The Blue Ox.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Dine In ✓ Delivery ✓ Fast Service ✓ Great Beer Selection ✓ Great Cocktails ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Alcohol ✓ Beer ✓ Cocktails ✓ Food ✓ Food At Bar ✓ Hard Liquor ✓ Wine ✓ Restroom ✓ Casual

Services

Bar

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