Located right in the heart of downtown Princeton, at 930 North Main Street, a Friday night at The Barrel Society finds patrons enjoying hand-mixed cocktails and cold draft craft beers, while their staffs spins vinyl records and classic horror movies play on the tavern's TVs. Guests tend to mingle on their newly expanded back patio or play table shuffleboard under framed posters from metal concerts.
This purveyor of fine ales, lagers and spirits feels more like a welcoming clubhouse than a small-town tavern. In keeping with this cozy small-town attitude, they're running a special benefit this weekend to help a notable neighbor in need.
Two weeks ago, Jay Schneider, the owner of Princeton's legendary movie house The Apollo Theater, was severely injured in a sledding accident, which led to him requiring an emergency spinal surgery. To benefit the Schneider family during this challenging time, The Barrel Society will be donating $1 form every 4pk of beer sold, $2 for any bottle of wine or whiskey sold, and $2 form any Growler filled through Sunday (1/31).
Flo's On Pulaski, located at 1309 Pulaski St. in Peru, will be bringing their food truck to Barrel Society today, Friday January 29th. They'll be serving up their signature Tenderloins, Bacon wrapped cheese curds and ribeye sandwiches from noon till 8PM. $2 from each Pork Tenderloin will be donated to the Schneider family, so arrive early and purchase generously.
On Saturday (1/30), Chef Jocelyn, of Jocelyn's Tacos, will be serving up mouthwatering flautas (chorizo and chicken), pozole, tamales, along side the Barrel Society return of carnitas and birria hot steamed tacos! These amazing Latin American favorites will be available from noon until they're sold out. We recommend arriving early, as this event does historically sell out! Cash or card will be accepted at the pop-up! $2 from every flauta will be donated towards the Schneider family, until Jocelyn is sold out.
The Barrel Society 930 North Main Street Princeton, IL 61356 facebook.com/barrelsociety