RT66 Old School Brewing

RT66 Old School Brewing Family-owned craft brewery on historic U.S. Route 66 in Wilmington, Illinois near the famous Gemini Giant. Carry Out Available
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Enjoy the best “Dam” craft beer, friendly faces, and Nelly’s Restaurant on site serving the Best Dam Burger and hand cut fries. 🍺

🏈🐾 WILDCAT GAME DAY TAKES THE SHOW ON THE ROAD! 🐾🏈The Wildcats are heading to Morrison High School Friday night, but tha...
08/28/2026

🏈🐾 WILDCAT GAME DAY TAKES THE SHOW ON THE ROAD! 🐾🏈

The Wildcats are heading to Morrison High School Friday night, but that doesn’t mean the Game Day party has to leave Wilmington! 🍻🔥

Start your night at RT66 Old School Brewing & Nelly’s, where we’re serving up the perfect pre-game fuel before you make the trip to Morrison. Then, whether you’re heading to the game or staying local, OSB is your place to watch all the action! 📺🏈

🍺 $5 Wildcat Pints
⏰ Friday | 3PM–7PM

🍔 $8 Wildcat Burger at Nelly’s
⏰ Friday | 3PM–7PM

🐾 Going to Morrison?
Grab your crew, fuel up at Nelly’s, enjoy a pint of Wildcat, and hit the road ready to cheer on our boys in purple!

📺 Staying in Wilmington?
Join us at OSB and watch the Wildcats battle it out on the road with your fellow fans! 🍻🏈

Bring the Wildcat spirit, bring your friends, and let’s make Game Day a BIG one whether you’re in the stands or watching from OSB! 💙

The Wildcats may be playing away, but Wildcat Nation is right here at RT66! 🐾🏈🍻

🔥 TAILGATE HERE. CHEER EVERYWHERE. WATCH IT AT OSB. 🔥

GO WILDCATS! 🐾💙🏈

🍺 HAPPY? GET A BEER. SAD? GET A BEER. CONFUSED? DEFINITELY GET A BEER. 😂Having a GREAT day? 🍻👉 Come celebrate with a bee...
08/25/2026

🍺 HAPPY? GET A BEER. SAD? GET A BEER. CONFUSED? DEFINITELY GET A BEER. 😂

Having a GREAT day? 🍻
👉 Come celebrate with a beer.

Having a TERRIBLE day? 🍺
👉 Come improve the situation with a beer.

Need to make an important life decision? 🤔
👉 Beer first. Decisions later.

Had a long day at work? 🍻
👉 You’ve earned it.

Had a short day at work? 🍺
👉 Even better. You’ve got more time for beer.

Got paid? 💰
👉 Beer.

Didn’t get paid? 😬
👉 Well… you should probably come drown your sorrows in a beer.

It’s Tuesday? 🍺
👉 That’s reason enough.

Basically, we’re not saying beer solves everything…

…but we’re also not saying it doesn’t. 😏

Come see us at RT66 Old School Brewing and find your reason to raise a glass.

Whatever your mood, OSB has a beer for that. 🍻

🏈🔥 GAME DAY IS ALMOST HERE, WILDCATS! 🔥🏈Friday night lights are back, and there’s no better way to kick off Wildcat Foot...
08/20/2026

🏈🔥 GAME DAY IS ALMOST HERE, WILDCATS! 🔥🏈

Friday night lights are back, and there’s no better way to kick off Wildcat Football than with a pre-game stop at RT66 Old School Brewing & Nelly’s! 🍻🏈

Whether you’re heading to the game, meeting up with friends, or looking for the perfect place to get the night started, we’ve got your Game Day Tailgate covered! 🙌

🍺 $5 Wildcat Pints
⏰ Friday | 3PM–7PM

🍔 Wildcat Burger Special
🔥 Just $8 at Nelly’s
⏰ Friday | 3PM–7PM

Grab a cold Wildcat, dig into a Wildcat Burger, rally your crew, and get fired up for another season of Friday night football! 🐾💙🏈

The game starts later. The tailgate starts HERE! 🍻

Come celebrate Game Day with us and GO WILDCATS! 🐾🏈🔥

🍺 SO MANY QUESTIONS… BUT BEER IS ALWAYS THE ANSWER! 🍺Life can be complicated. Choosing what to drink doesn’t have to be!...
08/17/2026

🍺 SO MANY QUESTIONS… BUT BEER IS ALWAYS THE ANSWER! 🍺

Life can be complicated. Choosing what to drink doesn’t have to be! 😉 Luckily, we’ve got some of the best locally made craft beer right here in Wilmington, and we’re ready to help you find the perfect answer. 🍻

Grab your friends, bring the family, or roll in solo. There’s always something happening at RT66 Old School Brewing!

📅 THIS WEEK AT RT66 OSB

MONDAY | Mug Club Monday 🍺
Mug Club members, it’s your day! Get $1 OFF Mug Club pours. 🍻

TUESDAY | SINGO at 6:30 PM
Think you know your music? Prove it! 🎤
🎵 Game 1: Sandy Toes 🏖️ Beach Songs
🎵 Game 2: I Grew Up on This 📻 80s, 90s & 2000s Hits
$4 Appetizers at Nelly's Restaurant on Route 66
Bring your crew, grab a beer, and get ready to sing your way to victory!

WEDNESDAY | Barrel & Smoke
Bourbon lovers, this one’s for you! 🥃
Get $1 OFF all bourbon pours and we’ll smoke it for FREE! 🔥

THURSDAY | Downtown Farmers Market
Heading to the Farmers Market? Make RT66 OSB part of your Thursday! Stop in for a cold craft beer and a bite to eat before you hit the market. 🍔🍺

ICYMI… DOWNTOWN BROWN IS BACK! 🍺
Dark beer lovers, we brought one back just for you! Downtown Brown is back on tap and ready to satisfy that craving for a smooth, flavorful brown ale. 🍻

So whether you’re looking for great beer, great food at Nelly's or just a place to kick back and enjoy the week…

We’ve got your answers. 😉

See ya this week at RT66 Old School Brewing! 🍻

Mother Nature has thrown us a curveball, but we’re stepping up to the plate and knocking it out of the park! ⚾️With so m...
08/12/2026

Mother Nature has thrown us a curveball, but we’re stepping up to the plate and knocking it out of the park! ⚾️

With so many people in our area still without power and internet, RT66 Old School Brewing and Nelly’s are here to help.

Join us Wednesday, 8/12/26, for:

🍺 $5 16oz Drafts at RT66 Old School Brewing
🍔 $5 Meals at Nelly’s

And if you’re still without power, come hang out with us! We’ve got:

❄️ AC to help you cool off
🔌 Plenty of outlets to charge your phones and devices
🍔 Food to keep you fueled
👧 A place for the kids to play
⛈️ A storm shelter available if needed with another round of storms expected

KEY NOTES:

💵 CASH ONLY at Nelly’s
💵 CASH PREFERRED at RT66 Old School Brewing
📵 No phones? Like so many, we do not have phone service.

We’re more than a brewery and restaurant. We’re part of this community, and when our neighbors need a place to go, we’re here.

Stay safe, stay cool, and visit us to recharge! ❤️🍻

🍺 The best part about craft beer? There’s truly a beer for everyone!With 18 different beers on tap, RT66 Old School Brew...
08/07/2026

🍺 The best part about craft beer? There’s truly a beer for everyone!

With 18 different beers on tap, RT66 Old School Brewing has the perfect pint waiting for you. 🍻

One of the things we hear most often is, “I don’t like beer.” Our favorite response? “Challenge accepted!” 😎

We love helping guests explore different styles until they discover a beer they never knew they’d love. More often than not, they leave with a brand new favorite! ❤️🍺

Top it all off with the Best "Dam" Burger 🍔 and Hand-Cut Fries 🍟 fromNelly's Restaurant on Route 66, and you’ve got everything you need for the perfect night out with friends and family.

Come see what your new favorite beer is! 🍻✨

⚠️ PLEASE READ: If You Purchased Sunlit Citrus Mead To-Go ⚠️RT66 Old School Brewing has been notified by Unpossible Mead...
08/04/2026

⚠️ PLEASE READ: If You Purchased Sunlit Citrus Mead To-Go ⚠️

RT66 Old School Brewing has been notified by Unpossible Mead of a potential refermentation issue affecting some Sunlit Citrus 4-pack to-go cans.

If you purchased a Sunlit Citrus 4-pack from RT66 Old School Brewing, we ask that you inspect the cans before consuming them.

✅ If the cans do not show any signs of swelling or bulging, they are safe to enjoy. We recommend keeping them refrigerated and enjoying them sooner rather than later.

⚠️ If any cans are swollen, bulging, or show signs of excess pressure, please do not open them. Instead, bring them back to RT66 Old School Brewing as soon as possible, and we will provide you with a refund.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. Thank you for your continued support of RT66 Old School Brewing and Unpossible Mead.

RECALL NOTICE

We’ve discovered that some of our regular Sunlit Citrus cans (not Odell Days) are undergoing unintended refermentation in the can.

If you have purchased these cans, please return them to the retailer where you bought them. We have already notified all of our retail partners about this recall.

If you have cans in your refrigerator that have not started to swell or bulge, we recommend enjoying them as soon as possible. If the cans show any signs of swelling or if you prefer not to consume them, please return them to the place of purchase for a refund.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding as we work to resolve the issue.

For our keg accounts, no recall is necessary at this time.

🎉 Final Days of Catfish Days 2026 are here! 🎉Keep the celebration going at RT66 Old School Brewing ! 🍻Starting at noon, ...
07/26/2026

🎉 Final Days of Catfish Days 2026 are here! 🎉

Keep the celebration going at RT66 Old School Brewing ! 🍻

Starting at noon, grab a limited-edition Catfish Days koozie with the purchase of any locally crafted beer. Quantities are limited, so make us part of your parade route and get yours before they are gone! 🐟

🥭 Mango-Mosas are $1 off today! Our delicious twist on the classic mimosa features our award-winning Mango Is Our Middle Name in place of champagne. One sip and you may never go back! 🍊

🍖 Hungry? Nelly's Restaurant on Route 66 pulled pork sandwiches are just $7 and include a FREE bag of chips!

Finish Catfish Days 2026 with great beer, great food, and great company at RT66 Old School Brewing and Nelly’s! 🍻✨

Be sure to stop by and support two of our favorite young entrepreneurs during Catfish Days!🍋 Taylee will be selling lemo...
07/26/2026

Be sure to stop by and support two of our favorite young entrepreneurs during Catfish Days!

🍋 Taylee will be selling lemonade for $1.
🎨 Ryanne will be offering FREE face painting as she practices her artistic skills. Donations are appreciated but never expected.

📍 RT66 Old School Brewing
🕛 12:00–1:00 PM (before the parade)
🎉 And again after the parade!

Address

110 BRIDGE Street
Wilmington, IL
60481

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 10pm
Tuesday 11am - 10pm
Wednesday 11am - 10pm
Thursday 11am - 10pm
Friday 11am - 11pm
Saturday 11am - 11pm
Sunday 11am - 8pm

Telephone

+18154762220

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