Underground Public House

Category: Gastropub

Address: 717 S University Ave, Carbondale, IL 62901, USA

Phone: +16184901586

Opening hours

Sunday: 12–8PM

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: 5–9PM

Thursday: 5–9PM

Friday: 5–9PM

Saturday: 5–9PM

Reviews

Dave

May 23, 2022

Our experience was amazing. Our food was great and our sever Josie was awesome. Very nice and helpful even though she was super busy. Cocktails were quick and tasty. Scotch eggs appetizer was very good. My wife had NY strip and it was cooked perfectly. I had the chicken dish and it was unreal. The presentation and ingredients are very well done. Thanks to everyone for a great meal.

K Doe

Apr 24, 2022

Fabulous!!! A new find for us. Family of five, all had different things and enjoyed sharing nibbles around the tables. Clean, friendly service, very nice outdoor seating as well as in. Portions are gracious, quality of food was amazing. All served hot, including picky eater requests from two children, all done fast and flawlessly Can't wait to go back.

Siobhan Meadows

Jan 13, 2022

My husband and I came by for dinner and were really excited to try this place. The staff was very welcoming and everyone was following the mask mandate- which we appreciated. Though the food looked incredible, the taste fell short on a few things. The poutine awesome, 10/10. My husband got the PBR Reuben, and was really excited because both kimchi and pork belly are favorites of his. The kimchi slaw was extremely mild compared to what we usually tend to find and the sandwich could have used the heat. The pork belly was thick cut and had a great smokiness, but on the whole the sandwich was pretty bland. The pork schnitzel sandwich was about the size of my head. It's an insane size so keep in mind when ordering. It will definitely be multiple meals. I EAT, and still took home 3/4. This sandwich too was lacking in flavor, and even with the mustard and pickled red onions it was overall bland. I'm not sure if we just ordered the wrong things but based off the pictures with all the plate appeal and flare, we were really looking forward to a flavorful meal. It was okay, but I wouldn't go out of my way to go there again, especially when we walked away indifferent for over $70.

G Cole

Sep 16, 2021

I've been hearing about this place so I decided to give it a go. Nice atmosphere, service was excellent, and food was quick to the table. We ordered loaded fries and the plantains with their homemade sauce, I would definitely order that again! There's not much of a drink selection mostly beer on the menu. Their old fashion drink tasted too much like a shot of fireball and their Havana sandwich was bland. I would go back just for the appetizers.

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Questions & Answers

Why is a hamburger and water 16$

Joan Stull | Feb 24, 2019
Underground Pub | Feb 25, 2019

We don't actually have a $16 burger but I'm assuming you are referring to the total ticket price. This is because we use the highest quality ingredients from local farmers and ranchers such as Lick Creek Farms pork, Flyway Family Farms mushrooms and produce from many local farmers like Lipe Orchards which keeps the money in our community allowing local entrepreneurs who have lived in Southern Illinois for generations to survive and thrive. Higher quality ingredients cost us more to buy so that is reflected into the cost of our meals. Plus the city of Carbondale has a very high food and beverage tax which will bring up your ticket price. We appreciate your business. Support LOCAL, buy LOCAL!

Is there an age limit on who can enter?

Kyli Grathler | Feb 24, 2018
Jake W | Feb 25, 2018

I'm pretty sure there isn't because they have a childrens menu!

I would love to check your business out with a dear elderly lady with dementia.... she likes a beer with her dinner, but she can't have it. I would be more than happy to bring her there if I can get her an O'Douls..... do you serve that?

Red Shelby | Feb 24, 2018
Kyle Meng | Feb 25, 2018

Give them a call. They are super friendly and could probably set something up with you

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