Wheat Penny

Wheat Penny Speakeasy-inspired cocktail bar tucked underground in the heart of historic downtown Effingham.
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Open Tuesday 3PM-9PM
Wednesday - Friday 3PM-11PM
Saturday 12PM - 11PM

It's Wednesday at Wheat Penny 🍸And if you didn't know... yes, we serve food too.The tacos are a local favorite, but the ...
06/24/2026

It's Wednesday at Wheat Penny 🍸

And if you didn't know... yes, we serve food too.

The tacos are a local favorite, but the spinach artichoke dip? We’d put it up against anyone in town. Seriously, it’s that good….

Happy Hour starts at 3 PM. Come hungry.

06/23/2026

Ever wondered why everyone keeps ordering Cake by the Ocean? 🤔🍍

Jacob is giving away the secrets and showing you exactly how we make the most popular drink of Tiki Month.

It’s sweet, tropical, tastes like pineapple upside-down cake, and somehow keeps finding its way onto everyone’s table. 🤪

We’re officially BACK for the week, and you’ve only got 6 days left to try it before Tiki Month comes to an end and these drinks disappear until next year. 🌴☀️

Don’t wait until July 1 to wish you had….

A little bouquet recap for your timeline. 🌸🍷Last month, 25 women gathered in our Buffalo Room for an evening filled with...
06/22/2026

A little bouquet recap for your timeline. 🌸🍷

Last month, 25 women gathered in our Buffalo Room for an evening filled with flowers, wine, and good company. With help from Creekside Blooms, everyone got to create their own beautiful bouquet while enjoying a guided wine & chocolate tasting from WP/Blackbird Chocolate Company along the way.

With Father's Day just behind us, it feels like the perfect time to celebrate the women who spend so much of their time caring for everyone else. For one evening, they got to slow down, sip some wine, and enjoy a night out with friends.

These are the kinds of nights we love hosting at Wheat Penny! Bringing people together, creating memories, and building community one event at a time.

Stay tuned for the next one… 🌿✨

That face you make when your cocktail becomes the most ordered drink of Tiki Month. 🍍😏Jacob’s Cake by the Ocean has offi...
06/20/2026

That face you make when your cocktail becomes the most ordered drink of Tiki Month. 🍍😏

Jacob’s Cake by the Ocean has officially taken the crown this June. Inspired by pineapple upside-down cake, this tropical favorite has been flying out of the bar all month long!

The good news? It’s Saturday.

The bad news? You only have two Saturdays left before Tiki Month comes to an end…

Grab your friends, order a Cake by the Ocean, and see what all the hype is about. Jacob will be working all day, come say hey!🍹🌊

06/19/2026

This week reminded us of something important. 🙏

When life gets turned upside down, people show up for each other.

We’ve watched neighbors help neighbors, businesses support one another, and our community rally together in ways that make us proud to call this place HOME.

We’ve always believed that some of life’s best conversations happen when people gather around a table.

And that’s exactly what inspired our Big Kahuna Bowl for Tiki Month. 🍍

It’s not meant to be enjoyed alone. It’s meant to be shared. Passed around with friends & family.

Because community isn’t just something that happens during difficult moments. It’s something we build every day.

So this weekend, grab your people. Slow down. Stay awhile.

Order a Big Kahuna Bowl, snap your photo, and officially join our Pineapple Club. 🍍

Here’s to good drinks, great company, and a community that always shows up when it matters most.

Unfortunately, due to the severe weather and storms expected this evening, we have made the decision to postpone tonight...
06/17/2026

Unfortunately, due to the severe weather and storms expected this evening, we have made the decision to postpone tonight's Curls & Cocktails event.

While we were looking forward to spending the evening with all of you, the safety of our guests is our top priority. Rather than risk anyone traveling in potentially dangerous conditions, we feel it's best to reschedule. 🙏

The good news is that we absolutely plan to hold the event! We’ll share new date details as soon as they're finalized.

06/16/2026

Jutsu trend but make it tropical. 🌴

The tiki bar is back in full swing this week, the drinks are cold, and summer is officially happening downstairs at Wheat Penny.

And don’t forget…

HAPPY HOUR | 3–5 PM
50% OFF FOOD
50% OFF CLASSIC COCKTAILS

If you’re looking for an excuse to escape to the islands after work, we’ve got you covered. 🤘🏽

LAST CALL, LADIES! Tomorrow night is Curls & Cocktails at Wheat Penny, and we added 3 more spots!Join Chandra in the Buf...
06/16/2026

LAST CALL, LADIES!

Tomorrow night is Curls & Cocktails at Wheat Penny, and we added 3 more spots!

Join Chandra in the Buffalo Room for an evening of cocktails, laughs, hair tips, and hands-on instruction that’ll help you finally feel confident curling your own hair.

Tomorrow | June 17
Check-In: 5:00–5:30 PM
Curl Time: 5:30–7:30 PM

💵 $40 Cash at the Door or Venmo: -kieferniemerg

Tag a friend who needs a girls’ night and claim your spot before someone else does.

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214 W Jefferson Avenue
Effingham, IL
62401

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