The Ratskeller

The Ratskeller A German themed pub in the heart of the Historic Dick Brothers Brewery District in Quincy, Illinois.

Mike’s Fernet aura is officially maxed out, rocking a DILF hat. Don’t call HR “Dude, I Love Fernet” is now officially pa...
08/29/2026

Mike’s Fernet aura is officially maxed out, rocking a DILF hat.

Don’t call HR “Dude, I Love Fernet” is now officially part of the Ratskeller lore. With the uniform now including excellent taste in bitter Italian digestifs, thanks to a gift from an amazing regular.

Come see Mike behind the bar, order a Ferghetti, or your favorite beverage, and enter your Fernet era.

Very niche. Very chaotic. Very Ratskeller. Prost!

Biergarten weather is a personality trait at this point. 🍻🌿Grab the group chat, claim a table, order something cold and ...
08/27/2026

Biergarten weather is a personality trait at this point. 🍻🌿

Grab the group chat, claim a table, order something cold and enjoy a little fresh air before summer officially clocks out.

Sir Rattles highly recommends doing absolutely nothing productive for at least one drink.

Good pours. Good people. Very wunderbar vibes. Prost!

El Camino is bringing the heat. 🌺🔥Hibiscus-infused gin, chamoy, lime, orange + salt = sweet, tangy, a little spicy, and ...
08/25/2026

El Camino is bringing the heat. 🌺🔥

Hibiscus-infused gin, chamoy, lime, orange + salt = sweet, tangy, a little spicy, and definitely worth the sip.

Sir Rattles says don’t sleep on this one.🍹

Catch it before August is over. Prost!

FRIDAY PLANS = SECURED. 🎸The Gentlemen are taking over The Ratskeller this Friday for Third Friday, and Sir Rattles is o...
08/20/2026

FRIDAY PLANS = SECURED. 🎸

The Gentlemen are taking over The Ratskeller this Friday for Third Friday, and Sir Rattles is only available for these fun plans.

Come for the live music, stay for the cold drinks, Biergarten vibes, and whatever questionable decision gets made in the group chat after 8 PM.

This is your official reminder to gather the crew, head through the Cellar Door, and make Friday a little more wunderbar.

Missing it? Very much would be the wurst.

📍 931 York Street — enter through the Cellar Door
No cover. Just vibes. Prost!
El Gentlemen

Learn the lore. Before The Ratskeller was serving cocktails, hosting chess nights and becoming Sir Rattles’ favorite und...
08/19/2026

Learn the lore.

Before The Ratskeller was serving cocktails, hosting chess nights and becoming Sir Rattles’ favorite underground hangout, this space had a very different job.

The Ratskeller is located in the former Wash House of the historic Dick Brothers Brewery complex. Part of the buildings that once supported one of Quincy’s longtime brewing operations.

When you enter through the Cellar Door, know it used to be a window well! 😳

So yes, you can come in on a Wednesday, sip whisky, play a game, and casually absorb some local history like the scholarly little cellar goblin you were meant to be.

And because history is better with a pour in hand:

🥃 Whisky Wednesday = 25% off whisky
♟️ Chess Club + games
🎯 Darts
🪵 Shuffleboard
🎲 Board games
🏛️ Accidental Quincy history lesson

Who knew Wednesday night could be educational and a little unhinged?

Sir Rattles did. Obviously.

📍 931 York Street. That crazy Cellar Door.

Prost to the past!

August is flying by, back-to-school season is somehow already here, and Sir Rattles would like to remind everyone that B...
08/18/2026

August is flying by, back-to-school season is somehow already here, and Sir Rattles would like to remind everyone that Biergarten season is still in session. So don’t miss out.

So here’s your Ratskeller agenda:

🍹 Try the August Featured Sips: Daiquiri, El Camino, or The Gladiator. Pick your fighter.

♟️ Wednesday = Chess + Game Night. Dealers choice.

You can even Join the Wednesday Chess Club, hop into the new Chess Club Facebook group, or just come hang out and play darts, shuffleboard, or one of our board games. No chess skills required. Sir Rattles accepts all levels of chaos.

🥃 And don’t forget: Whisky Wednesdays = 25% off whisky. That’s just good math.

🎸 Then make sure your plans are locked in for Third Friday with The Gentlemen on August 21. Because, let’s be honest, summer break is still happening.

Head to the cellar. Missing all of this would be the wurst.

📍 931 York Street. Enter through the Cellar Door
Prost! El Gentlemen

She's back. It's the Daiquiri, but make it cellar chic. Made with Plantaray 3 Star Rum and housemade lime cordial, this ...
08/14/2026

She's back. It's the Daiquiri, but make it cellar chic.

Made with Plantaray 3 Star Rum and housemade lime cordial, this one is crisp, bright and dangerously easy to like.

Simple? Ja.
Boring? Absolutely nein.

Sir Rattles recommends ordering one immediately and acting like you’re on vacation, even though you’re technically underground in Quincy.

Come get a little lime in your life. Prost!

Tonight’s the night, vinyl people. is taking over The Ratskeller tonight from 7–10 PM. Great records and peak cellar vi...
08/13/2026

Tonight’s the night, vinyl people.

is taking over The Ratskeller tonight from 7–10 PM. Great records and peak cellar vibes.

Grab a drink, find your spot and let the turntables do the work. No algorithm. No skips. Just good music and a very wunderbar Thursday night.

Sir Rattles says staying home would be the wurst decision you make all week.

No cover. Just spins.
📍 931 York Street.

Wednesday nights at The Ratskeller are for big brain moves and good pours. ♟️🥃Join the Wednesday Chess Club, make your o...
08/12/2026

Wednesday nights at The Ratskeller are for big brain moves and good pours. ♟️🥃

Join the Wednesday Chess Club, make your opening move, and connect with other players in the Chess Club Facebook group to keep up with meetups and all things checkmate.

Not a chess person? No problem. Sir Rattles does not gatekeep game night. Come throw darts, hit the shuffleboard, break out a board game, or just hang with friends in the cellar.

And because Wednesdays deserve a little extra strategy: Whisky Wednesday means 25% off whisky all night.

Checkmate? Maybe.
Whisky? Ja.
Good times? Absolutely nein doubt.

📍 931 York Street. Enter through the Cellar Door
Prost, nerds. 🍻

Sir Rattles has a little Donnerstag treat for you this week. Vinylnauts Vinyl Night is taking over The Ratskeller on Thu...
08/11/2026

Sir Rattles has a little Donnerstag treat for you this week.

Vinylnauts Vinyl Night is taking over The Ratskeller on Thursday, August 13, from 7–10 PM for a night of deep cuts, great records and immaculate cellar vibes.

Grab a drink, claim your spot and let the vinyl do its thing. Collector? Casual listener? Just here because the group chat needed plans? Ja. All are welcome.

No algorithms. No skips. Just records, drinks and a very wunderbar Thursday night.

Sir Rattles says missing this one would be the wurst.

No cover. Just spins.
📍 931 York Street. Enter through the Cellar Door
Prost! 🍻

Address

931 York Street
Quincy, IL
62301

Opening Hours

Wednesday 5pm - 10pm
Thursday 5pm - 10pm
Friday 5pm - 12am
Saturday 5pm - 1am

Telephone

+12172429567

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