Restaurant
Unclaimed profileThe Neon Bison
Peoria, IL
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
Research completed 2026-09-21 · Based on current public sources
Editor: Micah Rousey
Review methodology and evidence standardsThe editorial take
The Neon Bison runs a full bar with imports, domestics, and local brews on tap. The cocktail side has a named Bloody Mary, Kim's Bison Mary, that one customer called the most delicious they had ever had, and a reviewer described a couple of signature cocktails as fantastic. On draft, a local blonde beer earned a repeat order after a first sample.
- What should I order?
- Start with Kim's Bison Mary if you want the cocktail with a specific customer recommendation behind it. For beer, order the local blonde on draft; a reviewer sampled it and then committed to a full glass.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Anyone looking for a full bar that covers imports, domestics, and local brews on tap, plus a signature cocktail list with a named Bloody Mary that has drawn strong customer praise.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The named Kim's Bison Mary gives the cocktail side a specific identity, and the beer side pairs a full bar with local brews on tap, including a local blonde that earned a repeat draft order.
Beverage categories
We only score what a venue sets out to do. Categories a venue doesn't attempt are left unscored rather than penalized.
Cocktails
A light but specific cocktail program anchored by Kim's Bison Mary, a Bloody Mary one customer called the most delicious they had ever had. A reviewer also described a couple of signature cocktails as fantastic.
Menu strengths
- — Kim's Bison Mary has a direct, named customer recommendation as the most delicious Bloody Mary they had ever had.
- — A reviewer reported having a couple of the venue's signature cocktails and described them as fantastic.
Standout selections
- — Kim's Bison Mary, a Bloody Mary made by a staff member and recommended by name.
Beer
A full bar with imports, domestics, and local brews on tap. The specific highlight is a local blonde beer that a reviewer sampled and then ordered as a full draft glass, calling it very good. The draft follow-through is a concrete sign of quality, though the packet does not list the full tap range or prices.
Menu strengths
- — A reviewer sampled a local blonde beer and then ordered a draft glass of it, describing it as very good.
- — A recent customer account describes the venue as a full bar offering imports, domestics, and local brews on tap.
Standout selections
- — The local blonde beer on draft, which earned a repeat order after a first sample.
About this review
Research is based on recent public evidence, including official venue materials and beverage menus when available. The review date is the research completion date and does not imply an in-person visit.
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