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John Brown's on the Square

1000 Tower Square Plaza, Marion, IL 62959

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Nightlife hotspot for live music and entertainment on Tower Square in Downtown Marion, IL.

Located in the historic Southern Illinois Gas Building, this local favorite has a big-city feel in a small-town bar. Known affectionately as "JBotS", this pub features over 100 beers including beer brewed by The Schlafly Brewing Co. out of St. Louis- it's a big deal. Stop by this local pub on Friday nights and catch original music from artists around the Midwest.

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  • Mon: 3:00pm – 1:00am
  • Tue: 3:00pm – 1:00am
  • Wed: 3:00pm – 1:00am
  • Thu: 3:00pm – 1:00am
  • Fri: 3:00pm – 1:00am
  • Sat: 2:00pm – 1:00am
  • Sun: 12:00pm – 10:00pm

  • Accepts Credit Cards
  • Full Bar
  • Parking Available
  • Serves Alcohol

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