Welcome to Fat Man Bishops

Welcome to Fat Man Bishop’s — your locally owned, award-winning neighborhood bar & grill in East Peoria, Illinois!

Owned by Central Illinois natives Mark and Rebecca Bishop, Fat Man Bishop’s was built around a simple idea: great food, cold drinks, good people, and a place where everyone feels welcome.

Located in the former Throttle building, we transformed the space into a lively neighborhood hangout where homemade comfort food meets a fun, laid-back atmosphere.

And apparently, we know a thing or two about Happy Hour! 🏆  Voted Best Happy Hour in 2025 and named a Top 3 Finalist in 2026 in the Peoria Community's Choice Awards! Join us Monday–Friday from 2–5 PM for award-winning Happy Hour fun at Fat Man Bishop's in East Peoria! 🍻

Come hungry for our juicy smashburgers, jumbo wings, hand-breaded pork tenderloins, appetizers, and rotating homemade lunch specials — including our famous Wednesday meatloaf.

But we're more than just great food! Catch your favorite teams on our TVs, challenge your friends to pool or darts, enjoy gaming and our seasonal outdoor patio, or join us for trivia, live music, support rides, and special events throughout the year.

Whether you're stopping in for lunch, meeting friends for our award-winning Happy Hour, or spending the evening with us, you'll find friendly faces, cold drinks, and a damn good time.

We're proud to call East Peoria home, and we can't wait to welcome you!

📍 3308 N Main St, East Peoria, IL 61611

🍻 Award-Winning Happy Hour | Monday–Friday, 2–5 PM

🍔 Smashburgers, Jumbo Wings & Homemade Daily Specials

🏆 Peoria Community's Choice — Best Happy Hour 2025 & 2026

🎱 Pool, Darts, Gaming, Sports & Seasonal Patio

🎶 Live Music, Trivia, Support Rides & Special Events