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Barnstormer Distillery · Rockford, IL
Not Fine Dining.
Just Fine Food.
Made-from-scratch food paired with Barnstormer Distillery’s 20+ handcrafted spirits — served in and around an aircraft hangar on 22 acres of Illinois farmland.
Three things done right.
Summer Food
Towering smash burgers. Artisan charcuterie. A rotating weekly special that keeps even the regulars guessing. Every plate is made from scratch — no factory shortcuts, ever.
The Barnstormer Spirits
Over 20 handcrafted vodkas, whiskeys, bourbons, and rums — distilled steps from where you’re sitting. Cocktails you won’t find on any other menu in Illinois.
The Place
An aircraft hangar on a 22-acre farm. Rockford countryside, live music on special days, and the kind of atmosphere that makes you lose track of time.
New Every Weekend
Chef Tim’s Theme-Inspired
Smash Burger
Every weekend a new creation hits the menu — inspired by a special day, a song, an album, or just Tim’s mood. Your bartender knows what’s on. Come find out before it’s gone.
This week’s burger announced Friday morning. Follow us to be the first to know.
WEEK’S BURGER
Farm-Grown Ingredients
Cucumbers, horseradish, herbs, honey — straight from our property to your glass and plate.
Spirit-Forward Pairings
Every dish is designed to complement Barnstormer’s handcrafted spirits. This is the complete experience.
Walk-Ins Welcome
No reservations needed for regular dining. Groups of 8 or more, give us a call ahead.
Special Ticketed Events
Murder mystery dinners, themed nights, and exclusive experiences worth booking early.
If it comes from a factory,
it doesn’t belong on your plate.
Chef Tim’s rule hasn’t changed. When we can grow it, we grow it. When we can make it from scratch, we do. And when a bottle of mustard just makes sense — we’re not going to pretend otherwise. What you won’t find here is processed food dressed up as something real.
Our 22-acre farm isn’t a backstory. It’s where your dinner starts.
Down the gravel road.
Worth every turn.
Hours
| Friday | 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm |
| Saturday | 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm |
| Sunday | 11:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Monday – Thursday | Closed |
Hours may vary for special events.
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Find Us
6969 South Main Street
Rockford, IL 61102
Take the gravel road a quarter mile — we’re in the aircraft hangar at the top of the hill. GPS gets confused. Keep going.
Phone: (815) 269-4069
Groups of 8+: Please call ahead