VFW Grant's Bivouac

"Been going to the VFW since late 1990’s. This was always the “fun” place in Galena. However, when the commander made the decision to make David the manager, the place went to hell. He is the most unfriendly, condescending jerk to ever serve behind a bar. I was in there last week and stood at the bar for over 5 min while he visited at the end of the bar. He saw and ignored me. The bar was not busy. He should be fired or the commander replaced. We love Sandy and Debbie, however, we don’t like the place anymore and are taking our money elsewhere because of David!! There are also several phony 5 star reviews from “ local guides” so please disregard them."

"I have stopped there for about 25 years now. Bartender on the Friday after Thanksgiving definitely was rude. Basically was saying he didn't care for people tgat aren't from Galena. Seems odd for a VFW club."

"Our visits for the past 15 years to Galena always included a visit to the VFW. Our visit this past weekend was not as welcoming. During Galenas wine parade in November we entered the VFW to no welcome from the bartender. This man who represented this organization and so many from the VFW did not acknowledge us nor respect any person or Veteran in the place. No welcome and total disregard to all customers. The bartender was the topic of most of the customers conversations and it was all negative. We ended that visit to the VFW quickly. Our return visit Saturday evening was more like all our previous years. A very warm welcome and great hospitality If the Post Commander is reading this I do hope they make a change to who they put behind the bar to represent there post and understand each customer and more importantly all that have served or continue to serve deserve the respect and acknowledgment of any person you have representing the VFW daily."

"I frequently visit Galena and all of it's amazing shops, bars and eateries. After my most recent trip in September for my bachelorette party, I have a newfound love for this VFW location. My crew seriously had a BLAST playing music from the jukebox and interacting with the locals and bartenders. We made our own dance floor and spent hours here making our own playlists and playing drinking games. The drinks here are great prices and are a refreshing break from other locations on the downtown scene. I would highly recommend this as a stop in your nightlife!"

"Bartender Dave is rude. Been coming to Galena for 10 years or so. The bartender acts like it's a chore to serve the customers. Every single time, every single year."