Rock solid! This place will impress even the biggest beer snob in the group, especially if Belgians are preferred. Crane Alley is Champaign-Urbana's answer to Chicago's Hopleaf. No kidding. I enjoyed a Gulden Draak and my husband had the Local Option American Muscle.
They have a fabulous, albeit limited, food menu and a weekly pool tournament. The servers are friendly & knowledgeable, and there are several dining areas away from the bar and pool tables for those who require a bit more privacy. My only complaint is the presence of babies, kids, and teens in the room...one of my biggest pet peeves.
Next time I'm visiting my parents in Shampoo-Banana, I'll certainly return to Crane Alley.