The owner has decided that because of “marijuana usage” (which is not even an issue) he cannot allow black people with dreadlocks inside. This is absolute discrimination. I will no longer be recommending this establishment to my friends and family, which is a shame, because we love a good country bar, but not one that withholds the racist values people who listen to the genre seem to hold. This isn’t the 1940’s! Segregation is over!

Apparently they have a "no dreads" policy now and would not give any reasoning for not letting my friend (who's been there many times before) in besides "the owner does not like dreads". Truly appalled by the rude staff who laughed at us when we pointed out there was a white woman inside with dreads. It seems like a very problematic rule. Used to be one of my favorite clubs. I can't believe they would treat their customers this way.

Looking for fun atmosphere tons of younger people to meet and a great experience in Peoria, then this is your place . Ride the mechanical Bull and see if you can hold on after a night of drinks . Place is hidden in back alley so parking is non existent here but plenty of places near by to park or street parking which is free after 6pm or so

Went here on my friends birthday party. Had a great time, good music and will visit again!

An amazing night club open till the wee hours of the morning. Had a great time. Would definately return. The staff was very professional and friendly. Military members get in free. Drinks were very reasonable, and had a variety of rooms with different genre/themes/music/style to choose from. A very cool club to check out!

A couple of months ago I graduated from Illinois State University and decided to go celebrate my wife and a few friends. I was in line to get in the club and suddenly I was stopped by the security and was told I could not get in the club because I was a felon. I've never been to jail in my life. I told them to scan my I'd. I had no criminal record. It was the most embarrassing thing to ever happen to me. I was stereotyped because of my skin color and hair. If you dont fit their "demographic" I highly recommend never going to that establishment........ever

WOW - thanks for ruining my daughter and her friend's night. A bridal party went there to dance, and have fun, and spend money. They are all in their mid-20's. The Security guy was concerned about her driver's license because she lives in South Carolina. That's fair. He gave it to another guy who "scanned it" and said it was fine. A third guy came up and said it looked fake, so she couldn't go in. He then proceeded to tear the face of the license off the corner, and RUINED it. So... she will now need to get a new license (time and money) when she is back home. But, more importantly... Saddle up Dance Club ruined what should have been a really fun night for a bride and her friends.

I used to like going to this place and even had a good relationship with a few staff members. I recently celebrated my 22nd birthday and brought 20+ people with me. Everybody got in, but my friend who is black, because "he was too intoxicated". He only had a few drinks on the party bus prior, and was relatively sober. A similar incident happened to him and I because he was wearing designer sweatpants and was denied entry. I've heard many people claim that THIS PLACE IS RACIST, now I understand what they are talking about. My 20+ friends and I will no longer be giving this place our business, after being regulars for the past year or so. The bouncers up front were very unprofessional, rude, and altercation seeking during our interaction. DON'T GIVE THIS PLACE YOUR BUISNESS!

The scrubby owner likes to threaten people for leaving a bad review! It just so happens this time you picked the wrong person's Son! We'll be seeing ya, Ty!

Definitely ran by child predators. Denied my boyfriend who is seriously of age and then let in little girls who I know for a fact are 17 years old because I know them personally. Sickening!!!!!!

My boyfriend, his friend and I were in the bar for a drink, and we decided to leave to go to another bar. We return later in the night with a group of friends and tried to get back in. The owner told my boyfriend that he was not allowed to enter because his pants were sagging. After asking multiple times, what was wrong he said that we were not allowed to be in there because of the pants sagging and that’s all. Then the door greeter proceeded to tell us to exit the line because we were holding up traffic, even though nobody was behind us. Refused to let us talk to the owner and then once we found the owner outside while we were waiting, he slammed the door in our face. What a joke

If you plan on going to the Saddle Up PLEASE do not park in the Twin Towers Circle drive. We are private property. Tye circle drive is for our residents and guests. If you do choose to park here and walk away, you will receive a green sticker and will be towed.

Saddle Up hosted my 40th birthday party and it was a blast! Everyone had a great time. Service was impeccable! Thanks for the great memories!

Man what a place, I was in town with two friends and didn't know what to do. So we tried this place out and you will not be mistaken. Great service and just great atmosphere all round. A definite try for all.

Bartenders were amazing. The bull rider controller was horrible. He was rude and unfriendly. Won’t go again

I have been here two times now and have had a great time only real problem I had was the bull operator was rude to me but a night of drunks can do that to ya

The guy lace to go to Peoria to have a fun time that doesn’t end at 9pm, drinks are a bit more than the other places but atmosphere and service makes up for it. One of the best bars in Peoria!!!

Blue lives matter flag that they put up recently really ruined the atmosphere. Kinda rohipnal nowadays.

Racist bar owner. cool when there is events but on a everyday basis this company racial profiles consumers. if you wear urban clothing you are not allowed in. if you have any kind of clothing with designs on them you are not allowed . To all my fans and followers this guy may try to say that I was not wearing proper clothing but I had expensive George v outfit pants shirt outfit socks with the new ugg boots my belt was made out of rhinestones and was kind of heavy my boxers showed the designer named as they are supposed to the owner said that I cannot come in because of my outfit I took it as he did not approve of my ethnic background or my culture I repeat do not go to this bar and give the klan any money

Beware!! RACIST!! Beware!! They will also state that you are SAGGING when you are not then refuse to let you in! Expect the possibility that this could happen to anyone!! This shady place is owned and managed by the wrong people such a shame!

Great Bar especially if you like Country Music and are looking for something different than the same old Bars, Nightclubs and Music that downtown Peoria has always had before Saddle Up opened.

This is for the owner (Ty). I lost my phone there and thought it was a lost cause trying to get it back. Ty kept it safe for me and returned it. Didn’t expect that at all. Thanks 👍🏽

when it comes down to the best saddle up dance bar. This is the one place someone can go and have the best of both world's. Highly recommended.

We went here because we heard about the one back home in Indy that closed :/ What a fun place ! We went to the “not so country” side. Had an amazing time with Emily. Will return and recommend

If your a tourist that has any color to your skin do not go. One of the most racist places i have ever seen in my life.

I have gone to saddle every weekend since I have turned 21 and I always had a pretty good opinion about the place until very recently it seems the more I’ve gone the more problems have reared their head the place IS racist me And my buddies have taken bets to see if they’ll let people of color into the door and nine times out of ten they do NOT get let in there is always some kind of excuse for it the only exception seems to be Indian men who I have personally seen harassing women after a certain point of time usually later in the night the place becomes extremely crowded to the point it becomes hard to move around and near impossible to get a drink bartenders try their best but the venue can not support that amount of people music wise the country side plays 7/10 country music and the normal side it 4/10 music from what I’ve seen both of the DJs are old enough to be my grandfathers I’ve never had an issue with my drinks but I have heard some complaints mostly about the attitude of bartenders and quality of drinks made Finally security they are very hit or miss some days they’ve been very friendly and great at pointing out people who have had too much making the situation right and other times I’ve seen people get completely harassed for very minor issues I do believe saddle up is very quick to ban people for any kind of issue with what seems like no way a repeal the ban making it hard to find friends to go with who haven’t already had a bad experience there Overall go at your own discretion but do not be surprised when everything I’ve said in this review happens

The place I thought would had been better but I'm not surprised about the reviews the female bar tender in the main area wouldn't smile didn't seem like she wanted to be there and gave dirty looks the bathroom for the guys was bad not bad just crazy on how gross it was the back room bar tender was nice she had a smile and was good and the place just have people in there that shouldn't be there so they get drunk to fast and ruin the time the bull was cool the only thing I would say there so much smoke in there I couldn't see it's just not a place I would go but if you like the place I can also understand

Worst owner ever, came from chicago on the weekend To see our friends, and he decided to not let us in, after his staff security said We’re good to go in. Btw only one of our friend was 18, and 10 of us were 21+

A good place to enjoy a fun evening in Peoria