Food & drink in the Wisconsin Northwoods.

Glass & Grain House

Husband-and-wife-run bar and bakery in Wausau offering over 100 craft beers and ciders on tap alongside a rotating menu of house-baked treats, games, and good vibes.

Lumpy's Bar & Grill

A sports bar on Highway 45 overlooking Catfish Lake, two miles south of Eagle River, with more TVs than anywhere in town, Friday fish fry, Saturday prime rib, and an extensive menu of burgers, wraps, and appetizers.

Aftershock Bar & Grill

Bar and grill on Lenard Street in Wausau with fish fry, burgers, pool, darts, bags, outdoor patio, and a banquet hall available for private events. Opens daily at 2 PM (noon on weekends).

Intermission Bar

A downtown Wausau bar known for its vibrant atmosphere and free live music five nights a week featuring Midwest musicians. Famous for selling more Jameson than any other bar in Wisconsin.

Denmar Tavern

Wise Guys Saloon

Silver Street saloon in Hurley featuring live music, food, Hurley's only mechanical bull, a dance floor, and a hidden upstairs bar echoing the town's prohibition history.

Nevermore on Third Bar & Grille

Gothic Victorian-themed gastropub inspired by Edgar Allan Poe, featuring gourmet sliders, shareable plates, craft cocktails, and live music in an atmospheric setting with exposed tin walls and velvet curtains.

Willow Wood Lodge

Bar on Willow Dam Road in Hazelhurst near Minocqua.

The Upper Block Sports Bar and Grill

Sports bar and grill on Silver Street in Hurley.

Rummy's

Bar on Orchard Drive in Rhinelander.

Reif’s Bar

Bar on Neva Road south of Antigo.

Little Brown Jug

A beloved Minocqua dive bar where patrons staple dollar bills to the walls and ceiling, open seven days a week year-round with live music nightly, ice-cold beer from an old ice cream freezer, and a deck for outdoor seating.

Mud Creek Saloon

A live music venue and saloon on Highway 70 in Eagle River with one of the largest bourbon and beer selections in town, plus pizza, wings, and karaoke in a rugged Northwoods atmosphere.

P I Pub

Pub and bar serving food and drinks.

Pete's Place

Bar on 10th Avenue North in Hurley.

Becca’s On The Rocks

Bar on 4th Avenue in Antigo, formerly known as Never Enough.

Pine Harbor Bar

Neighborhood bar on Trails End Road in Rhinelander.

Crickets Pub & Cafe

The Tiny Tap

Bar operating under the name The Tiny Tap.

Sunrise Bar

Bar on Highway 52 near Wausau.

Hoop'n Holler Tavern

An iconic snowmobile stop on the northwest corner of Lake Gogebic in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, serving standout sea salt wings, Reuben sandwiches, and deep-fried walleye with craft beers on tap and lakeside outdoor seating. Also has an RV park with eight campsites.

J&P’S Tippling House

A modern bar and restaurant on Shrike Avenue in Wausau offering craft cocktails, fourteen rotating craft beer taps, the largest wine selection of any bar in town, and a full food menu of sandwiches, wraps, salads, and entrees with free pool and darts.

Claridge Clubhouse

Bar and event venue offering lounge seating, nightclub atmosphere, and banquet hall facilities.

Sand Lake Pub

Year-round pub on the snowmobile trail surrounded by three lakes, known for walleye, cod, and perch fish fry, pork loin sandwiches, and annual fishing derbies.

Wt Silverado

Bar on North 4th Street in Tomahawk.

Beer:30

Dive bar on Dorr Street in Antigo known for cheap beer, pool table, dart board, and a loyal following of regulars. Separate smoking and nonsmoking areas.

Play by Play

Sports bar on Brown Street in downtown Rhinelander.

Bucko's Saloon

Saloon on Silver Street in Hurley with a full bar, pool table, jukebox, live music, karaoke, and outdoor seating. Open 7 days a week.

Lindy's Hideaway and Swampwitch In

A hidden Northwoods gem in Three Lakes known as the best backwoods bar in the area, serving hand-patted burgers, homemade soups, and an acclaimed Reuben sandwich with rotating specials and innovative cocktails. Features a pool table, outdoor seating, and arcade games.

River Street Tap

Neighborhood bar on River Street in Rhinelander.

Doogie's Dugout

Slo's Pub

Lakeside pub on Big Arbor Vitae Drive welcoming snowmobiles, ATVs, and motorcycles, serving homemade pizzas, Friday fish fry, and Wednesday night specials with lake views.

Ladder 715

A unique firefighter-themed bar on Hurley's Silver Street, open Wednesday through Sunday.

Moua's Callon Street Pub

A neighborhood pub on Callon Street in Wausau.

Iron Horse Inn

A sports bar and grill on Hurley's famous Silver Street with trail access, known for its bar burgers, live music and dancing on weekends, monthly meat extravaganzas, and a friendly owner who makes guests feel at home.

Stars and Stripes Pub & Grill

Tomahawk pub serving Broasted chicken, fish fry, and made-to-order pizzas in a welcoming atmosphere.

Forestry Tap & Axe

High-end taproom near Minocqua with 20 craft beers on tap, three axe-throwing lanes, gourmet pizzas, shuffleboard, pool, and big-screen TVs for game days.

Boettcher's Bar

Down-home neighborhood bar on 5th Avenue in Antigo where everyone knows everyone.

Gin Mill

Bar named Gin Mill.

The Bar - Wausau

Sports bar on Market Street in Rothschild near Wausau.

Shotskis

Eagle River's hottest live music venue with a 13,000 sq ft outdoor event space, covered stage, and dance floor, home of a world-record 2,455-foot shotski.

Fritz's Bar & Grill

Never Enough

Neighborhood bar on 4th Avenue in Antigo.

Pack Em Inn

Bar on North Lake Avenue in downtown Crandon.

Juliett

A craft cocktail bar in downtown Wausau opened in 2024, featuring hand-crafted cocktails with hand-cut clear ice, zero-proof options, and a curated wine and beer list in a cozy, eclectic atmosphere.

The Timbers Bar and Grill

Bar and grill on Elbert Road in Saint Germain.

Pine Isle Sports Bar & Grill

Bar and grill serving food and drinks.

Sunset View Resort & Tavern

Resort tavern on Post Lake Drive near Elcho in the Antigo area.