Local Directory — Minocqua, Eagle River & the Northwoods
Restaurants, bars, venues, and more across the region
Minocqua Yacht Club
minocquaA year-round bar and grill on Highway 51 with a rooftop patio and bar overlooking Lake Minocqua, featuring live music, karaoke, bar games, and a menu of pub favorites.
Monster Hall Events
wausauAn outdoor event venue on County Road F in Unity hosting Monster Hall Music Fest and Midwest Unity Fest, with camping, live music, fundraisers, and community events.
Mud Creek Saloon
eagle-riverA 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.
Muskies Bar & Grill
mercerA modern tavern in downtown Mercer with corrugated metal walls, a cozy fireplace, live music, and a menu featuring burgers, garlic cheese curds, and a beloved fish fry.
Nevermore on Third Bar & Grille
wausauGothic 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.
Night School Night Club and Venue
wausauNightclub and event venue offering live music, DJ sets, dancing, and a full restaurant and bar, with a mission to provide a safe and welcoming environment for all.
Northwoods Childrens Museum
eagle-riverThe only children's museum in an 80-mile radius, featuring 26 interactive exhibits including a miniature town, nature area, art studio, and music room for hands-on learning.
Original 420 Bar & Grill
st-germainSelf-described upscale dive bar serving cold drinks and great food, known for legendary Friday fish tacos, live music, and Sunday open jam sessions.
Shotskis
eagle-riverEagle 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.
Sideways Wine & Craft Beer
tomahawkWine bar and craft beer spot in a restored brick building on Tomahawk's Main Street, serving flatbreads, charcuterie, and small plates with live music every Saturday evening.
Smokey's Restaurant and Supper Club
manitowish-watersRelaxed fine dining supper club nestled among soaring pines, known for prime steaks, wild-caught Canadian walleye, Alaskan salmon, and piano music during dinner.
Sweetwater Spirits & Resort
eagle-riverBar, grill, and resort on Duck Lake accessible by car, boat, or snowmobile. Features a large outdoor deck and live music stage with American pub fare.
The Grand Theater
wausauLongtime venue showcasing an array of music & theater performances in a spacious, elegant interior.
The Morgue Coffee Co.
rhinelanderCoffee shop inside Northland Music Center in downtown Rhinelander, housed in the original 1925 Hildebrand Furniture and Undertaking Store building. Serves specialty coffee, energy drinks, and teas.
The Pines Restaurant and Beer Garden
mercerGerman restaurant and beer garden in Mercer specializing in authentic bratwurst, schnitzel, and famous pretzels for over 20 years. Features an outdoor tiki bar and music venue.
The Shillelagh
manitowish-watersIrish pub in Manitowish Waters serving traditional fare like corned beef and cabbage, shepherd's pie, and world-class Reubens. Live music, Friday fish fry, and an annual Irish Fest.
The Twilight Supper Club and Sandman Lounge
land-o-lakes1940s hangout with American fare, a salad bar & traditional cocktails, plus nightly music.
Theater North
ironwoodTheatre North is among the three oldest continuously operating community theatres in the United States, founded in 1964. Located in a renovated former Coca-Cola bottling plant on Lake Street, the intimate venue has staged over 130 productions and continues to showcase plays, musicals, and other live performances year-round.
Wise Guys Saloon
hurleySilver 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.