Local Directory — Minocqua, Eagle River & the Northwoods
Restaurants, bars, venues, and more across the region
4 Father's Pub
wausauNeighborhood pub on Merrill Avenue opened by four friends (the "four fathers"), featuring pool tables, dart boards, TVs for watching sports, pizza, and live music.
Beer Barrel
hurleyBar on Silver Street in Hurley with nightly drink specials, the largest dance floor in town, live music on weekends, and teams for softball, volleyball, pool, darts, and bowling. Open evenings, 7 days a week.
Boiling Springs Tavern
crandonWelcoming tavern and bar on County Road G in Pelican Lake, accessible by ATV, car, or horseback, serving burgers, pizza, Friday fish fry, and homemade soups with live music on weekends and rooms available upstairs.
Brite Spot 1
hurleyBar on Poplar Street in Hurley with beer, pizza, pull tabs, a laundromat, and dog wash under one roof. Hosts occasional live music events.
Bucko's Saloon
hurleySaloon on Silver Street in Hurley with a full bar, pool table, jukebox, live music, karaoke, and outdoor seating. Open 7 days a week.
Cabaret Cove
rhinelanderEvent venue and banquet hall on the Rhinelander Chain of Lakes hosting a variety of events including live music, pig roasts, murder mystery dinners, weddings, and private parties.
Campanile Center for the Arts
minocquaYear-round performing arts center housed in a restored historic church, presenting nationally touring tribute bands, classical and contemporary music, community concerts, youth theater, art classes, and rotating gallery exhibitions.
Cold Iron Brewing
ironwoodCraft brewery in downtown Ironwood brewing small-batch beers since 2017, with foosball, ping pong, shuffleboard, live music, and a dog-friendly patio. BYOF (bring your own food).
Cop Shoppe Pub
wausauA welcoming corner bar in Wausau known for its Bloody Marys, free popcorn, Tuesday taco bar, trivia nights, and live music.
Crandon Area Historical Society Museum
crandonLocal history museum housed in the historic Carter House in downtown Crandon, featuring exhibits on Forest County's heritage and a summer 'Music on the Porch' concert series.
Forest County Fairground
crandonFairgrounds in Crandon hosting the annual Forest County Fair in August with midway rides, livestock shows, live music, and the Forest County Festival.
Gogebic County Fairgrounds
ironwoodEvent venue in Ironwood hosting the annual Gogebic County Fair in August with midway rides, horse shows, harness racing, tractor pulls, live music, and mud runs.
Greater Wausau Children's Museum
wausauInteractive children's museum in Rothschild's Cedar Creek Mall offering hands-on activities, sensory play, music, art, and imaginative play for kids ages 0-12.
Historic Hautala's Tavern
ironwoodA historic tavern at Hautala Corner near Ironwood adorned with vintage decor, serving cold drinks, fresh pizza, and ice cream with live music events in an authentic Upper Peninsula atmosphere.
Historic Ironwood Theatre
ironwoodA beautifully restored 1928 Italian Renaissance-style theater featuring hand-painted murals, outstanding acoustics, and one of only six playable Barton theater pipe organs still in their original homes. Hosts live music, comedy, dance, theater, and films.
Howling Dog Saloon
manitowish-watersA historic Northwoods dive bar on Highway 51 in Manitowish Waters with over 100 years of history, serving cold beers and crafted cocktails with live music and a dog-friendly covered patio.
Intermission Bar
wausauA 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.
Iron Horse Inn
hurleyA 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.
Jerry Florian's World Loppet
Live music venue and bar that also serves as an event venue and restaurant.
Lake Tom Tap House and Patio bar
lake-tomahawkA Northwoods bar on Bradley Street in Lake Tomahawk with a full-service outdoor patio, hand-pattied burgers, homemade pizza, fish fry, live music, and flat screens for watching the game.
Legends Bar
lac-du-flambeauA welcoming bar on Highway 47 in Lac du Flambeau with pool tables, darts, live music, and sports on TV, open nightly with drinks and dancing in a friendly community atmosphere.
Little Brown Jug
minocquaA 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.
Matt's 101 Pub
wausauA lively pub in the heart of Wausau serving cold beer, cocktails, wings, pizza, and nachos with live music and a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. Known for the coldest beer in town.
Minocqua Brewing Company
minocquaBrewpub in a historic building with house beers & shareable plates, plus Sunday brunch & live music.