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WELCOME TO NIGHT OUT

The Chippewa Valley is certainly no stranger to a night out at the bar. It’s just part of the culture. And like most of the Midwest, we’ve elevated tavern patronage to an art form. Cold beer, league games, live music, outdoor sights, and indoor delights – we’ve got what you need for a memorable night. You’ll find everything from swanky joints to neighborhood dives and everything in between. But this goes beyond the basic happy hour adventures and late night shenanigans. Yes, we’ve got a “college town” vibe going on (um, probably due to the multiple colleges and universities), but the fine people of the Chippewa Valley also love their micro brews and craft cocktails. Lucky for us, numerous local watering holes are more than happy to meet the need. So get out there, have fun, and stay safe.

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400 CLUB 1411 Spooner Ave., Altoona • (715) 834-6226 • As your friendly neighborhood bar, 400 Club keeps it simple with seven taps, and pizza being the sole item on their menu. Besides the bar, three tables are available for seating. In the back, pool and darts await you – and they’re seldom overtaken (dart leagues and pool leagues available). Happy hour specials from 3 to 6pm weekdays. Karaoke on Tuesdays. H Pkwy., Altoona • (715) 834-9234 • draganettis.com • While the restaurant is known for fine Italian dining, the bar at Drag’s is known for a comfortable, old-school lounge feel marked by low lighting and stools plus expertly mixed cocktails like the famous old-fashioned. Happy hour is 4-6pm, Monday through Thursday. Outdoor patio, four taps, three specialty beers, party room that holds 40. H O S GOLDEN SPIKE BAR & GRILL 228 Division

St., Altoona • (715) 552-5526 • This down-

44 NORTH GASTROPUB 1488 Front

Porch Place, Altoona • (715) 598-1855 • 44northgastropub.com • The ground-floor bar at 44 North Gastropub – a.k.a. 44 North Burger + Ice Cream Bar – is a great place to order drinks while trying some of their incredible appetizers or maybe some ice cream. Try your hand at one of the arcade games while you’re there. Ask about getting a free drink, dessert, or scoop of ice cream on your birthday. Happy hour runs 3-6pm Sunday-Friday and 9pm-midnight Friday and Saturday. H O COWBOY JACK’S 1432 Front Porch Place, Altoona • (715) 514-3289 • cowboyjacksaltoona.com • When you’re done feasting on the BBQ, burgers, and other American fare with a country twist, check out the robust bar. Happy hour is from 3pm-6pm and 10pm-Midnight, receive half off select appetizers, $2 domestic taps, $2 rail and call drinks. Try their seasonal berry mojito, skinny margarita, salted caramel old fashioned, or peach sangria. H O DRAGANETTI’S RISTORANTE 3120 Hillcrest

home, kickback bar is like Cheers and is under new management. Their happy hours runs weekdays (10am-6pm), Saturdays 3-6pm, and go during Packer games and NASCAR races. Food served after 10pm, karaoke every Wed and Sat nights, as well as pool, darts, and video games. Twelve tap beers, many specialty beers, heated enclosed smoking patio. H O HAPPY HOLLOW TAVERN 1628 N Hillcrest Pkwy, Altoona • (715) 832-2826 • happyhollowtavern.com • A spacious tavern with a log-cabin vibe.

Karaoke, arcade games, poker machines, smoke lodge, trivia nights, pool, darts, and more. Happy hour 3-7pm. Happy Hollow has 11 beers on tap as well as specialty beers. H O Q THE ISLAND PARKSIDE 1485 Front Porch Place, Altoona • (715) 514-1577 • theislandparkside.com • Replacing one body of water with another, this riverside, island-themed bar & restaurant serves Caribbean-inspired drinks. The signature and cocktails feature fruit, coconut, and rum, and they serve blended drinks like dacquiris, margs, and pina coladas. Also serving lite island-themed pub fare.

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MODICUM BREWING CO. 3732 Spooner

Ave Suite A, Altoona • 715-895-8585 • modicumbrewing.com • Local craft brewery Modicum Brewing offers a stylish taproom resting in full view of its brew tanks. They pour from a select batch of recipes developed by brewmaster Eric Rykal. Plenty of seating, room for large groups, and tasty snacks from local producers. O OMBIBULOUS BREWING 1419 Winchester

Way, Altoona • (715) 318-7179 • facebook. com/OmbibulousBrewing • A relatively new entry on the local brewing scene, Ombibulous Brewing has a handful of classic taps; two East Coast IPAs, a stout, a black lager, a honey red lager, and soon a lemon wheat. The taproom is full of Prohibition era aesthetic with dark wood and leather seating. You’ll frequently find food trucks parked outside.

ROLLY’S COACH CLUB 2239 Spooner Ave., Altoona • (715) 832-4120 • They take pride in cheap beer, their namesake bartender, stiff drinks, and even stiffer shots. They also have darts, pool, and is the kind of place where you throw your peanut shells on the floor. O S ZA 51 PIZZERIA 1476 Blazing Star Blvd., Altoona • (715) 833-1951 • za51.com • The Za 51 Pizzeria features a uniquely illuminated bar and outdoor seating. Order drinks while noshing on Italian appetizers like a fondue, garlic bread, or a meat & cheese plate. Try the area’s first CBD-infused mocktails and don’t miss the happy hour from 4-6pm. A great place to listen to concerts at the River Prairie Center during the summer. Prosecco on tap. H O

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BIG T’S SALOON

#1 BEST BLOODY MARY

Voted Best Bloody Mary three years running, the bloody at Big T’s is fi lled with spiced Clamato, celery, green onion, a pretzel, a beef stick, shrimp, lemon and lime wedges, three kinds of olives, two kinds of cheese, a pickle, mushrooms, onion, sweet peppers, a radish, cherry tomatoes, bacon, cucumber, a mini sandwich, and a Laffy Taffy. Plus, they serve it up with a classic “snit” of beer.

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CHIPPEWA FALLS DOWNTOWN

THE BRASS LANTERN PUB AND GRILL

130 Fleet Street, Chippewa Falls • (715) 861-3634 • facebook.com/ brasslanternpubandgrill • Formerly known as the Irvine Bar, the Brass Lantern is an old spot with new energy and a beautifully remodeled interior for a familiar, comfortable feeling. Happy Hour is TuesThurs (12 pm-6 pm) with 50 cents off drinks. $4 old fashions Friday, Sunday’s bloody mary specials, and Saturdays have half-price apps Grab a bite to eat while you enjoy league games and the occasional karaoke and live music performances. Buy one get one free drink on your birthday. H CASA MEXICANA 324 N. Bridge St, Chippewa Falls • (715) 726-2315 • Find it on Facebook • The bar is separate from the family-oriented restaurant, and, not surprisingly, their margaritas are a popular beverage, especially during their Monday night special where margs are only 99 cents.

CHIPPEWA RIVER DISTILLERY & BREWSTER BROS. BREWING CO. 402 W River St,

Chippewa Falls • (715) 861-5100 • chippewariverdistillery.com • A brewery and distillery in Chippewa Falls with a gorgeous taproom/ bar and regular visits from area food trucks. Customers are also able to bring food in or order food there. Check out their rotating selection of delicious beers and high-quality spirits. O EVERY BUDDY’S BAR & GRILL 19 W. Central

St., Chippewa Falls • (715) 861-3838 • facebook.com/everybuddysbarandgrill/ • During the day Every Buddy’s is a bar and grill, but they’re just as well known for being a nightlife spot. They have a variety of live music on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Thursdays also feature an open mic. Every Buddy’s serves food late, allows smoking in the beer garden, and has a dance floor, a Wii, touch-screen games, and leagues for pool and darts. They offer 28 specialty beers and 16 taps. H O S FALLS BOWL 9 W Columbia St, Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-3347 • Happy-go-lucky people frequent this bar-within-a-bowling alley for deep fried food and five tap beers (plus tap root beer). Also available are various Leinenkugel brews. FILL INN STATION 104 W. Columbia

St., Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-6551 • fi llinnstation.com • Fill Inn Station is famous for homemade pizzas and curds as well as Bloody Marys served with fresh shrimp, and the bar has 20+ taps. Happy hour is weekdays 4-6pm. There’s free popcorn any time you want it and an outdoor patio. The banquet facility holds 275. H O S

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MYSTIC BAR 1 E Canal street, Chippewa Falls • (715) 225-7713 • facebook.com/ mysticgrill2017/ • Mystic Bar is a newer bar in Chippewa Falls. They have local brews and host great entertainment like live music, parties, and more. They serve limited food (pizzas and bar snacks.) THE RITZ ON THE RIVER 114 W. River St,

Chippewa Falls • (534)-220-7020 • facebook. com/ritzontheriver • This small bar situated right in downtown Chippewa Falls.Their fenced-in patio is just the place to enjoy a beer (eight on tap and one specialty) with summery yellow umbrellas and white wrought-iron furniture. Toss some beanbags and ask for the free snacks – they’ll bring ‘em. Happy hour runs twice a day during the week: 10am to 12pm and 3pm to 6pm. H O S ROOKIES PUB 616 N. Bridge St., Chippewa Falls • (534) 220-7027 • facebook.com/ rookiespubcf • Big enough to hold parties for 130 people, Rookies Pub is a mixed crowd bar with Leinenkugel’s memorabilia and daily specials. The historic downtown building has housed taverns since the 1890s, and is known for the Leinie’s mural on the outside. Play pool or darts (leagues available), and select from five tap beers and a number of specialty brews. They have happy hour every night of the week from 2-6pm and an outdoor patio. H O SHEELEY HOUSE SALOON 236 W. River

St., Chippewa Falls • (715) 726-0561 • sheeleyhousesaloon.com • This historic restaurant/ bar is mostly patronized by conversationalists and music lovers. The Sheeley House touts “distinctive pub dining amid timeless architecture” and hosts live music, Wednesday night trivia, wine tastings, and more. The 19th-century building is on the state and national registers of historic places. Come by for happy hour from 4-6 p.m. and receive a dollar off your drink. H O S THE SNOUT SALOON 13 W. Central St., Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-4848 • The Snout Saloon is a place for specials. Choose to participate in their punch cards (buy nine drinks, get the 10th free), enjoy happy hours from 4 to 6pm every day, and be sure to come in on your birthday. There are many specialty beers and four taps. Saturday nights feature live music from blues, rock, and country bands. For games, pool and darts are an option with leagues available. H S TOMAHAWK ROOM 306 N. Bridge St., Chippewa Falls • (715) 861-5052 • Find it on Facebook • Situated within a brick building is this classic Chippewa bar with a friendly staff. Stay for a game of pool, a round of darts. Happy hour runs 4-6pm weekdays. They have an ever-rotating selection of 14 delicious craft beers on tap, which will satisfy beer snobs and normal drinkers alike. 50+ whiskey options and a wide variety of gin. H S THE VILLAGE TAVERN 32 W Spring St.,

Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-3009 • Find it on Facebook • A nautical theme gives this bar an extra bit of charm. Try the Village Bomb: a shot of cherry Dr. McGillicuddy’s mixed with orange pop. They have DJ-hosted karaoke Thursday nights, pool (free Tuesday nights), darts, Wii games, and different nightly specials starting at 4pm every day. Free food during Packer halftimes. Three to four specialty beers rotate seasonally and six beers flow from the tap. H S