We were running errands and needed a cocktail to finish off the afternoon! Intrigued by their reputation for great Old Fashioneds, we stopped into Bibinger's! Decent size parking lot available for diners! This spot is a bit rurally located, but a treasure in the rough. The interior is uniquely Wisconsin, blending dive bar with supper club to create an approachable, laid back atmosphere. The bartender was friendly and conversational, yet kept his distance when not needed! The Old Fashioned menu was large, with unique spins on the classic Brandy-forward drink in this neck of the woods! I went with the Haunted Brothel, which had a lovely nuance of chamomile tea and ginger beer to give it a distinct taste! I'd absolutely go back to try another one of the many offerings on the menu! read more

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Biblinger's is an unassuming gastropub nestled off the beaten path in Slinger, WI. My first experience here was for a Friday night dinner. We started with cocktails. They have a robust old fashioned menu--all made the Wisconsin style. We ordered the barrel aged old fashioned and asked if it could be made in the classic style (and specified without soda). Our server said, 'of course!' Annnnnd--then we got our drinks and they were both Wisconsin style. Not a huge deal and we did enjoy but a word of warning to those who favor a classic old fashioned with no wash--might have a hard time with that here. For our second cocktail, we got Manhattans which were better! For an appetizer, we were waffling between the spinach artichoke dip and the brussels sprouts. Our server recommended the spinach artichoke dip so we went with that. The dip was flavorful and the tortilla chips are house made. It was good! For my main, I got their eggplant parm, which was ample, saucy, and served on a bed of pasta. I definitely couldn't eat it all in one sitting. It was delicious. Our server was attentive and the prices are reasonable. Get to it! read more

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Best cheese curds ever!! Excellent $5 old fashions on Tuesday nights. The short rib and buffalo cauliflower salad were very good. Schnitzel was good but nothing I'd rave about. Well worth it. Good service save the "I don't want ranch", it will come on the side and it didn't come on the side. We didn't complain, the server was super sweet. read more

First impression: It was a little loud (difficult to have a nice conversation...just saying). The building and decor are beautiful, nostalgic, and rustic. Visually, it has a very warm atmosphere. The Old Fashioned drink menu is extensive, and the ones we tried were out of this world! Almost all ingredients are local and made in-house (including the caramel drizzle on one of the best carrot cakes we have ever had)! The service we had was complimented by the matching quality of the food. Definitely a return trip! read more

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If you frequent, sign up for the loyalty program. Also, try as many of the old fashions as you can . . . just not all in one night !!! Nothing much to complain about here !!!! read more

Drove over here from West Bend after seeing the menu. Turns out on a random Thursday they decided to "close" at 7:30. Did not see any postage of hours or any info online about why they closed at 7:30. Found it quite odd that there were other people being served however. Not sure if this was my experience because I was an out of towner or not. Would've loved to try the place. read more

Great Food, Great atmosphere & Great service! Just passing thru the area and decided to give it a try...so glad we did!!! The food was fresh & delicious! The atmosphere was comfortable & friendly. They were having a comedy show upstairs; I don't know the details. There's a full bar inside the dining room. Definitely want to dine here again sometime! read more

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We just had a very excellent experience this evening. There were three of us for dinner. We were greeted promptly and seated quickly. Our server Savanna was very cordial and professional. We had the soup of the day and cheese curd for appetizers. Everything came out fresh and the soup was excellent. For dinner, we had the mushroom risotto With chicken, schnitzel and braised beef ribs. Dessert we finished it off by splitting the apple cobbler. I can't tell you enough how great the service was, refills on coffee and water or regular, and the rest of the staff is very attentive, declaring our table when each course was finished. A very good experience all the way around! This was our second time stopping and I don't think it will be our last. Good job! read more

Went here for a happy hour after work - didn't realize they don't open until 4:30 so we chatted for a bit in the parking lot before heading in on the dot. They have an extensive line of bourbon/whiskey to choose from, and several creative options for old fashioneds. I tried the tequila and the cherry - both very tasty. The place filled up FAST for dinner, and it was a Tuesday! We (party of 5) were seated and our server was attentive right away. We started with cheese curds and wings in the traditional buffalo flavor. Both were fine, average. The special for the night was steak tacos, three people in our party opted for those and really liked them. I ordered the pork schnitzel and was very underwhelmed unfortunately. The meat itself was extremely dry and overcooked, as was the spaetzle. What should have leant a nice creamy juxtaposition was gluey and cold. The breading on the schnitzel was falling off and greasy. I ate it but wasn't a fan. Our server seemed to drop off as it got busier and she knew we had our food. We would have ordered more drinks but by the time the check came the line was out the door so we scooted out. Fun place for drinks and apps but I don't think I'd come for dinner again. read more

Bibinger's - Gastropubs Near Me - Slinger, Wisconsin

Food was subpar at best. Service was all right. We had an event in the banquet hall. There's a $2500 minimum for food and drinks. I was told that I would be informed of where we were at on the TAB to make sure that we reached the minimum. I was never informed.Including the $500 deposit. The final bill was over $3000 a couple days later I get an email requesting another $636 because the food and drinks did not reach $2500. So now I'm having to pay an additional $636 and I don't even get anything for it. Nothing like giving money away. if we would have been informed, we could've made something happen where our guests could've taken stuff home at least the $636 would not have been a waste. When I responded to the email the response I got basically was this is not negotiable. read more

I could eat here every day! The service was absolutely fabulous- thanks to Danielle! The bartenders know how to make a perfect old fashioned (Crown Royal+sour) & I would highly recommend! They have a drink menu with so many unique ones too! The mushroom risotto with perfectly cooked (medium) salmon was DELISH!!! Hubby loved his chili & we shared brussel sprouts for an appetizer. Can't wait to go back! read more

Bibinger's - Crown Royal Sour mmmmm!! - Gastropubs Near Me - Slinger, Wisconsin

(Dec 2025), So we had a company gathering upstairs , about 8-10 of us hung out at the upstairs bar, others interacting at the tables. Problem was, the majority of the time the bartender was also catering attendant and table busser. We spent more time the first half the night waiting for drinks than enjoying them, jokingly commenting about self service....No designated area for the customers plates/dishes, basically tracking down workers to hand off dishes so they're not piling up on tables creating a hazard, and just being polite. The food: Mediocre. Desserts were pretty decent. For what they charged we expected more, ..........only to find out post gathering there was a bar minimum^^^^^^^^ back to slow service, was this intentional?????? and if there's going to be a bar charge, have a bartender on site/ not part time. If you have to wait for a drink,eating all the ice cubes, the costumers are going to leave early. Which many did. Very disappointed for my first time there after hearing such great things about it, And post gathering more expenses because we didn't drink enough........interesting. read more

What a great spot! We stopped with friends who are regulars before our kids basketball game. I had the maple walnut salad which was delicious. My husband had the fish fry which was great. My dirty martini was perfect. And they have 10 old fashioneds on the menu. I will go back for sure. read more

The service here is consistently excellent, as are the food and drinks. Had the cream Vanina old fashioned and no wonder it has won awards. The cheese curds are phenomenal. Have had the burgers, wraps, and chipotle chicken sandwich. All keep us coming back. read more

Nice looking restaurant with plenty of seating. Stopped in for dinner and spent some time at the bar prior to our reservation. The bar offers a large selection of craft cocktails and our group sampled several different types of old fashioned. My favorite was the barrel aged bourbon , not quite as sweet as some of the others and very bourbon forward. The dinner menu was much more casual than expected, they offered a few specials but we went with sandwiches and wraps which were all very good. I heard the fish fry is fantastic and we will be back to give it a try. read more

Food was great, as were the old fashioned's and service ! And the dessert was delicious as well !

We have been going more often to Bibinger's again. For awhile their menu was tiny. They've expanded it and added new items. The eggplant parm is very good. We also love the cheese curds - they have two kinds! And of course, great old fashioneds! read more

Fantastic local restaurant!! The food is delicious. Their fish fry on Friday night is amazing and check out the selection of old fashioneds on the menu!! You won't be disappointed! read more

We dined at Bibinger's on a Wednesday at 6pm. We were promptly seated and our server was Hannah who was friendly and attentive. We ordered drinks and the Brussels sprouts appetizer. They have a good wine and beer menu. The appetizer was good; slightly warm but certainly not hot. My Nashville chicken sandwich was good but the sides are chips or fries. I would have liked to order a side salad or a veggie. My wife's berry salad was overpriced for the entree size. Very small, no croutons, 1 sliced strawberry and a small amount of ricotta. It was pretty loud and difficult to carry on a normal conversation. I don't believe we will return. read more

New to area and finally had a chance to try. Was very easy to make reservations online. Hostess very friendly. Our server Lisa was excellent. We ordered cod and haddock, shared and enjoyed both. The location is nice. Tables not squished together as some places are. I would recommend. read more

Hands down the best restaurant -- always great food, great service, and great old fashions! read more

Bibinger's - The BEST salmon I've ever had! One of my favorite dishes here - Gastropubs Near Me - Slinger, Wisconsin

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We went here for dinner last night. Had the brick chicken and mashed potatoes. Others had the fish fry and fries. Both were good read more

Bibinger's - Brick chicken - Gastropubs Near Me - Slinger, Wisconsin

Caesar salad with salmon was very good. The lettuce was fresh and crisp, the salmon was also very tasty. The only challenge it is a very noisy atmosphere, but all in all a very good experience. read more

How many restaurants have take out that is as good as dining in!? At Bibinger's, I know the food will be hot and fresh whether we dine in or pick up a few fish fries or burgers. The benefit of dining in is that you can have an amazing Old Fashioned. The tequila Old Fashioned is my favorite! It's also nice to chat with the staff... who are all very friendly yet professional. As a side note, the upstairs room is a wonderful place for an event. read more

Great service, good food in a nice rustic old inn! Very good old fashion drink menu. It's fun to just sit at the bar or grab a table for dinner! read more

Food bangin as hell. Greg and Travis are some cool dudes. Word up. Preach. Best restaurant east of the mississippi.

My husband and I have always enjoyed the food, service and ambiance at Bibingers! We have been patrons for many years! We love the bartenders Chris and Henry who always provide amazing service. Recently we went there for dinner and drinks. While sitting at the bar we could hear the manager talking politics to his employees. He was well aware we were sitting close by and could hear the conversation. Extremely disappointing that a manager would not have the business sense to not bring up politics around his customers. Due to this unfortunate experience we will not be going back to Bibingerss, they have lost two loyal customers! read more

My husband and I went out to eat at Bibingers after we saw a play at the Kettle Moraine Playhouse. We got there before 5pm and I got a table right away. Yay! Our waitress, Erica, was AWESOME. We shared the beer battered cheese curds. Yum! I got a Diet Cole and the Korean pulled pork sandwich with fries. My food was very good. My husband got the Filet and a Brandy Old Fashioned drink. He was really pleased with both. His d Fashioned was very good. The filet was cooked perfectly and it was Heaven he said. We are excited to go back. We would really love to have Erica as a waitress again. read more

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Been here a few times and have had pretty good experiences. The sandwiches, cheese curds and chicken Caesar salad were delicious as well as the old fashioned cocktails. My sons also like the kids burger and Mac n cheese. One huge miss is the filet. I asked for it to be butterflied and it wasn't, so underdone to my liking. The waitress took it back and I, again, asked for it to be butterflied. She said the manager was working on it, but it came back out again still not butterflied and still not cooked to medium well. The "mushroom sauce" didn't have mushrooms and tasted like old beef broth on the potatoes, so overall, not a good dish for being one of the most expensive on the menu. It was $37 and I would have rather had the $13 salad for a meal. read more

Wonderful staff, great food, and drinks, and a beautiful restaurant!! $5 Tuesday old fashions are to die for, so many varieties! read more

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Food was delicious as usual. Love the new addition of chicken Parmesan to the menu. It was wonderful! Service was as usual good, our waitress was friendly and checked back on us often. The drinks and ambiance were as usual very enjoyable. We always enjoy our visit to Bib's! read more

Food is great. Would recommend one of their old fashions before and during the meal. Big fan of the pork schnitzel. My daughter loves their chicken tenders and she eats a lot of chicken tenders. Service is almost always top notch. The only reservation I have about Bibingers is that because it has high/industrial ceilings, it is loud and hard to hear people if you have a group larger than six. read more

Tuesday nights - 1/2 priced Old Fashions, that is all you need to know! We wondered why this place was so jammed on a Tuesday I now know why. My sister who lives in the area knew enough to get a reservation even on a week night and it was a good thing we had one. They have an interesting selection of Old Fashions - I tried the maple cherry one and it was delicious! Actually I had two. We started with some deep fried cheese curds and while not beer battered they were definitely not mass produced out of the freezer types. They were good. For dinner I had the short ribs with polenta and it was very good - very tender and not fatty like some I have had at other places. Another had a burger (very tasty) and the other. Overall a fun, hopping place (though loud for some), with very good food in the middle of the countryside. read more

I'm adding Bibinger's to the list of my favorite restaurants around Milwaukee and would go out of my way to get a cocktail there! Went for Sunday brunch and despite the early hour still ordered a classic old fashioned as I was told they had some of the best cocktails around. I figured it's 5 o'clock somewhere and wouldn't pass up the opportunity. The cocktail used high quality ingredients, no doubt Luxardo cherries which retail for about $20 a jar, and appeared to take time and care to craft. Delicious! As a group we ordered the cheese curds and chicken wing appetizers. The chicken wings were decent, could have had more flavor, but finishing them on the grill is a nice touch. On the other hand the cheese curds were excellent, among the best I've tasted around Wisconsin. The breading was crispy, light, perfectly seasoned and delicious while the cheese inside was fresh and gooey. I ordered the classic bacon cheeseburger with fries as my entree. I was impressed by the quality of the ingredients especially the bun and high quality bacon. Everything was cooked to perfection, and the buns were buttered and toasted as an exceptional finish to an excellent burger. One of the best burgers I've had. I was surprised this place doesn't have an average 5 star rating, as my experience was marked with high quality ingredients, care in preparation, attention to small details like the toasted bun and cocktail cherries, and all at a fair price. I'd be hard pressed to find a deal better than that $12 burger and fries. I always try the burger when visiting a place for the first time as my benchmark. They knocked that out of the park and I'm confident their other food would be just as tasty! read more

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Thrilled to find out they are open for lunch! We stopped in for our first time and will definitely be back. The remodel and space are fantastic. All the staff we encountered were very friendly and seemed genuinely happy to be working there (which is rare these days...) and our server, Mattie, was phenomenal. She really went above and beyond. I had the Johann Burger- it was delicious, moist, flavorful and a perfect medium. My mom had the Grilled Cheese which is no average sandwich with Havarti, Cheddar, Apple Chutney and Schwaii's Bacon. She loved every bite. We can't wait to come back for an Old Fashioned and to further explore the menu. ************************************* Updating review 1/30/18 (after many, many visits) My original review was 4 stars. Due to our last visit and the changes in their menu and execution- I need to bring it down to a 2. We were there on a Tuesday night and a table of 8 at 5:30pm. While the bar was full, the dining floor was not. Point being- our table of 8 was not overwhelming the kitchen (plus we had reservations so they weren't caught off guard...) It had been several months since my last visit. My first disappointment was that the cheese curds and accompanying sauce had changed. What used to be amazing is now the complete opposite. Truly terrible. It honestly never occurred to me that deep fried cheese could be bad but they have managed to prove it possible. They are dark, bitter and exploding with dill. It's simply not enjoyable. The chorizo and manchengo wontons- unimpressive with a dog food like texture. I know that sounds harsh but I can't think of any other way to explain the texture. Moving on to dinner. A few people had pork. Every one of the dishes was dried out and barely warm. To top it off the delicious bed of spaetzel that should be golden, tender, warm and buttery... was instead served as brown, hard, crunchy and dry. Our only guess was that the spaetzel was deep fried. Not something that should ever be done. It was inedible. Burgers and chicken sandwiches were average. Fries cold. There wasn't one win at the table. Not sure if there is a new chef or why the changes to menu and execution; someone seems to be trying to do some inventive things to make their mark but it's an epic fail. The only redeeming factors of the evening: the staff is awesome- servers, host, bartenders and speaking of the bartenders- great cocktails. They know how to pour and do it right. Sadly, that won't be enough for any of us to make the drive back. Unless there's another change in the kitchen/management - we have no plans to return. read more

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We had a great time at Biblinger's and the food was good. It is a perfect local restaurant for a very casual evening. The crowd was very mixed with as many families as people on dates and guys just drinking. The brick chicken was good but the jalepeno burger was great. We would come here again. read more

We came to try Bibinger's on a Sunday night. They weren't too busy and we were seated right away. We ordered our food and proceeded to wait 45 minutes until our food was delivered. During our wait, our waitress returned to refill our water glasses, but never said anything about our food. After being at the restaurant more than 50 minutes, our three meals were delivered, with no apologies for the enormous wait. My daughter liked her kid's meal cheeseburger, though it was overdone. My crispy chicken salad that was their special of the day was delicious. My husband enjoyed the chicken club sandwich. I would give 5 stars, because I can easily overlook a kids cheeseburger being overdone. However, the service was incredibly slow and for that reason alone, only 3 stars. My food was delicious, but I would recommend ordering appetizers if you are hungry, because you're going to be waiting a really long time. read more

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Well worth the 15 minute drive outside of West Bend. A nice clean, bright, modern atmosphere. Appealing concrete bar that had an ample selection of beer, wine and mixed drinks. Their speciality here are old fashions. While they didn't have the proper huge single ice cube, the flavor was spot on.. A nicely made cocktail, even had the correct cherries! The schnitzel served with spatzle, carmelized onions and bacon was heavenly! I would have preferred this to be served with a nice brown sauce, vs. an odd cream based sauce that possibly contained mustard seeds. I also liked the cheese curds served with homemade ranch dressing. YUM! read more

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I went here three months ago. I forgot to post a review on this place once I got home, but I will share my experience at this place anyways. The food selection from the menu was great. I had the Pork Schnitzel with red cabbage and the yellow pasta-looking side entree (forgive me for not knowing what it's called). The wait staff was nice as well. I recommend this place for anyone who lives in the area of it. read more

Good food and tasty drinks. I do not drink often but the old fashioneds at this place are the best. The chicken wrap and Nashville hot are awesome as well. read more