A comfortable established tavern to sit or stand around…read more Framed legend Band & singer preformers grace the walls, telling a story of the music and past showmanship that entertained drinker's and jazz fans through the many years of this stand alone eclectic establishment.

Laid back, friendly, no credit cards, no food. Very intimate bar with lots of character.read more

I really wanted to take away a star because they don't have a website or online reservations. I…read morelike to look at the menu online to confirm There are options I'll like and to view prices. We were the only customers in the dining room on a Tuesday. (Maybe due to the above?) Service was fast, efficient and friendly. Drinks were good. My husband and I both ordered perch with hash browns. The fish was done perfectly and the hash browns were crispy. Others in our party ordered the prime rib wrap and shrimp. Both dinners were very good also. The restaurant is in an older building on the Yellow River. A nice lawn slopes toward the water and outside seating is available. We will be back the next time we are on vacation.

Liked this place! Was our first time there. Sort of a cross between a pub and small supper club…read more Super friendly atmosphere and food was good and more then you could eat. Beautiful spot right on the river. Need to go back to try their burgers as they looked really good. Buck a burger on Thursdays!

Enjoyed our beautiful view of the Black River from our campsite. Very clean bathrooms and shower…read more The Pub was very welcoming and the live music was a plus. we will certainly be back. Ron and Roxann

McSweet's was chosen by the location and name alone to meet up between Eau Claire and Tomah, and it…read morewas great! It has really nice ambiance! Dogs were welcome, and the ones there were very friendly, and it was the bartender's birthday, and she provided great service. We didn't have a chance to taste their pizza, but it smelled delicious, definitely next time.

Mondays are BOGO burger day. What other reason do you need to visit? The burgers are big, really…read moregood and come with pub fries. This is my Monday go to spot when I'm in town. The staff is always friendly and the food is fresh. They also have great outside seating.

We were in town for a softball tournament and called ahead to see if they could accommodate our…read moreteam. Walking into the badger it was cozy and felt like a cabin. The wait staff was ready and the processed our orders with speed and efficiency. The food is typical bar food with some twists. But was excellent and not typically greasy like you find in these local spots. Would highly recommend and will be back when in town again.

The tavern has been there for many years and has recently started serving food…read more A very experienced cook is serving affordable American food breakfast, lunch and dinners with daily specials. Great burgers, sandwiches, wings and more. All very good. All food is available for takeout also.

It's taken years since I left town to finally make it back here under the (not so) new ownership…read more I've heard such good things and so when we found ourselves with an open afternoon, we stopped by for dinner. The ambiance is casual with lots of fun things to examine on the walls - some historic, some new. We started with the Brussels sprouts, loaded with bacon and Gouda cheese. These were a huge hit and we cleared the entire plate. I ordered the Sheely burger with truffle fries and definitely ate beyond capacity. The Mr. ordered the ribeye special and it came out medium rare just as he likes. He ate every bite and when he saw that you could buy a round for the staff for $10, proceeded to do so. He appreciates a perfect steak. Can't wait to come back and try some other items! *NOTE: CASH ONLY*

Really dig the ambience of the old building. They say it's haunted, you be the judge, I didn't see…read moreany ghosts. With great service. There was a new server training in. They were very attentive. The drinks were good. I had the Sheeley old-fashioned, made with Bulleit Rye, a fairly standard Wisconsin style old-fashioned. My ribeye was just a little overcooked and my wife smashed burger was just a little undercooked. The food overall was pretty good. I'll definitely go back. I can't believe I've never been there after all these years.

Another delicious burger and fries. Service was just ok. Drank a lazy monk, can't go wrong.read more

Stopped in for a quick bite to eat and drink while driving through town. It was our first time. The…read morecheese curds were so good!! We each got a wrap and fries. The wraps were decent. Service was fast!

The Abbey is one of my favorite places in Menomonie. Not only is the atmosphere really cool and…read morelaid back but the staff are always friendly and willing to strike up a conversation. It always seems like there is a really relaxed vibe and the low lighting and heated bar really add to this experience. I used to think that The Abbey was just a bar (by no means a bad thing!) but I stopped in for lunch and had a spectacular pulled pork sandwich a few days ago. Dare I say it... The best pulled pork sandwich in downtown Menomonie?! The sauce sounds like it would be weird because there is mustard in it but I can confirm that it is delicious and really makes the sandwich. Props to The Abbey for having a limited menu and having a few really good dishes instead of a bunch of average bar food. Apart from the atmosphere, food and staff there are really good drink specials at The Abbey as well! Every day there is a near unbearable special. When school is in session these deals are definitely taken advantage of by the Stout students. If I had to credit this place for just one thing it would be that the building itself is such a relaxing place. No flashing lights, no overly loud music and no amateur DJ screaming at the top of their lungs like other bars in Menomonie. Even yet, if inside is a little too much you can always step out onto the patio. If you're looking for a relaxed cocktail in Menomonie this is your place.

This place rocks. The fact that the menu is limited is a positive. They are freakishly good at…read moremaking the items on the menu. And just when you think your whole day is shot because the slaw has broccoli (we know that Wisconsinites loathe anything that did not have parents) bam - there's bacon in it! Abbey (from the Abbey) is the coolest Abbey I know. Much cooler than any other Abbey, including Westminster and Downton. My dog enjoys the back patio where she can chill and dream about all the wonderful smells that waft from the kitchen. The sandwiches are amazing. The drinks are made well and the free chaser is like a prize my liver didn't know it won.

Good beer. Lots of it. And a wide variety…read more Nicely remodeled building, lots of firefighting related decorations, and friendly staff. During the summer they roll up the doors and the front and it's like sitting outside. Mixed crowd, usually young professionals, hipsters, and old farts. No drunk college kids. They run a great trivia night on Tuesdays, and have beer-related events pretty frequently. When you order, be sure to check the details on the big blackboard behind the bar. Some of the beers they're carrying come in small snifter glasses because they're really potent. If you're used to drinking Bud, be sure to ask questions about what you're ordering. The bar staff are knowledgeable, and will usually let you try a sample or two. It gets pretty loud when it's crowded, but that's mostly crowd noise. They keep the music at a reasonable level. You can get frozen pizzas, but they don't offer any other food. The pizzas are actually pretty good for being frozen, but don't expect to get a meal here.

Apparently this is a PBR. It isn't, but the dude definitely said it was. But it...isn't. Where on…read moreearth can you find a cloudy lager that tastes like a cream ale? Let me tell you, The Eau Claire Firehouse. They invented science.

Not muck offered for those who don't eat meat. The sides and the kids menu did the job. Great pub!!!read more

Plastic silverware. My fork broke twice trying to cut through my very dried out chicken breast. I…read moreasked for mushroom added and did not get them or my fries. I ate what I could as most of it was inedible. However, I thought the fries were ok.