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.

Ordered appetizers and soda last week. It was great!, food and service. Love the new place! It will…read morebe my go to for Stone Lake.

We went for the thin crust pizza and we were not disappointed. The pizza is wonderful. Great beers…read moreon tap. I would highly recommend Stone Lake pub

Good food! Delicious unique cheese curd batter…read moreGreat specials Awesome service Fun little spot

Phenomenal food, entertainment, customer service and more! The homemade soups are to die for.read more

We stopped by on a Thursday evening. We arrived right before 5pm and there was plenty of seating…read more The bartender came over right away to take our orders. The restaurant is small, nothing fancy, but pleasant enough, the music in the background not too loud. We started off with cheese curds, which were served in a tall cone. The curds were fantastic, crisp, chewy, and squeaky. We added an order of ranch on the side, and I was really impressed by it; our server said it was house-made, too. For my main dish, I had the chicken enchiladas tacos. Now, I'm from California, and I look at any Midwest takes on Mexican food with a critical eye, but these were really good tacos! My husband had the maple whiskey burger and really enjoyed his meal. I sneaked one of his fries and found it to be delicious. The restaurant was getting really busy about 5:30 as were we needing to pay and leave, so that process was a bit slow, but that is really the only criticism of our stop here. We'd both definitely eat at Common Man again!

We packed up our two toddlers on a cold winter day and headed south to have lunch on a Sunday,…read moreunloaded everyone with all the things to keep them busy and noticed when we got to the door the door the were CLOSED on Sundays. Sure wish this was reflected on their website or on Yelp! Not a great first experience. We have been wanting to try this place for a while now too bad it didn't work out. Hoping for another shot someday. Pros: very convenient parking, we got front row.

I've been coming here for 50 years. Best damn bar in the Midwest. I miss the live acts, but the…read moreambience remains.

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.

Neat little place with a casual vibe and fun atmosphere. We were there for drinks and they had a…read morewide selection of beers and drinks. There was live music that afternoon and it was a very enjoyable experience. You order at the bar. There was a small market area with a variety of items. Will come again to try their food!

Saturday I set out for a short brewery trek of three breweries... I was excited to visit my 363rd,…read more4th and 365th breweries! Quite the array my palate experienced! The first brewery.... fine, just fine, nothing great. The last brewery? Off the charts... fantastic!! Balsam Lake? Yikes..... I arrived to a full patio and quite the busy inside. Good omen, right? Once I began tasting through my flight... two words came to mind...not sure if they're correct or... but they were... Tourist Trap....? I built a flight of four, four styles I commonly order, so I'm familiar with them and they're preferred. My flight consisted of #3 Angler's Amber, #7 Stump Bay Stout, #17 Marges Doppleganger Doppelbock & #18 Haugen All The Honey. The Honey beer was delicious and was he only one I could stomach to want to finish. The Angler's Amber? WHAT is that, is that a Bitter Amber? That is NOT a style....for good reason! This beer I could only take three sips of... in disbelief that it was that bad! The stout and doppelbock....just not good. Three days later and I'm still at a loss for words to describe what my palate was dealing with? Being to nearly 400 breweries I wouldn't consider myself a slouch, nor definitely an expert but when three of four beers are unpalatable... it's not me... it's the beer. Such a disappointing experience. Getting the $16.00 tab for what I considered awful beer sure didn't help ease the unfulfilling feeling. Maybe I should have opted for the Boysenberry Blonde that I debated and a beertender said was her current go-to? This brewery is three years old so...maybe they're still working kinks out? New brewer? I may have to peruse untappd for other beer ratings but at this juncture I wouldn't go back, just bummed out by the experience as a whole.

The walleye sandwich came recommended The server carried…read moreone past me that looked good My walleye sandwich was even better than I was hoping I'd like to return

Love this place we stumbled upon when looking for a restaurant on water not in Tonka - better feel…read morethan Tonka places in that it's less crowded and prefect blend of varied menu, casual, overlooking water, plenty of tvs inside for game watching, and delicious food and beverages! We will return!

We visited this local gem after hearing about its wide bar selection and family atmosphere. I have…read morebeen to Ireland and this is the closest thing to a real Irish pub I've seen in a long time. It's not a manufactured wanna be but a place where the customers receive warm personal greetings, great food and a true Guinness pour. We both were greeted by the owner, Jeff, and Kendall created the best chicken pot pie ever. The patrons were clearly enjoying the atmosphere and two people came over and started a lively conversation that made us feel like a part of the neighborhood. We bought some sweatshirts to remember the experience and definitely look forward to going back.

This place was amazing! A real Irish pub! Raucous. Loud. Packed. Friendly and Welcoming…read more Great beer, reasonable prices, and the food was really good. We had fish and chips (stellar) and a chicken pot pie (wonderful but maybe a tad under seasoned). Super fun! Can't wait to go back!!