Beloit, WI is a little town, 90 minutes from Chicago - O'Hare. There are less than 40,000 people…read moreand a river runs through the city. If you're ever in Beloit, be sure to visit 5BAR. This little joint is hands down the coolest bar I have ever been to. It is unassuming on the outside, but you step in and it is a technicolor wonderland of nostalgic pieces and new art. There is an extensive craft drink list, and the two I had were expertly made. Even better...both were sub $10!! It is super clean, and you can tell that they take pride in their blue heaven. Walk past the genderless bathrooms and there is a separate room (with its own music) where karaoke is held on Saturday nights. There are coloring sheets and even a merch section made from the lost and found. Craft drinks, great decor, good music, and a DOG! Congrats to Levi (owner) and Lady (Corgi) for creating the vibes. It is nothing short of epic.

Fun bar with a great staff. There's always something going on. Make sure to check out 5bar.co on…read moreinstagram to see pictures and events. This place is one of a kind.

My bf and I came here for quick "something to do" while visiting Baraboo. We only did the tour, but…read morefor $20 I found it to be enjoyable and knowledgeable. You do get to try up to five tastings of your choice, which was nice since you can double up on a tasting if you really enjoy the taste. Our guide was funny and did a great job providing the information. As far as the cocktails go, I did get a tasty mojito! The cool thing is if you arrive earlier to your tasting, you can bring the drink with during the tour. I love the atmosphere and really enjoyed the tour guide!

What a beautiful location along the river! We would have dined outside if it weren't so windy, but…read morewe still had a great view of the water from indoors. I'm not sure when this place was built, but everything felt clean & new and the seating was very comfortable. The menu had a nice variety of entrees, but we were definitely disappointed that they don't offer an appetizer selection for lunch. My husband ordered the jalapeño chicken flatbread and I went with the roasted vegetable risotto with grilled chicken. We both really enjoyed our dishes and did share so we didn't have food envy. It was really kind of them to offer us a complimentary dessert when they found out today was our 25th wedding anniversary; we selected the bread pudding and it was delicious!! Other than not having apps available on the lunch menu, our only other gripe was that it took forever to get our bill and pay.

When I was in Verona for some Epic stuff, a few of my co-workers and I hit this place up for dinner…read moreon the last night that we were in town and I think it was a good choice. And a couple of my co-workers wanted to watch a basketball game there and they had plenty of TV's. The bartenders were really happy and that was infectious; which I always love seeing. The service was great and the food was good as well. I even got a couple desserts, which were tasty. Overall, it was a fun restaurant that I would go back to again.

My experience at Stone Porch Alehouse was extremely disappointing because of the way I was treated…read moreby one of the bartenders. I had winning tickets from one of the machines inside the restaurant, but I am not from this area and was unfamiliar with their redemption process. When I handed her the tickets, she tried to throw them in the trash without asking me or explaining anything. I stopped her and told her they were winning tickets and that I wanted to redeem them. Instead of helping me, her attitude became rude and disrespectful. I asked for my tickets back because I no longer wanted her assistance. She then told me to step away from the bar, said I was not welcome in the restaurant, and threatened to call the police. I asked to speak with the manager so I could explain what had happened, but instead of allowing me to explain, I was repeatedly told to leave while the bartender continued threatening to call the police. I expected to be treated with courtesy and respect, especially since this was simply a misunderstanding that could have been been resolved with a polite explanation. Unfortunately, this was one of the worst customer service experiences I have ever had, and I will not be returning.

ambiance was elegant dessert and drinks were great and…read moreservice was very friendly. The pianist/singer performed the majority of our requests!

Went to the Dells on a weekday during the summer, and for adult time we came here for some drinks…read more I liked that they offered NA beers, and I had the Upside Dawn Golden Ale & it was perfect since I personally do not like IPA's. Our bartender Carlos was on his game during our time there. Rose was the pianist for the night and she played all the songs everyone requested, she was super delightful and made the night fun to enjoy. I would come here again :)

I think this place could get to a 5 for me but when we went it was a colder/rainy day for a…read morepre-dinner drink so the place was white only no cool lights and it was super crazy loud and the ping pong players kept losing their ball and chasing it under tables. Maybe it was just the groups who had taken over this particular day weren't my vibe. The drinks were amazing though. Creative, fresh, loved them. I had one with blended mint and gin. We tried the jell o shot of the day which had pop rocks and was salty and fruity. Seriously one of the most interesting concoctions and was fun. Very worth the stop.

As someone who loves science and weird drinks this has got to be my favorite spot in Madison. The…read moreinside is a lot bigger than you would think from the size of the door. The atmosphere is so cool, very experimental and unique. The colored lighting against the white walls and furniture makes for really cool pictures. The drinks were amazing. Especially the savory ones. If you love bloody Mary's you'll love their garden salad cocktail. Of course we tried some Jell-O shots too. The grape was our favorite. There is also a ping-pong table in the back! Lastly, have to shout out the bartenders because they are awesome and had great recommendations!

The cocktails were on point, the service was amazing, and the whole place is absolutely beautiful…read more I stopped in during the Halloween season, and the vibe was everything -- festive, fun, and perfectly done. And let me tell you, the bar itself? Amazing. A great spot all around!

The cutest cocktail lounge. A friend and I stopped in for Tuesday trivia and while we didn't do…read morewell the trivia master was engaging and made sure everyone had a great time. I ordered the flannel season and it was one of the best fall season cocktails I've ever had. While the cocktails are a little pricer ($10ish which is better than a cocktail lounge in the "big city") my drink was delicious and the vibes were immaculate. I also always appreciate businesses who give discounts to those that have served and this is one of them. If I lived here I'd be a regular so definitely check them out.

It was our first time here, so we asked for seats at the bar, which looks directly into the…read morekitchen. We had so much fun, and we could see that all of the staff were also having a good time. Nothing but positivity, and it transfers into each and every delicious dish! We absolutely loved the complimentary cheese puffs (Gougeres). It was the perfect start to a fantastic meal. I enjoyed a starter of beet, walnut and cheese tart, and my dining partner thought his French Onion soup was stellar. I chose Monkfish stew for my main dish. It was incredible....silky, savory broth with melt-in-your-mouth monkfish plus tender shrimp and asparagus. The bread served with the stew was so delicious to soak it all up. My dining partner thoroughly enjoyed his Bistro steak with king trumpet mushrooms. The mushrooms were so elevated and so delicious. We shared a side of charred carrots and thought very highly of them, too. We closed out our epic meal by sharing one slice of Gateau Basque cake. It was served with a side of a tart cherry compote, and together this dessert was perhaps THE BEST dessert outside of France. Incredible! Sitting at the bar, our server was bartender Nina W. She was entertaining and didn't mind all of our ongoing questions. She added a another level of true enjoyment to our experience. Just as we were finishing up our dining experience the orchestrating chef stopped over to introduce herself. Once Annemarie said her name, I knew she was one of the founders of Lallander and next-door Bloom Bake Shop, having been a customer ever since their first bakery in Middleton. I told Annemarie how impressed we both were with the food, and how all the staff seemed so happy. She said something like a restaurant is only successful with good people. It seems she is keeping her people, and her customers, very happy.

This French inspired place was on our list to try so with a reservation made two weeks in advance…read morewe arrived on a cold snowy Friday evening. We were ten minutes early and they had just opened - strangely they would not seat us though our seats at the kitchen bar were open. So we huddled on the bench five feet away from our seats. It was not a great start but that was soon forgotten given the rest of the evening was fun. When I went on-line to make a reservation the only seats available were at the kitchen bar - that turned out to be fortunate because it was highly entertaining. When we return we will book these seats again as a couple (if you are with a group it is not a good place to hold a conversation). The bartender/ our server Jackson was super friendly and did a great job answering all our questions as we quizzed him on the action in the kitchen which was right in front of us (it's a small tight space). We ordered a beer and a wine followed by a small cup of French onion soup which was very tasty and a serving of their pate which was also very good. It was good that we had these front row seats because for some reason the kitchen appeared to be running a bit slow so the wait for our mains was pretty long. We did notice that when the owner arrived she started to direct the kitchen staff and the pace picked up! I got the pork tenderloin which was very flavorful and done with a bit of pink so it was not dry. It was a large serving. My wife got the sea bass in a puff pastry which was beautifully presented. The sauce was essential otherwise the dish would have been a bit plain. She really liked it. We were too full for desserts but they looked tempting though they did give us some savory cookies from their Bloom Bakery which is next store. This is not an inexpensive place to dine but it was well worth it. We will be back!

I really enjoyed my quick stop in. The slushie was delicious and the chat with the bartenders made…read moreme feel at home. This place is cute, clean, and has a great spirit selection.

Pay with cash or massively incompetent and "not able to read words good" bartenders will hand your…read morecard off to someone else and then play it off like it's not a big deal because again, they can't read words and just give anyone with the same type of credit card your credit card and then pretend it's not a big deal or a massive inconvenience to cancel and reissue a credit card. This place used to train and produce talent. Now it's not functionally literate. Totally pathetic. Won't ever return. Will tell them at tales and Portland what's happening in Madison. Total losers.