We visited a lot of restaurants and bars during our time in the Eau Claire area, and this ended up…read morebeing the most lackluster stop. The setting is really cool, a building with an industrial feel and lots of seating. We sat right at the bar. It took us a while to get served, and then for our whiskey flight to come out. They use large communion cups, which I thought was amusing. The whiskeys weren't really to our taste, though. It didn't take us long to have those, but even though we were right at the bar, we were ignored for a long stretch. I quietly wondered if the drinks had somehow made us invisible. We were finally able to pay and leave. Maybe we caught them on an off night, but the place didn't make an overall good impression on us.

We really liked the drinks here. My husband is a huge fan of whiskey and decided to order a…read moresampler. I ordered a drink that was sort of like a pina colada but wasn't quite. We were both really happy with our selection. We actually went back later in the evening and there were lots of people. There is quite a bit of seating inside but we thought why not go up on the outside deck for the view? It was a nice view but not very much seating. The service was good and the bar tenders really knew how to make a drink.

Small winery but relaxing views. Neat mini store, but we purchased multiple items. Knowledgeable…read morestaff and even got the area history.

Visited this little gem in the middle of nowhere on my way to Hayward, I can't pass up a winery…read more the winemaker/owner was so informative and helpful. Most of his wines are made from produce he grows right on his farm. There were so many wines I've never heard of like beet wine . Stop in and enjoy a tasting or story from the winemaker and bonus lots of outdoor seating

For me, vacations are anything but lazy…read more When it was time to return to Eau Claire for some shenanigans with Matt and Tim, I knew this go around would need to have some brewery action despite Tim and Matt not being big drinkers. I love visiting breweries and trying out local offerings. Lazy Monk was on my list of places to visit based on just the name alone, but their current beer list was looking pretty good, too. Tim and I (Matt was coming up the next day) dropped in around early dinner time and it was fairly quiet in the brewery. There were a few people chatting with the bartender when we went up to order some drinks. First and foremost, I grabbed a sticker and magnet before I would inevitably forget. I grabbed a flight of beers since a lot of them sounded really good. Unfortunately, the one beer I was really hyped to try was out until the next day. That was the kolsch. I ended up getting the Bohemian Pilsner Lager, Raspberry Lemon Shandy, Kristall Weiss, Mad Monk IPA, and Bohemian Dark Lager. The Mad Monk was really good. It was my favorite. The Kristall and Bohemian Pilsner Lager were really good, too. The Raspberry Lemon was good but not really my cup of beer. I got it to sample since I was taking home a 4-pack for Emily. As for the Dark Lager... not a fan at all. Not that it was gross but it just isn't for me. The bartender was super cool and took the time to explain all the beers I ordered, made great small talk and really made us feel welcome. Lazy Monk really leans into the German/Bohemian aspect. The exterior of the building has some strong German vibes and once you walk inside, it really feels like you walked into a bar in the middle of a small German town. I believe there is also an outdoor seating area but we only saw it while we were out walking around. If you find yourself in Eau Claire and want a really chill place to grab some beer, Lazy Monk is the place to go.

Still brewing solid traditional Czech and German styles beers. The outdoor deck is fantastic in…read morethe summer. View of the Chippewa rover. They have some outdoor games you can do, there are indoor games as well. It's dog friendly. Four packs of cans to go. They will fill a growler for you, but it's not very economical, better just to buy the cans. They have all their own beer on tap now and root beer on tap plus a few cans of soda and bottled water. No food here but you can bring in anything you like and eat it inside. Nice meals, occasionally have some special events and live music, you have to check their social media for those updates. They have a Mug club for regulars. Always great service from personable bartenders. They really know the regulars. Occasionally you'll catch the owner slinging beer too. No TV or jukebox so you can actually have a conversation. The acoustics can make it a little echoey at times however, especially if there's a lot of people inside.

Heinz welcomed us and was super helpful. No food was needed for this "train depot" stop…read more Loved the vibe inside and outside.

Every Thursday, they have curry night with chef Stacy. The flavors are immaculate. I really…read moreappreciate the boldness and cultural fusion. Drinks are fantastic and they have non alcoholic drinks as well. Pineapple tepache is a must try! Ambiance is chill and artsy. Inside an old train station.

Food: You can order a pretzel with your beer at the bar. I…read moredidn't have one but someone recommended it. Atmosphere: Great inside & outside. They patio are is popular. Legacy Brewery Tour: Nanna was a fantastic tour guide. Her love for this Chippewa Falls brewing company makes her a great ambassador of the brand. Her "good energy" and personal experience made of the Legacy Brewery tour a great one. She took pictures of us by the chairs at the end, which was highly appreciated.

Came to this brewery after a hockey game for my daughter's friend. We had a great time with beer…read moreflight and cheese curds. The staff were awesome and very friendly. The flight was great with a fair variety of options. Check it out!

We almost didn't come to this winery. After reading that they mainly had fruit wines we weren't…read moreexcited as we prefer a drier wine selection. We happened to stop and boy we are happy we did. We got some great stories from "New Guy Nick" and the owner who was fantastic and made for great conversation. The wine selections are huge. Lots of different fruits blended in with grapes to make their wines. Natural products only and no additives in their wines as well. We got to hear the stories behind the wines and the wine names and sample many of them. Proceeds from every bottle of wine sold goes to a Veterans cause. Stop in and try some unique wines. They even have a jalapeño wine that I can't wait to try in a Bloody Mary or chili. The pear wine was one of our favorites - very smooth and not too sweet. Go check them out!!!

Absolutely a terrific experience and selection of wines. An amazing selection of hand crafted…read morespecialty wines

What an amazing asset to downtown Eau Claire! We live about an hour away and stopped in on a whim…read moreas we were walking by. The staff was so friendly, explaining the pour system for wine, whiskey & brandy, as well as their food menu (sadly we had just eaten). The atmosphere was very warm and relaxing, and we really enjoyed the variety of art on display throughout the shop. They do have events (music performances, meet the artist, etc.) so follow them on Facebook or sign up for their newsletter to stay informed.

This place is happening downtown. Great wine selection. If you don't know what you like one of the…read moreemployees will guide you through the selection. It's a self-serve venue. You leave a credit card and get a card to put into the slot. Multiple sizes available for dispensing. They have charcuterie boards. They have beer. They have some cocktails as well. You can have a whole bottle of wine too if you like. They have art and wine to buy to go. Many nights they have music there. It's really got a great vibe. Parking sucks downtown, but that's nothing new.

We stopped by on a snowy Saturday afternoon and lingered for a while, having a wonderful talk with…read morethe bartender and another fellow at the bar. The building is a high-ceilinged warehouse with the brewery housed in the same space. There is a bar with gorgeous wood at the back, with some tables near the bar and others further out. Durand Brewing has an impressive variety of beers (not just IPAs like some places) plus a hard root beer and some sodas. We ended up sharing two flights (4 small glasses in each) which gave us a good overview of what they had on tap. There was free popcorn to accompany the drinks. We really enjoyed our time here and are already talking about making a return trip to Durand.

Nice owner, friendly environment . Only have beer, no food but awesome Root Beer! It's worth a…read morequick visit!