We were coming from two Celebrations of Life while in our homestate of Wisconsin. To honor those…read morelives that had passed I just needed a balance. Here at Chippewa Brewing and Distillery was the perfect place. Pam and Ingrid were awesome. Not pushy and actually played into my not needing something high octane as I call it. Being creative I wanted a Sex in the Canoe and Rooster but settled on the Octberfest type beer, afterall tis the season . We so enjoyed the moment of care they didn't know our day but they were so kind. I have forgotten what the Midwest felt like. People being kind. Thank you ladies, I would highly recommend stopping here. The decor was so me. A little of this and that.

Awesome Bloody Marys and great bartenders. Always make a point to stop when in town.read more

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!

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.

Didn't eat but it was a great midway stop on our trip. Beautiful out side are to stretch the legs…read moreand of course bought a six pack to go. Didnt time right for tour but will keep in mind for next trip!

Love this place! For sure commercial, but a great place to stop. All the beers and all the leinie…read moremerch you could want. They have indoor and outdoor seating, some food options, and plenty of parking. Great people too!

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

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

This place has potential. It's a nice setting in the perfect downtown Eau Claire location. Could…read morebe a lot of fun for groups and couples alike. But there are problems to be worked out. GOOD: The overall concept is well-executed. Wine selections are clearly displayed on the overhead menu, with options for glasses or sample flights. Pricing is transparent and reasonable (more on that in a moment), and easy enough to follow along even if you've already had a drink elsewhere. I also like that you can choose a bottle of beer from the fridge if you don't want any of the wine selections. For me, this made the overall experience more approachable. The lounge area is warm and inviting. Relaxing club seats up front, with some tables next to the bar, and a small store in the back. The feel is late-middle aged cool. Service was very warm. NEEDS IMPROVEMENT: * The wine... was nothing special. While the prices were reasonable, even the "premium" wine was not all that noteworthy. If the Rev is going to succeed as a wine bar, I would recommend better selections. (The beer fridge, however, was very nice - and that saved it for me.) * The food menu situation is completely hosed. And to me there is nothing more discouraging than walking into a bar and being presented with a food menu... and an apology that the menu is completely out of date. Our host was apologetic and promised a new menu in the future. We hope so. Overall the Rev is definitely worth a visit for Eau Claire locals and visitors alike. It's grown-up cool, laid back atmosphere is good for a group of fun seekers out on the town. I'd only like to see improvements in wine quality and consistent food offerings.

I want to give a shout-out to the The Rev for being such an AMAZING host for our 20-year Memorial…read moreHigh School reunion, which was held July 20, 2019. To preface: I work in international education, and was planning our reunion from China of all places. As you might imagine, planning an event for 100+ people from abroad is no easy task. Combine this with the extra challenge of trying to communicate with a virtual Firewall in the way, and you can understand what an undertaking this was. The first issue was getting a venue. With the reunion being held during the same weekend as Country Jam and Rock Fest, our planning committee was a little bit nervous about the different venue options available. We were relieved to find that The Rev had availability for that weekend and would happily accommodate our group. We had a limited budget to work with for this event. Working directly with us, the fabulous Kate Haas, owner/manager, went about putting together a catering plan (heavy apps) that went under budget (and more importantly) appeased the diverse pallets of 100+. B/C of budget limitations, we opted to do a cash-bar w/ a complimentary champagne toast at 8:00 (which, by the way, was perfectly organized). A great offering of craft/domestic beers and wine + spirits gave everyone great beverage options. Bartending staff throughout the night were FANTASTIC! Being that we were celebrating our 20-year reunion, music nostalgia was KEY. Kate hooked us up with one of her specially-picked DJs for the night. Let me say: He was the star of the show! Non-obtrusive, but also knew EXACTLY what needed to be played at the EXACT moment. Many said afterwards that they had never experienced a better DJ. Get that man a raise! The Rev, itself, is amazing for hosting a group of 100 ppl or less. Great ambiance, an outdoor space out back - even a small room in back to use as central operations and/or additional space. Best of all, with The Rev being in the heart of DT Eau Claire, attendees can do some bar-crawling in after-event hours. All-in-all, this was an event for the ages. My HUGE thanks to Kate and her staff at the Rev for making this such a wonderfully positive experience. Got a group you're trying to plan an event for? Look no further than The Rev!

is open under new management, !! i live for the independent liquor marts!!…read more chilled beer, Top shelf Liqours Tobacco, ect. same owner as the stave and hoop on water st.

I gave them 2 stars because they were open on New Year's Eve. I removed 3 stars because they are…read moreoverpriced, and the guy behind the counter (owner?) tried to scam me by offering me a priced bottle of Woodford Reserve Master's Collection Batch 119.5 Proof Bourbon for $220.00. When I refused, he said, "ok, for you, I'll let you have it for $190." The average price should be about $140 max (700 ml bottle). If you need something and have no other options, then they will do in a pinch, but this is not the neighborhood liquor mart that I remember. In any case, Caveat Emptor (buyer beware).