Forestry Tap and Axe is an absolute must-visit if you're anywhere near Minocqua. This place nails…read morethe full experience--great beer, great food, outstanding service, and a genuinely fun atmosphere. The beer selection is solid across the board--everything I tried was fresh, flavorful, and clearly well-crafted. It's the kind of place where you actually enjoy finishing your pint and immediately want to try another. The food was just as impressive--far better than you'd expect from a spot like this. Everything came out hot, well-prepared, and packed with flavor. What really sets this place apart, though, is the service. The staff is top-notch--friendly, attentive, and genuinely engaged. You never feel like just another customer; they make sure you're having a great time from start to finish. And then there's the axe throwing--honestly one of the most fun parts of the whole visit. Whether you've done it before or not, it's easy to get into and adds a unique, memorable twist to the experience. It turns a simple stop for food and drinks into something you'll actually talk about afterward. Having been to Minocqua Brewing Company, the difference couldn't be more obvious. Forestry Tap and Axe delivers quality, consistency, and hospitality across the board, while Minocqua Brewing falls short in every category. Bottom line: if you're in the Minocqua area, don't waste your time elsewhere. Head straight to Forestry Tap and Axe--you'll get great beer, great food, excellent service, and a genuinely fun experience all in one place.

As a bar, Forestry Tap & Axe is pretty average. However, they do have a decent selection of tap…read morebeer featuring local brewers such as Rocky Reef. What really stands out here are the games, including axe throwing, shuffle board, Hammerschlagen (a nail pounding game), darts, pool, ping pong, cribbage, and probably something else that I didn't see. Their shuffle board table is one of the best I've ever played on -- full sized, smooth and fast. It may take a few tries to get the hang of it, but once you get zeroed in it makes for a great game. And, of course, as their name implies, the featured activity is axe throwing. Tossing a dangerous tool, trying to stick it in a wooden wall, and hitting the target for maximum points is harder than it looks. But once you get the technique mastered (even partially) it is incredibly satisfying and a lot of fun. Three stars for the bar, five four the games, four overall.