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    Moccasin Bar

    3.9 (35 reviews)
    InexpensiveDive Bars
    Open • 10:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    MOCCASIN BAR ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Touristy
    Juke Box

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    Most incredible ambience I've ever experienced at a bar. Service is incredible and the bloody Mary's are off the chain.

    Some of the taxidermy animals
    Patti G.

    Great bloody marys! It's a neat place with all the taxidermy animals! The service was quick for how busy they were!

    Card playing animals, what else do you need at a bar?
    Margot D.

    The last time I was this excited about a bar, I was 20 and had a fantastic fake ID; fast forward a few years, and I am in awe of the animal dioramas at the, um, "wildlife museum" (as it proudly says outside). Check your attitude at the door and venture on in, not only will you see poker playing animals, but there are two pool tables for humans.

    Amber C.

    I was on vacation from California and decided this was a 'must see' location. It was well worth the stop. The atmosphere is casual and the bartender was great. I couldn't decide between the two IPAs (get the Lakefront!) and the bartender gave me a taste. The taxidermy animal displays are a hoot (and yes, of course they are gross). No food here so just stop on by for a drink. And kids are welcome to come in!

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    Emily H.

    If you're squeamish around taxidermy, this is not your bar. If you're looking for artisan cocktails, this is not your bar. If you only have a credit card, this is not your bar. But if you don't fall into any of these categories, have an open mind and give the Moccasin Bar a try when you're in Hayward. It will likely be a memorable experience. But let's go back to that taxidermy for a moment. The "wildlife museum" that this bar boasts is ... ummmmm ... creative ... to say the least -- like a-raccoon-playing-poker-with-a-bear creative or squirrel-sharing-a-PBR-with-a-chipmunk creative. (You can actually find scenes of these in this bar.) Moccasin Bar has taxidermied models of the record muskellunge fish that have come out of the nearby lakes. The musky fish look kind of like the fish from "Big Fish" but with stripes. They're giant, almost mythical. And they line Moccasin Bar's walls. When someone catches a musky and says it was "this big," they're probably telling the truth. But beyond the fish, there are also dioramas of local wildlife and even fictional scenes with the animals. My favorite is a scene of a wolf presiding over a "Kangaroo Court," in which a badger is accused of hunting woodcock out of a season. It's very involved. There's another diorama that shows one raccoon winning over another raccoon in a boxing match. PETA would probably frown upon these depictions. But there's something so strange and unique about these that make it hard to look away from them. When you do look away, though, you'll find friendly bartenders eager to give you a Spotted Cow (my beer of choice). And if you find yourself in Moccasin Bar after the Musky Fest Parade in June, you'll likely see the bar invaded by the Marty's Goldenaires marching band. It's a sight. Drums on the pool table. Horns blaring. It's fun to be sure! Moccasin Bar is memorable in so many ways.

    Gary S.

    The oldest building in Hayward, cheap beer, and the best f@#$in taxidermy museum ever.

    Children are clearly welcome, as long as they don't play pool.

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    8 months ago

    Love this bar. The ppl are welcoming. The beer is decent. Interesting decor. I highly recommend.

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    3 years ago

    Stopped in after a long day in Duluth on Saturday night. It was my birthday and wanted a drink. Not a very friendly barkeeper.Disappointing

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    4 years ago

    Great bar and nice atmosphere. Bartenders are nice and always great service. Great parking

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    7 years ago

    Cool bar for scenery and enjoyed the people who worked there. Everyone was really nice and friendly.

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    15 years ago

    Who doesn't love displays of taxidermied animals playing poker?

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    11 years ago

    No other bar like it. You just have to check it out for a drink or two if in the area. Cabin country Kitsch galore!

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    16 years ago

    When I visited. I thought it was dirty, it smelled like smoke, and would never go back.

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    “Hilarious taxidermy, 2 pool tables, good jukebox and nice cheap, Hayward priced drinks.”

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