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.

Jon, the owner/brewer is a well rounded brewer and has quite a variety on tap. He has his favorite…read morestyles, but I'll let you figure that out. Quirky venue in an old auto shop. Metalheads love the music. He has quite the music show in the summer. Pool, pull tabs, outdoor patio.

We had an awesome visit here as my husband did the Eau Claire Beer Crawl. Our conversation with the…read moreowner addressed everything from the beers to the eccentricities of the old auto repair shop garage that hosts the brewery. The tap list here is large and my husband enjoyed everything he tried. There are also several non-alcoholic sodas available. We left wishing that we were locals so that we could frequent the place more often!

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.

Finally got to to try this place and I was beyond impressed! The staff were kind, knowledgeable,…read moreand made sure I was confident in my order! I got to sample some things before ordering, which was nice! I of course loved the beer I ordered and the special sandwich!! There's a parking lot and street parking, and is also very kid friendly with a play area, changing tables, and other supplies! If you're in the area needing a bite drink, or a chill place to unwind, 3rd and Vine is a great option!

This was my fourth trip there. My third time having a charcuterie, and it did not disappoint. This…read moreis my mom's first trip, and she loved the place as well. This was my first time getting a sandwich. The pulled pork sandwich was delicious. Six beers on tap. You can do a beer and cheese pairing if you don't want a full board. There are several options for boards. There's also typically a daily soup and or sandwich. There's a cooler full of canned beer, pretty much something for everyone, including sours, siders, and seltzer's. you can buy anything from the cooler and drink it on the premises. There is a patio out back for warmer weather. You can also buy the beer to go. No wine or liquor.

The entire day was a great time!! The choice of food and entertainment were well worth the money…read more Their were always enough staff available that catered to our every need and issue. The grounds of The Leinie Lodge was a fantastic place to hold this type of event. We will definitely attend this event again!!

We visited the lodge and took a tour, which was fun and informative. The next day, we went to one…read moreof their events and had a very nice time. This family owned organization always treats their guests very well!

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 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.

Beautiful location. The pizza (we had the gyro one) was delicious. I recommend the old fashioned…read morewith orange bitters btw, very yum. Everyone here was friendly and nice. The only thing we didn't know walking in was that you have to order drinks in one place and pizza in another. Worth knowing if you're going to visit. Oh and there was live music too from up top of the patio. Garden Party. First time I've ever heard meatloaf with two female vocalists. And ukeleles. Very cool. I'll be back!

Stopped in last week to end a busy day. Nice enough place, had a guy playing music, was good…read more Pizza wise, we had a veggie and a custom, VERY light on toppings, so light I'd say see thru... Will not be partaking again...