Mulligan&#x27;s Bar &amp; Grill

Nice, clean place to grab a drink and a bite to eat. The burger I got was decent. Not the best…read moreI've ever had, but serviceable. The cole slaw was really good - maybe a little more tangy than I'm used to? But I did enjoy it. The place is spacious and clean. I really should have had the salad bar, but I wasn't feeling it at the time. Maybe another time.

Just like all the other reviews, this place sucks for food. My philly sandwich hardly had any meat…read moreand cheese in it. It was like eating a plain bun. Absolutely terrible and it is over-priced! Never will return to this place ever again.

Fried pickle chips were SO crunchy and tasty!

Mushroom Swiss melt

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Mushroom swiss melt

D & J' s Sports Bar & Grill

5.0(2 reviews)

38.9 mi

Great food - really comfortable place. Felt very welcome. Chicken tenders were the best I've ever…read morehad! Hand made pizza was awesome. They care about the quality of their food and it shows.

Awesome food. Broasted chicken, handmade pizzas, burgers are out of this world.... get the homerun…read moreburger

Pounders Pub

4.5(2 reviews)

6.7 mi

Good food, cold drinks. Hard to complain! A little odd they kick out anyone not 21 or older once…read more10pm hits. I was there with my son after a softball game and he (we) had to leave at 10pm. That just felt really awkward and unnecessary at the time, since there were very few people there (just a Tuesday night).

People are sleeping on Pounder's Pub…read more It's a sports bar in a bowling alley in Verona. They do great pizza, decent burgers, and a killer fish fry. Last Friday, I went in at 6:00PM and found the place 85% empty. There wasn't a wait for a table. Less than half the place was being used. The fish fry was absolutely perfect, and it's far less crowded that a lot of places with lesser food. Don't sleep on this place. Head over to Ten Pin Alley and get you some cod.

Squirrel's Nest

4.5(49 reviews)

6.5 mi

At first glance, the place presents itself as a neighborhood dive--a worn-in local haunt where the…read moredécor is secondary to the conversation. But the illusion fades the moment a Bloody Mary arrives at the table. This is a bar that takes its craft seriously. The cocktail was thoughtfully prepared and balanced, revealing an attention to detail rarely found in establishments trading on casual charm alone. The atmosphere is equally compelling: lively without being chaotic, welcoming without feeling manufactured. It possesses the kind of authenticity that cannot be designed or replicated. In an era of increasingly curated hospitality, this remains a genuinely local gathering place--unpretentious, distinctive, and unmistakably its own.

We like our walleye and eggs for breakfast, and decided to try out the Squirrel's Nest. It is a…read moresmall establishment with a bar to the left and seating area, to the right, with two smaller tables on the side of the bar. We arrived about 10:00 am, and it was packed. It was very loud with people talking, due to the small space. We sat at our table and waited awhile for a server, but didn't know if we needed to order at the bar. After a while, a waitress arrived to take our order. She was very joyful and friendly. We both ordered the walleye and eggs, which included hashbrowns and toast. My husband added cheese and onions on the hashbrowns at no extra cost. We also ordered a Bloody Mary, which came with a chaser. They arrived with a spear of mozzarella cheese, pimento olive, smoked sausage, and a dill pickle. The walleye had a nice thin crust and the eggs and hashbrowns were cooked perfectly. My better half said that he didn't taste any onions in the hashbrowns and they used American cheese, which made them runny. It was a good breakfast, and we enjoyed our time there. However, due to the loudness, we probably won't go back, as it was hard to have a conversation. Be aware that they only take cash, but they do have an ATM in the building. This establishment definitely had a great atmosphere and service, with friendly staff.

Great Bloody Mary and coffee!!!

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Breakfast menu

Good Fellas Tavern

4.8(26 reviews)

28.3 mi

Stopped in for a few drinks on Thursday night...sat at the bar and had the best bartender,…read moreJason...talked us into trying the pizza..we also ordered the cheese curds..Holy crap! The pizza was amazing! The crust....mmmm...so as we sat there eating awesome pizza and cheese curds we saw a board with all these different Moscow Mules...I don't like to mix what I'm drinking but Jason made a Moscow Mule for me to try...WOW! So basically we are going back to try out the mules tonight....great tavern, great food, with a fantastic bartender!

If you're in the area you have to give this pizza a try. The crust is the most delicious crust I've…read moreever had, Monday night is pizza night and they always have specials for pizza night! Definitely a good pick!! They also have an amazing assortment of fresh breaded cheese curds, try them all they are absolutely fantastic

Back of the tavern

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The bar

Game Day Sports Bar & Grill

4.9(9 reviews)

26.6 mi

Best fish fry in town! Get there early…read more It gets pretty crowded due to their popularity.

Friday fish fry fantastic! Been hitting a lot of southern Wisconsin fish fries and this was one of…read morethe best.

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Friday night fish fry is superb

Ole Duffer's Pub

4.6(5 reviews)

5.8 mi

Did not dine in here, but boy is this quite the bar. Wisconsin hospitality and a strong pour. Live…read moremusic outside was quite enjoyable.

If possible I would give 1,000 stars. DJ is my spirit animal, and new bestie. His mom and grandma…read moremust be awesome and everything about the folks who frequent this place is comforting. My people and I can't wait to visit next year as this years pop in has created memories I want to repeat!!! Drink here!!!

From the patio

From the outside

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Nett’s Sports Bar

5.0(1 review)

26.1 mi

Cleanest bar I have ever been in. The bartender was a pleasure to talk with. Service was…read moreexcellent. They had my favorite New Glarus Beer on tap in a nice cold mug. Plenty of TV's throughout the bar to sit and watch. The sound system was awesome as well. Huge windows to to be able to see outside. There are 2 pool tables and dart boards also. It was a great place to hang with some friends. I will be back!

The Dump

4.1(78 reviews)

44.9 mi

WAY better this time! It was a busy Friday lunch but our wait time was not bad. Maybe 20 minutes…read more Burger was cooked perfect this time. Wife had the cod which she enjoyed. I also really like their fry's. Service is a little scattered because they are really moving to get out the food. I appreciate the hustle, but it's tough when you need something like your bill or refills.

This bar is no dive and has amazing food!! The staff is friendly and attentive. We tried a menu and…read morea monthly special that was amazing but the February Firecrackers (appetizer) were the best new thing we have tried in ages!! The space is broken up into rooms so you can have conversations but it feels open and airy. 10/10 will be back!!

Live band area

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The Old School House

3.7(10 reviews)

35.1 mi

Fast and friendly service. Nice atmosphere, clean and great food. We'll definitely return!read more

Came in for the live music and dinner, throughly enjoyed both! The grilled cod tacos were full of…read moreflavor and loved my Kentucky mule! And the atmosphere was amazing! Will definitely be back!

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Matthew S.

9 years ago

Came here for a Friday fish fry. I was reasonably impressed with how quick the service was despite the place being packed. Wasn't the best fried fish I have ever eaten, but would definitely say you get your money's worth and we will be back. read more

Fullhouse F.

6 years ago

During social distancing. Not a single mask in the place bar full no social distancing.

T V.

14 years ago

Great food, Great specials, great bar tenders

A F.

14 years ago

Try the chowder!

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