The Rusty Raven is a quirky, eclectic store and taproom with literally something for everyone. Need…read morea cool puzzle, check. Need a kitschy t-shirt, check. Need a traditional felted Tyrolean hat, they've got you covered. We had a great time wandering around the store and collecting a few items that made us happy. On our exploration, we discovered the well stocked tap room in the back of the store and enjoyed a long Thursday "off season" conversation at the bar with the owner, John. This conversation was only made better with a guided tour of the well decorated bathroom and some serious kitten time with the two rescued shop kittens in residence, Shark and Sardine. The Rusty Raven did not disappoint and should absolutely be a destination on your next trip to New Glarus!

Whoever stocks the merchandise in this store shares a bit of my sense of humor, because several of…read morethe items made me laugh. Even better, the place is named the Rusty Raven AND they had an Edgar Allan Poe t-shirt with a raven on it...just not in my size. They had some antiques sprinkled in with a lot of new merchandise (stickers, mugs, coonskin koozies, greeting cards, books, games, magnets, bags, and wallets). They also had some candy including candy cigarettes and cold beverages, plus a side room where some people were hanging out and having some drinks. There was a lot of stuff packed into the little shop, and it's worth a stop.

Whiskey, run distillery is part of Bailey's run. Combining whiskey, tasting, and wine tasting to…read morecompletely different experiences one location. We loved our time here. We didn't get to taste their whiskey unfortunately because we did the wine tasting. But, if you are a whiskey, your bourbon lover this is your place!

We've been here numerous times. Service has always been SO slow. We gave it multiple chances…read morebecause the distillery was new. They've been open awhile now and all kinks should be worked out. Tonight we waited 20 minutes to just get our order taken (we ordered drinks and dinner. After that we waited another 30 minutes for 2 drinks to be made. When we got here there were 3-4 other tables of people (tables of 2). Our food came out 40-45 minutes after we ordered. We both ordered the fish dinner. My fish was great. Hot and crispy crust. My husband's was cold, soggy and limp. We did talk with our waiter and he comped our dinner and drinks 20%. But honestly I just want service to be good so we can enjoy a local spot. I think one of the reasons is they may have a lot of turnover. But then they need to ask themselves why is there turnover. Disappointed. Will we be back? Probably because we enjoy the view.

Great experience! Amazing Midwest customer serve, delicious bites & live music to boot!…read more Perfect start to a weekend away

What an incredible experience! We ended up here to use our token from the New Glarus Brewery and it…read morewas sooo worth it! The employees couldn't have been any nicer. The variety of options was fantastic. The concept of getting a card and pouring however much you want is great. You can take smaller pours until you find the right option. I personally loved the New Glarus raspberry beer. There is free popcorn as well as a food menu. The beer garden to the side is super cute and perfect for a summer day. There was even live music the day we were there. The live musician was very talented and elevated the experience. Thanks Dirty Dog Taphaus for the fun experience!

I have been coming here for at least the past 20 years (it's been open more than 60+) and can't…read morebelieve I haven't reviewed it yet. The past reviews outline it pretty well. A great cocktail lounge that is outfitted in everything Tiger nestled within a strip mall. They still don't take credit cards, cocktails are good as ever and the lights are still as dim as possible. A throwback to all that is good in a Wisconsin cocktail lounge. It's a great place for a pre-dinner drink or a nightcap.

This is such an iconic Madison bar. The tigers, music and usually the clientele make it worth the…read moretrip.

We had a blast at the Bloody Mary bar and listening to live music on St. Patty's day weekend! This…read moreWisco couple loves Galena!

Laid back place to get a unique cocktail and enjoy some music. Bartenders are friendly and have…read moregreat suggestions. Huge drink menu. Don't expect a quick (or common) drink here, plan on relaxing and enjoyable experience.

I love that this place is walking distance to my friend's house! The outdoor patio fills up quickly…read moreon nice days, but if you can get a table it's a great place to bring kids and dogs with the outdoor games and turf. We often bring our own games too. The best time to visit is when there is a food truck, otherwise there aren't food options. I would think you could bring your own, but I've never verified. The inside is pretty cute too and has nice vibes if you just want to hang out with a drink or two. They've been understaffed on days when it is surprisingly nice and the place is nearly full outside when they open and they only have one bartender, but hopefully with the season change that gets figured out.

This place is ADORABLE! I am absolutely obsessed with the Rusty Bee Lounge. It's right down the…read moreroad from my house, so we walk there. It's family friendly, with lots of green space outside for the kids to play, and they have yard games. The drinks are delicious, and I love trying the different specials they have. They don't serve food, but frequently have different food trucks that come, which is honestly better because then I can try places I haven't before! I can't say enough good things about the Rusty Bee. Our family loves it here!

i love the vibes inside this bar. it's retro, quiet, beautiful and playful. they always have a…read moregreat selection of draft beers, and the bartender always offers a tasting beforehand. the price of drinks are on the heftier side but i don't mind it because the ambience is so excellent in there. a nice bar if you like a place that's calmer and quiet so you can have a conversation with your buddies.

I've heard people rave about The Mason, and it took me far too long to finally come in here, and it…read morewas honestly entirely by accident. I was supposed to be meeting a group elsewhere nearby when our original place closed without warning. So we headed to The Mason and it was a delightful experience. It was very busy with one bartender, so it took awhile to get your drinks, but they were still well made and the bartender was very friendly. It's a small place so it can get loud when busy, but our group had a great time and we enjoyed the place. It is a dark, neighborhood type vibe. And the sealing the deal of the 5th star for this place is that they were dog friendly. My pup had a great time getting pets from customers. Great find!

Centrally located in Galena, this place has something for everyone! The soups and salad were…read moreespecially delicious! They were so good, in fact, that we craved them and wenr back the next day - even with many eatery options to choose from. We believe that the service provided at restaurants can totally make or break an experience - and our wonderful server, Hanna, made it a pleasure to return. Shout out to both Hanna and Taylor...we'll be recommending this laid-back & comfortable place to others

Truly, truly a pleasant experience . . . and unexpected in a touristy area…read more #1 - spectacular that they have and noted their GF options. My daughter and I are both celiacs. Promoting it on their sidewalk sandwich board drew us in. #2 - Only had the two GF soups; Clam Chowder & the Tortilla Soup. 3 bowls of chowder, 1 cup soup. All three of us agreed. Great flavors. Chowder could have been substantially hotter. Tortilla Soup had great flavor and nice and hot on a cold day. The soup was the winner. #3 - one minor negative for us, was that there was no GF bun or bread option . . . had there been, we would have had full lunches. #4 - phenomenal service and staff. As it got a little busier, server was slighty less attentive (when it came to getting the bill) but that was understandable, as food was coming up . . . not many people like to turn tables and get on to the next thing, as we do.

Love this place! Came back with my dad for a scotch flight and a few martinis. Got to talk with the…read moreowner Scott who was amazing! Knows his stuff behind the bar. I highly recommend taking a look at the extensive martini list and giving a couple of them a try. They have weekly specials too-- Wednesday is $6 Martini night. Say what?!? Yes, you heard me correctly-- top quality martinis (shaken not stirred) for under a Hamilton!!!

There is an extensive martini list but it seemed like every customer who ordered one irritated the…read morebartender. He sighed and huffed like the job was beneath him and hurriedly went through the motions like he was begrudgingly readying to go orders at McDonald's. The martinis were ok - not bad, not amazing, and priced pretty high. If the bartender hadn't been so grumpy and seemingly put out by making anyone a drink, it would have been a cool place to hang out. But it was just very uncomfortable and unpleasant. I wouldn't return unless I knew there would be a different bartender there.

This Tavern has a long history in New Glarus and is worth checking out. There is no official…read morekitchen, and so orders can take a while. Luckily for us, our bartender was nice enough to give us a heads up and suggested a few other places for a hot meal. It was the day 12/26. Cold and overcast. After finishing two local beers (including a Spotted Cow), we ventured back out into the cold. This tavern was established in the 1800's. So, expect that kind of vibe.

Great visit here again. We have come here plenty over the years and it was our first thought for…read morelunch when in the area. We grabbed a sandwich and drinks and the place was fairly busy. However, they were doing a great job of serving people and turning over tables. Our server was friendly and the prices were reasonable. Definitely look forward to stopping here the next time we are in town. Get the liverwurst!