Pitchfork Brewing

Sad to see this place closing. They are closing at the end of July 2025. Nice taproom. A good…read morevariety of really solid beers. Soda, wine and canned cocktails available. Beer to go. Patio. Lots of dogs. Small parking lot.

Super cool Main Street store front featuring a bar upon entry with a very large and open seating…read morespace with a stage to the left. Staff is super friendly. Service was quick. All glassware all super clean, giving the beers a nice lacing. A solid 15+ beers on tap along with a beer slushee and n/a slushee option. The beers are, decent. Doesn't pack a wow factor but they are all pretty good. I'm going to throw this one a 4.0 up top by I would say 3.5.

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Historic Casanova Liquor

4.5(38 reviews)

3.8 mi

Over the border Stuff you can't find in Sota…read moreAlways a must stop I want beer that I have never had before. Casanova is pretty good on fulfilling that request. It's not the biggest make your own singles pack that I have ever seen, but it's pretty good. Lot of stuff that you will not see on the other side of the Saint Croix. Bunch of 608 and Youngblood and some East Coast ones that you will never find in the Twin Cities. There is an attached bar which I have never set foot in until tonight. Closed right when I got there on early Sunday evening. Next time!

Love this place. The vibe makes it a fun shopping experience. So close to our house and love to…read morejust pop in and try a new bottle of wine.

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Rush River Brewing

4.4(38 reviews)

5.8 mi

A hot humid day makes a person want to dip into a cold river. This makes an awesome beginning to a…read moregreat story. When two sisters and myself want to cool off here we come. The two ladies serving us were fantastic!! Their help kept refreshed without being stressed.

Low-pressure good vibes spot to grab a drink, sit on the patio or watch a game on their many TVs!…read moreThey have the largest beer selection I've seen in a while on tap! Everything we tried was really good too! Something for everyone certainly. Parking is mostly on the street but we made it work! Service was friendly once they waited on us, but they seemingly ignored us as we stood at the bar, so that was weird / they need better signage for where to order. Otherwise a great experience.

Bar and tap list

Flight

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Urban Olive & Vine

4.5(138 reviews)

3.9 mi

Both wraps were excellent. The snickerdoodle cookie was one of the best we've had. Highly…read morerecommend.

So happy to have stumbled on this gem while on my way to Wisconsin from Minneapolis! I was nervous…read moreto come here at first because we had a large group and the restaurant didn't take reservations but I'm so happy we still came. The ambiance is lovely and quaint with a small shop up front. The restaurant menu had so many options for vegetarians and gluten free with an extensive tea selection also. I ended up ordering a glass of wine and the warm Brie and baguette appetizer which was absolutely divine!! The whole group loved it and I will be coming back if I pass along this way again.

Soup Sampler

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Miel Coffee

Smilin' Moose Lodge Bar And Grill

3.5(211 reviews)

3.9 mi

The food was good as was the service. However you can tell they use the same water for the mop all…read moreover the restaurant. Sticky floors everywhere. Hot water and soap is good but come on change out the bucket between areas.

Guys! What a fun hidden gem! Wisconsin people are so nice!! The library staff referred us to this…read moreplace for lunch and we loved it! I got the turkey dinner that came with stuffing and mashed potatoes and gravy. It was so good! Came with a big slice of multigrain bread. Friends had great meals as well.great service and super nice staff!! Would go again!! Hot tip: stop by the Barbie house on 2nd street and take pics after lunch!

Loaded Mac-n-cheese

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Outside view

The Lumberyard Pub

3.2(86 reviews)

6.9 mi

Was in on Saturday night for dinner and music, had the buffalo wings and they were amazing!…read morePerfectly crispy and just the right amount of kick. The staff was also super kind and attentive. Definitely check this place out on your way to the Afton state park!!!!

We picked this place rather blindly and I was a little concerned since the Yelp score was kind of…read morelow. What a place! We had just a great time there: great, friendly, and fun service (yeah, I'm talking about you, Jasmine :)). Very good food, good beer selection, and a calm atmosphere to boot! Also there is a funky little craft/gift shop in the front featuring local hand made goods. Possible Christmas or birthday present source? We will be back! Thanks you guys!!

Very cozy but clean atmosphere is relaxing and inviting.

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501 Tavern

3.9(109 reviews)

4.2 mi

Walleye was a HUGE fillet and fantastic. Fish and chips was a child's portion of two small…read morestrips...was extremely disappointing. Chicken wings were a miss. Kids inhaled their burgers and loved them. Avoid fish and chips and wings - walleye and burgers are winners. Service and atmosphere was great!

Very good food and super accommodating! We were a party of 15 in town for a wedding. Called to make…read morea reservation and they called in extra help! Food was excellent, staff was super friendly. The kids had plenty of games to play. Everybody was happy and full!

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Starr's Bar

4.4(25 reviews)

4.2 mi

Had the best classic style cheese curds here and some really fresh tasting wings. Typical Wisconsin…read morebar place and it was popping on a Friday at 3pm!

North Hudson must really be considered out of the way. I visited two bars there that I'm told, have…read morebeen around forever. Thing is that one of the bars only has two Yelp reviews (one of them is mine), and this one only has 22. Either the places want to stay incognito, or the clientele want to keep certain elements out. If the latter is the case, then they blew it with me. I managed to sneak by their ever vigilant eyes. I, a tourist from Southern California, sporting a USC hat, at first sight looked out of place. I was initially stared down. It wasn't until they noticed that I was wearing a Hudson Raiders hoody that I was welcomed. Not with open arms, mind you, but let's just say that I was accepted. I was my jovial self and told them that it was ok to stare. Someone as handsome as I gets that all the time. The ice was broken. Starr's is a cool place. If you're a sports fan, you'll love the number of TVs scattered throughout. Literally one for each game no matter what the sport. Your choices of beer are just as numerous. It was fun sitting at the bar looking across at the locals tying one on. When new patrons filed in a quick cursory spy would give them the thumbs up. It's huge inside. I can only imagine what it's like when there's a full house. The food menu looks sufficient to meet the want of anyone needing to soak up the myriad of exotic beers ingested. A dad with 3 kids was doing just that. The dad, not the kids. They all looked happy. Either the kids were extremely well-behaved, or the food was so good that they didn't have to complain. Which is more than I can say about John, who was accompanying me on this tour of the north end. Quick Tip: Ample parking is available at Starr's. But park in the back behind the building. When it comes time to explain to your spouse where the hell you were for the past 3 hours, I wasn't at Starrs honey. Did you see my car there? Had you driven past the library, then your question would have been answered. If they ask, then why do you smell like a brewery? Just say free samples at Walmart.

Cheese curds

Big Tex Burger, close-up.

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Pedro's Pizza Lounge

4.5(68 reviews)

3.8 mi

Was good. Pizza by the slice. Wouldn't get the chicken wings again. It was all drummies, and we are…read moreflat fans. They need more spirit offerings also. But! Was fun. Suggest sitting at bar.

While waiting an hour and a half to get a table at San Pedro I was happy to get seated in Del…read moreEste's covered patio on a rainy night while I waited for my friend. They had 2 of my favorite white wines on the list, great. Until the sweet new server nervously told me they were out of both of them and only had their house Pinot Grigio and Chardonnay available. Out of a lack of choices I ordered a Chardonnay and when I told the server it was so oaky it was undrinkable, she came back to say her manager wouldn't take it off the bill because there was "nothing wrong with it." Ok fine, I see his logic. What I will also say is that mentality as a manager to make a guest pay for something they were unhappy with due to a lack of managing inventory and limited selections, he lost a repeat customer and prompted a negative review. I was a server too for a long time. I know how wine pricing works. It would have cost nothing to help find a drink a guest actually wants. Putting profit over people always results in losing money. It's no wonder there were plenty of tables available there while San Pedro was on a 90 minute wait. I'd say there's a LOT of room for improvement in how it's run. Treat your guests and servers with respect and be generous with your offerings and problem solving. It always comes back ten fold. There's too many good places to eat in Hudson to come back here.

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This location is prefect! I stopped by on my way out of town at the beginning of the weekend and then again on my way back at the end of the weekend to get my growler filled. What helps is that they have some mighty fine tasting brews! Beers with flavor! That's what I love. Even their mistakes are good. The Fall Session Ale was delicious. Lighter on the alcohol content, but a great Belgian flavor. The Side Saddle brown was also a one good for a growler. I definitely recommend stopping by here if you're in the area. Try a flight and find one to take home. read more

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