This Tavern has a long history in New Glarus and is worth checking out. There is no official kitchen, 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. read more

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Great visit here again. We have come here plenty over the years and it was our first thought for lunch 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! read more

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We were planning to go to Glarner Stube again for lunch. The last time we were there it was wonderful. Unfortunately it was closed on Wednesdays. We opted for Puempel's Old Tavern. As a place to stop in and have a couple Spotted Cows, it would be wonderful, but as a place to have lunch, I would try somewhere else. Italian beef sandwiches, eh! Lasagna Soup, kind of amazing! read more

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Like a trip back in time. Love it. Really good old fashion's and of course all the New Glarus beers read more

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Had to make sure to take my husband to this historic tavern in New Glarus! It was much busier than we expected when we arrived but we found 2 seats at the end of the bar. We first used our chips from the New Glarus brewery to indulge in some Spotted Cow. Not ready for a full meal, we decided to order an appetizer. We noticed that they had unbreaded cheese curds, which is not what your normally see on a menu in Wisconsin! Intrigued, we knew we had to try them and we were pleasantly surprised! The bartenders were very friendly and chatted when there was a minute of downtime and we were entertained by watching a couple patrons try to get their dollars up on the ceiling. Overall a great experience and a place we would absolutely return to on our next trip to New Glarus! read more

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Cute bar offering drinks and food in a very quaint town. Loved the bread bowl soup! They have many delicious items like cheese curds as well for a great reasonable price. Service was super friendly. read more

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I will be honest, this wasn't where I wanted to eat when we visited New Glarus but it was really good! It is a comfortable and friendly place, and they have New Glarus beer on tap! The servers were very friendly and helpful and we enjoyed the visit. There is a lot of history to this place so be sure to read the back of the menu. We had been skiing all day, and we had a major storm just starting, but we enjoyed some soup and ordered a pizza. I had the French Onion, which was not too traditional but still good. The pizza was an Emil's brand they cooked and it tasted fine. The star of the show is the beer. One of the servers told me of the Apple Ale and we picked up some before we left New Glarus; we loved it. Next time I come to New Glarus I am quite sure where I will go to have a beer or three! read more

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Nice tavern with all of its history still on display for your viewing pleasure. They welcome you without reservations which is a big plus after a day of skiing and a two hour drive to get back home. We just needed a place to sit down, rest our legs and warm up with food and drinks. This place did all of that and we are grateful for their kindness and hospitality. Yes, they have New Glarus on tap and also for sale in cans and bottles. They have a food menu and two soups of the day. Not sure where their kitchen is. We tried one of each of their soups. Hubby had the French Onion and said it was ok. I had the chili, made with beans and meat and optional onions, and loved it. Great flavor and very filling. Then we shared a deluxe Emil's WI's own pizza. It was decent but reminded us of a frozen pizza. While waiting for our food I walked around the dining area and took some photos. One of the employees talked with me about the history of the tavern and some of the original fixtures. One of the ceiling fans was installed before electricity was available. They had to hand crank it to make it work. Their ice chest (walk in refrigerator) has two wooden cabinets on top where they used ice tongs to put the ice in to keep it cool. Don't forget about the four extra large hand painted murals on the walls. Three on the right and one behind the bar. Read the back of the menu for the history about those. read more

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We toured the New Glarus Brewery with a group of 25 and had the pleasure of visiting Puempel's after. Service was excellent, drinks and snack foods were great, we had a wonderful time here. Would highly recommend! read more

Old world bar, but not a dive bar. More an authentic trip back to when times were simpler. New Glarus Brewery beers abound. The locally sourced brats were a hit. The pulled pork was also great. The Italian beef sandwich was okay but not great. More like shaved beef kept in a warmer but the au jus on the side was appreciated. Independently owned and operated so Puempels is a well earned fixture in the quaint and authentic town of New Glarus. Go and have a beer, two, tree... read more

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Great pub sandwiches and cold beer. I had a liverwurst and cheese. Healthy slice of onion.

Cool looking place. When their busy don't expect great service. They need to get a better menu. Food isn't why I've gone there.

We were visiting IL from out of town and wanted to take a road trip somewhere to explore the open road. Knowing we already love New Glarus brewery we figured this would be a great stop. While in town we took a chance to grab a beer at a few different local bars and loved Puempel's! This old school bar was first started in the 1800's and has only had THREE owners since. We loved talking to the bartender who was extremely funny and turned this place into a great local stop. We got the $10 drink deal where we got a Pilsner glass to take home and a drink with it. What a great souvenir and an awesome beer! After talking with the locals we even all shared buying each other around. Overall, from being out of town and dropping in Puempel's welcomed us in with history and being able to feel like a local. We will most definitely be back again (in a hopefully post-COVID time, ha) read more

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TL:DR - No frills bar that has a good beer selection and serves delicious tasting food, even if it is microwaved or frozen food. Came to this place based on yelp reviews and after the other two spots I was looking to go were closed due to Coronavirus. I will say the place itself was rather quaint. Super high ceilings on the inside and a few tables made it seem pretty empty. Not sure if that was to help socially distant or just the way it was. This bar is super no frills on any front, but you get what you come in for. The food is made in a tiny corner of the back bar. Most stuff is microwaved with soup hanging out in a warmer and the pizza being put in the oven. The pizza itself is pre-made frozen pizza. But to be honest, if I hadn't seen it, I wouldn't have even given two thoughts about it. The food was delicious either way. We got the pepperoni pizza and the broccoli cheese soup in a bread bowl. The pepperoni pizza was thin crust and delicious with a good amount of cheese on top. Even though I could have also just popped a pizza into my oven at home, this was definitely cooked perfectly with good browning across the pizza with bubbly cheese abound. The broccoli cheddar soup was the surprise of the meal. It easily blows panera bread out of the water. It is a bit thicker and had more cheese flavor than panera. The bread was super soft after being microwaved for a bit, and stayed soft. The combination of super soft bread and cheese was amazing. Outside of that, I got a New Glarus moon man. Tasted fine. The staff was super friendly. A bit slow, but it was literally one lady manning the food station and one guy doing everything else. So it's not like he wasn't busy or not working. All in all, this place served good food with a nice beer selection. Long as you don't come expecting anything super fancy or gourmet, you'll have a good time. read more

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We grabbed some quick lunch at Puempel's on our way to another outing. The staff were very friendly. The tavern had a traditional tavern look on the inside and was done in an old Swiss style on the outside, which made for a fun atmosphere. We had soup for lunch, and both types were delicious. They also had a good selection of local beers. Definitely recommend! read more

Service was horrible. Our waitress only checked in with us once to refill drinks. Then asked if we could close our tab so she didn't have to worry about us. Cheese curds were warmed up in the microwave. Cheese platter was okay, but the ritz crackers served with it was disappointing. The place is pretty cool looking with an awesome history. Maybe we weren't wanted because we had our teenage kids with us? read more

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Started with mushroom Brie soup which is phenomenal , so was the hard salami sandwich , which was made by chef with lots of love and care read more

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The people working here made us feel like it was our fault being here. Seriously haven't felt that bad a vibe in a Wisconsin bar before. Sorry we stopped. read more

I really love this place. I grew up spending summers in New Glarus when my Grandmother lived there. We would frequent Puempel's on her way home from getting her mail at the post office next door. Always got a limburger cheese sandwich and tried to count the money stuck to the ceiling (go there to see what I mean). As I got older my brother and I would always come back for the same sandwich and New Glarus beer (duh!). A very welcoming place and wonderful selection of foods and beer. read more

Great atmosphere, great food and outstanding service. Our foursome was in on Tuesday afternoon July 13, and the place was hopping. It is a charming refuge from the summer heat where you can enjoy a cold beer and a great sandwich. The homemade apple slaw was especially good served next to an extra large turkey sandwich. They are certainly not skimping on quality ingredients. There is a tradition of throwing a dollar wrapped around a coin and a tack to the ceiling to try and make it stick. It was a lot of fun, and all of the money goes to community projects. read more

Sometimes, you're just in the mood for a great "olde" tavern. Puempel's boasts being established in 1893, and they have a lovely 1912 bar, tongue in groove ceilings and several old murals painted on the wall. There was a table of what I assume was locals playing cards in the corner. The food menu was simple: sandwiches, soups, cheese, which is fine with me. We ordered a $12 cheese plate which featured local Edelweiss Creamery cheeses. The cheeses were served at warmer than refrigerator temperatures, which allowed the flavors to shine, and they were accompanied by Ritz type crackers. As far as draft beer, they had three New Glarus offerings and one vintage Milwaukee brew, Hamm's, which is what I chose. A vintage brew enjoyed in a laid back old tavern. Ahhhh. read more

Wonderful bar, we came when it was Bloody Mary open bar! Also, bartenders are super nice.

Highlight, the Spotted Cow was cold and the servers were very nice. The food left much to be desired. Nothing is prepared in house, the pizza is frozen and just heated up. The cheese tray was bland and the soup tasted straight out the can. Go for a drink but don't go hungry. read more

Nice bar, came here to use my free token from New Glarus Brewery. The staff and patrons were very accommodating and had good conversation.

Local owned and operated- great beer great food. Highly recommend visiting if you're in town.

Well came in for late lunch before hitting new Glarus brewery We usually go to Staub down the street but there closed for winter break Place is cool Inside old school bar with a great back bar And a very cool old school cooler. We ordered cheese curds which were actual curds warmer up In the microwave . They were tasty but I like them battered The melted gooiness yum. My pulled pork sandwich with an apple slaw was surprisingly good . Jim had a brat which was also good All in all nice cheap sandwich spot in town read more

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Puempel was an interesting tavern filled with rich history and was a unique place to visit and experience along with a variety of beer. However, the quality and quantity of the food left much to be desired along with things being placed on the daily menu which was sold out and replaced with something else. The coleslaw was lacking flavor and the soups were extremely small for the price. We were also served our water in plastic cups while the tables around us were served them in glasses, not to mention that the water tasted pretty foul too. The cheese curds were good and definitely something you should choose if you are hungry. While it was definitely a very culturally rich place, I won't be coming back here anytime soon. read more

This is a great old fashion Wisconsin spot hams beer on tap it's nice to see owner is always sitting right there. Slot machines in the back. Pulltabs up front. Within walking distance of beautiful historic New Glarus Wisconsin home of the Swiss settlers in the 1800s. Also the largest Swiss colony ever outside of Switzerland. WOW read more

I really wanted to like this quaint place more. Food was disappointing . Chicken sausage soup was very good except for the chicken sausage small slices that ere a bit rubbery. Italian beef sandwich was dry beef on a dry bun served with way too little au jus. Service a bit on the long faced and indifferent side. read more

Great bar- friendly service , good food, nice atmosphere. Very limited menu- I ordered the brat and it was delicious. My husband ordered an egg salad on rye and liked it. We had the soup of the day which was cheeseburger chowder- got the last bowl. Very good. 3 kinds of new Glarus beer and Hamms on tap. Super friendly people. Established in 1893- cool bar and wall murals from then. 28.50 for two sandwiches, soup and 3 beers. Can't beat it! Will be back. read more

Puempel's Olde Tavern is positively friggin' glorious. This is everything I could ever want in a pub. It has everything that suburban eateries, Las Vegas celebrity-owned restaurants and corporate-crafted themed joints cannot deliver: authenticity. On my recent Labor Day weekend visit, I sipped my draught Hamm's beer ($2) while noshing on a Green County cheese sandwich. There's lots of cold cut sammie choices, but when I'm in Green County, Wisconsin, I always opt for a cheese sandwich. I chose a brick on rye adorned with spinach, raw onion and tomatoes. Served with a bag o' chips and a pickle spear, this pack of foodie delight costs only $4.50 and ... STOP!!! Did I just say "noshing"? Did I say "delight"? "Sammie"? "Foodie"?! What the heck is wrong with me?!?! I didn't go to Puempel's for the food. I didn't go to Puempel's for the beer. I WENT TO PUEMPEL'S TO BE AT PUEMPEL'S!! And that's a good enough reason!! It's no surprise that during my visit I'd be seated at the bar next to a Chicagoan. As the oompah band set up--two ladies and two men respectively playing a humstrum, accordion, accordion and banjo--the Chicagoan says to his buddy, "Can you believe how touristy this is?" This is why we can't be friends sometimes, Chicago. You're at Puempel's. They've been doing this continuously since 1893. I've been there on the a midweek day--there's still seniors playing sheepshead in the corner, they're still sipping a light beer or a diet soda, they're still listening to a group at the end of the bar playing two accordions, a banjo and a humstrum. They still get their news from the newspaper curled up and mustard-stained at the end of the bar. They discuss the crypt-o-gram. They think today's was a tough one. Did you ever think that it's only "touristy" because you dragged your butt out of the 'burbs to get a real taste of the midwest? Sorry, Chicagoan, but that question frosted me. Can't you just sit back and enjoy the folks 30 years your senior singing their hearts out? Can't you just appreciate the 100-year old tapestries and murals on the wall? The cash register that still has a 5¢ key? The brass rail? The wood floors? The hundreds, if not thousands, of dollar bills stuck to the ceiling and wonder like everybody else "How do they get those things up there?" Or that fact that your Hamm's cost only two dollars?! If you want touristy, go to Bubba Gump's. If you want authenticity, go to Puempel's. Hopefully you'll see me there. I'll be the one staring at the ceiling wondering, "How do they get those bills up there?" PuempeI's. I love this place. read more

The name is perfect. It's a very old tavern. Very limited food to soak up alcohol. I've met 3 or 4 bartenders and they were all very good. I've said before that 5 stars for me is when they do what they are trying to do. This is a good example.. read more

Puempel's is an old time tavern in downtown New Glarus. We stopped in for lunch after receiving a couple of recommendations to give it a try. I was somewhat disappointed by our experience. The waitstaff wasn't very friendly and the menu was limited to a handful of easy to prepare sandwiches and pizzas. I'm glad we gave it a try but next time we'll go to one of the other restaurants near by. read more

First off, what a beautiful bar. The art and history are worth a visit alone. Ginger the bar tender and sandwich queen, was so nice. Our food was only meh. I had the italian beef and my husband had the pulled pork, I believe. BUT THE BLOODY MARY BAR Oh. My. God. The most amazing bloody bar I've seen. Shrimp. Olives. Pickles. Pickled onions, brussels sprouts, mushrooms, green beans... beef jerky. Lemons. Horseradish. Worcestershire. All kinds of sauces. Celery salt. Cheese. Artichoke hearts. Heaven. read more

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This is a tavern that earns the "olde" label. Open since 1893 in the same spot (and with only three owners!), Puempel's feels like it should--quaint, lived-in, comfortable and interesting. The walls have giant old paintings of historic Swiss scenes, and the back bar is ancient and beautifully maintained. Service was friendly and helpful. We turned in our tokens for free beers from nearby New Glarus Brewing (which you get with each beer you purchase there) and enjoyed another round in the charming, old place. We also ordered a gourmet cheese plate that was very plentiful and tasty. (It was delivered in a plastic take-home container so we could easily take what we didn't finish.) It isn't fancy, so come as you are, enjoy a round or two of beer, and soak in the history. read more

Great old bar Stopped here after the New Glarus Brewery tour. Needed a quick bite to eat to soak up our beer! This is a historic building and old bar. The bar itself has the original woodwork and carvings. There's also hand painted murals on the walls from 1913. They have plenty of beers to choose from, a limited menu, but the food was good, I ordered a chees and cracker platter. That was enough for our table of 6. Other people in our group ordered a Brat- burger-and frozen pizza. All were good. Service was great too. Had a good time, and will return! read more

Came to this place before going to the brewery and had a great time. The food was great and the staff was accommodating and super friendly. Highly recommend if you're in New Glarus read more

The best thing about this place is the old murals and the old back bar. It's your basic shot and a beer bar. No frills. They of course have New Glarus beers on tap, no surprise. You can shoot dollar bills up into the ceiling that they donate to charity, I read. They make sandwiches. I did try limberger here several years back. Yikes! What a cheese that is. Haven't had it since, VERY strong and smelly. Bartenders thru the years have been amiable. read more

This is a must stop ever time that I am in New Glarus. Not much has changed over the years. It comes as no surprise that New Glarus beers are featured on tap and in bottle. Come for a drink, check out the hand drawn murals, order a cheese tray and soak it in. This is how a tavern should be. No frills. Authentic. read more

Ok lets start. Are you in New Glarus? Good! Feeling a little parched? Even better. Do you need a cheese fix? That's right we know youre addicted to a nice slab of Swiss cheese. Puempels is one of the oldest Establishments in New Glarus. It's a staple and a gem in New Glarus. They'll fulfill the thirtiest soul with their great selection of New Glarus & Swiss beers. The sandwich department is a little slim, but all you need is a cold Swiss Cheese sandwich on rye and you will feel complete. On the weekends, especially in the summer, they offer great music. When there is music there, watch out! This place gets packed. Be carefull on how many Spotted Cows you ingest, because if youre not careful the next thing youll know youll be polkaing with a guy named Hans. It's great place to mix with the locals, and catch the true New Glarus spirit. read more

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