On a trip up north we stayed at an Airbnb owned by the owner of Red Schoolhouse Wines. It was just across the road so we stopped in. It was a rainy day, but the large umbrella tables provided plenty of coverage. We brought some cards with us and ordered the cheese & fruit board before figuring out lunch. I had the house made sangria and it was a little sweet but lovely for a summer's day. My husband had one of the local beers on tap and enjoyed it a lot. We didn't have any of the wines...but loved the atmosphere and the food was great! The table behind us had a young boy around 8 who exclaimed that the chicken Cesar salad was the best he'd ever had (and apparently he was quite the connoisseur)! He convinced me so I ordered the salad and my husband had a sandwich with turkey and cranberry. We had a great time and went back for that live music later that nice. I would highly recommend stopping in if you are in the Stone Lake area. read more

Rhoda at the bar was spectacular! Very friendly, helpful, accommodating and knowledgeable. Sitting at the bar we had an amazing experience talking spirits, cocktails and local traditions. read more

Amazing owners, amazing friendly staff and such a special place in the Northwoods! If you love a great glass of wine, mixed drink or a classic "Wisconsin Old Fashion" then this is your place! There is a wineshop inside with hundreds of bottles of wine. They really know their wine too! Then a cozy Bourbon room with a bar and several varieties to choose from. The food is unique and so fresh. Gluten menu items too. During the summer they have a great outdoor patio with live music on the weekends and in the winter a comfy warm inviting indoor dining room with a bar!! During the winter they have Bloody Mary flights along with Hot Chocolate flights for a great price. Then to top that off, they have an amazing Sunday Brunch! A+++ spot! read more

On one of our visits to Hayward we stopped at this little gem located in a small town of less than 200!!!! I love wine so I had to stop so basically on one side is a wine retail store full of wine from around the world on the other side a small bar with everything along with done basic eats. We chose a Bloody Mary (hie could you resist when it says the best in town ) the Bloody Mary was good not the best I've had (hint to bartender please make sure tomato juice and vodka is mixed before you serve) but it did have a bunch of delicious little snacks included right in it and a cute little bottle of beer.... The flatbread was amazing and came out fast. I loved the outdoor seating (fyi I prefer that). The wine retail store had a large variety and the employee was so helpful in guiding me to a good wine to take to our cabin. read more

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Very unique, little wine bar whiskey bar that serves up some snacks, sandwiches and flatbreads. They have a pretty good selection of bourbon and whiskey. They also have some unique bottles to buy. read more

What to say ... Sharon and Rick are the best so much fun great food and entertainment keeps me coming back year after year

Just stopping by on a rainy day for a beer. Always up for meeting new people and trying new beers. It was a nice relaxing hour under the crab apple trees and chillin. read more

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Nice little wine and beer shop with some gifts upstairs. Never saw a creepy old man unless the pretty 40ish hockey mom who owns the place is a witch who can shapeshift. The wines are targeted to vacationers and newbies whereas a jaded palate might find the selection a bit limited. Imagine a smaller version of a trader joes or World Market wine selection. The little bar/tasting area offers maybe a dozen by the glass options. Again, they are meant to be crowd pleasers so you wont find chambertin, vosne romanee, or small production grower champagne. I tried all of the reds.....A bit on the big and jammy side?!?!...Maybe. Throw up?!?....Hardly. The vibe is very comfortable and cozy/dark (its an old building after all), The porch is next to a great country garden and shaded by a couple of crab apple trees. We grabbed some sandwiches and brought them back to have with the wine, no problem. Guy next to me had a "world's greatest bloody mary" and said it was pretty good. Good variety of New Glarus beers. read more

Great little wine shop! I really enjoyed hanging out for bit and trying some of the wines. Their affordable prices are fantastic too - I was able to bring home a couple bottles of quality wine :) They also have a good, relaxed atmosphere both on the patio, and inside at the bar. The only reason they didn't get five stars is their bloody mary. It didn't quite live up to the hype. It was good, but not as awesome as I had expected, and I really like bloody mary's. Over all, a good spot to wind down, or pick up a bottle for home. :) PS...I met the owners since they both served our party, and neither were old or creepy. Not really sure what's up with that other review :/ read more

Awesome little wine shop located in the northern woods of WI. They have a great selection of $20 and under bottles of wine that are well selected. Many new choices that you don't see every day but drink very well, R Collection for example which was a great red blend form St. Helena, CA with berry and papper tastes. Owners are great. It was raining when we showed up and Peter came running out with an umbrella to greet us at the car. Go mid afternoon and plan on spending some time there popping a bottle, or just tasting from their glass list, it's relaxing, friendly and perfect. read more

Just had their take out walleye tacos last Friday. Amazing! Great packing and easy to put together! Everything we needed for for a filling order! Can't wait to visit again!! This time on the deck for music! Welcome back!!! read more

Stopped in for lunch and had an excellent sandwich and a beer. Super accommodating of kids even though it's geared to adults. We love school house for romantic evenings with a glass of wine and spur of the moment quick meals. It's also our quick stop on the way north for good wines at a reasonable price. So glad it's summer and we'll be able to swing in more often again! read more

Red Schoolhouse Wines - Awesome shaded patio - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Stone Lake, Wisconsin

Very friendly and welcoming place. Neat to look at the beer and wine and no one was hovering. Worth the time to check out as they have a nice outdoor patio and a cute gift shop (see pic) for wine lovers and some unique gifts. read more

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This is a creepy place run by an even creepier old man who can't pick decent wine to save his life. We tried a variety of the wines at this place and my wife and I both wanted to throw up. I've never even heard of most of them. You're better off shopping at a liquer mart and the people who own this place gave me the creeps. STAY AWAY!! read more

A must see. Best bloody ever. Best patio. Full bar and tons to buy. A must see! With good friends.

Best wine and drink selection around. Sharon and Rick have made this the gem of the north. Music and special events are always a pleasant surprise and a great place to get a lighter food fair. Hang out with the outside patio with friends on a sunny day. read more

We had an outstanding afternoon there. Had 6 or so samples before ordering my first glass of wine. Great food (we had the cheese/sausage plate for two and homemade soft pretzel for lunch), bloody marys, patient and friendly service and great reasonably priced wines. Don't expect 95± point rated bottles but expect some really good $10-$15 wines. read more

Great selection of wines at unbelievable prices! Cozy place. Owner and staff are extremely knowledgeable and helpful! We will be back.

1) The "Creepy Old Man review" is completely out to lunch. 2) Full Disclosure: I am a casual friend of the new owner, Sharon, who took over this Spring. As someone with a deep appreciation of food and wine, I am in LOVE this place. It's hands down our favorite place to go for a glass of wine or a cocktail. It has an authentic quaint village atmosphere with a great selection of wines in the $10-12+ range. The outdoor garden area is pretty and relaxing and inside is a warm and cozy little bar and seating area. Another big plus is you can actually buy a bottle at the shelf price and drink it there... a WAY better deal than paying at least $6 for one mediocre -- if you're lucky -- glass anywhere else. My advice?... Skip Hayward, pack a picnic, drive to Stone Lake, stop at Rollingwood Greenhouse (A+++), and then go pop open a great bottle at SchoolHouse Wines. I promise you'll be glad you did. And tell Sharon HI from Janie and Randy. read more

We love this place! Whenever we are in the neighborhood, we stop by for a sandwich and glass of wine. The food is fresh and very tasty. The service is friendly and attentive. Couldn't ask for a better experience. read more

Red Schoolhouse Wines is our favorite place to go for great wine, relaxing atmosphere and visiting with old friends or making new ones. The owners and staff are welcoming and charming. Would not hesitate to recommend this gem for anyone who likes to sip some wine in an inviting venue. read more

Great establishment with knowledgeable staff. Serves sandwiches, salads and appetizers. Large assortment of wines including 90+ pt selection. read more

Wonderful place to sit, eat and have a beverage. New owners have transformed the place to a wonderful venue. Live music some weekends. A perfect place to hang out on a lovely summer night. read more

Oh my goodness. Sandy from New York is so wrong. Fun, fun place, friendly owners and the best bloody marys ever. A sunny day, patio and bloody marys what more could one ask for. Brought many bottles to bring home with us. Loved it, we'll be back. Giggles from SSP, MN read more

A great place to sit on the patio, have a nice glass of wine or beer (or cocktail) and listen to some music. Good selection of wines with many at lower prices than you will find in many stores. These are not the owners from the 2012 review, so give it a try. Vastly expanded food and drink options than in 2012. A very pleasant place to relax in the Northwoods. Don't forget to toast at the train whistle! read more