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    The Bar Next Door

    4.7 (55 reviews)
    Closed 3:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    Casual
    Dogs allowed

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    Smash burger with truffle fries
    Michelle M.

    A hole in the wall place that has excellent food and service. This burger was amazing.

    Northern Pike
    Keith O.

    We were here on a Saturday evening on our way back to Indiana from our week long fishing trip to Northern Minnesota. The crowd was pretty full and the waiter was hustling. The drinks were good and not weak. The appetizers were fantastic and the entrees were also delicious. The atmosphere in the place was that of a great neighborhood bar where nearly everyone knew everyone else. Overall The Bar Next Door gets a 4.5 out of 5. We will be back next year.

    Cheese curds
    Kyle A.

    No frills classic dive bar. Don't let the outside deter you... and don't let the motel 8 that is attached bother you. This is a classic local Wisconsin bar servicing up great food. The burger was top notch and the cheese curds were up there with some of the best. Bartender and the locals were great conversation. Highly recommend

    Cheese curds highly recommended
    Heather B.

    I'm not much of bar person.. but the atmosphere here was very welcoming. The service was 5 star! Our waitress recommended the garlic aoili, amazing! It's a must try! We had more food but people ate before I could take pics. Big portions, good decent prices.

    Cheese curds, and ahi tuna

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    Was there last Friday service very good as was food. Highly recommend for good meal and a cold beer!

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    7 months ago

    Always spot on! Their smash burgers are ridiculous!!!!! Hand cut fries are amazing too. Never disappointed here.

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    2 years ago

    Quick, delicious. Beers on tap were great. Service was snappy. Good dive bar vibes. Liked that we could see into the kitchen. Clean.

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    2 years ago

    Best bar food - mussels, burgers, bahn mi sandwiches - fabulous salad. Great service. Highly recommend.

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    3 years ago

    Love staff, food and venue!!! Always a great time when we visit. Great job Pete, Dorene, Chad & gang!!

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    3 years ago

    Food is amazingly good. The service is lacking a little and there is not enough seating but the prices are good. Drinks are pretty good too.

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    Great service, smash burgers, deviled eggs and Rueben egg rolls were tasty. Can't go wrong.

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    We found ourselves in DeForest, WI last Cinco de Mayo. After we finished our business, we did a…read moreGoogle search for a Mexican restaurant. Of course there was a Taco Bell close to the exit from I-90, but that wasn't going to cut it. So, we found El Alegre about two miles into town. The place was packed Well, we had a very good meal with happy service. A big sign on the wall in the kitchen said "work hard and be nice to people ". Gotta love that. So we were coming South on I-90 and remembered El Alegre. Being vegetarian, I usually find plenty of options in a Mexican restaurant (and also Chinese and Italian). This menu had a vegetarian section with about six or seven choices, but I looked over the rest of the very large menu and found several versions of Chile Relleño. I've never seen anything but the one stuffed with cheese anywhere else. Well, they had a version stuffed with vegetables! I had to try it. I am so glad I did. It was delicious and a very generous portion served with rice and beans that rose above the standard usually experienced. My wife had a shrimp dish that I sampled and loved. She said the margaritas were also excellent. So, if you find yourself on I-90, you won't regret driving a couple miles off the highway to find El Alegre!

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    El Alegre Mexican Restaurant - Dining room

    Dining room

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    Came here for an event in a luxury private room with our own bowling lanes. This place was so cool!…read moreIt is decorated really uniquely and fun. Chandeliers, fancy couches, lots of unique touches. They have so much to do including mini golf, laser tag, bowling, escape rooms, and arcade games. They served a really nice appetizer buffet at our event. The steak bites were fantastic, and the charcuterie board was really nicely done. Love it when there is a variety of fresh fruit along with the cheese, meats, and nuts! We loved the tiki drinks and the mocktails were really fun. The service at the party was really good. Our server was really efficient and great about checking to see if anyone needed a drink and clearing plates. I had no idea what to expect before going here, and this really exceeded my expectations. I can't wait to back with friends or other families.

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    Thrill Factory Entertainment
    Thrill Factory Entertainment
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    4.7(15 reviews)
    8.6 mi
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    Yup - Check this joint out. If Yelp asks if it's "divey" - it is. But it's worth the detour or…read moreexcursion to the Town of Dane. So if you're on the way back from Devil's Lake or Circus World or Wollersheim Winery, just go. It's a one room classic Wisconsin Tavern. It's clearly a locals joint. Don't be intimidated by the row of Harley's parked in front of the door. Everyone in the place was nice, down right friendly.... and I'm guessing there is a regular flow of recreational bikers coming and going. The bartender knew just about everyone there except for us. But we'll be back. The fresh burgers and bacon comes from the Lodi, one town over, and you can tell it's fresh and local. Prices are extremely reasonable. Of course there's a full bar with about five beers on tap and an ample supply of bottled beers including local favorites. But it's the burgers I'll be back for. So take the field trip and check out Tootsies. Seek out the out of the way local joints during your summer travels.

    Met friends for lunch. Place is very unusual, huge long bar, a pool table and three small tables -…read more4 chairs each. Orders are placed at the bar and food comes to the table fast. Menu is very limited, but that didn't matter to us. We were going to check out the burgers. Hamburger with a slice of raw onion, two bacon cheese burgers (their specialty) with a slice of raw onion and a side of fries, and a veggie wrap rounded out our order. Burgers were a good size and cooked well. Meat was coarse grind which we like. Fries were nothing special but came hot to the table. The wrap was underwhelming. Service was friendly. Food was better than average but place needed a good cleaning, especially the cooking grill and back room which was visible. 4 stars is generous. Likely not return until cleanliness is addressed.

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    Tootsie's Tap - From the outside

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    Tootsie's Tap - Official Wisconsin Dive Bar

    Official Wisconsin Dive Bar

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    The Bar Next Door - burgers - Updated July 2026

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