The Big Dipper

The food and service was great! Portions were perfect. We will definitely come back every time…read morewe're in the area. Luckily we got there before dinner time because it got crowded fast. Would highly recommend.

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Good place to visit!!!!!!!!! Many of our…read morefriends enjoy also. We need more restaurants in the north woods.......

View of the bar from the back dining room.

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How a Northwoods Bar should look!

T Murtaugh's Pub And Eatery

3.4(57 reviews)

18.1 mi

I work in customer service, so when someone says they are going out for a fish fry I'll ask where's…read moreyour favorite place to go? 9/10 it's Murtaughs. So of course I have to try it and let me tell you... it did NOT disappoint! I have eaten there there before and had their delicious deli sandwiches and their burgers are cooked to perfection, but wow! It's all you can eat deep fried pollack. Made to order beer battered or cajun. Included Murtaugh's clam chowder(I WANTED TO BATHE IN THIS STUFF, SO GOOD!), coleslaw, rye bread, their famous made from scratch potato salad (YUMMO! ) or french fries, lemon & tarter. And yay! They had malt vinegar! I love that with my fish. And let's not forget our bartender (sorry sir, I forgot your name ) but he was just on top of EVERYTHING! Fast, polite, engaging and a great smile! Thank you folks at Murtaughs! Oh shoot!! And David the cook!! The Oz. The man behind the curtain. Thank you all for making it great!

Michelle was amazing, atmosphere was friendly, food was tasty! Got the Philly and lots of…read moreappetizers, everything was solid

Shuffleboard!

T Murtaugh's Pub and Eatery

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Sieg's Inn and Outhouse Bar

4.5(2 reviews)

23.1 mi

A townie bar like no other. A mastiff -Roscoe greats you at the door when you walk in and Mittens-…read morethe potbelly pig is outside when you leave. Overall, a pretty good cheeseburger and fries. Small menu but you don't need much else.

Excellent food. Cooks till close. Friendly atmosphere. When we come up to the area for a week…read morevacation we go there almost every night. Everything on the menu comes out excellent. But the burgers are the best in the area that we have found.

Mittens

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Roscoe

Big Shots Sports Bar and Grille

4.8(5 reviews)

39.3 mi

Fajita Wrap w/ the seasoned fries was deliciously well above standard; mini tacos were a folded…read moretortilla chip (tasty but just OK), Chicken Strips & Wings were just what you'd expect good ones to be - crispy and moist. Sauces were good, beer cold, all in all a decently delish spot for quick meal. Really pleasant staff, too.

Great burgers! Got waited on right away and food came out quickly. Friday fish-fry that is also…read morevery good.

Forestry Tap & Axe

4.9(10 reviews)

17.2 mi

As a bar, Forestry Tap & Axe is pretty average. However, they do have a decent selection of tap…read morebeer featuring local brewers such as Rocky Reef. What really stands out here are the games, including axe throwing, shuffle board, Hammerschlagen (a nail pounding game), darts, pool, ping pong, cribbage, and probably something else that I didn't see. Their shuffle board table is one of the best I've ever played on -- full sized, smooth and fast. It may take a few tries to get the hang of it, but once you get zeroed in it makes for a great game. And, of course, as their name implies, the featured activity is axe throwing. Tossing a dangerous tool, trying to stick it in a wooden wall, and hitting the target for maximum points is harder than it looks. But once you get the technique mastered (even partially) it is incredibly satisfying and a lot of fun. Three stars for the bar, five four the games, four overall.

Marty is the life of the party! Highly recommend this place, he will make your time valuable and so…read morespecial. Great tap selection and wonderful atmosphere. Pizzas and pretzels for the win!

Axe Throwing Games

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Iron Horse Saloon

3.8(23 reviews)

38.5 mi

We were in Hurley, Wi. over the weekend and was looking for a good burger for dinner, the first one…read moreon the Yelp page was the Iron Horse Saloon, so we went there for Dinner and in all the burgers we have ever had in a bar, diner, saloon or any where will never compare to the burgers we had there. He had the Olive Burger and can't stop talking about it. The Patti melt was fabulous, the amount of topping make or break a burger and they know how to top them perfectly. You won't be disappointed.

We were in Hurley for 2 nights. The 1st day we decided to go to Iron Horse for lunch. We had the…read morenachos grande and a burger with tots. The food was amazing for pub food. It was very busy and we were so impressed with the cook Jeff, who you could watch cooking from the bar. He was so organized, and made everything perfectly and efficiently. Our burger was huge, delicious and perfectly cooked. The tots were the best I've ever had and the ground beef on my nachos were seasoned so well and not greasy!

Bar view!

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Bergland Bay Bar

5.0(3 reviews)

53.9 mi

I fly from Orlando fla on an annual trip with Dad () and this will always be my favorite stop in…read moreupper Michigan. They take care of ya daily; their Italian beef never disappoints and its a great midday stop for a beverage n a beef. Come hungry, leave happy!

You can't beat this place for a neighborhood bar! Les and Shelley are awesome owners! They treat…read moreyou like family end it really is a place where everybody knows your name!

Italian beef

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Spiders

4.8(4 reviews)

38.5 mi

Awesome wings, and taco menu! Had the best bands 2 weekends…read morein a row! Highly recommend!

Spiders is THE place for live music in Hurley. They always have the best bands in the area…read more Food is excellent! Had the BBQ wings and tacos, both were great! Will definitely be back.

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19th Hole Sports Bar & Grill

2.9(30 reviews)

25.5 mi

If I could leave a 0 star I would. We came here at 5:15 PM on a Saturday. They were having a…read moreprivate party so we were told we couldn't have pizza because that's what the private party was having. Well I'm sorry then you should have closed the whole restaurant down for this private party. Who only has 2 wine options ? The Chips & salsa and fish tacos were good. I ordered a margarita and the waiter never asked blended or on the rocks which is a normal thing to ask but instead I just got a blended margarita. I should have just stuck with water. Again, if you're going to have a huge party where the wait staff is tending to the party and lacking service to other customers, you should just close.

We went for pizza & burgers and both were very good. We got there at 7:00 on a Friday night & were…read moresurprised to get right in. Very warm and cozy atmosphere.

Wings

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Fish tacos

Harrison’s Pub & Grill

4.3(19 reviews)

12.7 mi

Food, Service and Ambiance was all great. Out of the way but well worth it. Lovely grounds.read more

Kelsey did an awesome job serving our women riders! Food, drinks and smiles! Did appetizers and…read moresandwiches! Yum!!!!!

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