The best bars & nightlife in Fox Cities

9 bars & nightlife we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Scuba's Pourhouse

Nightlife

Scuba's Pourhouse nails the neighborhood bar and grille vibe, with plenty of screens for the Packers, Brewers, or whoever you’re yelling…

1309 E Wisconsin Ave (Appleton) · ✓ checked Jul 30

“Scuba's Pourhouse nails the neighborhood bar and grille vibe, with plenty of screens for the Packers, Brewers, or whoever you’re yelling for, and a fully stocked bar to match. Pencil in their famous Friday fish fry this week, then hang for the music and whatever pops up on the events calendar.”

From the Fox Cities newsletter, August 4, 2026

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Clubhouse Kitchen & Bar

Nightlife

Sports bar and restaurant inside the Hilton Hotel offering pub grub, happy hour deals, and many TVs.

333 W College Ave (Appleton)

“Sports bar and restaurant inside the Hilton Hotel offering pub grub, happy hour deals, and many TVs.”

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Wooden Nickel Sports Bar & Grill

Nightlife

Sports-centric haunt with burgers & other bar food, plus drink specials & trivia nights.

217 E College Ave (Appleton)

“Sports-centric haunt with burgers & other bar food, plus drink specials & trivia nights.”

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Draft Gastropub

Nightlife

Warm, casual gastropub serving hearty American-European favorites alongside craft beer & happy hour.

664 W Ridgeview Dr (Appleton)

“Warm, casual gastropub serving hearty American-European favorites alongside craft beer & happy hour.”

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Mondo! on the River

Nightlife

Relaxed bar, restaurant and shop featuring housemade eats and a large list of beers and wines, plus tastings.

425 W Water St (Appleton)

“Relaxed bar, restaurant and shop featuring housemade eats and a large list of beers and wines, plus tastings.”

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Deja vu Martini Lounge

Nightlife

Refined cocktail bar offering nightly specials, karaoke & live bands in a 1930s-inspired setting.

519 W College Ave (Appleton)

“Refined cocktail bar offering nightly specials, karaoke & live bands in a 1930s-inspired setting.”

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Sante Wine Bar & Bistro

Nightlife

Sophisticated wine, beer, and cocktail bar in downtown Neenah serving small bites.

108 W Wisconsin Ave (Neenah)

“Sophisticated wine, beer, and cocktail bar in downtown Neenah serving small bites.”

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Bazil's Pub & Provisions

Nightlife

Local gathering place offering pub grub & many brews in chill surrounds with a convivial vibe.

109 W College Ave (Appleton)

“Local gathering place offering pub grub & many brews in chill surrounds with a convivial vibe.”

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Rookie's Sports Bar & Grill

Nightlife

Relaxed local bar & grill with American eats & a weekly fish fry, plus live music & sports on TV.

325 N Appleton St (Appleton)

“Relaxed local bar & grill with American eats & a weekly fish fry, plus live music & sports on TV.”

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