The best bars & nightlife in Wausau
19 bars & nightlife we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Vapor Bar
NightlifeVapor Bar is a go-to for premium cigars, fine tobaccos, and advanced vaping gear with staff who actually know their stuff. Chill, helpful,…
Vapor Bar
NightlifeWiggly Field
NightlifeFrom their famous Friday Fish Fry to speedy, tasty lunches, Wiggly Field keeps locals well fed. Family-friendly sports bar vibes, daily…
Wiggly Field
NightlifeUncommon Pints
NightlifeFeaturing undistributed beers from Wisconsin breweries, Uncommon Pints is the Rothschild taproom you pop into when you want something…
Uncommon Pints
NightlifeMosinee Brewing Company
NightlifeWhether you need a low-key weeknight spot or a place to celebrate small wins, Mosinee Brewing Company keeps the taps flowing with fresh,…
Mosinee Brewing Company
NightlifeSconni's | Alehouse & Eatery
NightlifeEasygoing bistro with an array of American comfort fare & bar snacks in a lively space with a patio.
Sconni's | Alehouse & Eatery
NightlifeNevermore on Third Bar & Grille
NightlifeLean into moody, literary fun at Nevermore on Third Bar & Grille, where Poe-inspired flatbreads and burgers like The Enigma and Amontillado…
Nevermore on Third Bar & Grille
NightlifeBurks Bar
NightlifeBurks Bar is the easy pick when you want chill drinks, good food, and a place that keeps the fun going with events. Planning a…
Burks Bar
NightlifeLil' Ole Winemaker Shoppe
NightlifeWhen the week needs a little mood lift, Lil' Ole Winemaker Shoppe is Central Wisconsin’s wine headquarters with a relaxed vibe and friendly…
Lil' Ole Winemaker Shoppe
NightlifeThe Mill Yard
NightlifeThe Mill Yard does classic Wisconsin comfort right with crispy broasted chicken, juicy burgers, ribs, and a Friday fish fry that makes you…
The Mill Yard
NightlifeWausau Axe & Social
NightlifeWausau Axe & Social pairs beginner friendly axe and knife throwing with a wide variety of craft beer, perfect for a low stakes date night…
Wausau Axe & Social
NightlifeThe Garage
NightlifeLaid-back bar and eatery sporting a patio and a wrench-shaped bar as well as pizza and burgers. Free nachos.
The Garage
NightlifeLimericks Public House
NightlifeLimericks Public House brings Emerald Isle energy to downtown with pints of stout, cozy pub chatter, and a menu that swings from soups and…
Limericks Public House
NightlifeBrisket smoked 16 hours, ribs that actually surrender, and rope sausage with that perfect snap... Charlie's Texas Smokehouse Bar And Grill…
Timekeeper | Lounge and Distillery
NightlifeTimekeeper | Lounge and Distillery pours its own spirits and serves up creative cocktails inside Wausau’s restored 1901 Milwaukee Road…
Timekeeper | Lounge and Distillery
NightlifeJuliett
NightlifeJuliett keeps it playful with craft cocktails that feel a little fancy without the fuss, plus wine, beer, and more in downtown Wausau.…
Juliett
NightlifeTine & Cellar
NightlifeNeed a polished spot that still feels like Wausau? Tine & Cellar brings Old World comfort to elevated dining, with a serious craft beer…
Tine & Cellar
NightlifeRed Eye Brewing Company
NightlifeRed Eye Brewing Company is the kind of spot you hit when you want artisan food with real flavor and craft beer, plus a cozy living room by…
Red Eye Brewing Company
NightlifeShaun's Mirage
NightlifeOwned by a local couple who actually ask what you want to drink, Shaun's Mirage nails that friendly Wausau dive vibe since 1933. Swing by…
Shaun's Mirage
NightlifeVenado WINE-BAR
NightlifeSettle into a 160-year-old downtown Wausau gem at Venado Wine-Bar, where a finely curated lineup of wines and spirits meets delicious local…
Venado WINE-BAR
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