The 10 Best Bars in Wisconsin — 2026

We compared all 2718 bars in Wisconsin on the data that matters: services offered, posted hours, and how easy each one is to reach. No pay-to-play — this ranking comes straight from the listings data, updated October 2026.

#1 · Draft & VesselShorewood Arcade

Mon 3pm-10pm, Tue-Thu 3pm-11pm, Fri 2pm-12am, Sat 12pm-12am, Sun 1pm-9pm

(414) 436-3815 Website View listing

#2 · Intermission BarWausau Live music

Mon-Fri 2pm-2am, Sat 1pm-2:30am, Sun 12pm-2am

(715) 849-9377 Website View listing

#3 · North 48 DegreesOconomowoc

Mon 6pm-10pm, Tue 6pm-12am, Wed 6pm-1am, Thu 5pm-1am

(262) 354-0494 Website View listing

#4 · The Pour HouseHartford

Mon-Fri 2pm-2am, Sat 11am-2:30am, Sun 11am-6pm

(262) 673-7108 Website View listing

#5 · The Cranberry over SuperiorHerbster

Thu-Sat 11am-10pm

(715) 774-3338 Website View listing

#6 · Mikes SaloonClintonville Saloon

Mon-Thu 8am-8pm, Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 8am-4pm

(715) 460-3220 Website View listing

#7 · Shaun's MirageWausau

Mon-Thu 2pm-2am, Fri 2pm-2:30am, Sat 11am-2:30am, Sun 11am-2am

(715) 218-6939 Website View listing

#8 · Mr. Bob'sRice Lake

Mon-Fri 4pm-6pm

(715) 234-8266 Website View listing

#9 · Seven West LoungeWest Allis Lounge

Mon-Thu 11am-11:30am, Fri-Sat 11am-2am, Sun 11am-11:30am

(414) 595-0314 Website View listing

#10 · The Terrace at Aman's - Wind LakeWind Lake Lounge

Mon-Sun 8am-9pm

(262) 895-2921 Website View listing

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How we rank: every listing earns points for listed services (saloon, dive bar, bar & grill, lounge, lgbtq+, tavern, karaoke, hookah, arcade, happy hour, live music, dog-friendly, beach, biker, country), posted hours, and working contact details. The ranking is recalculated with every data update.