Overall a nice place to visit, though a little pricey for what they offer…read more Many of the wines are flavored (and delicious), but may not please a purist's wine pallete. (The apple pue sangria is a must try!) The distillery aspect is small, with only 2 whiskeys, 1 vodka, and 2 flavored versions of the vodka available. The $12 flight for three 3/4oz pours left us feeling lacking. The atmosphere is nice with lots of seating options. There are tables with chairs, bar searing, and a pit group of leather couches around a coffee table in front of the fire. The service was chipper and friendly, ready with recommendations based on what you like.

I had gone with my mother and we did the build your own wine tasting. When you first go in you get…read moreto choose where you sit (which they have a diverse selection), after they had taken our list of drinks all of the tastings came out pretty fast! Wish there were more food options but the wine selection was great!

This place has potential. It's a nice setting in the perfect downtown Eau Claire location. Could…read morebe a lot of fun for groups and couples alike. But there are problems to be worked out. GOOD: The overall concept is well-executed. Wine selections are clearly displayed on the overhead menu, with options for glasses or sample flights. Pricing is transparent and reasonable (more on that in a moment), and easy enough to follow along even if you've already had a drink elsewhere. I also like that you can choose a bottle of beer from the fridge if you don't want any of the wine selections. For me, this made the overall experience more approachable. The lounge area is warm and inviting. Relaxing club seats up front, with some tables next to the bar, and a small store in the back. The feel is late-middle aged cool. Service was very warm. NEEDS IMPROVEMENT: * The wine... was nothing special. While the prices were reasonable, even the "premium" wine was not all that noteworthy. If the Rev is going to succeed as a wine bar, I would recommend better selections. (The beer fridge, however, was very nice - and that saved it for me.) * The food menu situation is completely hosed. And to me there is nothing more discouraging than walking into a bar and being presented with a food menu... and an apology that the menu is completely out of date. Our host was apologetic and promised a new menu in the future. We hope so. Overall the Rev is definitely worth a visit for Eau Claire locals and visitors alike. It's grown-up cool, laid back atmosphere is good for a group of fun seekers out on the town. I'd only like to see improvements in wine quality and consistent food offerings.

I want to give a shout-out to the The Rev for being such an AMAZING host for our 20-year Memorial…read moreHigh School reunion, which was held July 20, 2019. To preface: I work in international education, and was planning our reunion from China of all places. As you might imagine, planning an event for 100+ people from abroad is no easy task. Combine this with the extra challenge of trying to communicate with a virtual Firewall in the way, and you can understand what an undertaking this was. The first issue was getting a venue. With the reunion being held during the same weekend as Country Jam and Rock Fest, our planning committee was a little bit nervous about the different venue options available. We were relieved to find that The Rev had availability for that weekend and would happily accommodate our group. We had a limited budget to work with for this event. Working directly with us, the fabulous Kate Haas, owner/manager, went about putting together a catering plan (heavy apps) that went under budget (and more importantly) appeased the diverse pallets of 100+. B/C of budget limitations, we opted to do a cash-bar w/ a complimentary champagne toast at 8:00 (which, by the way, was perfectly organized). A great offering of craft/domestic beers and wine + spirits gave everyone great beverage options. Bartending staff throughout the night were FANTASTIC! Being that we were celebrating our 20-year reunion, music nostalgia was KEY. Kate hooked us up with one of her specially-picked DJs for the night. Let me say: He was the star of the show! Non-obtrusive, but also knew EXACTLY what needed to be played at the EXACT moment. Many said afterwards that they had never experienced a better DJ. Get that man a raise! The Rev, itself, is amazing for hosting a group of 100 ppl or less. Great ambiance, an outdoor space out back - even a small room in back to use as central operations and/or additional space. Best of all, with The Rev being in the heart of DT Eau Claire, attendees can do some bar-crawling in after-event hours. All-in-all, this was an event for the ages. My HUGE thanks to Kate and her staff at the Rev for making this such a wonderfully positive experience. Got a group you're trying to plan an event for? Look no further than The Rev!

The Brewing Projekt is one of my all time favorite breweries and always a stop when we are in town…read more The space is large and family friendly. They have a rooftop and large patio available too. Always fun events held throughout the year. The staff is always friendly but the real star is the beer! They make the most unique brews and they do them well! I highly recommend the flight so you can try a few. Definitely have to come back soon to try the cocktails!

Really unique and varied beer options. And a super rooftop patio with views of the river. A true…read moreEau Claire gem. No food trucks on the day we were there but we were able to carry in a Little Caesar's pizza from right down the street.

The entire day was a great time!! The choice of food and entertainment were well worth the money…read more Their were always enough staff available that catered to our every need and issue. The grounds of The Leinie Lodge was a fantastic place to hold this type of event. We will definitely attend this event again!!

We visited the lodge and took a tour, which was fun and informative. The next day, we went to one…read moreof their events and had a very nice time. This family owned organization always treats their guests very well!

What an amazing asset to downtown Eau Claire! We live about an hour away and stopped in on a whim…read moreas we were walking by. The staff was so friendly, explaining the pour system for wine, whiskey & brandy, as well as their food menu (sadly we had just eaten). The atmosphere was very warm and relaxing, and we really enjoyed the variety of art on display throughout the shop. They do have events (music performances, meet the artist, etc.) so follow them on Facebook or sign up for their newsletter to stay informed.

This place is happening downtown. Great wine selection. If you don't know what you like one of the…read moreemployees will guide you through the selection. It's a self-serve venue. You leave a credit card and get a card to put into the slot. Multiple sizes available for dispensing. They have charcuterie boards. They have beer. They have some cocktails as well. You can have a whole bottle of wine too if you like. They have art and wine to buy to go. Many nights they have music there. It's really got a great vibe. Parking sucks downtown, but that's nothing new.

We almost didn't come to this winery. After reading that they mainly had fruit wines we weren't…read moreexcited as we prefer a drier wine selection. We happened to stop and boy we are happy we did. We got some great stories from "New Guy Nick" and the owner who was fantastic and made for great conversation. The wine selections are huge. Lots of different fruits blended in with grapes to make their wines. Natural products only and no additives in their wines as well. We got to hear the stories behind the wines and the wine names and sample many of them. Proceeds from every bottle of wine sold goes to a Veterans cause. Stop in and try some unique wines. They even have a jalapeño wine that I can't wait to try in a Bloody Mary or chili. The pear wine was one of our favorites - very smooth and not too sweet. Go check them out!!!

Absolutely a terrific experience and selection of wines. An amazing selection of hand crafted…read morespecialty wines

I'm leaving the motel we stopped in to buy a bag of ice. This is nice place it has a little bit of…read moreeverything. Very clean and the employees were nice also. Got a bag of ice,cup of coffee and cheese curds. I was impressed with the fresh meat it looked really good. Also a walk-in cooler for beer. But the best thing gas $4.69.

This is one of the newer Kwik Trip stores in the area, so it has the larger footprint. It has the…read morestandard offerings, hand-breaded chicken, Karuba gold, two bay car wash, etc. It is usually pretty busy here.

It's a gas station. What is so great about a gas station? Well, I suppose not much. ?You stop. Fill…read moreup. Get a snack, maybe, and move on. But there just seems to be something about this particular place. Maybe it is the nostalgia (I used to stop here on my way to/from college and home - 1/2 way marker of sorts), or maybe it is just the friendly service. I'd like to say, of all my travels through here, I've found this to be a nice stop. All convenience stores are pricey, that is just the way it is. But the staff is friendly, and the area generally clean. It is always nice to go somewhere where the attendant smiles and doesn't just take your money. And the last time I was there was no exception. Now that the freeway allows you to pretty much skip downtown Chippewa Falls I tend to pass right by, kind of like Radiator Springs in Cars - and many real places on good ol' Route '66. Take your time. Stop and smell the... gas pumps? :)