Fun place. Great selection of beer No frills. Just great beer and popcorn. They do have a menu and food, but we didn't have any I would recommend read more

It's a great place and a La Crosse tradition. Worth swinging by on holidays like St.Pats or New Years.

First of all, I didn't realize that La Crosse was such a cool town. Secondly, the Bodega was a good find. They have some small plate specials for cheap, free popcorn, reasonable beer selection, cool jazz on the overheads, and a nice vibe. Why not 5 stars, then, you ask? Well, the cubano I had was okay. It didn't come with anything. That blank part of the plate made my imagination wild. What a missed opportunity for them. What could go there that is unique, memorable? A curried picked egg? Fresh local greens (it is middle of summer, afterall)? A fresh salsa? Some sweet potato chips? My wife ordered a caipirinha, and - not a good sign - the "bartender" had to look up the recipe, although it is one of their featured drinks. I think if you stick with the beer and some mini sloppy joes, good enough. Oh, yeah, another star off because they line their display windows with empty bottles of various beers, and it's disgustingly dusty. That's the first impression, folks. read more

A welcoming divey-type bar with a liberal vibe and an insane beer selection. I suggest spinning the beer wheel for $3.25 to take the anxiety of choice out of the equation. Plus, you can feel like you are on "The Price is Right!" Big Money! The food is pretty exceptional and appeals to a wide variety of palates given it's a place that has a bunch or dusty beer bottles in the window. The Wheat-Meat Veggie sandwich is one of the best vegetarian sandwiches. period. I gobble it greedily each time I visit La Bodega. My dining partner can't help but ordering the Ruben time and time again. If you are starved or have a Wisconsin-sized appetite, I suggest adding soup or an appetizer because the sandwiches come ala cart, or just drink more beer to fill your belly! Also, Tuesday is 2 for 1 on the dining menu. When their prices are already reasonable, this turns out to be an incredible deal! Bring your friends. read more

The food is incredible! Vegetarian options clearly marked. Apps are to die for! The bar tender was immensely helpful. 2 for 1 meals. There were 6 of us and EVERYONE was thrilled. If you go to LaCrosse and skip this gem, you are truly missing out. read more

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This is the best bar in La Crosse. As a native, I have been to pretty much every single bar in the downtown area - and there are a ton. The bodega, in my opinion, is a must if you are drinking in downtown La Crosse. Most of the bars on 3rd street are geared toward college kids which is why they have deals like 5$ all you can drink domestics, or 7$ all you can drink rail mixers. Bodega is one of the standouts. They have an an enormous selection. The prices are slightly more expensive than the warehouse bars nearby, but the extra price is totally with it. There is ample seating areas, free popcorn and a mixed-bag crowd. It's not upscale but the ambiance is definitely more mature than most of the surrounding bars. After trying just about every bar during my trips home from college this is now literally the only bar I go to when I visit La Crosse. Check out more of my reviews at www.ShawnKemp.yelp.com read more

The vibe at this place is awesome! If you're a craft beer lover, you will be in heaven. Over 400 different beers available for purchase. Come here and spin the wheel for $3.75 and be surprised at the beer you receive. Staff are super friendly and willing to talk beer with you. It's a must-visit in La Crosse! read more

Food is simple but good, Chili dog for $3.50 was a great deal. Artichoke dip and bread for dipping were both delicious! Good beer selection as well. read more

I went here with a group for dinner and beers. The food was good but nothing too thrilling. Not expensive either. The menu is limited to a few flat bread sandwiches you order off the wall although they seemed good. I had the Cuban which was fine. No fries here but you can get soups and homemade coleslaw which were also good. This place is not really here for the food, its here for the beer. Yes they have a ton of beer in bottles and probably 15 at least on tap. The selection was very impressive and even more, the bartenders really seemed to know their beer and were happy to offer their advice on getting you something would might like. We got there on a Saturday night somewhat early so we were lucky enough to get some seats at the bar. It would also be fair to say that they make some very good bloody mary's also and I had a few. They place binders on the tables and on the bar you can flip through that list all their beers by type or country which is very helpful. There was something for everyone including ciders and I was impressed they had no problem making me several radler's of sprite and a lager which I am fond of. LaCrosse is a college town and weekends have the downtown area mobbed with mostly college kids packed in mostly college type bars. So be advised you may be dealing with some rowdy crowds. Although the streets and bars were packed when we were there, for the most part these college kids were just having fun and kept things under control. I'd go here again for sure so long as we can get there early enough to get seats. read more

Great lunch stop, but not much of a restaurant. Wish I would have known before going, cause Yelp listed it as a restaurant. A friend and I stopped at Bodega for dinner not realizing they only had a sandwich style shop restaurant in the back. It's obvious the place is very old, and when walking in you'll be able to smell it. There was only one bar tender, for a pretty busy crowd, so at no fault of her own it took a while to get service. Past the negatives, I really loved the draft beer selections and the free popcorn. read more

Awesome beer selection, rotates often!! The half spinach artichoke was enough for 2 of us. The motif is eclectic and comfortable. A nice mix of specials as well!! Worth a try if you like beer! read more

Bodega Brew Pub - Great taps! - Brewpubs Near Me - La Crosse, Wisconsin

Best place in town to try a new beer from anywhere in the world, they have a large selection of beers just over 500. For the non beer drinker there is liquor or wine. The staff is phenomenal read more

Bodega Brew Pub - Harvest Moon - Brewpubs Near Me - La Crosse, Wisconsin

Love this low key spot for its multitude of beers & food that goes beyond standard bar appetizers in taste & variety. The atmosphere is perfect for a one on one encounter with a friend or a date. Service is excellent as well, as the bartenders will strike up conversations with you at the appropriate time and are always kind. read more

Preston--you are right on! The Bodega is one of the few bars in LaX that I actually have good things to say about. I LOVED hangin out there, playin board games, chillin w/my friends. How cool is it to play chess, while tryin' out a new foreign beer, and people watch at tables facing the main street!?!? Popcorn & couches are a definite plus!!! Having lived on the West Coast before LaX, the only reason I couldn't give it 5 stars is b/c of the indoor smoking. Other than that, it's one of my top 5 places in WI. read more

Went here for lunch, I had the turkey avocado sandwich. Unbelievably small for $9. It tasted good, but the cherry tomatoes in it weren't sliced, so they kept popping out. Poor presentation as well, think small white plate and... sandwich. That's it. I wish I would have taken a picture! Also, they don't brew beer here, so not sure why they call themselves a brew pub. They aren't. read more

Sadly only another fair entry into my gastronomy tour of La Crosse - but it was one of the better places that we've eaten at. We went on a Thursday (maybe Friday) night and there were only about 2 tables open. They definitely seem to cater a bit more to the lunch crowd as ordering was very confusing and it took a while for the food to come out. Once we got our food, again it was only fair - from the list of ingredients it didn't have as much taste as I was expecting (turkey and cheese on cranberry nut bread with some other things). Everyone else agreed that it was a good solid meal - just kind of bland. They did have a good beer selection and we hung out for a while trying to talk over the jazz band that was playing. FYI: They accidentally charged my credit card twice - got it taken care of but you've been warned read more

Excellent beer selection. They have menus organized by style or brand. The Reuben with kimchee, Pusan, is still awesome. The food menu also has beer recommendations for each item for the indecisive like me. The atmosphere is so great here. A LaCrosse must for beet lovers. read more

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Super cool atmosphere, great drinks but terrible food service. Rude and unprofessional servers. Messed up orders several time and were very rude about it read more

Excellent beer selection, and their sangria is top notch and perfect for summer refreshment. Good atmosphere and friendly staff. I would take this place home with me if I could. I guess I'll have to come back. read more

If you eat pork and pickles be sure to order the Cubano sandwich. Trust me it's good. read more

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They're doing a good job blunting the impact COVID is having on their business. Tables are socially distanced. Bartender very knowledgeable on beer selection. Reason for 3 rating is food was kind of bland. We ordered the Reuben and the walnut pesto pizza. Both were just ok. Sorry. read more

One of my favorite chill bars in downtown La Crosse. The Bodega has the best selection of beer in town, and it indeed has a wheel of beer that will help make your selection for you. Live music is often present. College kids hang out there, but so do "grown ups". It's not your typical drunken frat boy, Top 40 music, packed to the gills college bar, which is nice. I like to play Photo Hunt there on a random weeknight and drink random "wheel of beer" beers. read more

400 Beers! Seriously, what's not to like about that. This is probably one of the only places in town that has Dogfishead's 90 Minute Pale Ale (Though I admit my knowledge of the local bar scene is quite limited). While the huge beer selection alone is a good enough reason to stop in for a pint or a bottle (or 2, 3,...), it is the sandwiches that have me hooked. Their Cubano is fantastic, and the pastrami (while procuring it from outside sources) is darn tasty. The food is fairly priced, the beer is a bit on the high end, but with such a wide selection, you end up paying for it. read more

Classic, timeless, hundreds of beers! I really enjoyed the Bodega the staff was friendly crowd was just the right size. Not your typical collage crowd found in most of the downtown bars. I heard the food is good didn't have the opportunity to dine. fun spot we'll be back. read more

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Awesome beer selection. Serves mainly bar food. Nice atmosphere The bartender was very friendly and beer savvy. She made some recommendations and allowed us to taste before ordering. Definitely go there again read more

Great place! Many brews. Great food. Great atmosphere. Bartender is very friendly an has a decent knowledge of beers. I would recommend this place if your ever in La Crosse. read more

Bodega Brew Pub - Brewpubs Near Me - La Crosse, Wisconsin

Quite the Pub... seems like a good locals hangout serving 20 tap beers like War Pigs Foggy Geezer IIPA, Surly Furious IPA, and Chocolate Shake Porter from Boulder Beer which is filling and insulating my bones from today's arctic winds... feels like I'm in Chicago!! Plus 400 beers to satisfy any emotional need you're suffering from. My pub grub is on order and their Saturday special.. 1/4 lb chili dog and chicken garden veggie will be enjoyed soon!! read more

Good service, not great. helpful with the beer choices, but lacked attention to detail. Free popcorn makes this a good place regardless, tied with a great beer list. I was not impressed with the Cuban, had very dry pulled pork. Otherwise it was a good lunch, not cheap considering the serving but expected based on the location. Overall decent place for lunch, but unless you're a beer snob I'd hit up another place if food is your main focus. read more

What makes a good bar in my opinion...amount of beer selection, food options, and atmosphere. This establishment has hit all three perfectly! Plenty of seating options to accommodate plenty of groups and allow for social interactions. Parking is street and could be limited in front of the bar. The moment you walk in you have the bar straight ahead with bar stools along with TVs to watch sports. The have big glass windows with seating and table options to look out and enjoy the street view. They have a couch area to the left and to right if the bar to help anyone get comfortable to hangout or study/read. Music selection is on point and fits the dive bar look. They have a bicycle wheel that you can spin for $3.75 and corresponds to a selection of their mass beer selection! It's a must for newcomers and a fun way to pick your first brewski. This bar attracts a friendly crowd, so no need to worry about getting the stink eye here. The food here is good, but if you're a state that knows tacos (Cali) then avoid the "carnitas tacos" haha trust me it'll save you some disappointment. The Cuban sandwich is A1! The bartender was pretty cool and helpful with the beer selection. Don't be afraid to ask for something since they have one man maintaining the large bar. Overall 5 stars and would definitely recommend for locals and out of towners. They need work on their tacos though, but wouldn't knock them down since they tasted fine. read more

Went here for lunch on a weekday. Great place for a craft beer lover. There must be several hundred to choose from. I had a panini sandwich. Ham and bacon. Thinly sliced apple. Mayo infused with beet juice for an unexpected flavor boost. Toasted crispy. Very good. My wife had a Flatbread pizza. Chicken and bacon on mozzarella cheese with a drizzle of ranch dressing . very good. Try it, you'll like it. read more

This is one of the more fun bars to check out in town. The staff are super nice and very informed about the beers and they're serving. If you want anything from a very expensive limited craft beer to your typical American logger they have it. Just a fun place to be read more

Simply put this is the best bar to sit down and have a beer in all of La Crosse. It has a great atmosphere and it has great food. The best part is that no bar in the area will provide such a wide variety beer. When I go I like to choose a beer and have 3 or 4 within that family. If you choose Scotch Ale ... you can choose among 10 different Scotch Ales from around the US and Europe ... If you choose a Bock ... again ... you can choose to have 3 or 4 Bocks from all over the US and Europe. There beer list does make it look like many of there beers are not always there but I have come to find that they keep their wide variety of beers well stocked. A few reccomendations. 1) Don't come here and order Miller Light or Bud Light ... I just cannot conect with the person who comes here and after seeing the robust beer selection decides to go with a Miller Light. #shouldbebanned! 2) Come with a plan. They have their beer list online ... take advantage and plan ahead to have an idea of what beer you would like to enjoy 3) Ask for a beer list. There is no way that you can know off the top of you head what to get at this place unless you come with a plan. Don't be intimidated to ask for a beer list and make a good decision ... in my opinion this is why you would come to a place like Bodega ... so take advantage ... don't just order the first thing that comes to mind. 4) Take a spin. If you can't decide you can take a spin on the beer wheel and see what type of beer the beer gods have planned out for you today! read more

Go on tuesdays and fridays! Tuesdays get 2 for 1 food! The whole menu is made of fresh ingredients and its always tasty. I recommend the spinach artichoke dip every time. Mix with some popcorn and a Strongbow for a good start to the evening. Fridays... fish tacos. Try them out. SO GOOD! read more

Wonderful beer selection and excellent service. We always visit this bar during Oktoberfest, it's very busy but the servers keep up.

Free popcorn and many tap beers.

I was really excited to come here, because I was with someone who works for Pearl Street Brewery and he highly recommended it. We wanted in with the intention of getting lunch. However, when I handed the waitress my Iowa temporary ID, she took one glance at it and she became very rude. She raised her voice to the point of other customers turning around and staring at us, while saying I could have just made it myself and told us to leave. I offered for her to call the Iowa Department of Transportation, as it was a legal form of identification. I also offered to only eat and not drink anything, but she just got more and more upset and kept yelling at us to leave. I can understand if temporary IDs aren't made in the state of Wisconsin and maybe she had never seen one. Although that seems impossible as a bartender so close to the Iowa state border, but whatever. Temporary IDs come complete with watermarks, a photo, and a phone number to report any misuse... but she refused to look at any of that. Point is: as a business owner myself, I'd understand if they had a policy not to accept temporary IDs, but I do not think she had to be so rude about it. She mentioned no such policy. I also do not understand why I couldn't even have lunch there. She could have at least treated me with respect. After going to the Pearl Street Brewery's music festival later that day, I found out from several locals that Bodega is known for being stuck up. Pretty sad, because I love craft beers and local dive bars. read more

Eclectic. Excellent service, food and atmosphere. Go there. Especially if you like beer and interesting people.

I've been to some of the most renowned beer bars in the country -- Hopleaf, Clark Street Ale House and Map Room in Chicago; Sharp Edge and Fat Head's in Piittsburgh; Monk's Cafe, Ludwig's (RIP) and Eulogy in Philadelphia; Dilly Cafe in Cincinnati, etc. -- and this place holds its own against them. The tap selection is a little thin but the bottle selection is endless in its volume and variety. Just the list of seasonal Oktoberfest offerings took up half a page -- single-spaced. Prices were a little steep but I suppose they can be when they're the only people in probably a 100-mile radius (or however far it is to the Twin Cities) filling the market niche they fill. If I have one minor knock against the place, it's that the bartender seemed thoroughly disinterested in my presence except when it was time for another beer. And it's not like there was a huge crowd demanding her attention either. That said, I suppose genuine disinterest is no worse than insincere interest in whatever your patrons happen to be maundering on about. Oh, and another knock: don't call yourself a brewpub if you're not one. Walking in to find no house-brewed beers was a letdown. False advertising pisses me off, and if they didn't have such a phenomenal bottle selection I'd have turned around and walked right out. I've got to hand it to the kids at UW-LaX that enough of them eschew the "drink cheap pisswater until you pass out" mentality and appreciate good beer enough to keep this joint in business. I'm sure there are plenty of pisschuggers at UW-LaX just as there are at any college not called Brigham Young, but hats off to the critical mass who know better. If the third-rate backwater town where I went to college had a solid beer house like this, I might not have hated the place so much. No comment on the food as I didn't try any. My rating is strictly as a craft-beer bar. read more

Came in on a Friday evening at 5pm while on a mini vacation with my husband. Review on Yelp were good so we popped in. Wasn't too busy, which was nice, but there was no table service at all which was not explained when we walked in. We sat and waited for about 15 minutes at a filthy bar table before going to the bar. Tap beer selection was OK, but not much truly local stuff which is disappointing given our state! Price was OK, but we were never offered a food menu at all. After about 30 minutes we left and went back to the Charmant, which was amazing! read more

Awesome place to have a few drinks. The atmosphere is great and the beer selection is even better. Lots of space and sitting room.