Decided to come here once I crossed over into WI for dinner. I had two New Glarus tokens for free…read morebeers at this bar, and it had decent reviews. The place was packed for a Thursday night, and, movie-esque, when PIC and I entered, all eyes were on us. (We WERE wearing flannel, but not locals.) Apparently most were there for a birthday party. However, soon all patrons were welcoming and chatty with us. There was only one bartender/server/busser who was busting his butt doing triple duty. He was friendly and quick (as he could be) to take orders and refills. The curds were terrific! Warmy and gooey, with a panko-crust. Spotted Cow on draft, in throwback commercial pint glasses. Reuben was spot on except needed more meat!! Unfortunately, bartender didn't honor free New Glarus tokens. Wah wah wahhhhh. FYI. Prices were cheap enough though, and I didn't make a fuss. Fun locals, good food, would return!

It's my local! We moved to Belleville August of 2021, and I adore this place. Was made welcome…read morealmost immediately. Great food, great people. I strongly suggest any of the burgers, the Reuben when it's 'in season' (starts at St Patrick's day, goes til they're tired of making it), Thursday night nachos, Wednesday s'ghetti. Biscuits and Gravy that can make a Southerner cry (happily)! They don't take cards, but there's an ATM in the corner. Lots of alcohol choices to boot.

I live in belleville....it is so sad to see that the owner of this establishment is unwilling to…read moreinvest in the community by being open fair hours and trying to support the community. I support local businesses almost exclusively not only because I am a senior citizen but I love the community feeling and prefer to keep my money in my community.

We had a fantastic time here last weekend. After hitting the PolkaFest in New Glarus, we were…read morelooking to escape the crowds, and this was just the place. Everything about the place is unique and welcoming, from the regulars, to the dog Lucy, and especially Pat the owner and bartender. All made us feel welcome, even if we were first-timer tourists. The atmosphere is exceedingly unique and cool, with many personal touches all around the place. Lots of Blatz beer memorabilia, brand new shuffleboard table, a giant elk, moose antlers, vintage skis, an Elvis clock, cobalt glass bottles, a handmade bar, and lots more eclectic decor. The beer selection was top notch, and even better taps than we found in New Glarus, where everything seems to be New Glarus beer all the time (nothing wrong with that). Really good focus on local and regional brewers, there were taps from Titletown, Common Thread, Hop Garden (Belleville), Lena, Vintage, Central Waters, Summit, and Hinterland. New Glarus Berliner Weisse in the cooler, along with old standbys and unique craft beers. Another plus is that they update the beer list on beermenus. If beer isn't your thing, they also had an impressive selection of over 40 whiskeys. We didn't think they served food here, but lucked out since there was a Saturday special of homemade pork/chicken gumbo, which was served with homemade cornbread and bourbon butter. It was really tasty. The owner used to be a chef and ran a restaurant here prior to opening the Ale House. Our bill for two beers, gumbo and a big pretzel was $16, that's cheap for such high quality. They are only open 3 days a week, and it's just one guy running the show. If you are traveling a distance or bringing a group it would be wise to call ahead. The one-star reviews here reflect more on shortsighted personal entitlement than the establishment, from my experience.

Excellent service. We were impressed with how extensive the menu is…read more We dropped in for fish on a Friday. Fish is lightly cooked and not heavy or greasy. Menu has walleye, perch, and bluegill! We want to return and try the breakfast menu

Super cute and inviting dining room with a ton of booths. One server was running hard, but still…read moreefficient. Not the fastest service, but the food was great: Mushroom Swiss Burger with fries and Grilled Chicken wrap with fries. The booths are really cool. The tables are made of varnished thick wood slices....beautiful!! The dining room is painted a cheerful orange color. And the place is extremely clean and inviting. Can't wait to return and experience Mexican night (Sundays and Tuesdays). Their pineapple margaritas sound amazing.

The Rusty Raven is a quirky, eclectic store and taproom with literally something for everyone. Need…read morea cool puzzle, check. Need a kitschy t-shirt, check. Need a traditional felted Tyrolean hat, they've got you covered. We had a great time wandering around the store and collecting a few items that made us happy. On our exploration, we discovered the well stocked tap room in the back of the store and enjoyed a long Thursday "off season" conversation at the bar with the owner, John. This conversation was only made better with a guided tour of the well decorated bathroom and some serious kitten time with the two rescued shop kittens in residence, Shark and Sardine. The Rusty Raven did not disappoint and should absolutely be a destination on your next trip to New Glarus!

Whoever stocks the merchandise in this store shares a bit of my sense of humor, because several of…read morethe items made me laugh. Even better, the place is named the Rusty Raven AND they had an Edgar Allan Poe t-shirt with a raven on it...just not in my size. They had some antiques sprinkled in with a lot of new merchandise (stickers, mugs, coonskin koozies, greeting cards, books, games, magnets, bags, and wallets). They also had some candy including candy cigarettes and cold beverages, plus a side room where some people were hanging out and having some drinks. There was a lot of stuff packed into the little shop, and it's worth a stop.

Dots is the best "dive" bar out there. Great value on drinks (cash only). ATM on site. Fantastic…read moreoutdoor space for warmer months and a great food truck during the summer months. Quick service and a really fun atmosphere with great owners.

Just a dive bar in basco wi. Friendly staff and people. This was on the bar dive tour we were on…read moreand stopped here. It's in a basement and I have photos to show it. I can't remember ever going to a tavern in a basement. It is small and has a fosse ball table that cost only 10 cents to play. It was a local tavern and we had a great time while we were there.

True Wisconsin bar! You get what you get. Ordered 4 drinks and 2 entrees for $48. Can't complain…read more Burger, a bit underwhelming. Needs a bit more salt and pepper. Over cooked for sure. But, $8.... And still good with a beer. Fry's where the main show I tell you hwat! Crispe and seasoned to perfection! Well done! Solid 3.7/5 so I'll round up to 4/5. I'll be back, hungry for more.

Great place to grab drinks and a bite to eat. The jalapeño wontons and cheese curds were fried…read morefresh and delicious. Service was quick and friendly. Prices were reasonable

Marcines is a small town dive bar with really good bar food. We had a burger and the meat pizza,…read moreyum on both counts! There were two waitstaff on a Sat morning for lunch and they were good on service.

New owners reopened last week with new name...Mount Vernon Tap! Much of the menu remains the same…read moreas when it was Marcine's. Friendly staff. We went with the vegetarian pizza and it was impressive. Two of us could only eat about half of it due to the generous toppings. The other half has made some good snacks at home. Beer selection is pretty tame. Spotted Cow was the most adventurous thing they had on tap. We went with Fantasy Factory IPA in the bottle. Lively crowd of what appeared to be locals. They've got hooks on the ceiling to hang your snowmobile helmets! Note: Cash only. ATM available.

This Tavern has a long history in New Glarus and is worth checking out. There is no official…read morekitchen, and so orders can take a while. Luckily for us, our bartender was nice enough to give us a heads up and suggested a few other places for a hot meal. It was the day 12/26. Cold and overcast. After finishing two local beers (including a Spotted Cow), we ventured back out into the cold. This tavern was established in the 1800's. So, expect that kind of vibe.

Great visit here again. We have come here plenty over the years and it was our first thought for…read morelunch when in the area. We grabbed a sandwich and drinks and the place was fairly busy. However, they were doing a great job of serving people and turning over tables. Our server was friendly and the prices were reasonable. Definitely look forward to stopping here the next time we are in town. Get the liverwurst!

Service was great. Called ahead to make sure open bowl was ok. Showed up and we were the only…read morepatrons. They turned on the glow bowl for the kids and we had an absolute blast!

way to long of a wait for dinner. the place wasn't that busy and we waited two minutes shy of an…read morehour. I think if they determined certain areas for their bartenders and wait staff to cover instead of trying to cover everywhere it would make a different. I'm not sure what they are doing back in the kitchen but just seems ridiculous how long you have to wait.