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    Dirty Dog Taphaus

    4.6 (19 reviews)
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    Live music
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Liz K.

    Fabulous, woman owned tap house that checks all the boxes. It was a cold day I was here but saw theres a great outdoor space that in the summer would be wonderful. The inside is more like a coffeehouse vibe that has 30-ish taps where you can sample small amounts or fill your pint. You get a card at the register and tap the beer of your choice fill as much as you want and be done. Know that the card has a consumption limit which is smart. I confess, Ive never been to a beer experience like this before and it was great. There's live music and free popcorn. We were only stopping for 1 beer each and ended up staying 2 hours. Don't pass this place up!

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    Alyssa F.

    A brewery with an innovative and fun twist! Step into Dirty Dog Taphaus and your eyes will be drawn immediately to the long line of taps not behind a bar / manned by a bartender. That's right-the 30 taps here are self-serve and the variety/possibilities are endless. You can do tasting after tasting - you're charged by the ounce - or fill up a full glass and move to the distinctive, stylish outside patio space. Or lounge indoors and enjoy some complimentary popcorn along with the rustic touches and a game. Bonus! The entire place is dog-friendly. To get started, head to the cashier and fill a plastic electronic card with some funds. Then head to the taps. Hold up your card to the tap you want to open and fill your cup up to your heart's content! When you're ready to call it a day head back to the cashier and any unused finds on your card will be returned to you - if you loaded with cash. Noteworthy: they are accommodating / customer first. While visiting, I wanted a sour beer and they didn't have any on tap. I asked about another brew closest to a sour and they went ahead and added a sour to a tap in just a few minutes! Double Bonus: They had complimentary stickers available at the indoor check-out/in bar. Overall, in a town synonymous with "Spotted Cow" aka New Glarus Brewery this brewery is a good & welcome addition plus... the location is fantastic - in the heart of the town's downtown by all the action.

    Cristin N.

    Great beer garden and pour your own concept. No ordering remorse! The owners and staff are friendly and helpful, and they were hard at work on Fathers Day treating dads to some relaxing family time. When you arrive you get a card which opens the taps for you and counts your pours. Each tap has a screen with the price per oz and info about the beverages. Then you pick your favorite to try a few sips, or a whole pint. They have beers, seltzers, and even a regular root beer for the kids. Free popcorn, and an appetizer menu. We had the cheese curds, chicken, and pretzel bites. The only thing to make this better would be more shade outside for the patio.

    Caitlin K.

    EVERYONE needs to experience this Taphaus! We can't say enough about the wonderful time we had here this past weekend! This was our first time here, but by no means were we not greeted and treated like local longstanding customers. Leah took the time to explain to us how the card system works and even went over to the tap wall to show me in person. Countless options for all the beer drinkers; IPAs all the way to a variety of ciders. The McKenzie's Black Cherry Hard Cider was my fav ;) Both chilled and room temp glasses available to be used. Loved the outdoor layout, table options, lots of shaded seats to beat the heat while with the dog. Happened to be National Dog day, to which the dog was spoiled with a generous Pup cup! Very dog friendly atmosphere! Loved our first night so much, we were back for night 2. Great music, countless games to play, delicious food and many beers drank! I don't know who loved coming here more; us or the dog! Walked away with swag, memories, and confirming we aren't dehydrated! Wonderful experience and such genuinely kind owners that made all the difference! We will be back and definitely recommending family and friends to stop by!

    James M.

    This was such a nice find on a Saturday afternoon stop in New Glarus! We liked the pour it beer system and enjoyed the onion rings and the bratwurst. The guys playing the alpenhorns capped off the atmosphere!

    Laura S.

    Dirty Dog Taphaus was awesome! You are able to pour your own beer and the taps know how much you pour so your able to taste test multiple beers! The taps change regularly but have a good selection of New Glarus brewing beers and other local brews!

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    Leah H.

    Leilani- THANK YOU so much! Looking forward to seeing you again!

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    THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR STOPPING BY!!

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    Great atmosphere and fun drink options!!! Food good be a little bit better, but it's an overall great spot!

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    Thank you!

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    Very fun place. Great selection of beers (including root) Good bar foods but nice you can bring in your own pizza as well.

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    Overall, in a town synonymous with "Spotted Cow" aka New Glarus Brewery this brewery is a good & welcome addition plus...

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    3.6(139 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    A historic corner tavern since 1880 in New Glarus . During Oktoberfest we stopped in for lunch…read more Service was quick and friendly. It reminded me of an old time diner . My husband had cheese curds and chicken bacon ranch wrap with fries. The wrap was generous and chicken was tender and fried. I had the chicken salad sandwich with fries. I have not had a chicken salad sandwich in a very long time and was not disappointed. The chicken was chunky, complimented with sweet cranberries and served on wheat toast. The coziness, friendliness and food options gave off a small town feel. If in the area a good option for food.

    A small little pub located in New Glarus offers an easygoing atmosphere serving up burgers,…read morechili,local brews with outdoor dining and beer garden. Super friendly service serving food that tastes great! Started with the Frickles...crispy breaded pickle chips served with ranch...not greasy and cooked just right. I had a cup of their New Glarus chili which is made fresh daily with New Glarus beer loaded with beef,tomatoes,beans and spices. Topped with sour cream and local cheddar cheese. I skipped the diced onions. It was so good I wish I ordered a bowl! My wife had their homemade chicken salad sandwich on a gluten free bun (1.00 extra). The chicken salad had dried cranberries and pecans which made it super delicious. For a side she had their homemade bean salad. A great place to stop to try local beers and homemade food while enjoying the small town of New Glarus!

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    Ott Haus Pub & Grill

    Ott Haus Pub & Grill

    4.0(40 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    The atmosphere is pleasant and the food was delicious!!! We had the garlic cheese curds, Ott Burger…read more, and Haddock fish fry and we enjoyed all of it. Definitely stop by at Ott Haus Pub if you're in New Glarus.

    When you visit New Glarus Brewery and purchase a beer, they give you a token that can be redeemed…read moreat a few of the bars and restaurants around town. I had a token and needed lunch so after a quick scan on Yelp, we decided to check out Ott Haus. And I was not disappointed. The building is cute and kinda small. It definitely had an older feel, kinda dive bar-ish but it was clean. They have bar seating, a handful of tables, and a beer garden area. It gets a little crowded pretty quickly so you may make some new friends if you share a table. The service was great and the owner was super nice. She answered questions and was very accommodating. They have New Glarus beer on tap, duh. But also domestics, cocktails, and soft drinks. I had a strawberry rhubarb beer from New Glarus and absolutely loved it. I also had a PBR which is my stand by. Based on the reviews, we had to try the cheese curds. They come with a dill ranch. They weren't greasy at all. They were lightly breaded and fried perfectly. The ranch was a tasty accompaniment. Highly recommend and would order again. For my entree, I ordered the Beer Cheese Bacon Burger: 1/2 pound burger cooked medium with beer cheese and bacon on a pretzel bun. This was probably my favorite meal of my Wisconsin vacation. The burger patty was delicious and seasoned well. The pretzel bun held everything together and paired perfectly with the creamy beer cheese sauce. The bacon was an added bonus. I opted for tater tots for a side and enjoyed dipping them in that extra beer cheese. This was seriously one of the best burgers I've eaten in a looooong time. It's probably good that I live 500 miles away because my waist line and wallet would take a beating. I highly recommend stopping in and grabbing a drink and food. I will be back the next time I'm in town.

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    New Glarus Brewing Company

    4.0(410 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    New Glarus is a must visit when in Wisconsin. At the very least to buy beer that isn't available in…read moreany other state! I've been before but this time around it was a little different. The brewery is under construction until next year so it's a little bit restricted in what there is compared to when I was last here in 2019, however, it's still worth a visit. They do have a large gift shop/beer depot. I always buy a lot of beer to mule back to KC. On this visit they had a limited beer release so it was busy. The individuals working in the depot were a bit rude to be honest. I don't know if they were just over it because there were a lot of people, but they weren't friendly nor very helpful. If it had been my first visit, it definitely would've been a turn off. The individuals working in the gift shop were nice. I bought a few Christmas gifts from there. After I bought all the merch I wanted, I headed across the street where they had a makeshift tasting room. They had lots of tables to sit at outside. In the tasting room you have the open of a pint or 3 tasters. You get to keep the glass either way you go which is pretty cool. I went with the taster option. They give you a glass and a bracelet that has 3 taster tabs that they remove as you get each one. The individuals working that station were nice and friendly. I love their sours and had to get pours of the strawberry rhubarb which is one of my favorites. They also have a self guided tour. It's on the smallish side but still cool to see even with all the construction. The bathroom situation was a bit iffy. Definitely try to use the gift shop bathrooms because otherwise it's porta-potties or there are restrooms in the tour area. Those are pretty run down and the stalls don't lock. My apologies to the poor lady I walked in on mid piss with her pants around her ankles. Overall, it's definitely worth checking out especially if you've never been. I can't wait until they finish construction and I'm able to return to see what it looks like.

    I've had a New Glarus Brewing visit on my list for a while now and was so excited to finally go!…read moreThe brewery itself was a lot smaller than I expected. It definitely makes you appreciate their level of distribution more but also makes a visit shorter in length. In one building, they had a tasting room. Inside, you could pay $8 for a pint of one beer or sample of three beers. Depending on the size you chose, you got to keep your cup. They also gave us a token for a free beer anywhere in town. There were picnic tables in the parking lot to enjoy drinks at casually. In the adjacent building, one could do a self guided tour of brewing equipment, canning equipment, and watch a background video from the owners. Across the street, they have a gift shop as well as their beer depot. They had merchandise available from glassware, apparel, pet items, coasters/stickers, and more. They had a lot of sizes available in store. The beer depot is a room where you can grab your drinks in 6 or 24 pack sizes. They have some beers specific to the brewery only but also had your wisconsin classics found in stores. Overall, I'm so happy I finally got to experience New Glarus Brewing. If traveling from a far, I would pair a visit here with other local plans. Elite Tip: They are currently building an expansion of Hilltop Brewing.

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    Frank O'Dowd's Irish Pub & Grill - Scottish egg with curry aioli

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    4.1(178 reviews)
    48.8 mi
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    What a wonderful restaurant! First night in Galena, IL we dined here. I kept it simple with a bowl…read moreof potato soup and a Scottish egg. The soup was a delicious . A thinner soup but the flavor was delectable! The Scottish egg was over the top with a beautiful curry aioli sauce. The sausage encasing the egg was neither greasy or salty but packed with flavor. I would definitely order it again! My husband loved his fish and chips! The music by a gentleman whose last name was Herr was fantastic! Loved the whole vibe!

    Checked out this Irish pub located in a hotel in Galena. Frank O'Dowd's certainly is an appropriate…read moresetting for the guests here. It has a lot more room than expected with enough space for live music. As for the drinks and food they're good stuff also. The prices can be high but it's not crazy for the atmosphere and quality. Basically this is one of the first places one encounters when entering town from the east. It's located in the Irish Cottage Inn & Suites. The hotel itself is very nice and has lots of amenities of its own if wanting to stay there. As for the restaurant itself it's one of the highlights. It's about $8 for an Irish coffee, which is a classic in the morning, evening, or whenever. Amazingly they have non dairy options including Bailey's Dairy Free Toffee Cream. It's about $18 or more for an entree which is a lot. We were able to find a few plant based options. I got the Roasted Squash Bowl. This has broccolini, farro, heirloom tomato relish, pickled red cabbage, and white beech mushrooms. An earthy flavor. She had the Vegan Shepherd's Pie. An alternative made with faux beef and mushroom gravy There's also plenty of meaty options like beef medallions. For sure it's one of the nicer restaurants around here. It's closed Mondays. They amazingly have a few things for vegans and vegetarians.

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