For me, vacations are anything but lazy…read more When it was time to return to Eau Claire for some shenanigans with Matt and Tim, I knew this go around would need to have some brewery action despite Tim and Matt not being big drinkers. I love visiting breweries and trying out local offerings. Lazy Monk was on my list of places to visit based on just the name alone, but their current beer list was looking pretty good, too. Tim and I (Matt was coming up the next day) dropped in around early dinner time and it was fairly quiet in the brewery. There were a few people chatting with the bartender when we went up to order some drinks. First and foremost, I grabbed a sticker and magnet before I would inevitably forget. I grabbed a flight of beers since a lot of them sounded really good. Unfortunately, the one beer I was really hyped to try was out until the next day. That was the kolsch. I ended up getting the Bohemian Pilsner Lager, Raspberry Lemon Shandy, Kristall Weiss, Mad Monk IPA, and Bohemian Dark Lager. The Mad Monk was really good. It was my favorite. The Kristall and Bohemian Pilsner Lager were really good, too. The Raspberry Lemon was good but not really my cup of beer. I got it to sample since I was taking home a 4-pack for Emily. As for the Dark Lager... not a fan at all. Not that it was gross but it just isn't for me. The bartender was super cool and took the time to explain all the beers I ordered, made great small talk and really made us feel welcome. Lazy Monk really leans into the German/Bohemian aspect. The exterior of the building has some strong German vibes and once you walk inside, it really feels like you walked into a bar in the middle of a small German town. I believe there is also an outdoor seating area but we only saw it while we were out walking around. If you find yourself in Eau Claire and want a really chill place to grab some beer, Lazy Monk is the place to go.

Still brewing solid traditional Czech and German styles beers. The outdoor deck is fantastic in…read morethe summer. View of the Chippewa rover. They have some outdoor games you can do, there are indoor games as well. It's dog friendly. Four packs of cans to go. They will fill a growler for you, but it's not very economical, better just to buy the cans. They have all their own beer on tap now and root beer on tap plus a few cans of soda and bottled water. No food here but you can bring in anything you like and eat it inside. Nice meals, occasionally have some special events and live music, you have to check their social media for those updates. They have a Mug club for regulars. Always great service from personable bartenders. They really know the regulars. Occasionally you'll catch the owner slinging beer too. No TV or jukebox so you can actually have a conversation. The acoustics can make it a little echoey at times however, especially if there's a lot of people inside.

We visited as my husband did the Eau Claire Beer Crawl. This place was easy to find. The interior…read moreis very open and pleasant, complete with a fireplace that would be wonderful in the winter. The bartender was awesome to chat with as we tried a flight of beers. This was a very enjoyable stop!

They make pizzas now! Made to order. They are large. They also have pretzel sticks from 52…read moreBakery. A great addition to the beers.

Great beer. Terrible food. My wife and I went here for a…read moredate night to check out the locals spots. The beers were great, but the food was terrible. Literally the most bland Philly cheese steak sandwiches we have ever had. They were mostly bread with very little filling. Raw white onions and the pickled jalapeños were overpowering anything else in the sandwich. Also it took 40 minutes to get them. The atmosphere was nice, but we probably won't be back. Everyone talking up the Philly cheese steak sandwiches are insane to think that these are even good.

Very impressive selection of beers (don'tchaknow, you betchya)! Anyway, we ordered pizza and they…read moreare 10" so basically enough for 2, but one hungry person can easily eat one. Pizza was delicious! The service was with a smile and the ambiance is super cool, looks like they have various events throughout the week. I would encourage anyone in the Eau Claire area to stop by and try them out. Might be best to take an Uber or have a DD if you are going to tryout all of the yummy beers!

We visited a lot of restaurants and bars during our time in the Eau Claire area, and this ended up…read morebeing the most lackluster stop. The setting is really cool, a building with an industrial feel and lots of seating. We sat right at the bar. It took us a while to get served, and then for our whiskey flight to come out. They use large communion cups, which I thought was amusing. The whiskeys weren't really to our taste, though. It didn't take us long to have those, but even though we were right at the bar, we were ignored for a long stretch. I quietly wondered if the drinks had somehow made us invisible. We were finally able to pay and leave. Maybe we caught them on an off night, but the place didn't make an overall good impression on us.

We really liked the drinks here. My husband is a huge fan of whiskey and decided to order a…read moresampler. I ordered a drink that was sort of like a pina colada but wasn't quite. We were both really happy with our selection. We actually went back later in the evening and there were lots of people. There is quite a bit of seating inside but we thought why not go up on the outside deck for the view? It was a nice view but not very much seating. The service was good and the bar tenders really knew how to make a drink.

Apparently this is a PBR. It isn't, but the dude definitely said it was. But it...isn't. Where on…read moreearth can you find a cloudy lager that tastes like a cream ale? Let me tell you, The Eau Claire Firehouse. They invented science.

I really like this spot! All they have for food is pizza but they have an extensive craft beer…read morelist. The inside isn't huge but they have plenty of tables and bar room. One of the walls opens up as a garage door when the weather is nice. Service was great!

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!

Food: You can order a pretzel with your beer at the bar. I…read moredidn't have one but someone recommended it. Atmosphere: Great inside & outside. They patio are is popular. Legacy Brewery Tour: Nanna was a fantastic tour guide. Her love for this Chippewa Falls brewing company makes her a great ambassador of the brand. Her "good energy" and personal experience made of the Legacy Brewery tour a great one. She took pictures of us by the chairs at the end, which was highly appreciated.

Came to this brewery after a hockey game for my daughter's friend. We had a great time with beer…read moreflight and cheese curds. The staff were awesome and very friendly. The flight was great with a fair variety of options. Check it out!

Great tour Nana was very informative and has a lot of history facts! The lodge is beautiful and…read morethe grounds are as well.

Very relaxed, comfortable setting. Everyone was friendly and helpful. Food truck was great for…read morequick food to eat while we were chatting and drinking. Also ordered the large pretzel from inside. Service was fast. Gift shop was awesome. We all left with something. Our tour guide Audrey was a 10/10!! Sweet, friendly, very knowledgeable, kind, and great at her job. Highly recommend her!