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Owl Tavern

4.3 (117 reviews)
InexpensiveBars, Barbeque
Closed • 3:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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OWL TAVERN ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?
Moderate noise
Casual
Happy hour specials
Good for groups

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Amber B.

Awesome dive bar!!! Love all the decorations on the walls! Pretty big place and lots of space around the bar! Amy was amazing and engaging behind the bar and made it a time to remember!!! We had the brisket Mac n cheese and the Buffalo chicken bites and both were great! Also the chili! Their hoodies and winter beanies are adorable and have both the bar name and then "Lake Geneva" on them! The Bloody Mary's have great flavor and the blue cheese chunks add to it more than I realized! Cant wait to come back this summer!

the owl tavern sign on the side of the building
Angie R.

Stopped here while on a short trip day trip to Lake Geneva. My friend and I stopped for a drink. The place is very cute and has lots of character. The staff however.... Won't be going back. We had one drink and we asked the bar tender for one more. She heard us ver clearly but we were ignored. Her regulars came in and she ignored us. She wasn't busy as it was a Sunday afternoon and there were only a total of 4 other people there. Bartender left a sour taste in our mouth. Very disappointing.

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Dave C.

For the price, this is a top notch place. It is simply a tavern with a wide variety of drinks, some bar food, seating around the bar, several tables, a dart board, and a pool table - what you'd expect from a rural Wisconsin bar. Service is great; prices are reasonable; great rural character just minutes from the more upscale Lake Geneva places. The quality of the food was really. The pulled pork sandwich with a couple sides for $10 was not a bad deal. Not much parking.

Great walk and great food
Belinda R.

Service was great and food was awesome! Their barley soup was fantastic! Love the place and service Thank you for a great time! Ambiance was casual, clean and friendly staff and guests.

Clockwise... cheese curds, corn dog bites, sweet potato fries, onion rings, fried pickles & mushrooms

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Super friendly and fast service, incredible walleye fry with the best Wisco Friday night vibes! My fam and I had a blast.

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1 year ago

Great food and service. I love this place! I've had several items on the menu and they were all great. Risa is great bartender.

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1 year ago

Really nice tucked away gem of a pub, more local feeling than a lot of the in town tourist traps. Nice folks & great spot for a Bloody Mary.

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Fund summer spot with great energy and reasonable drinks. Service was quick and friendly, even with a packed house !!!

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The service was fantastic! Great local bar with friendly people. Risa was a great bartender!

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2 years ago

Best Wisconsin lake tavern. I like the food and atmosphere. Bartenders are the best and they truly want to enjoy the evening with you.

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Great little bar. Didn't have any food but the drinks were great and a great price. Bartender was great.

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Total local bar. I grew up in KC and know good bbq, I know I got spoiled. This was bbq was ok. Bar is off the beaten path.

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Casual bar atmosphere in the miss for of a neighborhood. Great BBQ. Not many tables so there might be a wait.

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3 years ago

Great atmosphere, food, and staff! A must see in the Lake Geneva area. It's far more welcoming than some other lakefront establishments.

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