Loved the bar. We decided to go on a whim waiting for dark and Yupper Light rock hunting. We are…read moreso happy we did! First, the bartender was great. She made you feel right at home and super friendly. There was a group of locals that made the bar better with an energy that can only be explained with "if you know, you know". We did not partake in any food but the bartender was making small pizzas in a toaster oven, that looked pretty good for a bar pizza. The place is an unofficial museum dedicated to the old mining days. The bartender was kind enough to light everything up for us in the back and give us a small tour. We are so grateful. The drinks!! I will just say that the prices were very good. I could see staying there all night without breaking the bank. If you're thinking of going, GO!

Cute stop on way home. Friendly service. Had a good burger cooked on grill top. Was a great five…read morebar!

I fly from Orlando fla on an annual trip with Dad () and this will always be my favorite stop in…read moreupper Michigan. They take care of ya daily; their Italian beef never disappoints and its a great midday stop for a beverage n a beef. Come hungry, leave happy!

You can't beat this place for a neighborhood bar! Les and Shelley are awesome owners! They treat…read moreyou like family end it really is a place where everybody knows your name!

Very cool historical tavern. The mural is beautiful as is the stained glass chandelier over the…read morebar. Service was excellent!

Always have to stop here for a couple of drinks. It's a time warp back to the 1800's. A must do!…read moreLove this place.

I have been coming to Iron River ever since I was born. How have I missed the Wooden Nickel?!…read more The BEST burger ever! The Wrangler burger has a great combination of flavors. The burger is juicy. The sauce is amazing. The onion straws crunchy. The diced up bacon delicious. And a sturdy bun to hold it all together. I could go on and on. We also had cheese curds and a grilled chicken sandwich. All really good. The restaurant and bar is small with eclectic decor. A friendly vibe. They have a big outdoor area. Super friendly service. Very reasonable prices. I'll be back for sure!

food was GREAT SERVICE WAS GREAT !!love the out of way place - they are always the best - we will…read morebe back again the olive burger is awesome

Amazing Northwoods bar and grill that has been updated with just enough modern convenience to make…read morethis former dive bar my favorite family run business in the area. I have been coming to the HD for years, but the new owners are making this legendary stop even better. Whether you are in the area for winter or summer, you will not be disappointed once you experience the warmth of the owners and the atmosphere of this Northwoods gem. Looking forward to seeing what you guys have been up to and my first spring suds when you guys reopen at the end of the month.

Owners were amazing and place has a lot to do besides drink. Fun times, highly recommendedread more

The service was great. The food was delicious but there was a family that had three children that…read morewere missed behaving and they were very young playing with the pool table and parents never said anything ! lol

Passed this place a number of times over the years, but always went across the street to wet my…read morewhistle. Seeing it won MLive's "Best Local Bar" award intrigued me, so I stopped in for a beer and a burger. I don't know how this got put in the category of dive bars. It's a pretty typical small town UP tavern. It's clean, decorated with the usual game heads and yooper memorabilia. Ceiling tiles dish up a little history with your beverage by commemorating locals or some of the long-established hunting camps in the area. They had a few UP beers on offer, so I took a bottle of Upper Hand brewing's U.P.A. Very nice pale ale with more flavor than most, trending toward IPA territory. Burger was fair. Nice sized but overcooked, a little chewy. I got swiss and mushrooms on it; the swiss was processed and the mushrooms came from a can. But they never bragged about artisanal fare. It wasn't bad, and I'd probably get another burger there...maybe just a plain one though. Would definitely get french fries again--they were excellent. Thin cut, crisp, put me in mind of McDonald's fries on their really good days. There were about five people there when I came in at about 9:00 on a Friday. They left quickly, leaving me alone with the bartender, before a couple came in a bit later. Didn't feel out of place though. The bartender was friendly, and I got into an interesting conversation with the couple. Very comfortable hangout, even with a thin crowd. Do be aware Hoppy's does not take credit cards. Luckily there's an ATM in the back. Nice to have another dining option in Kenton.

I came here with my wife and sister to celebrate my 38th birthday. There is a nice mix of locals…read moreand tourists here, so if you pipe up you might be able to offend someone if you have a this or that perspective on fishing and whatnot. The bartender had extensive knowledge of local fishing and random history regarding supper clubs. The other patrons also chipped in with their wisdom over pretty much anything you wanted to know. The drinks were good and cheap too. Go to this bar.

Awesome 'up north' bar. The blood Mary is solid and reasonably priced. Met the owner and she's a…read morereal cool lady! If you looked up 'Wisconsin beer bar' in the encyclopedia, there would be a picture of Retreat Bar. If your passing through or on vacation, you can't go wrong here!

Great atmosphere, great watering hole. Great bartender. We would highly recommend this place!read more

10/10 best bar in Houghton! Cheap mixed drinks and freeeee popcorn!! My friends and I always manage…read moreto show up two hours before close and it's always empty and nice and quiet. Also shuffle board!! Great vodka crans!

Great food- even tho big wait was warned- food came out fast. Great view of lake- and football…read moregames on

Always a great time there! Easy access to from lake when snowmobiling.... Great service and drink…read moreand food!