Whiskey River Bar And Grill

At Whiskey River Bar And Grill, community and comfort blend seamlessly. Located in the heart of Wausau, this cozy bar is known for its vibrant atmosphere, where locals and tourists alike gather to enjoy a diverse menu featuring hearty sandwiches and flavorful appetizers. With options like cheese curds and loaded nachos, there’s something to satiate every craving. The bar boasts an impressive selection of beers and cocktails, complemented by live music and karaoke nights. Its welcoming vibe is perfect for casual dining, solo outings, or lively group gatherings. Come for the food, stay for the connections.

Accessibility
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- No delivery
Highlights
- Has bar games
- Has fast service
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great cocktails
- Has karaoke
- Has live music
- Has live performances
- Good for watching sport
Popular for
- Good for solo dining
Offerings
- Serves alcohol
- Serves beer
- Serves cocktails
- Serves food
- Serves food at bar
- Serves happy-hour drinks
- Serves happy-hour food
- Serves spirits
- Serves wine
Dining options
- Has seating
Amenities
- Has toilet
- Has Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
Crowd
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Accepts credit cards
- Accepts debit cards
- Credit cards
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Plenty of parking

Funkygal Online

Apr 20,2025

Good ol Midwest bar and grill. A great bar burger limited Tap beers but enough . Frosted glass ! Wait staff always friendly. Affordable.Daily specials always delicious.

Deborah Mallek

Mar 15,2025

We were on our way through town on a Friday, so a Wisconsin Fish Fry is always a great choice. Finding a local venue with fish specials on Friday isn’t difficult in central Wisconsin, and we were in luck when we found Whiskey River.We stopped around noon and it wasn’t busy. Seems more like a dinner restaurant option. The lady at the bar, Peggy, was also our waitress and no doubt a hard worker.We ordered the pan fried walleye and the breaded cod - not the beer bartered. The breaded was probably a lighter batter but was still a batter. We thought it would be more of a crust type coating. It wasn’t but it also wasn’t a disappointment. It was very good. It almost had a fresh water taste.The walleye was a good size but it was a little fishy tasting. We know that can be hit or miss sometimes and not the restaurants fault. It was seasoned and coated well.German potato salad was tart and could have been cooked a little more. The potatoes were a little hard so not quite done. But again, it was early in the day and would prob use a little more cooking to be the way we’d like it.The rye bread was really fresh and soft. Tasted great. Also served with Cole slaw. I didn’t have any but my husband didn’t really care for the flavor.The table had a large container of tartar sauce which is always a nice gesture. There were other condiments as well.Peggy left a pitcher of water on the table which made drinking as much as we wanted easy. Thanks for that!!We’d stop again. Prices were very reasonable for the portion. Nice, hometown local vibe.

Dillon Callahan

Mar 13,2025

Best place in the world. Delicious food and great drinks. The entire staff is friendly and amazing at what they do. The prices can’t be be beat. 2 dollar burgers every Tuesday and fish fry available any day of the week not just Fridays. The owners Todd and Peggy are two of the kindest people you could meet. If you’re looking for a spot that has it all look no further then the whiskey river. Truly a home away from home.

Adrian Abbott

Mar 5,2025

I LOVED this establishment. Family Friendly!We will be back again :)Positive — fabulous food for an amazing price! Hospitality on point.Negative — so far away from home

Garrett Peterson

Feb 27,2025

Great food, great people, good specials and fish fry anytime! Recommend the finished bake! Give it a overall 8.8

Kyle “Goose Kevin” Allen

Feb 23,2025

This place is amazing. Good people, good food, good music, good energy.If you're ever looking for delicious bite to eat, there isn't a bad thing on the menu.If you're looking for good drinks, they'll make it for you.If you're looking for good conversation, they'll have one with you.The owners are amazing people. The employees are just as amazing.Give these people your business

Tracy Heusinkveld

Jan 26,2025

Great hometown bar atmosphere, I felt welcomed there by the regulars and the owner right away. The Finnish Pike was outstanding! Will definitely return!

Fletcher Collins

Jan 25,2025

Good fish FryHappy and friendly Bartenders