Wisconsin Dells nightlife and drinks

Roadhouse saloon near Ho-Chunk Gaming with a dog-friendly patio facing farm fields, game-day burgers and a stage for solo acts.

Ages:

All ages; 21+ at the bar

Music:

Live performers and karaoke; schedule varies

Best for:

A casual drink before or after the casino

• Karaoke
• Live music
• Sports on TV
• Patio
• Dog-friendly patio
• Food

Garage-style sister bar to Showboat with big roll-up doors, two patios and an outdoor stage for summer bands and DJs.

Ages:

21+ for drinks

Allow:

A couple of hours

Music:

Outdoor bands and DJs in summer

Best for:

Summer nights outside with live music

Know before you go:

Food comes from the Showboat kitchen. The patios make it a summer spot; it is quieter in cold months.

• Live music
• Karaoke
• Patio
• Dog-friendly patio
• Late night
• Food
• Games

Lakeside bar and grill on Lake Delton with a deck right on the water and boat docking.

Ages:

All ages; 21+ at the bar

Music:

Occasional live music on the deck

Best for:

Sunset drinks on the lake

Know before you go:

You can arrive by boat and tie up at the dock.

From public reviews: Reviewers often mention the lake view from the outdoor seating.

• Lake or river view
• Patio
• Food
• Live music
• Year-round

Downtown bar and grill with a craft beer list and an open-air Patio Bar next door that has a stage and lawn games.

Ages:

All ages; 21+ at the bar

Music:

Live music on the Patio stage in warm months; schedule varies

Best for:

Outdoor drinks and a band on a summer evening

Know before you go:

It opens for breakfast, with Bloody Marys and mimosas the morning after.

From public reviews: Reviewers often mention a good craft beer selection and attentive servers.

• Live music
• Patio
• Food
• Dog-friendly patio
• Games
• Year-round

Adults-only resort north of town with four bars, outdoor live music, daily drink specials and a new beach bar on a man-made swimming lake.

Ages:

Adults (resort is 21+)

Music:

Live music on weekends; entertainment five nights a week in summer

Best for:

An adults' night of live music

Know before you go:

Happy hour runs Monday to Thursday.

• Live music
• Patio
• Food
• Sports on TV
• Late night
• Year-round

A 2,000-seat concert hall that books national country, rock and tribute acts throughout the year.

Ages:

Varies by show

Allow:

2 to 3 hours

Music:

Touring concerts on scheduled dates

Best for:

Seeing a touring act during your stay

Know before you go:

Check the show calendar before your trip. Parking costs extra, and the lobby bar opens before shows.

• Live music
• Year-round

Indoor food truck hall and bar with a patio, fire pits and lawn games, plus a rotating lineup of bands, DJs and trivia.

Ages:

All ages; 21+ at the bar

Music:

Live music, DJs, trivia and glow bingo on rotating nights

Best for:

Groups who can't agree on food or a plan

Know before you go:

It gets busy on summer evenings, so come early for a patio table. The patio is pet-friendly, and Shed's Honky Tonk is next door.

• Live music
• Patio
• Dog-friendly patio
• Games
• Food
• Late night
• Year-round

Downtown saloon in a 1907 building that has been a karaoke and live music spot for over 20 years, with 24 beers on tap.

Ages:

21+ for drinks

Allow:

A couple of hours

Music:

Frequent karaoke nights; bands and DJs on weekends

Best for:

A loud weekend night with a band or karaoke

Know before you go:

Taps are half price weekdays until 6 PM and $3 all day Sunday. Food comes from Tug's Kitchen inside.

• Live music
• Karaoke
• Food
• Late night
• Year-round

The area's largest nightclub, at more than 25,000 square feet, with a big dance floor, four bars, VIP areas, bottle service and an outdoor patio.

Ages:

21+ suggested

Music:

DJs Friday and Saturday; Latin nights Tuesday and Sunday

Best for:

Dancing late on a weekend

Know before you go:

Next to Bobbers Island Grill on the south Parkway. Expect ID checks at the door.

• Dancing
• Live music
• Late night
• Patio
• Sports on TV
• Year-round

Friendly sports bar on Highway 16 southeast of town, known for hand-breaded cheese curds, wings and a fish fry.

Ages:

All ages; 21+ at the bar

Music:

Live music some nights; schedule varies

Best for:

Game day with curds outside the tourist strip

From public reviews: Reviewers often mention the hand-breaded cheese curds and welcoming staff.

• Sports on TV
• Food
• Live music
• Patio

Lounge inside Kalahari Resort with live piano sing-alongs, handcrafted cocktails and a long wine list, with new performers booked each month.

Ages:

21+

Music:

Live piano entertainment nightly

Best for:

A grown-up night out without leaving the resort

Know before you go:

It is open to non-guests. Music can get loud after the piano set ends.

• Live music
• 21+
• Year-round

Craft cocktail bar at Farmer in the Dells with a rooftop geodesic dome, wide views and a new courtyard with a fire pit and stage.

Ages:

21+ for drinks

Music:

Live entertainment on the courtyard stage (new for 2026)

Best for:

Cocktails with a view after dinner next door

Know before you go:

It is on the Farmer in the Dells property next to The Wisconsin Hotel.

From public reviews: Reviewers often mention the views.

• Patio
• Live music
• Year-round

Modern winery at the edge of Devil's Lake State Park with a patio over the bluffs, flatbreads and an on-site driving range.

Ages:

21+ for tastings

Allow:

1 to 2 hours

Music:

Outdoor patio music in season, through September

Best for:

Wine after a day at Devil's Lake

Know before you go:

Ask the tasting room for driving range tokens.

• Tastings
• Live music
• Patio
• Dog-friendly patio
• Food
• Games
• Year-round

Rustic family winery south of Lake Delton with two long tasting bars, wine slushies and weekend music and pizza.

Ages:

21+ for tastings

Allow:

About an hour

Music:

Live music on weekend afternoons

Best for:

Wine tasting close to the Parkway

Know before you go:

Follow signs for the Wisconsin Dells Craft Mall to find it.

• Tastings
• Live music
• Patio
• Dog-friendly patio
• Food
• Year-round

Family winery in the woods of Dell Prairie with six tasting bars, three decks and live bands, making mostly sweet and fruit wines.

2 locations:

Winery (3619 13th Ave, Wisconsin Dells); Downtown tasting room (741 Superior St, Wisconsin Dells)

Ages:

21+ for tastings; families welcome

Allow:

1 to 2 hours

Music:

Live music on the outdoor stage on weekends; heated pavilion later in the season

Best for:

An afternoon of wine and live music

Know before you go:

A tasting of about 12 wines runs around $10. Leashed dogs are welcome on the grass but not inside. The downtown tasting room on Superior Street is an easy stop if you're on Broadway.

From public reviews: Reviewers often mention the low-cost tasting of about a dozen wines and staying for the band.

• Tastings
• Live music
• Patio
• Food
• Year-round

Small-batch winery a few minutes north of the Dells serving wine by the glass or bottle on its patio, plus slushies, cider and mead.

Ages:

21+ for wine

Allow:

About an hour

Music:

Live music on summer weekends

Best for:

A relaxed glass on a patio

Know before you go:

Reviewers suggest packing a picnic.

From public reviews: Reviewers often mention the patio view and friendly owners.

• Tastings
• Patio
• Live music
• Seasonal

Honky tonk dive bar next to the Grateful Shed, new in 2026, with live music and a $5 tasting of eight Ole Smoky and Sugarlands moonshines.

Ages:

21+ for tastings

Allow:

About 30 minutes

Music:

Live music; schedule varies

Best for:

A quick moonshine tasting with friends

Know before you go:

The moonshine is from Tennessee distillers, not made on site.

From public reviews: Reviewers often mention upbeat hosts who walk you through each moonshine.

• Tastings
• Live music
• Food

The area's casino, south of Lake Delton, with over 1,000 slots, table games, bingo, the Spirit Bar and a venue for touring shows.

Ages:

21+ (bingo 18+)

Music:

Concerts and comedy on scheduled dates

Best for:

Slots and table games after the kids are in bed

Know before you go:

The casino floor is 21+; bingo is 18+.

• 21+
• Late night
• Live music
• Food
• Year-round