Dells Picks

Wisconsin Dells nightlife and drinks

Bars, breweries, wineries and live music for after the kids are asleep, or before. See what's open now and what runs late.

Popular lists:Live music and karaoke Wineries

Hand-picked, not paid. We only list places that rate well with visitors, with a few well-known exceptions. We've been means we've been ourselves.

Getting around: the Dells in 9 areas, with drive times from our homes.

Downtown (about 10 minutes): Broadway, the riverfront and the boat docks
North of downtown (5 to 15 minutes): River Road, the Upper Dells and the countryside near our homes
Hwy 13 and north Parkway (about 12 minutes): Hwy 13 by I-90/94 and the top of the Parkway
The Parkway (15 to 20 minutes): The Hwy 12 strip: Noah's Ark, Mt. Olympus, the Ducks
Lake Delton (15 to 20 minutes): The village, the lake, Wilderness and County A
Kalahari and Great Wolf (20 to 25 minutes): The south end of the Parkway by I-90/94 exit 92 and the outlets
Mirror Lake and Ho-Chunk (20 to 25 minutes): Mirror Lake State Park, Ishnala and the casino
Baraboo and Devil's Lake (30 to 40 minutes): Devil's Lake, Circus World and downtown Baraboo
Further out (30 minutes or more): Worth the drive: Mauston, Reedsburg, Portage and beyond

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Balanced Rock Winery

Baraboo and Devil's Lake · $$ · 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.

Hours

Mon to Thu: 11 am to 7 pm
Fri: 11 am to 8:30 pm
Sat: 11 am to 8 pm
Sun: 11 am to 7 pm

Hours change by season. Check before you go.

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

Website Map and photos (608) 448-2958Checked Oct 2026

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Baraboo Bluff Winery

Baraboo and Devil's Lake · $ · Year-round

Small family winery on the Baraboo Bluffs making wine from its own cold-hardy hillside grapes, with dry and sweet tasting flights.

Ages:: 21+ for tastings
Allow:: About an hour
Best for:: A quiet tasting with vineyard views
Know before you go:: Pets are welcome. There is a small snack plate but no full menu.

Hours

Mon to Sun: 11 am to 5 pm

Hours change by season. Check before you go.

Tastings
Patio
Year-round

Map and photos (608) 393-0939Checked Oct 2026

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Broken Bottle Winery

Mirror Lake and Ho-Chunk · $ · 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.

Hours

Mon to Sun: 11 am to 5 pm

Hours change by season. Check before you go.

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

Website Map and photos (608) 432-3786Checked Oct 2026

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Fawn Creek Winery

North of downtown and Downtown · $ · 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.

Hours

Mon to Sun: 11 am to 5 pm

Hours change by season. Check before you go.

Tastings
Live music
Patio
Food
Year-round

Website Map and photos: Winery Map and photos: Downtown tasting room (608) 253-4400Checked Oct 2026

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Prairie Hawk Winery

Further out · $ · Seasonal, about March to November

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.

Hours

Mon to Fri: Closed
Sat to Sun: 12 pm to 5 pm

Hours change by season. Check before you go.

Tastings
Patio
Live music
Seasonal

Website Map and photos (608) 678-7100Checked Oct 2026

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Sognefjord Winery

Lake Delton · $$ · Year-round

Young countryside winery south of Lake Delton with a small tasting room, tapas and pizza, and a large patio facing the Baraboo Bluffs.

Ages:: 21+ for wine
Allow:: About an hour
Best for:: Bluff views with a glass of wine

Hours

Mon to Wed: Closed
Thu: 12 pm to 6 pm
Fri to Sat: 11 am to 7 pm
Sun: 11 am to 5 pm

Hours change by season. Check before you go.

Tastings
Patio
Food
Year-round

Website Map and photos (608) 254-1884Checked Oct 2026

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Wollersheim Winery & Distillery

Further out · $$ · Year-round

One of Wisconsin's oldest wineries, on a hillside over the Wisconsin River, with a distillery, guided tours and tastings and a bistro.

Ages:: All ages on the grounds; 21+ for tastings
Allow:: 2 to 3 hours
Best for:: A half-day wine and spirits outing
Know before you go:: Tours and guided tastings are by reservation. Sunday brunch was added in 2026.

Hours

Mon to Sun: 12 pm to 5 pm

Hours change by season. Check before you go.

Tastings
Food
Lake or river view
Year-round

Website Map and photos (608) 643-6515Checked Oct 2026

List last checked Oct 2026.