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Bull Falls Brewing Co.
905 E Thomas Street, Wausau, WI 54403
Bull Falls Brewing Co. is a Wausau brewery with a taproom. Its local chamber listing gives the taproom hours and identifies its address in Wausau.
Best for: local beer
Best Bars in Wausau
Updated October 2026 · 8 places · Wausau
Quick answer
Our top picks are Bull Falls Brewing Co., The Velveteen Plum and Intermission Bar.
Here are eight bars, pubs and cocktail lounges located in Wausau, Wisconsin. Addresses and descriptions are based on each venue’s own site or an official tourism or local business listing; the linked confirmation page is included for each.
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The Velveteen Plum
1520 Elm St, Wausau, WI
The Velveteen Plum is an elevated-casual restaurant and cocktail bar. Its site describes craft cocktails and rooftop dining.
Best for: craft cocktails
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Intermission Bar
325 N 4th St, Wausau, WI 54403
Intermission is a downtown Wausau bar. Its website describes the venue’s focus on live music and lists its address.
Best for: live music
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Limericks Public House
634 N 3rd St, Wausau, WI 54403
Limericks Public House is an Irish pub in downtown Wausau. Its site describes an Irish-inspired atmosphere and lists its address and operating hours.
Best for: Irish pub
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Loppnow's Sports Bar
1502 North Third Street, Wausau, WI 54403
Loppnow’s Sports Bar is a downtown sports bar in a renovated turn-of-the-century building. Travel Wisconsin describes it as a place to watch the Packers, Badgers and Brewers and notes its private party room.
Best for: watching sports
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Malarkey's Pub
408 North Third Street, Wausau, WI 54403
Malarkey’s Pub is a downtown bar with a selection of wine, beer and spirits. Travel Wisconsin says it hosts live music Tuesday through Saturday.
Best for: live music
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Wausau on the Water (WOW)
1300 N River Dr, Wausau, WI 54403
Wausau on the Water is a riverside bar and dining spot. Its listed features include pub fare, river views and 28 craft beers on tap.
Best for: river views
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Westsider Diner & Lounge
628 N 3rd Ave, Wausau, WI 54401
Westsider Diner & Lounge is a locally owned diner with a full cocktail bar; its lounge is an event space. The site says the lounge is used for cocktails, comedy and intimate live music.
Best for: cocktails and events