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Housed in a historic fire station, offering a huge selection of craft beers on tap.
A classic, no-frills dive bar with a great jukebox and cheap beer.
A stylish rooftop cocktail lounge with a relaxed atmosphere and creative drinks.
A long-standing Eau Claire favorite known for its delicious burgers and casual pub vibe.
One of Eau Claire's oldest bars, offering a classic tavern experience with a friendly local crowd.
A curated evening itinerary from early drinks to late-night dancing.
Start with cocktails or craft beers at a neighborhood bar. Keep it relaxed — the night is young.
The Joynt
Water Street ·
Hit the main strip. Rooftop bars, live music, or a lively pub crawl through the best neighborhoods.
Dive
Downtown ·
The clubs open up. Dance floors fill, DJs take over, and the real nightlife begins.
Scooters Nightclub
Downtown ·
The heart of Eau Claire's college nightlife scene, Water Street is lined with a variety of bars and restaurants catering to the university crowd. It's known for its energetic and often boisterous atmosphere, especially on weekends.
Downtown Eau Claire offers a more diverse and sophisticated nightlife experience. Here you'll find everything from craft beer bars and cocktail lounges to nightclubs and live music venues. The vibe is a bit more relaxed and grown-up than Water Street.
Eau Claire's nightlife is a tale of two districts. Water Street is the epicenter of the college scene, with a high concentration of lively and affordable bars. Downtown offers a more diverse range of options, from craft beer bars and upscale cocktail lounges to nightclubs and live music venues.
Some of the top-rated bars in Eau Claire include The Eau Claire Fire House for its extensive craft beer selection, The Joynt for its classic dive bar atmosphere, and Dive for its rooftop cocktails. Mogies Pub and Wigwam Tavern are also local favorites.
Happy hour typically starts around 4 PM, with the nightlife scene picking up around 9 PM. Bars and clubs on Water Street tend to get busy earlier in the evening, while downtown spots may see a later crowd.