Here are 2 quick bar reviews for you.
Ricky T's - Green Bay, WI:
This bar is located on Riverside Drive right near the Allouez Ave. intersection. It has been several different bar names over the years, but is now owned by Rick (aka Ricky). Sorry, I didn't catch his last name.
Ricky seems like a good dude! We (Shenanigan's Tues dart team) shot at Ricky T's a few weeks back. The bar is small....like REALLY small and the dart boards are in the back room. The back room fits 8 comfortably.....15 UNcomfortably, we found. Food is served with a very simple bar-food menu of everything you would expect. Prices are reasonable for food and for drinks. The staff and regulars are .....how do I put this....not "trendy", by any means. The staff was friendly and helpful, certainly, but it isn't the kind of place you would order anything other than a beer or a simple mixer. Some areas seemed a bit cluttered and unfinished, yet the place (including the restrooms) were clean. They just built a pretty sweet outdoor seating/patio area. It is all screened in - clearly they are ready for the 2010 smoking ban! I would not consider this a "dive bar" - it definitely was a step above that ranking.
Overall, it wasn't a bad experience, but I personally prefer a place with more room, better sound system and a more young and trendy clientelle.
Willi's Bar a Grill - DePere, WI:
Owners:
Dave Williquette
Michelle Williquette (Dave's daughter)
Matt Williquette (Dave's son)
Willi's is located across the street from the Brown County Fair Grounds in a property shared with a BP Gas Station. The bar isn't very big, but it is super clean and a full menu is available. There are a handful of older regulars, but on key nights you will find a mass of younger peeps loading up the jukebox and pounding shots.
The menu is bigger than you would expect. The burgers are great! I can't think of a better burger in town, actually! The soups are different each day (booyah and chili....oh yeah!) and there is a different meal special each day. The Friday fish will surprise you with price and quality! The menu is the same for lunch and dinner and the prices are also the same.
The staff is always super friendly and respectful whether you are there alone to just have a quiet drink to wind down of if you want to shake dice and scream at one of the 4 flat screen TV's as your favorite sports team is getting their butts kicked!
You will find a full selection of gambling machines and there are always pools and contests to participate - especially NASCAR! Recently, an outdoor drinking area was built. This was to compliment the 2 new horseshoe pits, behind the bar. Pretty cool! Leagues run a few days each week and everyone is encouraged to play at anytime! The outside drinking area will be key to accomodating smokers in 2010 after the smoking ban takes place.
Whether you are looking for a simple meal for lunch or dinner or looking to party it up on ANY night - I highly recommend Willi's. You WILL be satisfied!
By the way, there is a huge outdoor bash (Customer Appreciation Weekend) coming up August 21 - 23. DJ on Friday (Joel and Robb) and Lumpy's Karaoke on Saturday Night! Huge tent outside and prizes and events all weekend. Stop in!
Thank you for reading! There are a TON of reviews I have to share and promise to try hard to get them to you asap! Please comment here or on Facebook - the feedback is appreciated!
Cheers!
Robb
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