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Newly renovated old-fashioned, pub-like atmosphere with 16 beers on tap, 48 bottled brews and a wide variety of spirits.
The Abbey Pub & Grub | Menomonie, WI
Your neighborhood pub in the heart of Menomonie. Beer on tap, bottled brews, cocktails, late-night bites. Live music, bingo, and events every week.
The Abbey Pub & Grub (@theabbeymenomonie) · Menomonie, WI
1K+ followers · 268 posts · Come out to the the Abbey Pub and Grub for Daily Drink Deals and Happy Hour from 3pm-5pm(Mon-Fri) Food served daily till 1am …
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Gamer, Traveler, Foodie, and Mechanic (C_Y_N_I_C_A_L)
⭐⭐⭐⭐ – A PLACE WHERE NACHOS BREAK THE LAWS OF NATURE AND THE JUKEBOX SPARKS BLOOD FEUDS
Let me tell you about The Abbey Pub & Grub. A holy place where Guinness flows like sacred nectar, nachos ride in on a warhorse of horseradish and Dijon, and the pool table has more unspoken rules than the Vatican.
I came in like a man possessed. Moving furniture had spiritually broken me, and I needed salvation in liquid form. First thing I see?
GUINNESS. ON. TAP.
The bartender saw the desperation in my eyes and opened a tab without even asking. That’s not service… that’s telepathy.
I posted up, hit the TouchTunes, and started blessing the room with absolute bangers. The bartender? Turns to me and says, “You want this louder?”
I said “Can you?”
He said “Absolutely.”
In that moment, I knew he was sent by the gods. The music turned up, the room began to breathe with chaotic harmony, and I ordered a Captain Coke like a man on a mission.
Then he asked the question that changed everything:
“You hungry?”
Sir, I am alive, of course I’m hungry. He said they had nachos. I braced myself. He said, “Not your average nachos.”
That was an understatement. These nachos were a flavor demolition derby.
Pulled pork. Kettle chips. Jalapeños. Pepperoncinis. Red onion. Horseradish sour cream swirl that came straight from Zeus’s spice rack. Maybe Dijon mustard? I don’t know. I blacked out halfway through from joy. I devoured them like they insulted my family name. Bartender looked at me like I was a folklore creature.
Then I played pool. Alone. In silence.
The table is free, but it comes with a spiritual code of honor written in Sharpie.
“No drinks.”
“No sitting.”
“Respect the table.”
Cool. I did. But the pool cues looked like someone used them to fend off raccoons. Still played. Still vibed.
Flash forward: Night two.
I brought the wife. She tried the stuffed pretzel. I tried the shrimp cocktail. We both ascended temporarily. She said “surprise me” to the bartender and the bartender understood the assignment. That woman made potions. I made eye contact and nodded like “Yup. You get it.”
TouchTunes war broke out. Some heretic VIP’d over my tracks.
I said nah.
I dropped coins like a vengeful bard and queue-jumped them back. Don’t play me. I pay to play.
Still no pull tabs. Machine still dead. Just taunting me with glowing despair.
Also, side note, someone please do a wellness check on the men’s bathroom wall. The graffiti is what happens when bad poetry meets too much Fireball and no hugs from Dad.
Wife went to the women’s bathroom and came back with a look of architectural betrayal. Apparently the stall layout was made by a dude who’s never worn pants with pockets. Not fat-friendly. Not friendly-friendly.
Honorables:
✅ Free pool
✅ Free popcorn
✅ Sweet bartenders with chaos energy
✅ That cozy little back patio, good for plotting, crying, or both
Dishonorables:
❌ Pull tab machine = RIP
❌ Pool cues need therapy
❌ Bathroom wall = Dante’s Inferno: Wisconsin Edition
❌ Women’s stall design = disrespectful to hips everywhere
FINAL THOUGHTS:
Four stars. Not five. Why? Because perfection is boring. The Abbey is alive. It’s weird. It’s spicy. It’s got flavor in both the menu and the crowd. It’s a bar that wants to fight you in Mario Kart, talk smack about your music taste, and then pour you another Guinness while you cry-laugh over popcorn.
Would I come back?
Already did.
Would I recommend it?
Only to people who can handle joy, weirdness, and jalapeño-fueled revelations.
Would I bring my kids?
Absolutely not. This place has flavor, not crayons.
… moreLet me tell you about The Abbey Pub & Grub. A holy place where Guinness flows like sacred nectar, nachos ride in on a warhorse of horseradish and Dijon, and the pool table has more unspoken rules than the Vatican.
I came in like a man possessed. Moving furniture had spiritually broken me, and I needed salvation in liquid form. First thing I see?
GUINNESS. ON. TAP.
The bartender saw the desperation in my eyes and opened a tab without even asking. That’s not service… that’s telepathy.
I posted up, hit the TouchTunes, and started blessing the room with absolute bangers. The bartender? Turns to me and says, “You want this louder?”
I said “Can you?”
He said “Absolutely.”
In that moment, I knew he was sent by the gods. The music turned up, the room began to breathe with chaotic harmony, and I ordered a Captain Coke like a man on a mission.
Then he asked the question that changed everything:
“You hungry?”
Sir, I am alive, of course I’m hungry. He said they had nachos. I braced myself. He said, “Not your average nachos.”
That was an understatement. These nachos were a flavor demolition derby.
Pulled pork. Kettle chips. Jalapeños. Pepperoncinis. Red onion. Horseradish sour cream swirl that came straight from Zeus’s spice rack. Maybe Dijon mustard? I don’t know. I blacked out halfway through from joy. I devoured them like they insulted my family name. Bartender looked at me like I was a folklore creature.
Then I played pool. Alone. In silence.
The table is free, but it comes with a spiritual code of honor written in Sharpie.
“No drinks.”
“No sitting.”
“Respect the table.”
Cool. I did. But the pool cues looked like someone used them to fend off raccoons. Still played. Still vibed.
Flash forward: Night two.
I brought the wife. She tried the stuffed pretzel. I tried the shrimp cocktail. We both ascended temporarily. She said “surprise me” to the bartender and the bartender understood the assignment. That woman made potions. I made eye contact and nodded like “Yup. You get it.”
TouchTunes war broke out. Some heretic VIP’d over my tracks.
I said nah.
I dropped coins like a vengeful bard and queue-jumped them back. Don’t play me. I pay to play.
Still no pull tabs. Machine still dead. Just taunting me with glowing despair.
Also, side note, someone please do a wellness check on the men’s bathroom wall. The graffiti is what happens when bad poetry meets too much Fireball and no hugs from Dad.
Wife went to the women’s bathroom and came back with a look of architectural betrayal. Apparently the stall layout was made by a dude who’s never worn pants with pockets. Not fat-friendly. Not friendly-friendly.
Honorables:
✅ Free pool
✅ Free popcorn
✅ Sweet bartenders with chaos energy
✅ That cozy little back patio, good for plotting, crying, or both
Dishonorables:
❌ Pull tab machine = RIP
❌ Pool cues need therapy
❌ Bathroom wall = Dante’s Inferno: Wisconsin Edition
❌ Women’s stall design = disrespectful to hips everywhere
FINAL THOUGHTS:
Four stars. Not five. Why? Because perfection is boring. The Abbey is alive. It’s weird. It’s spicy. It’s got flavor in both the menu and the crowd. It’s a bar that wants to fight you in Mario Kart, talk smack about your music taste, and then pour you another Guinness while you cry-laugh over popcorn.
Would I come back?
Already did.
Would I recommend it?
Only to people who can handle joy, weirdness, and jalapeño-fueled revelations.
Would I bring my kids?
Absolutely not. This place has flavor, not crayons.
Haley
The bartender working here bent my real id in half and creased it which was completely unnecessary. After calling them back the next day and explaining that I now need to replace my id, the restaurant did not help me. The bartender was extremely rude and instead of asking me questions about my id, she creased it and bent it in half.
… moreBest Things
The Abbey was a perfect stop for a cocktail. Sarah hooked us up with a blast from the past. A Grape Ape wow a yummy Patio Pounder…..
Make sure and have the their amazing Pork Nachos!!!! Yummy.
Gotta have a Grape Ape at the Abbey!!!!
Thanks Sarah
… moreMake sure and have the their amazing Pork Nachos!!!! Yummy.
Gotta have a Grape Ape at the Abbey!!!!
Thanks Sarah
Alexandria Kroon
Pretty small selection of food but the staff are all amazing! I try to come here at least once a week just to hang out and take in the vibes. They occasionally host small events and local musicians. Really wish theyd do Abbey Palooza again.
… moreAmber Jean
Sarah is a machine!! I watched her handle a full bar with ease, while making custom drinks for our preferences. 10/10 my go-to! The environment feels safe and comfortable, and the service is always beyond excellent!
… moreLogan McLaughlin
A fun place to hang out! I’ll have to try the food next time.
… moreDevin Olson
Heard loud music and saw pretty lights one night so like my moth brothren flocked to the lights.
When i got there i was greeted by these too wooks whom for a magical night showed me what kind of magic the Abbey beholds.
… moreWhen i got there i was greeted by these too wooks whom for a magical night showed me what kind of magic the Abbey beholds.
Patsy Barthen
Not a great selection of food, but what they have there is good. Abbey stops in a lot and her team is always super friendly.
… morePixie GrayTail
This is an awesome place. Most of the bartenders are really friendly and make fantastic drinks. If they do not know how to make a drink they will try to figure it out for you.
They usually have popcorn for free (thank you!) and nice, chill atmosphere. This is a good place to go if you either want to relax or if you want to get pumped up – just pick your time wisely! The deals are pretty good too and you can play pool for free.
The bathrooms are generally pretty clean and the outdoor area is spacious enough for plenty of people to relax, smoke, and talk.
… moreThey usually have popcorn for free (thank you!) and nice, chill atmosphere. This is a good place to go if you either want to relax or if you want to get pumped up – just pick your time wisely! The deals are pretty good too and you can play pool for free.
The bathrooms are generally pretty clean and the outdoor area is spacious enough for plenty of people to relax, smoke, and talk.
Ben D’Haeze
The owner is one of the coolest people I’ve ever met! (If you’re reading this hiii!) I’ve been out to run photography at the bar for pop-up edm shows and it’s always a blast. She’s super accommodating, easy to work and plan with! Staff are friendly and the location is awesome! If you’re staying in town, check out the airbnb room upstairs, it’s among my favorite places I’ve ever stayed. Also the burrito place down the street is to die for!
… more