Outside Town: Fanny Hill

It is set on a hill over the Chippewa River, and, I understand, started as a classic Supper Club. Fanny Hill hosted an event for the Chamber of Commerce. It was packed, but is clearly a nice facility. It even has rooms for the bed and breakfast which were open for view and were quite spectacular. Almost all had both fireplaces and a whirlpool. Looks like a nice romantic getaway.

Because of the crowd, I did not order the usual, but a return trip is indicated!

Five O’Clock Club and Whiskey Dick’s revisited

Last Friday was warm. My drinking buddy and I wanted to sit outside and drink. Where could we go?

We started at the Five O’Clock Club. Since our initial visit this winter, they built a patio on the side. It has high stone walls with a couple of iron gates. They did not have table service outside, so we bought our drinks at the bar, and headed out to sit in solitude for most of our drink. It was nice and enjoyable, but at one point, someone turned on the music which made it a little harder to talk. As we got ready to leave, a larger group 6 or 7, took over several tables in the corner. It remains a small, cozy bar with average Long Island Iced Teas.

Our second stop was around the corner at Whiskey Dick’s. We also sat outside at the Tiki Bar. The bar is bamboo, and only parts of it have plexi-glass to make a smooth, wobble-free surface. It was still early, and there was a small crowd inside and out. (We clearly missed the fights featured on the other Eau Claire bar blog.)

Another Eau Claire Bar Blog?

I picked up Volume One for October 4, and there in the nightlife section is a box with an article about another bar blog covering Eau Claire!

I’ll have to write and let them know that I was first!

(I am wondering if it was one of them who let me know about Galloway Grill?)

Galloway Grille

They are open! I had lunch and a beer there today, stay tuned for a full review (including the obligatory Long Island!).