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April 2024 by Geb
You can get historically drunk here
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April 2024 by Juan Ornelas
One of the most historic places in Door County. It is a must stop when visiting Washington Island. Bitters shots are the most traditional thing here. Totally recommended.
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March 2024 by Karoliina Roots
Nice atmosphere, very nice folks and definitely join the Bitter’s club!
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October 2023 by Erin G.
This a must on the island it's a friendly spot with locals and toursit blended together. Depending on the time of year, they have a supper club, tavern menu, and pretty great pizzas. Love the tap selections. Mel is a great bartender to chat it up with. Many friendly people to talk to that have a history of the island to share. Join the bitters club and get the story! The walls are covered with island history worth looking at. Lots to see here for a quick beer or a long hang and watching a game or playing pool.
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October 2023 by Eve Wimpffen
We had a great Island experience! Good food, good service, good atmosphere. Be sure to join the club!
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September 2023 by Charlie J.
So this place has been around forever. It has a great backstory that I won't regale you with - ask one of the bartenders to do so for you. It's got a WI superclub-ish vibe. I'd sit at the bar if I were you. I've only been here once, but I gotta tell you that it involved the best broasted chicken I've ever had. Two things, a leg, and a wing. Piping hot, crispiest damn skin ever. And a classic baked potato wrapped in tin foil with butter and sour cream to boot. Oh, started with a side salad that came with what seemed to be homemade French dressing. Delicious. And yes, you must finish your meal with a shot of Bitters. There is no other way.
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September 2023 by Pete W.
We stopped in for a beer after touring the island. Good draft selection, friendly bartender and a lot of history. A good place to stop and take in the atmosphere.
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September 2023 by Leonard Grossman
A classic old tavern, the place serving alcohol for the longest continuous period in the United States.I stopped in out of curiosity and surprised myself by enjoying a straight shot of Angostura bitters and enjoyed it with a dark beer chaser as the bartender told me the history of this unusual place and why it served bitters.
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September 2023 by steven sorenson
Joined the bitters club! Very busy, felt bad for the only bartender. Brandy Old Fashion was OK. Building is really cool and atmosphere was great. Made some new friends there!
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September 2023 by Azalee L.
Service is great, historic drinks, no food on certain days or times. Very helpful people
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August 2023 by Carley McAvoy
The service was not good, at all. We had 8 people at our table. They were not busy. Our server handed 1 person the drinks to give to everyone at the table. We asked for plates for appetizers and she brought 4 plates. 1 drink of the 8 ordered (2 the same) took until we were about halfway done with our food. I definitely wouldn’t recommend going here.
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August 2023 by Jesse Worf
My wife and I had such a wonderful time here! The food, drinks, atmosphere and service (you are a rock star, Ella!) were all exceptional! We will always make a priority of coming here when visiting Washington Island!
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August 2023 by Tori Worf
The food and drinks were so good! Ella makes one of the best mojitos I've ever had. We had a great experience and recommend it!
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August 2023 by Kim Tishler
Visited Nelsen's on our honeymoon on 8/7, and try to go every time we are in Door. The vibe is chill and fun, the BLT is tasty AF and the petite, female bartender with the fun glasses is awesome.
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August 2023 by Stephanie Diggs
You MUST stop in and have a shot of bitters and get your official bitters club membership card! Once you down your shot, stick your thumb in the bottom of glass and stamp your card, and sign the membership book! It was very cool! And we are now members of the world renoun bitters club!
