The Lakely (in the Oxbow Hotel, 516 Galloway St., Eau Claire) jumped into first place as readers’ favorite place for cocktails. Enjoy your cocktail – including the beloved Great Grampa – with a locally sourced meal and live music. Next up is a rooftop bar named after a swimming pool from the 1970s: Dive (in the Lismore Hotel, 333 Gibson St., Eau Claire) remains a favorite place to congregate for unique cocktails. New to the list this year is the Red Mixer (2526 Golf Road, Eau Claire), which offers a wide variety of cocktails plus a relaxing atmosphere and acoustic music. –Stephanie Nesja