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Best Bartender
For the first time since this category’s debut in 2020, we have a brand new No. 1 bartender: John Langner of Helix Wine, Craft Bar & Cafe (1444 Front Porch Place, Altoona). To that point, the entire top three consists of different bartenders and locales than any other year, continuing with runner-up bartender Nick Noskowiak of The Fire House (202 Gibson St., Eau Claire). Rounding out this year's winners is Amy Barneson of Johnny's Italian Steakhouse (4751 Owen Ayres Court, Eau Claire). —McKenna Scherer
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- Best Bar DJ
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- Best Bar For Eatin'
- Best Bar For Indoor Games (pool, darts, etc.)
- Best Bar For Last Call
- Best Bar For Outdoor/League Sports (volleyball, softball, etc.)
- Best Bar for Talkin'
- Best Bartender
- Best Beer Selection
- Best Bloody Mary
- Best Craft Cocktail
- Best Dive Bar
- Best Happy Hour Spot
- Best Karaoke
- Best Margarita
- Best New Bar
- Best Place for a Mocktail
- Best Place for Cocktails
- Best Place For Dancing
- Best Place to Drink With Your Dog
- Best Sports Bar (Place to Watch the Big Game)
- Best Trivia
- Best Whiskey Selection
- Best Wine Selection (Bar, Restaurant, or Winery)
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