1st Place: The Red Parrot
2nd Place: The Joynt
3rd Place: The Mousetrap

Oh, delicious drinks, where would we be without you? With a fun, classic atmosphere, The Red Parrot Nightclub and Lounge has quickly become one of Eau Claire’s most popular places to have a few with your friends. With good music, trivia nights, and excellent service, the Red Parrot is the kind of place where you can relax in style. For decades upon decades The Joynt has been a landmark establishment in Eau Claire. With walls papered with photos of musicians, affordable drinks, and a virtually iconic staff of bartenders, the Joynt has been the place to read a book and have a beer, or just have a seat and chat with friends. The Mousetrap tops the downtown neighborhood with always-free musical acts, an outdoor beer garden, dart leagues, pool leagues, and great game-time drink specials. Toss in a weekly open mic night and you’re officially ready for a good time. – Aryn Widule