Live Like Locals
The Local's Guide to Hayward, WI
A list of all of our favorite places to go!
On a sunny day, go in the late afternoon/early evening and sit on the patio, which overlooks the water where the lumberjack competitions are held. The mojitos are mouth-watering fresh and the margaritas are the best in town! For an app, pick the tuna fin nachos. You won't be disappointed!
8 locals recommend
River Deck
15648 County Road BOn a sunny day, go in the late afternoon/early evening and sit on the patio, which overlooks the water where the lumberjack competitions are held. The mojitos are mouth-watering fresh and the margaritas are the best in town! For an app, pick the tuna fin nachos. You won't be disappointed!
Not every day is a sunny one, so if you find yourself with some indoor time, check out Ahlgren's on Main St. Filled with beautiful home pieces with a Northwoods vibe and classy clothing to perk up your wardrobe, Ahlgren's is a favorite to many near and far.
Ahlgren's Old World Accents
10566 Main StNot every day is a sunny one, so if you find yourself with some indoor time, check out Ahlgren's on Main St. Filled with beautiful home pieces with a Northwoods vibe and classy clothing to perk up your wardrobe, Ahlgren's is a favorite to many near and far.
Go on Friday night for some of the best fish fry around! Enjoy the rustic lodge setting on Lake Sissabagama. But go early, this place gets packed during the summer! (Pro tip: They also serve fish fry on Sundays.)
15 locals recommend
Pine Ridge Restaurant
16618W N Sissabagama RdGo on Friday night for some of the best fish fry around! Enjoy the rustic lodge setting on Lake Sissabagama. But go early, this place gets packed during the summer! (Pro tip: They also serve fish fry on Sundays.)
Sip the best craft beer Wisconsin has to offer, right here in Hayward! Locally brewed and super delicious. Pro tip: Order a sampler to try different kinds, but bring a friend to help as the pours are generous!
23 locals recommend
Angry Minnow Brewery
10440 Florida AveSip the best craft beer Wisconsin has to offer, right here in Hayward! Locally brewed and super delicious. Pro tip: Order a sampler to try different kinds, but bring a friend to help as the pours are generous!
This is THE place to be on a Saturday night, with live music throughout the summer! Situated in the northwest corner of beautiful Lac Courte Oreilles, this resort gets the "Summer Up North" vibe just right. The bar food here is very good, too. (Pro tip: Put your boat in the water and drive your boat to Lac Courte Oreilles, the resort has public docks available.)
7 locals recommend
Trails End Resort
8080 Co Hwy KThis is THE place to be on a Saturday night, with live music throughout the summer! Situated in the northwest corner of beautiful Lac Courte Oreilles, this resort gets the "Summer Up North" vibe just right. The bar food here is very good, too. (Pro tip: Put your boat in the water and drive your boat to Lac Courte Oreilles, the resort has public docks available.)
Pizza, pizza, pizza. Need I say more? Okay. Lac Courte Oreilles. That's it. Go here. (Pro tip: You can dock your boat in one of their public dock spaces while you eat your fill.)
10 locals recommend
Angler's Haven Resort
15437 County road KKPizza, pizza, pizza. Need I say more? Okay. Lac Courte Oreilles. That's it. Go here. (Pro tip: You can dock your boat in one of their public dock spaces while you eat your fill.)
Right on Main Street in downtown Hayward, this charming coffee shop has delicious brews and excellent breakfast burritos. Stop in for your morning dose of caffeine (or recharge in the afternoon).
8 locals recommend
Hayward Coffee Company
10543 Main StRight on Main Street in downtown Hayward, this charming coffee shop has delicious brews and excellent breakfast burritos. Stop in for your morning dose of caffeine (or recharge in the afternoon).
If you like to people watch and enjoy the weather while you're doing it, this is your place. Sit on the patio located on Hayward's Main Street and soak up the scene. (Pro tip: Angler's also has a small bowling alley inside, making it a perfect spot for a rainy day.)
16 locals recommend
Angler's Bar and Grill
10547 Main StIf you like to people watch and enjoy the weather while you're doing it, this is your place. Sit on the patio located on Hayward's Main Street and soak up the scene. (Pro tip: Angler's also has a small bowling alley inside, making it a perfect spot for a rainy day.)
If you like wine, live music, and patio seating, this is your summer go-to spot. They also offer a comprehensive selection of bottles for you to take home.
18 locals recommend
Red Schoolhouse Wines
5768N 4th St SIf you like wine, live music, and patio seating, this is your summer go-to spot. They also offer a comprehensive selection of bottles for you to take home.
The. Best. Vodka. Hands down. Go here, enjoy the view, sip on a fresh cocktail with locally made vodka. You won't be disappointed. (Pro tip: They do not sell food, so plan ahead.)
24 locals recommend
Perlick Distillery
W5150 County Hwy BThe. Best. Vodka. Hands down. Go here, enjoy the view, sip on a fresh cocktail with locally made vodka. You won't be disappointed. (Pro tip: They do not sell food, so plan ahead.)
This quintessential farm-turned-restaurant serves up some of the freshest (and tastiest) food around. The rustic farm setting helps, too.
8 locals recommend
Pine Brook Farm
W4221 County Hwy AThis quintessential farm-turned-restaurant serves up some of the freshest (and tastiest) food around. The rustic farm setting helps, too.
If you just really, really, really need a good, juicy steak... go here. A slightly modern take on the old supper club, the food is delicious and the wine selection is good.
10 locals recommend
The Ranch
10590 N Ranch RdIf you just really, really, really need a good, juicy steak... go here. A slightly modern take on the old supper club, the food is delicious and the wine selection is good.
If you are looking for some inspiration for Northwoods decor, look no further. Retreat offers high-end furnishings and decor, all with a classy Up North feel. (Pro tip: Even if you're not in the market, it's a fun store to browse through on a rainy day.)
Retreat Home Furniture
15574 WI-77If you are looking for some inspiration for Northwoods decor, look no further. Retreat offers high-end furnishings and decor, all with a classy Up North feel. (Pro tip: Even if you're not in the market, it's a fun store to browse through on a rainy day.)
Stuffed animals and stiff drinks. Cash bar only, best bartender around. Play pool and pick your music from the machine. A Hayward classic.
6 locals recommend
Moccasin Bar
15820 US Hwy 63Stuffed animals and stiff drinks. Cash bar only, best bartender around. Play pool and pick your music from the machine. A Hayward classic.