North 48° - Lake Country — Restaurant in Oconomowoc

If you're in Oconomowoc and looking for a fantastic place to enjoy cocktails and beer, look no further! This spot is hands down my favorite. Their Old Fashioned, made with Woodford Reserve Double Oaked, is simply perfection—smooth, rich, and perfectly balanced. The bartender knows how to craft it just right every time! They also offer an incredible selection of bourbons, so whether you're a seasoned connoisseur or just starting your bourbon journey, you're sure to find something you love.

The beer tap selection is equally impressive, featuring a vast array of craft beers that cover a wide range of styles and flavors. Whether you're in the mood for a hoppy IPA, a rich stout, or something light and refreshing, they’ve got you covered. The knowledgeable staff is always happy to help with recommendations, which adds to the overall experience. Shoutout to [Staff Member's Name] for always making my visits special with their friendly service!

One thing I’d love to see is a kitchen with small appetizers to complement the drinks. However, the fact that they allow carry-in food is a great workaround. There are plenty of delicious restaurants nearby, making it easy to grab some bites to enjoy alongside your drinks.

The ambiance is clean and welcoming, with cozy seating options that make it perfect for both intimate gatherings and lively nights out. They often host live music events, which are frequent enough to keep the atmosphere vibrant and engaging. However, it can get quite loud inside when the music is playing, making it a bit challenging to have conversations, especially during peak times. If you're looking for a quieter experience, I recommend visiting earlier in the evening.

Despite the noise, we frequently bring guests here, and it never disappoints. The lively environment and excellent drink selection make it a true gem in Oconomowoc. I highly recommend checking it out for a great night out, whether you're celebrating a special occasion or just enjoying a casual evening...

We just had my baby shower here on 10/8/23. While we were initially very excited to have our event in this space, when my sisters showed up they found another baby shower setting up for a separate event- even though we booked the entire room (we booked months in advance and my sister had multiple confirmation emails and questions back and forth). The space was somehow double booked and we had to split the room directly in half between the two groups. They had a party of about 15 people and we had 40-45 people. It was quite cramped and hot on our side. While they did discount our tab for the event, it still was not what we were expecting as we had lots of games and food we brought to set up and did not have adequate space. I gave 3 stars because they seemed genuinely sorry for the mix up, and did try to make it right, however we chose the space because we had a large group and we were squished into 1/2 of the room which was quite tight and uncomfortable. My gifts had to be shoved onto the floor underneath tables and there was little to no moving room.

While we made the best of it, I would not have another event here, as it would be hard to trust they would have the space to accommodate my group if this kind of mixup happened again in the future. Just wanted to share in case there’s someone else out there thinking of holding a larger group event here. Even if you confirm multiple times, and book way in advance, there may be issues with your group’s reservation.

EDIT: While there was the major issue in them double booking our event, they truly have gone above and beyond to try to make this right. My family has a lot of events and we would be willing to give them another try because of their willingness to help...

This place was absolutely terrible!! We ended up leaving because we never got served. It was 2pm and we had a member of our group go to the bar to get drinks and everyone at the bar that got there after her got served. It was not busy! I mean everyone. The super rude male bartender (short black hair) did not once make eye contact! After a serious 10 minutes a second member of our group went up and asked what was happening. He told her very snarky and under his breath that he was serving and the line and that she didn’t understand how patience works. Completely belittled both women who were trying to order. Another woman who was at the bar (not from our group) even asked if we had gotten served or even spoken to.. it was obvious that he was purposely ignoring the woman from our group. I am fuming!! I wish I could rate this...