Bodega Brew Pub

Spicy sausage and banana peppers flat bread was awesome! Their beer selection and beer knowledge was awesome. Great to meet other Untappd-​ers

If you ask me, and it’s my review, so you are, this place as the best beer selection in La Crosse. It has a really relaxed and chilled out atmosphere with really eclectic things lining the windows. Normally they have free popcorn and the bartenders were always friendly. This was always one of my favorite places in La Crosse so check it out!

The atmosphere was eclectic and sporty as a Wisconsin Basketball game was airing. The beer choices were plentiful and the blue cheese, bacon bruschetta was phenomenal. A definite stop whenever we come back. The service was absolutely professional and prompt.

The atmosphere, beer selection, and food are great. If you want to run into some cool people, or kick back and enjoy some delicious beer on tap, this is where you should be. The food is great and they have great deals during happy hour. Great staff, super hip.

Not a Brew Pub. Yes, they serve Brews. No, they don’t Brew any beer. ipso facto, not a brew pub.
Not a Bodega either, for that matter. Can’t buy groceries, and they don’t store wine. The do sell some, but it’s second to the beer.
Having said that, pretty good beer selection. Decent number on tap, more in bottles. Limited hard liquor selection (the old crow it is not). Several wines. But face it, brew pub or not, this place is about the beer. They rotate through the taps so there are always new options.
Food is good, very good. Not bar food. They make their own corned beef, very tasty. Not a large menu, but what they make is good.
The location itself is… a little divvy, but lots of windows and was clean. Worn might be a good description.
Service, thy name is surly. Fortunately the food and beverages are really good, because other wise Bodega would not get more than 2 stars. Barkeep was fine, but the wait staff… really? I would fire her in a New York minute.
For being neither a Bodega nor a Brew Pub, good place for lunch. I will be back. Next time if the wait staff is as surly, the tip I leave will be with the manager to hire new staff.

Got some food, I don’t remember what. It was ok whatever I ordered-​or maybe it wasn’t that good as I can’t remember what I ordered? Beer was good though and there’s a cool bicycle wheel you can spin and get some random beer. That’s pretty cool by itself.

If you eat pork and pickles be sure to order the Cubano sandwich. Trust me it’s good.

Another somewhat surprising find in the great midwestern jewel that is Wisconsin! Stopped in for lunch early on a weekday. Honestly, I wasn’t even sure if this was going to be the spot for lunch, just needed a place to hang out for a work call. Two of us came in and ordered one coffee with nary a concern from the excellent staff. We hung out for almost an hour and a half before deciding to stick around for lunch, largely because by that time it smelled amazing in the back corner near the lunch counter where we were seated. The place had filled somewhat during that time which provided a nice buzz; not loud but not dead. It’s worth mentioning that during that entire time they were playing a great mix of rock and roll from the late 50’s and 60’s. The décor is great and the space overall is very comfortable and inviting. It feels spacious without being cavernous.
For lunch I decided to try the Pusan sandwich sans 1k Island. This is a great twist on a reuben featuring delicious corned beef and WI swiss cheese on marbled rye with kim chee instead of sauerkraut. WOW, is this tasty! The kim chee is amazing and complements a lean but flavorful and incredibly tender corned beef to a tee! I would have loved to have just a bit more beef and kim chee on the sandwich which was somewhat overpowered by bread and cheese, but it’s a minor quibble at most. Paired with jalapeño chips and a crunchy pickle for an extra buck, this was a really tasty lunch. Since it was lunch I decided to forgo the impressive beer list, but had it been later in the day there were some solid options to choose from. Instead I had an iced tea which was brewed to long and had become murky. Not terrible but far from a highlight.
My buddy had a great looking custom salad and the SXSW chicken sandwich, both of which were also reported to be very good, although again a bit heavy on the bread side. All in this lunch cost the two of us less than $ 25 including tip and was WELL worth it.
On top of all of that there was a flier on the wall for a special Dogfish Head tasting night that looks OUTSTANDING! If I lived an hour and a half closer to La Crosse I’d make the 45 min drive in a heartbeat!
In a slightly more perfect world I would give Bodega a 4.5 rating, but since that’s not an option I think a four is fitting. Slightly tweaked sandwich proportions (even if the price went up maybe a dollar) would probably push this straight up to a five (although a beer instead of the marginally disappointing iced tea would likely do the trick as well).
Will definitely plan to stop in again the next time I come to (or through) La Crosse!

Spotted cow !! First time in Wisconsin. Friendly bartenders … Couldn’t try much as I had little time. And free pop corn !!

Awesome beer selection. Serves mainly bar food. Nice atmosphere
The bartender was very friendly and beer savvy. She made some recommendations and allowed us to taste before ordering. Definitely go there again

Came in on a Friday evening at 5pm while on a mini vacation with my husband. Review on Unilocal were good so we popped in. Wasn’t too busy, which was nice, but there was no table service at all which was not explained when we walked in. We sat and waited for about 15 minutes at a filthy bar table before going to the bar. Tap beer selection was OK, but not much truly local stuff which is disappointing given our state! Price was OK, but we were never offered a food menu at all. After about 30 minutes we left and went back to the Charmant, which was amazing!

I loved this place. The beer selection is absolutely outstanding — drafts, bottles and cans. Great food choices — the bacon/​bleu cheese bruschetta was delicious. The place has a great, old-​time bar feel. And, the bartender (I was in on the night of 10/​21, so she gets some props) was just terrific — super friendly, knew the beers and made everyone feel welcome.

This was my first time here. The food was good but it took more time than it should have to receive our food. They should really tell you how hot and spicy the food is. The hot dog states it’s a little spicy but it’s actually very hot which is too much for those that can’t handle the heat. After eating, had to wait for 15 mins to get our bill. Overall, just OK. Probably won’t eat there again.

Went here for lunch on a weekday. Great place for a craft beer lover. There must be several hundred to choose from.
I had a panini sandwich. Ham and bacon. Thinly sliced apple. Mayo infused with beet juice for an unexpected flavor boost. Toasted crispy. Very good. My wife had a Flatbread pizza. Chicken and bacon on mozzarella cheese with a drizzle of ranch dressing. very good.
Try it, you’ll like it.

Nice atmosphere for a brew pub with the right amount of lighting and tables/​chairs and seating. Excellent bar service and food service. Extremely clean for a bar. The southwest chicken sandwich was outstanding with the spicy chipotle sauce. Ambiance of clientele was lively and energetic. Beer selection was great also.

Awesome atmosphere killer beer and cider selection and the kitchen menu is outstanding. Totally a must stop spot when in Lacrosse

Love this place! Great bar staff! Alicia, Sam and John are great people behind the bar! Fabulous bar food and I met my fiancé here too! Lucky lucky place…

Excellent beer selection aside from cider beers — room for improvement there. I sat at the bar thinking I’d take advantage of the 50% off an app deal offered through Unilocal.First off, the bartender told me I needed to go around and order from the kitchen (it’s 4pm on Memorial Day). In addition, there was only 4 apps to select from on the menu I had. None of which were calling my name. Pass.

The vibe at this place is awesome! If you’re a craft beer lover, you will be in heaven. Over 400 different beers available for purchase. Come here and spin the wheel for $ 3.75 and be surprised at the beer you receive.
Staff are super friendly and willing to talk beer with you. It’s a must-​visit in La Crosse!

Oh my gosh, I am so glad we found this bar. We had a great time here and even came back twice in one day (pre-​show and post-​show). Upon arrival, it is kind of confusing, so here’s the rundown: It’s seat yourself, first-​come, first-​served. If you want a beer, belly up to the bar and get one. If you want food, you go around the corner to the right and order at the counter. They give you a little number thingy and bring your food out when it’s ready. The bajillion beer bottles lining the windows should tell anyone passing by that this is a beer lover kind of joint.
As far as the beer: outstanding selection! We could have been quite content to sit and drink here for a long time. There were about 15 really stellar craft beers on tap. Then there are I don’t even know how many beers in bottles at your disposal. Appreciated greatly that the staff unfailingly asked if you wanted a glass if you ordered a beer in a bottle. When we sat at the bar, there were two additional things of note: 1) The really cool copper round beer chiller wheel of awesomeness behind the bar. It’s basically a giant round beer cooler with several tiers inside. If you hang around the bar long enough, you will see one of the bar tenders open it and use the lazy susan type rotating thing inside to find the beer they are seeking. It’s kind of badass. And you can pay $ 3.75 for a random spin of the wheel to get the beer that you land on. If you get lucky, you might just get a bargain. Some guy who did this while we were there got a $ 7 beer for $ 3.75. It also appears you get a spin if it’s your birthday.
Food-​wise, it’s pretty decent bar food. We got the bruschetta with pesto, which was acclaimed as very good at our table. The chips and salsa were also a hit with those among us who like spicy things. That’s not me but I could tell by looking that this salsa does not come out of a jar. I got the meatball sub, which was decent — very flavorful meatballs, good tomatoey sauce and a nice soft bun. OH. And 50% off apps with Unilocal checkin offer. Bonus! (at least at the time of writing this review)
In all, we just found this to be a really relaxed and friendly beer lovers’ bar. We had a great time and will probably stop back next time we’re in La Crosse.