Archive for October, 2024

Recently, I played golf at Mayville Golf Course in Mayville, Wisconsin. I was particularly looking forward to this trip because of the restaurant’s 19th hole: The Meating Place and the specialty bloodies I had read about on their website.

It was a lovely, sunny fall day and the course was in great shape. The trees were in peak color and because the course was so hilly, there are great views for miles. There weren’t a lot of people playing, so we finished relatively quickly and headed to the bar, just in time to see a Packers victory in the final minutes of the game.

I ordered a Bloody Mary and was just a little disappointed when the bartender told me they didn’t have the special bloodies listed on the website. I wish they had special offerings, and considering the restaurant is called “The Meating Place,” you’d expect a beef stick, bacon, or something else fun as a fixin’. However, I couldn’t complain about the one I received, which, albeit standard was still very good, with a reasonable price.

It looked like the bar had supplied snacks at half-time and the crowd was lively inside the bar. It was a fun atmosphere to celebrate the win and count up our strokes.

The Bloody Mary

  • Spices/Flavor: Zing Zang and regular vodka
  • Fixin’s: Pickle and Olive
  • Chaser: Yes, any tapper
  • Price: $6.50

Mayville is a bit of a haul for our group, so I’m not sure when we’ll next return, but it’s nice knowing they have a great bar and restaurant right on the property to enjoy a post-round beverage and catch a game.


Over the weekend, we stopped by the relatively new Biersal Tavern on 55th and Vliet, the former Wonder Bar, which closed in 2023. While we had never visited Wonder Bar, we checked out Biersal, which opened in March, on the recommendation of a friend.

Biersal Tavern—named after a mischievous, beer-thirsty German gnome—has completely transformed the interior of the building, which has long been home to various taverns. The atmosphere is inviting, with plenty of drink options, including seasonal craft cocktails. Since it’s spooky season, in addition to our Bloody Mary, we also tried a drink featuring pumpkin spice and apple cider.

We arrived right at opening on a Saturday morning and had the place to ourselves for most of our visit, but the bartender was welcoming and friendly. They provided great recommendations and even bought us a shot!

The Bloody Mary

  • Spices/Flavor: Housemade Mix and Vodka
  • Fixin’s: Cheese curd and mini beef stick
  • Chaser: Yes, a tiny Lil Buddy can
  • Price: $9

This Bloody Mary hit all the right notes with its flavorful housemade mix and classic fixin’s. The cheese curd and beef stick added a delicious local touch, and the Lil Buddy chaser was a fun bonus. We will definitely be back to Biersal Tavern!