We here in Wisconsin love the idea of a cozy cabin. We take trips Up North and dream of cozying up by the fire all year round. There’s a spot in Wauwatosa that has harnessed this idea to create a welcoming, wonderful spot that’s so popular, they’ve opened up two more locations. Walking into Camp Bar is like visiting an old friend. The dark wood, fireplaces and decor all bring a bit of the Northwoods down to the southern part of the state and there’s just something about the idea of getting to escape to the cabin right here in town that’s so, so appealing.

With Camp Bar locations in Wauwatosa, Shorewood and Milwaukee’s Third Ward, you’re not far from a night at the cabin no matter where you are in the metro area. It’s not always possible to escape to an actual cabin and head into the woods, so when you’re feeling the need for the comfort and relaxation that comes with cabin life, Camp Bar is there for you.

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All the locations go in hard on creating a gorgeous, inviting cabin environment. Though it feels a bit dark when you walk in, once your eyes adjust, you’ll see there’s plenty of light and the bar is perfectly set up to make you feel like you’re visiting a cabin far away from the stress of the city.

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In cooler months, you’ll love sitting by the various fireplaces and sipping on some of their signature drinks, a few of which are even served warm. Of course they make a stellar Old Fashioned, but you might also find a spiked hot chocolate or hot toddy to warm you up from the inside out.

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In warmer weather, head outside for a stellar deck and a cozy outdoor fireplace. The warmth of this patio means you can spend time outside here before June arrives. The outdoor space here is as fun and wonderful as the inside.

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Camp Bar makes an amazing Bloody Mary and serves it up with a Rhinelander beer shorty. It’s a quintessential Wisconsin experience and makes you think of life in the Northwoods.

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It’s impossible to be in a bad mood at Camp Bar. From the bartenders that look straight from the lumberjack camp to the wall decor you’ll only find in a Northwoods home, Camp Bar’s riff on this theme is pitch perfect.

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Camp Bar hits on the nostalgia and comforts of heading Up North and spending time at a cabin. It’s a nearly universal feeling for Wisconsinites and that’s why Camp Bar has been so popular they’ve been able to open up two additional locations.

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The ability to check out of the real world and city life for an hour or more is so appealing and with a stellar drink list, friendly staff and the perfect atmosphere, Camp Bar is the perfect place to pretend you were able to sneak away for a few days instead of just a few hours.

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Have you discovered the goodness at Camp Bar yet? If not, then here’s a list of their three locations:

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Address: 6600 West North Avenue, Wauwatosa, WI, 53213 Address: 4044 North Oakland Avenue, Shorewood, WI, 53211 Address: 525 East Menomonee Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53202

If you can’t make it to Camp Bar, there’s a cozy Northwoods-style restaurant near Sheboygan you can visit – or this rooftop bar in Madison that feels far, far from home.

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