Downtown Merrill bar
Merrill's hometown bar
Craft beer on tap, lemon drop martinis the regulars rave about, and the kind of old fashioned that tastes like a Wisconsin Friday night. Whether you're stopping in after work or settling in for the game, Ballyhoos is the bar that feels like home.
The best bar in downtown Merrill, WI
Ballyhoos is Merrill's hometown bar — Wisconsin craft beer on tap, lemon drop martinis, classic old fashioneds, and a full kitchen serving pizza, burgers and pub food well into the evening. 5.0 stars on Google.
- Drinks
- Craft beer · Old fashioneds · Lemon drop martinis
- Rating
- 5.0 on Google
- Kitchen
- Full menu through dinner service
- Vibe
- Family-friendly · Game-day-ready
- Address
- 124 North Prospect Street, Merrill, WI 54452
- Phone
- (715) 536-7600
What's on tap
We rotate Wisconsin craft beers alongside the standards you expect at a good neighborhood bar. Ask the bartender what's new on the line — there's always something local pouring.
Cocktails the regulars order
Lemon drop martinis. Old fashioneds done the Wisconsin way. Classic bourbon pours. Nothing fussy — just well-made drinks at a fair price.
A real menu, not just bar snacks
Most bars in Merrill stop at frozen apps. We don't. The full kitchen runs late: stone-oven pizza, hand-pressed burgers, wings, broasted chicken, and on Fridays the dining room fills up for the fish fry. See the full menu for what's cooking.
Frequently asked questions
What's the best bar in Merrill, WI?
Ballyhoos at 124 N Prospect Street is downtown Merrill's hometown bar — 5.0 stars on Google, full kitchen running late, craft beer on tap, and the kind of old fashioned regulars order on a first-name basis.
Do you have Wisconsin craft beer on tap?
Yes — the tap list rotates Wisconsin craft beers alongside the standards. Ask the bartender what's new on the line.
What cocktails are you known for?
Lemon drop martinis, old fashioneds done the Wisconsin way (brandy, muddled fruit, sweet) and classic bourbon pours. Multiple Google reviews call the lemon drop a must-order.
Is the kitchen open late?
The full kitchen runs through dinner service every day — stone-oven pizza, burgers, wings and pub favorites, not just bar snacks.
Is Ballyhoos 21+ or family-friendly?
Ballyhoos is family-friendly during food service hours. The dining room welcomes all ages; the bar has its own seating area for adults.
Where can I watch the Packers game in Merrill?
Ballyhoos is a popular spot for game day in Merrill — TVs at the bar, full menu, and a relaxed crowd.
Find us
124 North Prospect Street, Merrill, WI 54452