Very welcoming place. Fun to participate in the ghost hunting!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Larry Eissler
The festive spooky drinks are fantastic and Nikki as a bartender was on top of her game making sure everything was taken care of. I can't wait to go back again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Toni Cahak
We visited The Old Baraboo Inn on Saturday October 12th, 2024, and I feel obligated to share our experience, because all reviews that I saw of the establishment, prior to visiting, were great, so imagine my surprise when we had a bad experience.
Our mother-daughter group does this every year, and we always pick a different direction from home. We do our research, we get firsthand suggestions, etc. We heard so many amazing things about the Baraboo area, especially The Old Baraboo Inn.
We were greeted and welcomed upon walking in the door, earlier than they opened, which we were pleasantly surprised by, as it was storming outside. The folks behind the bar were very courteous, outgoing and fun to chat with.
The service itself, however, was incredibly slow. I completely understand that you are only open 1 night a week, for 6 hours, but, when a drink only has 4 ingredients, and you have to refer to the recipe sheet after each addition, I'm going to judge. Our group of 5 had 4 of their Specialty Halloween drinks, and one of us had whiskey on the rocks. The Halloween drinks were tasty and cute. The whiskey was INCREDIBLY watered down. As a bartender, I know what color whiskey is supposed to be, and it's not supposed to be damn near clear.
When that issue was brought to the female bartender (she may be the owner, I'm not certain), she didn't seem very surprised, and replaced it with a Captain Morgan and seltzer. Again, the supposed-to-be dark rum, is more of a translucent beige before the seltzer was even added to the glass.
We were very hopeful for a pleasant experience, and would have stayed much longer, had both of the drinks not been watered down. When we visit new places, we are always looking to socialize with the locals and those that run the establishments, because we always learn more things and get to know other people, but this was just a very disappointing stop.
Our group of 5 (consisting of 1 bar owner, 3 bartenders and a retired bartender), are always looking for spooky and fun things to do, and this experience really didn't hit the mark.
I truly hope that everyone else has a great experience at The Old Baraboo Inn, we just did not.
Wheelchair accessibility: We entered through the back door, there is a separate parking lot toward the back of the building. You would be able to navigate a wheelchair or handicap accessibility through that door. The front door is very steep.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 2
Tammy Bass-Bishell
Amazing Will definitely recommend Staff so friendly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Erin Rooney
What a wonderfully spooky place for a drink! I came in with a group of friends who had been there before and suddenly were on the spirit box communicating with the owner who passed away. Very cool place with a fun, weird vibe and A LOT of history.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
John Gonzalez
Went there yesterday with the girlfriend and I must say, it was pretty cool. Not only to know the history but the staff was pretty laid back and nice to talk to. Planning on attending there ghost tours soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Chris Moroney
This local bar has a long history which has contributed to the countless paranormal experiences here.I love going here for their ghost hunts!
Nikki6253
Love this place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Heidi Steffens
How cool is this place??? We are here for an overnight investigation and the people and place are excellent. If you are interested in cool history, and/or paranormal investigating...check this place out. Built in 1864 and has been a bar, boarding house, brothel, has an underground gambling room, and was a mobster stop over.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jamie Keller
Such a great place. There is no other place like it! You walk in and everyone makes you feel right at home! I just love Shelly, Matt & Ali!
Love this place. At home atmosphere and down home charm. BC Farr the owner is awesome and went home to our Lord on Monday Feb 27, 2023. Much love and dearly missed. I love and miss you BC!
Amanda Thompson
Love the new owner Matt! Sorry y'all only get 4 stars only because the other dude is still hanging around
david Porter
I want to go to the basement cool They say people were executed lots of Ghosts boo
Angela Eberhardt
Cute place with an owner that is proud to give you some history.
Kim Campi
Had a really good time. I even caught lots of orbs on video!!! Awesome experience!
Very welcoming place. Fun to participate in the ghost hunting!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
The festive spooky drinks are fantastic and Nikki as a bartender was on top of her game making sure everything was taken care of. I can't wait to go back again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We visited The Old Baraboo Inn on Saturday October 12th, 2024, and I feel obligated to share our experience, because all reviews that I saw of the establishment, prior to visiting, were great, so imagine my surprise when we had a bad experience.
Our mother-daughter group does this every year, and we always pick a different direction from home. We do our research, we get firsthand suggestions, etc. We heard so many amazing things about the Baraboo area, especially The Old Baraboo Inn.
We were greeted and welcomed upon walking in the door, earlier than they opened, which we were pleasantly surprised by, as it was storming outside. The folks behind the bar were very courteous, outgoing and fun to chat with.
The service itself, however, was incredibly slow. I completely understand that you are only open 1 night a week, for 6 hours, but, when a drink only has 4 ingredients, and you have to refer to the recipe sheet after each addition, I'm going to judge. Our group of 5 had 4 of their Specialty Halloween drinks, and one of us had whiskey on the rocks. The Halloween drinks were tasty and cute. The whiskey was INCREDIBLY watered down. As a bartender, I know what color whiskey is supposed to be, and it's not supposed to be damn near clear.
When that issue was brought to the female bartender (she may be the owner, I'm not certain), she didn't seem very surprised, and replaced it with a Captain Morgan and seltzer. Again, the supposed-to-be dark rum, is more of a translucent beige before the seltzer was even added to the glass.
We were very hopeful for a pleasant experience, and would have stayed much longer, had both of the drinks not been watered down. When we visit new places, we are always looking to socialize with the locals and those that run the establishments, because we always learn more things and get to know other people, but this was just a very disappointing stop.
Our group of 5 (consisting of 1 bar owner, 3 bartenders and a retired bartender), are always looking for spooky and fun things to do, and this experience really didn't hit the mark.
I truly hope that everyone else has a great experience at The Old Baraboo Inn, we just did not.
Wheelchair accessibility: We entered through the back door, there is a separate parking lot toward the back of the building. You would be able to navigate a wheelchair or handicap accessibility through that door. The front door is very steep.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 2
Amazing Will definitely recommend Staff so friendly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What a wonderfully spooky place for a drink! I came in with a group of friends who had been there before and suddenly were on the spirit box communicating with the owner who passed away. Very cool place with a fun, weird vibe and A LOT of history.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Went there yesterday with the girlfriend and I must say, it was pretty cool. Not only to know the history but the staff was pretty laid back and nice to talk to. Planning on attending there ghost tours soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
This local bar has a long history which has contributed to the countless paranormal experiences here.I love going here for their ghost hunts!
Love this place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
How cool is this place??? We are here for an overnight investigation and the people and place are excellent. If you are interested in cool history, and/or paranormal investigating...check this place out. Built in 1864 and has been a bar, boarding house, brothel, has an underground gambling room, and was a mobster stop over.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Such a great place. There is no other place like it! You walk in and everyone makes you feel right at home! I just love Shelly, Matt & Ali!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Love this place. At home atmosphere and down home charm. BC Farr the owner is awesome and went home to our Lord on Monday Feb 27, 2023. Much love and dearly missed. I love and miss you BC!
Love the new owner Matt! Sorry y'all only get 4 stars only because the other dude is still hanging around
I want to go to the basement cool They say people were executed lots of Ghosts boo
Cute place with an owner that is proud to give you some history.
Had a really good time. I even caught lots of orbs on video!!! Awesome experience!
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