Nig's Bar (Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin)
USA /
Wisconsin /
Wisconsin Dells /
Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin /
Broadway (WI-13/16/23), 201
World
/ USA
/ Wisconsin
/ Wisconsin Dells
bar, Neoclassical (architecture), 1907_construction, 1908_construction, 20th century construction, 1900s construction
Former bank building constructed between 1907-1908, known as the Kilbourn State Bank Building. It is a two-story (unspecified) stone, Neoclassical-type building architecture. Only the second half of the building have a second floor. The first half of the building used to house Kilbourn State Bank from 1908 until February 28, 1944 and Farmers & Merchants State Bank ([merged with Kilbourn State Bank on January 5, 1944] March 1, 1944 [originally located on 232 Broadway]-1960 [relocated to 716 Superior Street]); the second half of the building used to house a theater Electric Theater ([brief period of time only, most forgotten theater in Wisconsin Dells {was Kilbourn during that time}] Spring 1908?-September 1908?) and pharmacy Stuelke Drug Co./M.H. Stuelke Drug Co. (October 1908-1919 [relocated to the second half of the building at 202 Broadway {building demolished in the early 1990's} and reopened as Stuelke Drugs/Stuelke Walgreen Agency Drugs/Stuelke's Walgreen Agency]); the second floor of the building's second half used to house a real estate agency Central Wisconsin Farm Land Co. (c. 1908 -early 1910's?).
"A Wisconsin Dells Tradition"
A trip to the Wisconsin Dells would not be complete until you "Have a Swig with Nig!" Located in the heart of downtown Wisconsin Dells, Nig's Bar has been a popular spot for tourists as well as locals since 1947. Although it originally started at The Normandie Bar at 220 Broadway (currently Monk's Bar & Grill) until it was moved to this building in early-May 1961 under its current name. The bar features billiards, darts, frozen drinks, pizza, snacks, and souvenirs.
The name of the bar could be slightly racist-sounding but it was actually named after the owner's nickname Archibald "Nig" Kinney!
A trip to Nig's wouldn't be complete without picking up one of our famous souvenir t-shirts, hats, or glassware. Let your friends admire your new Nig's collectible t-shirt printed with the caption "I had a Swig at Nig's!" Courtesy: web.archive.org/web/20111025205443/http://nigs-bar.com/ (old website)
DJ events held on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday nights.
201 Broadway
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965-1504
Phone: (608) 253-6911
Hours
Sun-Thurs: 11am-2am
Fri & Sat: 11am-2:30am
Read more
www.wiscnews.com/baraboonewsrepublic/news/local/watch-n...
wkow.com/2020/05/14/businesses-bordering-county-lines-o...
sca-roadside.org/sca-wisconsin-dells-field-trip-guide-p...
michaelkleen.com/2019/06/28/have-a-swig-with-nig/
www.wisconsinhistory.org/Records/Property/HI3793
www.flickr.com/photos/chiski/49790614261
www.flickr.com/photos/creativepd/501416541/in/photostre...
www.wisdellsdeals.com/grownup-getaway-in-wisconsin-dell...
www.nbc15.com/content/news/Wisconsin-Dells-police-chief...
apnews.com/article/306e2436ea17454c899ad1abc9249f46
notmyfirstday.com/day-drinking-free-safe-rides-to-the-o...
www.localbarsfinder.com/US/Wisconsin-Dells/161065930578...
www.thingstodopost.org/top-8-bars-clubs-in-wisconsin-de...
wisconsinresponsibleserving.com/web/certification_city....
www.google.com/books/edition/The_Supper_Club_Book/PhQEf...
Former Stuelke Drug Co.
www.wiscnews.com/community/wisconsindellsevents/opinion...
www.newspapers.com/image/611606341/?fcfToken=eyJhbGciOi... (under "Brief News Notes of The City" section)
Former Electric Theater
cinematreasures.org/theaters/53934
Follow on Facebook
www.facebook.com/nigsbar.wiscdells/
Foursquare/Yelp
foursquare.com/v/nigs-bar/4b7ccb4ef964a520b8a52fe3
www.yelp.com/biz/nigs-bar-wisconsin-dells
Watch on YouTube
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfjaqjSgpvA
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aw_HaC9N-O0
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_lhs6EcpGo
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASUVcdm251c
www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_zclrM7IGo
"A Wisconsin Dells Tradition"
A trip to the Wisconsin Dells would not be complete until you "Have a Swig with Nig!" Located in the heart of downtown Wisconsin Dells, Nig's Bar has been a popular spot for tourists as well as locals since 1947. Although it originally started at The Normandie Bar at 220 Broadway (currently Monk's Bar & Grill) until it was moved to this building in early-May 1961 under its current name. The bar features billiards, darts, frozen drinks, pizza, snacks, and souvenirs.
The name of the bar could be slightly racist-sounding but it was actually named after the owner's nickname Archibald "Nig" Kinney!
A trip to Nig's wouldn't be complete without picking up one of our famous souvenir t-shirts, hats, or glassware. Let your friends admire your new Nig's collectible t-shirt printed with the caption "I had a Swig at Nig's!" Courtesy: web.archive.org/web/20111025205443/http://nigs-bar.com/ (old website)
DJ events held on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday nights.
201 Broadway
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965-1504
Phone: (608) 253-6911
Hours
Sun-Thurs: 11am-2am
Fri & Sat: 11am-2:30am
Read more
www.wiscnews.com/baraboonewsrepublic/news/local/watch-n...
wkow.com/2020/05/14/businesses-bordering-county-lines-o...
sca-roadside.org/sca-wisconsin-dells-field-trip-guide-p...
michaelkleen.com/2019/06/28/have-a-swig-with-nig/
www.wisconsinhistory.org/Records/Property/HI3793
www.flickr.com/photos/chiski/49790614261
www.flickr.com/photos/creativepd/501416541/in/photostre...
www.wisdellsdeals.com/grownup-getaway-in-wisconsin-dell...
www.nbc15.com/content/news/Wisconsin-Dells-police-chief...
apnews.com/article/306e2436ea17454c899ad1abc9249f46
notmyfirstday.com/day-drinking-free-safe-rides-to-the-o...
www.localbarsfinder.com/US/Wisconsin-Dells/161065930578...
www.thingstodopost.org/top-8-bars-clubs-in-wisconsin-de...
wisconsinresponsibleserving.com/web/certification_city....
www.google.com/books/edition/The_Supper_Club_Book/PhQEf...
Former Stuelke Drug Co.
www.wiscnews.com/community/wisconsindellsevents/opinion...
www.newspapers.com/image/611606341/?fcfToken=eyJhbGciOi... (under "Brief News Notes of The City" section)
Former Electric Theater
cinematreasures.org/theaters/53934
Follow on Facebook
www.facebook.com/nigsbar.wiscdells/
Foursquare/Yelp
foursquare.com/v/nigs-bar/4b7ccb4ef964a520b8a52fe3
www.yelp.com/biz/nigs-bar-wisconsin-dells
Watch on YouTube
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfjaqjSgpvA
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aw_HaC9N-O0
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_lhs6EcpGo
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASUVcdm251c
www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_zclrM7IGo
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 43°37'40"N 89°46'30"W
- Lake Sherwood Lodge 64 km
- Richfield Chalet 136 km
- Wiggly Field 143 km
- Libby Montana 152 km
- The Smiling Moose Bar and Grill 161 km
- Dave & Buster's 167 km
- Titletown District 168 km
- The Gutter 173 km
- Port Sandy Bay 190 km
- Stone Harbor Hotel/condos 233 km
- Downtown Wisconsin Dells 0.1 km
- Veteran's Park 0.6 km
- Timbavati Wildlife Park 0.9 km
- Safari Train 1 km
- Calvary Cemetery 1 km
- Platt's Garage 1.1 km
- All Star Inn & Suites 1.3 km
- American World Resorts 1.3 km
- Oak Lawn Devlopment 1.7 km
- Land of Natura 2 km