14 S Broad St, Bayfield, WI 54814 | Open Thursday - Tuesday: 4pm - 8pm
EST.1934
EST.1934
Bates Art Bar
Bates Art Bar
A CLASSIC REMINDER FROM A BYGONE ERA
CRAFT COCKTAILS - CHARCUTERIE & CHEESE - SELF SERVE WINE - ART DECO INTERIOR - WEEEKLY SPECIALS
Craft, Character, and Community
Step behind the original 1934 bar and into a space that has never forgotten where it came from. Bates Art Bar is Bayfield's only craft cocktail bar - faithful to its Art Deco roots and built for the modern palate.
Housemade boards, seasonal cocktails, and a self serve wine station that lets you explore at your own pace.
Old world hospitality. New world flavors. Come stop by.
WHAT WE'RE ABOUT
"This was such a wonderful experience! The atmosphere is so relaxing, the food was amazing, and our server was so kind and helpful. This was a highlight of our trip!"
- Linsey, 2025
5 Stars Across the Board
WHAT GUESTS ARE SAYING
Delicious boards, fabulous cocktails, amazing wine selection and top notch service! We would highly recommend stopping by the Bates Art Bar.
-Catherine O., 2025
Fast becoming a favorite! Great cocktails and fresh delicious food if you want something different than your normal deep fried bar fare
-Anne B., 2025
UPDATED EVERY WEEK
This Week's Specials
ROTATING COCKTAILS, FEATURED BOARDS & SEASONAL BITES
Weekly Specials
Weekly Specials
Bates Caesar Salad
Romaine, housemade Caesar dressing, shaved Parmesan, crispy chicken tenderloin “croutons”
$14
Spam Bao
Honey soy glazed spam served in housemade bao buns with hoisin sauce, pickled cucumber and scallions.
$10
Coconut Cauliflower Bisque
Vegan, gluten free
$8
Creme caramel
$9
