Starr's Bar

North Hudson must really be considered out of the way. I visited two bars there that I'm told, have been around forever. Thing is that one of the bars only has two Yelp reviews (one of them is mine), and this one only has 22. Either the places want to stay incognito, or the clientele want to keep certain elements out. If the latter is the case, then they blew it with me. I managed to sneak by their ever vigilant eyes. I, a tourist from Southern California, sporting a USC hat, at first sight looked out of place. I was initially stared down. It wasn't until they noticed that I was wearing a Hudson Raiders hoody that I was welcomed. Not with open arms, mind you, but let's just say that I was accepted. I was my jovial self and told them that it was ok to stare. Someone as handsome as I gets that all the time. The ice was broken. Starr's is a cool place. If you're a sports fan, you'll love the number of TVs scattered throughout. Literally one for each game no matter what the sport. Your choices of beer are just as numerous. It was fun sitting at the bar looking across at the locals tying one on. When new patrons filed in a quick cursory spy would give them the thumbs up.It's huge inside. I can only imagine what it's like when there's a full house. The food menu looks sufficient to meet the want of anyone needing to soak up the myriad of exotic beers ingested. A dad with 3 kids was doing just that. The dad, not the kids. They all looked happy. Either the kids were extremely well-behaved, or the food was so good that they didn't have to complain. Which is more than I can say about John, who was accompanying me on this tour of the north end. Quick Tip: Ample parking is available at Starr's. But park in the back behind the building. When it comes time to explain to your spouse where the hell you were for the past 3 hours, I wasn't at Starrs honey. Did you see my car there? Had you driven past the library, then your question would have been answered. If they ask, then why do you smell like a brewery? Just say free samples at Walmart.

Good bar food, casual atmosphere, and excellent service on the north end of town!Established in 1933, this is a nice local bar with lots of local history. They have a full bar and some pretty decent food. They also have a big game area with pool tables and arcade machines. There are tons of TVs throughout if you're into sports.I had the giant Bavarian Pretzel and the Big Tex Burger. The food came out fast & hot and it was very good. My burger had a big thick 8 ounce patty that's sure to satisfy if you're hungry.My server was also the bartender. She did a great job. She was friendly, efficient, and on top of everything.Thumbs up!-Daddy Maxx Retro

Best. Bar. Ever. No but honestly, this place had all the details right. Comfy seats at the bar. Dice games. Great food. Huuuuge portions. Frosty mug for your beer. Amazing bloody Mary's! They also had slot machines, darts and pull tabs. We will be back!

Starr's Bar is now one of my favorite places for a burger. The Border Burger was spot on! Pepper jack cheese, chipotle mayo, onion straws and jalapeños....yum!We also split an order of cheese curds and they were perfect! Light, fluffy and not too heavily breaded.I can't wait to go back and sit on the patio once it gets warmer.

Nice place off the main drag. Nice menu. Really nice dry rub wings. Our server was Maggie and she was fantastic! First time but not the last time here.

Stopped in for a drink with some friends and absolutely loved this place! The atmosphere was great and outdoor patio was incredible! Finally got to try the food and was not disappointed! The haystack burger was great and the shoestring fries are perfect! Cheese curds for an appetizer are highly recommended! This place is such a hidden gem just outside of downtown Hudson, if you are in the area make sure to stop.

Maggie, the most competent barkeep, made the first visit memorable by suggesting a Bent Paddle brew, Cold Press Black. Puts Guiness to shame and as a nitrigen infused brew, is the only kind that stays down.Food was exceptional: I had the Big Tex; he had the In The Buff. Both were wolfed down with pleasure. These are both ground chuck burgers and far above the ordinary.We visited in January; bet you can't get a chair in the summer season but there are lots of them and plenty of parking in the private lot. I looked for but didn't find a foosball table. But plenty of distractions with other game tables, plenty of tv's and a very friendly vibe.We're going to be regulars!

In 2016, this was like many small town Wisconsin bars: a couple of domestic taps, limited bottled beer selection, the bartender did not want to be challenged making mixed drinks beyond chose your spirit and flavor of soda, and the only food available was a frozen pizza (which actually was pretty good). It still made for a good time.Today, the bar is under new ownership. Unbelievable turn around. They have about 30 beers on tap, 25 of which are awesome. The bartenders can really make a cocktail, and their food is as awesome as their beer selection. Crowd and staff are as fun and friendly as you would expect.So it still is just like a typical Wisconsin small town bar, but with big city food and drink menu without the big city prices.

Jackie the bartender on Sunday was the worst bartender EVER. she was constantly arguing with us about what ordered when she got it wrong, and when we got our drinks she threw our drinks at us. She has no customer service skills what so ever. We normally love Starr's Bar but if she is bartending, we will NOT be going back.

If you're not local, you'll quickly feel like your not in the clique. Minimum hospitality and conversation if you ain't from around here. Sad.