The Lake Geneva area is home to beautiful vineyards with wineries, local breweries, and distilleries. Experience the hilly countryside, take a tour, and learn about the region’s growing season and production…all while sipping various vintages, brews, and batches. Enjoy tasting rooms, shopping experiences, and take a self-guided tour to various destinations to enjoy a libations crawl.
Countryside Stops:
One of the best ways to truly enjoy the beautiful countryside around the Lake Geneva region is to take a drive! While you are out you can explore some of the unique little towns and farms that will pop up along the way. Here are a couple must sees stops to whet your palette!
Apple Barn Orchard & Winery
W6384 Sugar Creek Road | Elkhorn, WI 53121 | (262) 728-3266
This country winery makes dozens of varietals based on local farmer collaboration of fresh fruits. Take a tour of their orchard, taste different wines and sample some of their local dairy and meat pairings. Enjoy fall harvest time with a variety of events and shopping opportunities as well.
Duesterbeck's Brewing Company
N5543 County Rd. O | Elkhorn, WI 53121 | (262) 729-9771
This is a fifth-generation family farm producing hand crafted beer right on site. They offer over 20 different styles of beers and seltzers you can drink while visiting the taproom, pavilion, huge patio with outdoor stage, brewery, gift shop, and hops yard. Offering a variety of events and opportunities year round, Duesterbeck’s will keep you coming back for more.
Rush Creek Distilling
1501 West Diggins Street | Harvard, IL 60033 | 815-943-7874
Take a short drive across the border to Harvard IL to experience everything that made Harvard known as the craft distilling capital. Tour their expansive facility where they pour their passion into fresh, local ingredients to create batch by batch authentic craft spirits. Live entertainment can be found, food trucks and pop ups make appearances, and rotating signature cocktail lists make this a fun must-stop.
Staller Estates Winery
W8896 Cty Hwy A | Delavan, WI 53115 | 608-883-2100
This stunning property has created a unique experience in the area exemplifying the region’s wines. They produce only grape wines from winter hearty varietals unique to our province. Upon arrival, you can tour the property indoors and outside, enjoy complimentary wine and cheese tastings, and shop for your favorite vintage. There are also many wine featured events with farm to table dining options posted on their event listings.
AeppelTreow Winery
1072 288th Ave. | Burlington, WI 53105 | (262) 878-5345
ÆppelTreow Winery & Distillery is a producer of small batch cider, perry and spirits. They use local ingredients using both modern and heirloom fruit to create their range of ciders including sparkling, draft, still-table, and fortified/ dessert. They also produce whiskey and brandies from local crops that you can sample in their tasting room.
A little closer to the hustle and bustle of Lake Geneva you will find these favorite places to taste the hard work that goes into producing local wines, brews and spirits.
Studio Winery + Geneva Lake Distilling
401 Sheridan Springs Road | Lake Geneva, WI 53147 | 262-348-9100
While not in walking distance to downtown, this niche winery and distilling location is the perfect stop on your way to Main Street. Enjoy their eclectic art gallery while sipping on wonderful varietals made in house. Listen to music on site and check out their event calendar for fun local celebrations.
Mashtun Brewery
700 Veterans Pkwy, #203 | Lake Geneva, WI 53147 | (262) 999-4677
Mashtun Brewing is Lake Geneva’s newest local brewery, serving a variety of beers made in-house, plus grilled cheese sandwiches, soups and mega pretzels. Chic and bright with an air of mystery, Mashtun is the place you want to be!
Downtown Crawl Options:
If you are looking for options to explore by foot, consider a tour around the quaint downtown of Lake Geneva. There are lots of stops within walking distance of each other to make your evening a fun and unique experience.
Geneva Tap House
252 Broad St. | Lake Geneva, WI 53147 | (262) 812-8099
If you want to really sample the many regional craft beers, seltzers, and wines this place is quite the destination. Featuring over 50 self-poured tap options you’ll be able to taste a variety of flavors at your own pace.
The Bottle Shop
617 W. Main St. | Lake Geneva, WI 53147 | 262-348-9463
This local shop and tasting room is a must stop for gathering with a group and enjoying Wisconsin made bites, a refreshing glass of wine or cocktail, and sitting under the twinkling lights of their cozy wine patio. Shop their boutique items and be sure to pick out a bottle of your favorite wine to bring back home.
Hidden Valley Cheese Bar
510/512 Broad Street | Lake Geneva, WI 53147 | (262) 203-5578
This will be the first ever cheese tasting bar you have ever tried! If you are in Wisconsin, you can not visit without trying this farm made cheeses that pair perfectly with wine flights. This local producer has paired up a delicious menu with enchanting stories of how this tasting bar came to be.
Topsy Turvy Brewery
727 Geneva Street | Lake Geneva, WI 53147 | (262) 812-8323
A brewery in an old church? Topsy Turvy brewery has transformed a historic church into such a unique experience with a fun, creative vibe. Their beer garden is bright and cheery and they have a robust menu of seasonal specialties to taste.
Whether you're savoring a locally distilled spirit, sampling wines from family-owned vineyards, or enjoying a craft beer brewed with local ingredients, these establishments embody the spirit of Lake Geneva's vibrant culture. As you raise a glass in Lake Geneva, you’re not just tasting a drink—you’re celebrating the rich agricultural heritage and community spirit of this delightful destination.