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110 S 3rd St
Watertown, Wisconsin 53094
Awesome place with fun and welcoming atmosphere. Great draft beer selection and a great THC seltzer selection as well. Pinball and video games are a blast as well. Can't wait to come back with more friends!
Josh is the man! Check out the live music events this bar has on the weekends! Awesome bar, HUGE variety of beers and spirits, got some classic and modern arcade games, plenty of room and the new back patio is sweet!
One of the best beer selections I've seen! They truly have a curated lineup of taps and cans. They have limited, but high quality food options. This is one of my favorite places to get a drink in Watertown. They also have a wide array of pinball machines and a few arcade games. They have awesome bartenders/owners that understand and appreciate beer. Ask them for suggestions when you get there. They also have a surprisingly good bourbon selection!
The Drafty Cellar is Watertown?s best option for exceptional beverage offerings. The arcade is pretty extensive and diverse. The staff is wonderful and the customers come from all walks of life. The Drafty is really the only place I go for excellent beer!
Constantly rotating selections on tap, plus a huge variety of cans and bottles. While not the primary focus, their cocktails are also amazing. Their whisky selection isn't huge, but very well curated.
A totally tubular environment! Wicked selection of craft beers! and gnarly arcade games are all available for your entertainment. Limited food options however, you can order a PIZZA and have a shell of a good time. I love The Drafty Cellar along with the people that run the joint. I enjoy every visit. Fancy drinks can also be ordered here.
Want a fun adults only experience? Drafty Cellar has got the Tuesday night for you! With a constantly rotating selection of specialty craft beers and ales from all across the world, you'll enjoy your night out here. The arcade games and pinball machines are a fun addition if you're looking to drop a few quarters! Come out too for 7:00 pm trivia by ?America?s Pub Quiz? on Tuesday nights, which is a great way to spend a week night out.
Great selection of tap beers. Each time I visit there are new beers to try and crowlers are available!
Great people, very knowledgeable! Best craft beer selection in the area, super cool pinball machines, pac-man and mortal kombat! A must stop if you are in Watertown, craft to-go beers too!
Great beer pub. Awesome craft beers on tap plus many can and bottle choices. Food is limited to soft pretzels and frozen pizzas but both are sourced locally, fresh, and very good. On top of that, there are many modern pinball machines and a pool table for things to do. Great & friendly staff to top things off!
Outstanding craft beer bar. Every visit allows me to try beers I've never had before. Experienced and knowledgeable bartenders add to the experience.
The owners and staff are outstanding. Tremendous beer and liquor selection. A definite must go.
Awesome place, tons of cool arcade games, the beer selection is always changing, and they always have something on tap or in the cooler to please your needs. The variety of spirits and mixed drinks is as legit, or better, than that of their beers. The best place in town to grab a drink with friends. Also, the bar keeps are pretty awesome people.
Josh was super helpful, serving flights of beer for tasters before we filled our growler. Football on TV and incredible pretzels not the cheapest in Watertown but definitely the best.
Best Craft Beer Bar around this area. Knowledgeable Owners and Staff will find you the beer you'll fall in love with. Plus games galore!
Great place for a fun night out with friends or for date night! We absolutely loved the nostalgia of the arcade games with a great selection and variety of modern and craft beer! They have one of the best selections in the area and you can even purchase from their cooler to take home. The bartenders are very friendly and it's an all around great environment and place to hang out. Highly recommend!
We stopped here two times in three days! Each time a wonderful experience for my husband and I AND our daughter. Delicious cocktails, excellent service both times and plenty of entertainment (gambling games, pinball machines and games for kids 8 and up I would say) for us to stick around and hang for quite some time! Very happy to have found this gem ??
This place is quickly turning into my favorite place in Watertown. I come here primarily to play pinball and they have some of the best, definitely the best in Watertown now. From Deadpool to Indiana Jones as bases are covered. Other arcade games and great drinks are here as well. Some games cost more than others, and if you are a novice pinballer $.75 to $1.00 goes pretty quickly down the middle.
I love the wide variety of craft beer always available on hand. The friendly and knowledgeable staff.
Excellent variety of taps. Eclectic selection of To Go cooler option
Love this place! A gem in the middle of Watertown. Great beer selection, atmosphere, and arcade games. What more can you want! The owners are cool too!
Amazing atmosphere and epic staff if you're a local you already know
Loved playing all the old games.. Also had a lot of great choices for craft beers.
Love this place! Super friendly and knowledgeable staff, constantly rotating selection of great beers and spirits! Check this place out, you won't regret it!
This place is amazing. The staff is personable and phenomenal. They might be famous for small batch micro brews and other cool new beers, but I was pulled in by their whiskey selection. I went for a taste and realized they have things I love. Great people, games, a lounge and awesome drinks. You won't be disappointed.
This place was fairly busy when I was in, and they made me THE BEST Moscow mule I've ever had! (Try it with Pear vodka! Wow!)
This place sets itself apart from other Watertown bars with its selection of craft beers and attentive service. You can even play a little pinball while enjoying your beer. I'm not a regular because I'm not a local, but all the other patrons were friendly and welcomed me and my wife to the party at The Drafty Cellar.
This is my favorite place to hang out in Watertown. The beer selection changes regularly, and there's always something available for every taste. If beer is not your jam, they also have a very nice selection of liquor, and the bartenders are great at making mixed drinks. The three people who run the bar are super knowledgeable about beer, and probably the friendliest and most interesting people you will meet in town.
Great local bar with a huge selection of craft beers, along with specialty cocktails and a full bar. They don't serve meals but there are lots of yummy snacks you can purchase. TVs for sports, lots of fun arcade machines, board games and darts too.
Huge selection of craft beer including new releases, impressive barrel-aged acquisitions, and lots of support for smaller self-distributed breweries (such as Phase Three). High quality cocktails (they have a full bar) and a big selection of bourbon found no where else in town - here you can find a hand-muddled Old Fashioned, a Manhattan, and allocated bourbon/whiskeys such as Weller, Blanton's, E.H. Taylor, Angel's Envy, and even have their own Store Pick Single Barrel Bourbon. There's also a selection of w
Excellent beer selection! Prices are so-so (expected for a craft beer bar). Good other offerings for liquor (they even have mead!). Wish they had some food available, but totally worth checking out!! I'll be back! Oh and their on tap beers rotate daily (definitely keep an eye on their website - they update it with what's on tap)
My coworkers and I have made this place our go-to for an after work drink. The bartenders are awesome. We are always quickly served. They have local draft beers that are always being swapped out for other kinds. They also have local ciders and other drinks available. We often get a frozen pizza, pretzel with cheese and mustard, or cheese and crackers to snack on. The atmosphere is great. There are several pin ball machines and other games to play. This bar is the best one I have been to in Watertown by far.
Bar owner Alex was incredibly hospitable and invested in his customers. Plus they have a great variety of pinball machines. Definitely stop in if the area!
Great beer selection, vibe, and service. This was my first time visiting, but I will definitely be back anytime I am in Watertown. Highly recommend.
Fantastic place to get the newest and best craft beers, on tap or in cans, and the beers to go is just about the best selection in town. Also, the pinball arcade section is rad.
The best beer selection in Watertown. The bartenders are extremely knowledgeable in craft beer and are more than willing to help you find one that you'll enjoy. Their cocktails are great as well. Don't pass up the Fluffo Nutto! Pinball machines and a few arcade games round it out perfectly. Don't forget to grab some things to-go on the way out!
Hands down my favorite drinking establishment in Watertown and the surrounding area. Besides having an unmatched selection of craft beers, there are dozens of arcade games and pinball machines! The owners and staff are the friendliest people you will meet, and are extremely helpful when choosing the perfect craft beer for your pallette. If you love beer, The Drafty Cellar is the place for you! If beer is not your thing, there is also a brilliant selection of whiskey, vodka, and other liquor.
Seen their tv commercial & it looked interesting ? drove there from Madison?it was well worth the drive. Good variety of tap beers, pinball machines in excellent condition & even got a chance to speak to the owners. Great place, highly recommend it.
I love the selection of can and draft craft beer. They also have a sneaky good whiskey selection. There's a bunch of pin ball and arcade machines. The knowledge and service of the bartender was top notch.
Best beer selection in Watertown. Clean and friendly it's a plave for beer lovers. Great retro pinball and video game collection to play too
Very good place. I am not a beer chick but they are more than willing to find you a specialty beer. They have a huge selection! Both owners bartend and are very nice and helpful. They have alot of video slots and bonus... 80's arcade games. Plenty of tvs for sports watching and today was my second visit and I spotted a couch to relax on. If you like trying new beers or not having the bs that most bars have, come visit.
The service was amazing. The selection of beers was top notch. There is definitely something for everyone. The atmosphere was fun, and it was was a great place to host a party. I can't recommend The Drafty Cellar enough!
Josh (bartender, maybe owner?) Was great, so friendly and also made sure we we're taken care of, really fantastic service. Also, awesome beer! Great selection on tap. Will go back.
Lots of selection here for drinks and pinball. Seemed like most pinball machines here were set a little hard, but certainly possible to still have good games.
Phenomenal, world class beer selection, good diversity of style on any given night. This place has a really nice relaxed atmosphere, and a great selection of video games and pinball machines!
Relaxed atmosphere with great, hospitable owners, and a huge beer selection. Cannot beat the arcade either. Highly recommend.
Outstanding selection and knowledge of beers and bourbon. ??
Josh and Alex are knowledgeable, hardworking, and fun to be around! The beer is great. The atmosphere is better! And getting to play video games is the best!!! So happy Watertown has a place like this!
Great place. Nice and light up, clean and warm atmosphere. Josh and Alex are awsome. Ouststanding selection and of your not sure they will help you pick the right beer. I know I dont drink normally.
The best and only tap house in town. Great atmosphere. Phenomenal owners who know their beer. Definitely a place to stop if you are around town.
Awesome micro selection, great atmosphere, and incredibly knowledgeable and fun staff. A MUST stop for any beer people. The best Watertown has to offer!
Love this place! The owners and bartenders are great people and very attentive. Best part though is the beer selections.
Awesome place. Loaded with pinball machines and games. Incredible beer selection and awesome bartenders. Not too pricey either.
Always a new rotation of diferent beer, ales and even mead. The staff is friendly and will answer any questions u have. Pinball machines also rotate frequently and vary in difficulty/skill.
Excellent choice of beers and more! Great guys that own it! Love it here!! Everyone needs to come down and get their taste of some amazing beers!!
Always a great experience. Owners are nice and appreciate your business. Very clean, and great beer selection.
Awesome placed for a variety of beers you just don't see everywhere. In every price range. Great service.
The owners are so knowledgeable and friendly to all types of beer enthusiast and all patrons. The ever changing taps also make this a place that you want to go back to again and again.
A pretty cool place with a ton of variety. Was very impressed by the service and knowledge of the bartender. Will definitely go back
Awesome beer selection. Super nice people. I suggest you go and try it out. Very nice place
Great spot with many good beer choices. Staff was awesome and helped me find the perfect craft beer.
Great stouts, good beer, awesome crowd, amazing environment!!! 94.1 jjo was a blast, and would definitely come back :)
Great beer, pinball, friendly staff.
I usually go to the Drafty Cellar after dinner in downtown Watertown. Pool, darts, classic arcade games, giant connect-four, and more to keep you busy too.
Great selection of craft beer on tap and in cans. Staff was very friendly!
Great place to hang and have a conversation with anyone. Very warm and inviting. The owners have put their heart and soul into the Drafty Cellar.
This place has great beer options. Their bar pizza even looked good.
Great bar! Awesome owners. I hear the old fashions are hands down the best!
These guys know their beers. I love stopping after work to taste and learn. Excellent job on the bar Josh & Alex!
Great atmosphere and selection of beers on tap from all over the country. Great bar!
An amazing amount of great beer and meads on tap, and in cans and bottles! And they have an assortment or fun things to do there too!
Josh and Alex have some of the best Craft beers on tap,in bottle or cans available! Always great service as well!
This is the place of first class microbrews. It's a taproom. Beer from the top breweries in the country. I frankly don't know I lived without them.
Watertown finally has a place for good craft beer. Owners are great people as well.
This place is really cool! Awesome selection of beer and fun arcade games.
Great, chill atmosphere. Expansive beer selection. If you are passing through Watertown, this is a MUST stop!!
Lots of great choices on tap, or in the bottle. Nice groups of people when I went. Not too loud
Great place for a drink with friends. They have a few arcade cabinets too which is fun!
Great spot to catch up with friends. Especially ones you haven't seen in 30 yrs!
Good choice in beers craft beers. Knowledgeable and friendly staff. Also very clean establishment!
Great selection of beers and cider, awesome customer service. An awesome place to hang.
Good vibes & the owner is warm and welcoming. He really knows his stuff & offers a great variety!
One of my absolute favorite places to visit! Great beer selection and so many games!!
Can't say enough good things about this place! So much fun, and such great beer!
Super nice and friendly bar and a beer selection equal to places in Seattle and Denver. Total a hidden gem.
Bot a good experience! Not very crowded bar tender was involved in conversation and wasn't about to stop! So we left
Great venue to see a band with a superb choice of brews!!
I love these guys. They did it from ground up, They are the best at getting you the right type of beer. It's almost psychological.
It’s a mix of nostalgia and high-energy fun! Many arcades blend retro classics like Pac-Man and pinball with modern VR games, racing simulators, and rhythm challenges — often with music, lights, and a social vibe.
Both can be great! Solo visits let you focus on your favorite games, while going with friends adds competition, teamwork, and laughs. Many people plan arcade meetups as a casual hangout or even date spot.
Usually just yourself and a way to pay (some arcades still use coins, others use cards or apps). If you're competitive, bring your A-game. If you're social, bring friends or meet new ones over multiplayer games.
Weekdays or early afternoons are usually less crowded — perfect for focused play. Evenings and weekends bring the buzz, especially at barcades or venues with DJs, tournaments, or themed nights.
Absolutely! Arcades attract a mix of casual players and serious gamers. Whether you're jumping into a four-player co-op or chatting between rounds, it's a fun, low-pressure way to connect over shared interests.
Not at all. While many arcades are family-friendly, there are also adult-oriented ones with full bars, 18+ nights, or vintage nostalgia themes. Arcades today cater to everyone — from first-timers to lifelong gamers.
Yes! Many arcades host regular competitions, retro nights, cosplay parties, and more. Whether you're into high scores or just want to watch and vibe, events add an extra layer to the experience.
No worries — arcades are about having fun, not being perfect. Try a variety of games, ask others for tips, and remember: the vibe is more “let’s play” than “let’s win.”
Yes, pinball tables in arcades remain a blast. Their hands-on, skill-driven gameplay delivers a thrill digital games can’t match, blending nostalgia with modern flair. Newer tables from Stern and Jersey Jack feature LCD screens and themes like Avengers or Stranger Things, keeping things exciting. Arcades are seeing a pinball resurgence with vibrant scenes and tournaments like IFPA events drawing crowds. Though less common than video games, pinball’s tactile charm and community vibe make it a standout arcade experience in 2025.
Absolutely, retro games in arcades remain a thrilling draw in 2025! Classics like Pac-Man, Space Invaders, and Street Fighter II offer simple yet addictive gameplay, blending nostalgia with timeless challenge. Modern arcade cabinets often feature crisp displays and restored controls, enhancing the experience. These games thrive on quick reflexes and strategy, with vibrant pixel art and iconic soundtracks that spark joy. Arcades host tournaments and leaderboards, fostering a lively community. While modern games dominate, retro titles provide a unique, accessible thrill that keeps arcades buzzing.