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Our Stories
Allow us to take you on a journey through time. Since our establishment in 1848, we have borne witness to an incredible tapestry of events and experiences. Our doors have welcomed a diverse array of individuals, including traders, trappers, settlers, tourists, and individuals from all walks of life. We invite you to delve into the rich history and captivating stories that have unfolded within the walls of our beloved Red Circle Inn.


Geronimo Hospitality Group Restaurant Earns Wine Spectator Award of Excellence Recognition
Geronimo Hospitality Group is proud to announce that one of its premier dining destinations, Red Circle Inn in Nashotah, has been recognized with Wine Spectator's prestigious Award of Excellence.


The Perfect Old Fashioned, Done Right
In Wisconsin, ordering an Old Fashioned is a tradition all its own. Whether you're gathering with friends for a Friday fish fry, celebrating a special occasion, or enjoying a quiet evening at a supper club, few drinks carry the same sense of history and hospitality as a well-crafted Old Fashioned. But ask ten people what makes the perfect Old Fashioned, and you'll likely get ten different answers. Let's settle the debate. Brandy vs. Whiskey: The Great Wisconsin Divide Outsid


5 Reasons to Host Your Next Company Meeting at Red Circle Inn
Pull up a chair—this might take a while. Because when it comes to hosting a company meeting that people actually want to attend, the setting matters. The food matters. The way people feel when they walk in the door… that might matter most of all. Let’s start where every great meeting begins. 1. Spaces That Know How to Read the Room Not every meeting needs a ballroom. Not every conversation belongs in a boardroom. That’s where Red Circle Inn shines. With five distinct spaces—e


A Night at Red Circle Inn: What to Expect
There are places you go for dinner, and then there are places you return to. Red Circle Inn has always been the latter. From the moment you arrive, something shifts. The pace slows down a notch. The outside world can wait. This isn’t a quick bite kind of place—and that’s exactly the point. It usually starts at the bar. An Old Fashioned, made properly. No shortcuts, no surprises. Whether you lean brandy or whiskey, it’s the kind of drink that tells you the evening is officia


What Exactly Is a Supper Club? (And Why Wisconsin Perfected It)
Walk into a Wisconsin supper club and you will feel it before you taste it. The low hum of conversation, the clink of ice in a brandy old fashioned, the promise of prime rib that takes its time. A supper club is not just a restaurant. It is a ritual. And for more than 175 years, the Red Circle Inn has been showing diners how ritual becomes culture. Origins of the Supper Club Supper clubs began in the 1930s as social outposts, often rural, where guests could linger over a ful


When Brewers Bought Supper: The Pabst Legacy at Red Circle Inn
Long before Milwaukee’s skyline carried the Pabst name, the family made an unexpected move into the rolling hills of Lake Country. The...


Red Circle Inn’s Guide to Top Wedding Trends
As Wisconsin’s oldest restaurant, we’ve seen plenty of wedding trends come and go. Whether couples choose to follow the latest trends or...


Red Circle Inn Receives Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
Red Circle Inn, nestled in Nashotah, Wisconsin and known as Wisconsin’s oldest restaurant, has been honored for its extensive wine list...


Rediscover Charm and Flavor at Red Circle Inn: Wisconsin's Oldest Supper Club
Nestled amidst the landscape of Nashotah, Wisconsin, Red Circle Inn stands as a timeless testament to culinary heritage and a bygone era....


The Stories Behind Our Memorable Menu Items at Red Circle Inn
Red Circle Inn has a storied past. If these walls could talk, you’d sure learn a thing or two about what Lake Country was like back in...
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