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Ordering nicely cooked rolls is a pleasant experience here. Good sherry is served - try and enjoy. The cosy atmosphere of this bar makes visitors feel relaxed and have a good time. The cheerful staff demonstrates a high level of hospitality at Cold Shot. Fine service is something that people note in their comments. According to most visitors' point of view, food isn't worth the medium prices here. But 4.5 is what this place got from the Google rating system.
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Tyler James McConnell
6 months ago on Google
4/5 stars – Coldshot Bar on Wisconsin Ave: Good dive with a solid owner, but one rough night lingers Coldshot Bar on Wisconsin Ave in Appleton is a solid local hangout—cheap drinks that go down easy, pool tables that see plenty of action, a jukebox with actual good picks, and the owner’s usually a fair, stand-up guy who keeps the place from turning into total chaos. It’s got that classic Appleton dive-bar soul: dim lighting, no-frills vibe, regulars who know the score, perfect for a quiet beer, shooting some pool, or catching a game without any pretentious crap. The vibe takes a hit when they bring in those gay bands or flashy, over-the-top acts—loud, performative sets that feel completely out of place in what’s supposed to be a straightforward, traditional bar crowd. It shifts the energy from relaxed and real to showy and mismatched, and it kills the old-school feel a lot of us come for. Nothing against the performers personally, but it doesn’t suit the room at all. One night left a sour taste that docked it a star. Got thrown to the ground out of nowhere in the parking lot—no warning, just blindsided and slammed down hard enough to bust my head open. I reacted, threw the guy to the ground in self-defense, and ended up choking him briefly while he was struggling. He wasn’t bloody at all—he ran back inside looking fine, told the owner his version first, and because my head was bloody and it was all over my shirt and face, the owner sided with him immediately, kicked me out, and wouldn’t even listen to what actually happened. Guy starts the fight, walks away unmarked, runs in spinning his story, and I’m the one who gets booted because I’m the one bleeding from my own head. Felt like a completely unfair, one-sided call. Most nights though, it’s a reliable, affordable spot with a good owner who’s usually on point. Skip the band nights if you want the classic dive experience, and fingers crossed parking-lot drama stays rare. 4 stars—great bones, dragged down a bit by the mismatched acts and that one bad judgment call.
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Jacob Mitchell
10 months ago on Google
Atmosphere: 3
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Jon Sobie
4 years ago on Facebook
Used to be a cool spot, but quickly learned of the owners' greediness and mistreatment of employees, patrons and even bands on occasion. Biggest issue I have, is that they continue to employ a sexual predator, long after being made aware, and when called out, they laugh at it like it's a joke. Ask around, and you can find out for yourself why many bands and patrons avoid The Cold Shot.
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633 W Wisconsin Ave, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA
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No outdoor seating
Сredit cards accepted
No delivery
No takeaway
No booking
Wheelchair accessible
Opening hours
| SundaySun | 6PM-2AM |
| MondayMon | 6PM-2AM |
| TuesdayTue | Closed |
| WednesdayWed | Closed |
| ThursdayThu | 6PM-2AM |
| FridayFri | 6PM-2:30AM |
| SaturdaySat | 6PM-2:30AM |
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