Nelsen's Hall Bitters Pub

Washington, WI · Restaurants and Bars

Nelsen’s Hall Bitters Pub & Restaurant is housed in a historic building and sells the drink used as a "tonic" (wink) during the Prohibition era. It is said to be haunted by the spirit of namesake Tom Nelsen, the Danish man who got a pharmaceutical license to serve his tonic at the establishment. Staff says they have heard footsteps on the stairs and seen unexplained things, like doors closing by themselves.

Geographic Information

Address
1201 Main Rd
Washington Isle, WI 54246
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GPS
45.37286698, -86.93084461
County
Door County County, Wisconsin
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Is Nelsen's Hall Bitters Pub really haunted?
Visitors rate Nelsen's Hall Bitters Pub at 77.8 out of 100 on our EHP (Estimated Haunted Probability) scale.
Where is Nelsen's Hall Bitters Pub located?
The address is 1201 Main Rd, Washington Isle, WI 54246. GPS coordinates: 45.37286698, -86.93084461.
What kind of haunted place is Nelsen's Hall Bitters Pub?
Nelsen's Hall Bitters Pub is listed under Restaurants and Bars in our Wisconsin section.
What is the nearest town to Nelsen's Hall Bitters Pub?
Ellison Bay, WI is the closest town, about 10.6 miles away, with Sister Bay (15.8 mi.) and Ephraim (18.9 mi.) also nearby.

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