Opening hours
Closed · opens 10:00 AM
| Monday | 2:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 2:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Wednesday | 2:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Thursday | 2:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 2:30 AM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
Local time in Beaver Dam: 8:21 AM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (920) 219-9283 to confirm.
Location & directions
500 Madison StreetBeaver Dam, WI 53916
About Thirsty Beaver
Looking for a bar & grill in Beaver Dam? Thirsty Beaver is at 500 Madison Street, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. It is one of 28 places to eat and drink we list in Beaver Dam.
Thirsty Beaver is open 6 days a week, usually 2:00 PM – 2:00 AM (closed Saturday). It stays open late, until 2:00 AM on most nights.
Service options include outdoor seating. On the menu: pizza.
You can reach the team at (920) 219-9283.
Quick facts
- Category
- Bar & Grill · Pizza
- Address
- 500 Madison Street, Beaver Dam, WI 53916
- Phone
- (920) 219-9283
- Hours
- Open 6 days a week, usually 2:00 PM – 2:00 AM (closed Saturday)
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 9 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 11 AM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for bars & grills and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Thirsty Beaver’s weekday schedule with 68 other bars & grills in Wisconsin. On a typical weekday it opens at 2:00 PM, close to the local norm of 11:00 AM and closes at 2:00 AM, in line with the typical 12:30 AM.
In total it is open about 80.5 hours a week, about the same as the local median (80.5 hours). 88% of bars & grills in Wisconsin open on Sundays, and Thirsty Beaver is one of them.
Compared with 68 other bars & grills in Wisconsin that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for bars & grills in Wisconsin
Based on 44 menus with 1,660 priced items from bars & grills in Wisconsin, the median menu item costs $9.00, and half of all items are priced between $5.75 and $15.00.
We don’t have Thirsty Beaver’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what bars & grills in Wisconsin typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Tenders | 34% | $9.38 |
| Cheeseburger | 27% | $7.75 |
| Hamburger | 27% | $7.75 |
| Cheese Curds | 25% | $8.22 |
| Bacon Cheeseburger | 25% | $9.00 |
| Onion Rings | 23% | $7.00 |
| Mini Tacos | 23% | $7.50 |
| Patty Melt | 20% | $12.00 |
Calculated from 44 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Thirsty Beaver there are 5 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 9 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Pizza (3), Bars & Pubs (2), American (1), and Chinese (1).
4 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Bakeries & DessertsCowlicks Drive-In0.4 mi
- PizzaPark Plazza Pizza0.4 mi
- ChineseMing's Garden Buffet0.5 mi
- AmericanGood Call Food & Beverage0.6 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodBlue Boy0.7 mi
What to expect at a bar & grill
Bars and pubs cover everything from neighborhood dives and sports bars to cocktail lounges, wine bars, brewpubs and taprooms. Many serve food – burgers, wings, pub fare or a full kitchen – while others offer little beyond snacks or host food trucks.
What to order
- Local beer on draft – especially at brewpubs and taprooms
- A house cocktail – cocktail bars often have signature drinks
- Wings or nachos – classic bar food
- Pub burger – often one of the best-value meals in town
Good to know
- Bring a valid photo ID – it may be checked even if you look over 21.
- Kitchens often close earlier than the bar.
- Plan a safe ride home; rideshare pickup points are common outside busy bars.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Thirsty Beaver's opening hours?
Open 6 days a week, usually 2:00 PM – 2:00 AM (closed Saturday). Monday: 2:00 PM – 2:00 AM; Tuesday: 2:00 PM – 2:00 AM; Wednesday: 2:00 PM – 2:00 AM; Thursday: 2:00 PM – 2:00 AM; Friday: 10:00 AM – 2:30 AM; Saturday: Closed; Sunday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM.
Is Thirsty Beaver open on Sunday?
Yes, Thirsty Beaver is open on Sundays: 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM.
Where is Thirsty Beaver located?
Thirsty Beaver is located at 500 Madison Street, Beaver Dam, WI 53916.
What is the phone number of Thirsty Beaver?
You can call Thirsty Beaver at (920) 219-9283.
Does Thirsty Beaver offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Thirsty Beaver. Listed service options: outdoor seating.
Is Thirsty Beaver open late?
Yes – Thirsty Beaver is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday.
What else is near Thirsty Beaver?
There are 9 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Thirsty Beaver. Nearby options include Cowlicks Drive-In (0.4 mi), Park Plazza Pizza (0.4 mi), and Ming's Garden Buffet (0.5 mi).
How much do bars & grills in Wisconsin cost?
Based on 44 menus with 1,660 priced items from bars & grills in Wisconsin, the median menu item costs $9.00, and half of all items are priced between $5.75 and $15.00.
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