Archie's Pub & Eatery De Pere, WI

Restaurant Review of Archie's Pub & Eatery in De Pere, WI

By Patricia Summerfield
September 15, 2011

I stopped in for lunch at Archie’s Pub and Eatery, which is located in East De Pere. Right where you walk in, you see a large store front window and once you get inside you notice a very large, long bar with added tables. The lighting is very dim for there are no light fixtures on the tables or above in the ceilings. Straight across the top of the bar are some flat screen TVs and situated throughout the building are many different game machines and a variety of bar insignias hanging on the walls. The most different and interesting focal point in the bar are their ceiling tiles. They display a collage of various pictures and items hanging, with no apparent theme.

There was no music playing, just the TVs tuned on to the various sport channels. The server was friendly and brought me a menu and asked me if I would like a beverage. After bringing me my soda she then told me of the specials for lunch that day. Archie’s menu has a variety of pizzas, soups, salads, burgers, wraps and Panini’s. I decided to try one of their specialty items called Bag of Fish and Chips for $8.95. It is described as a half-pound of lightly breaded cod fillets with fries stuffed into a brown bag that you simply rip open. No plate comes with this meal, and don’t bother asking (even if you ask nice). Well, it sounded like a unique fun idea but unfortunately the description sounds better than the meal tasted.

I was brought a medium sized brown paper bag folded together on top and it was placed flat on my table. I was offered malt vinegar. There were also condiments of ketchup, mustard and extra napkins on the table. As I ripped open the bag it contained 3 to 4 pre frozen breaded deep fried fish fillets with a large amount of medium sized crinkled cut fries and 2 small plastic containers of tartar sauce. The fries towards the front of the bag were crispy and the fillets were just what a frozen fish fillet tasted like: inferior. Also be careful, for they staple the bag, I found one of the staples from the bag in my food but could not find the second one. And as I ate, the fries towards the bottom of the bag were soggy. I noticed Archie’s offers dollar burgers on Tuesdays and have a huge variety of beers.

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Bar Review of Archie's in De Pere, WI

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Arpil 14, 2010
I was bouncin' around the De Pere hood when a friend of mine wanted to meet. I was totally up for hanging out so we met at Archie's. Archie's is located on a corner or George and Michigan St on the East side of De Pere and from the outside looks like a dive-y type bar. I know that an established bar has been there like some 30 years or so, but Archie's is relatively new. They opened January of 2009.

I was gearing up for the cloud of smoke I was about to enter into, but when we walked in the door, it actually smelled good. Like smoke free good. I have to admit, I was pleasantly surprised. You can grab a seat at the elongated bar or at one of the tables throughout. We chose to sit at a hi-top against the wall. I was playing tennis later and I didn't want to ruin my game – I don't have much to ruin but I needed whatever game I had – so I got the next best thing after a cold beer; an ice cold IBC Root Beer! Yummy. I know you don't want to read about my IBC so let's move onto their beer inventory shall we? On draught they offer Bud Light, Miller light, Guinness, Stella, Blue Moon, Harp and Spotted Cow. I went there on a Monday and from 5 – 9PM you can get a pint of Miller Lite for 2 bucks. Archie's collection of domestic & import bottles was pretty heavy. They have Bass, Anchor Steam, Blue Paddle, Amstel Light, Capital Island Wheat, New Castle, La Batt, Red Stripe, Corona, Corona Light, Rolling Rock, Shiner Bock, Heineken, Wood Chuck, Wisconsin Amber and Pete's Wicked Strawberry Blonde (Do you agree with me that strawberry beer sounds so good and so gross at the same time?) They also carry the usual Bud products, Miller products, Busch, Schlitz, and some Leinies. I know that the Leinies Honey Weiss sells for $3.50, so that should help you generally figure out their beer prices. Not in the mood for beer? Then drink IBC. Kidding! They carry NA's and have fully stocked liquor shelves.

After getting our drinks I finally looked up and saw the ceiling. On some of the squares up there people have created interesting pieces of artwork. You have the classic American Gothic painting but with an original twist, a spider web with a Ken Barbie doll dangling down and a bunch more that you'll see when you go there. If you're not interested in the art then maybe couple of arcade games, internet jukebox or darts could pacify your time. Also, did I mention that they have a Golden Tee machine? I have a bunch of friends that are Golden Tee enthusiasts and they swear that once you play, you'll never stop. The bartender at Archie's was really friendly. She was chit chatting with everyone and it added to the laid back atmosphere.

Even though we weren't kickin' it with some beers, my friend and I had a great time. And I know that when I'm in a drinking mood I'll be back at Archie's Pub; someone needs to try out that delicious yet gross strawberry beer ;)

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