Common Questions
The short answers, plainly poured. Anything else — ask us.
- What is Sapphire Lounge?
- Sapphire Lounge is an upscale wine and cocktail bar in downtown Minocqua, Wisconsin. We pour signature and classic cocktails, wines by the glass and bottle, local beer, and a thoughtful list of zero-proof options — see the full menu.
- Where is Sapphire Lounge located?
- We’re at 414 Oneida St. in the heart of downtown Minocqua, Wisconsin 54548, tucked within a hidden garden at the center of town. Find us on the map.
- What are your hours?
- We’re open Wednesday through Saturday from 3pm to 11pm, and Sunday from 2pm to 8pm. We rest on Mondays and Tuesdays.
- Can I call or text you?
- Yes — (715) 358-0177 reaches the lounge for both. Text us a question anytime, or text JOIN to hear about events and special pours first (message frequency varies, msg & data rates may apply; reply STOP to cancel, HELP for help — see our messaging terms).
- Are children allowed?
- Guests ages 16 and older are welcome when accompanied by a parent or legal guardian; guests under 16 are not permitted. ID is checked for any guest appearing under 21. This helps us keep the lounge intimate and relaxed for everyone.
- Do you have non-alcoholic options?
- Yes — a full slate of them. Our alternative cocktails are crafted zero-proof, and we pour alcohol-removed sparkling, white, and red wines. See our guide to zero-proof & THC drinks, or the current list on the menu.
- Do you serve THC drinks?
- We do. Any of our alternative cocktails can be made with 2.5mg or 5mg of THC, and we carry canned THC beverages like Cann. Details are in our zero-proof & THC guide and on the menu.
- What is there to do in Minocqua at night?
- Sunset on the lake, dinner downtown, and a nightcap with us. We wrote a local’s guide to a night out in Minocqua with the full evening laid out.
- What should we do for date night in Minocqua?
- Golden hour on the water, a Northwoods supper club, then a slow hour here. See our date night guide for an evening planned start to finish.
- What do you do in Minocqua when it rains?
- The lake will still be there tomorrow. Our rainy-day guide covers coffee, books, pottery, and a long slow glass downtown.
- Can I buy a bottle of wine to take home?
- Yes — bottles to go are 20% off the listed bottle price.
- Do you have live music?
- We regularly host live music and other happenings. See what’s coming up on our events page, or subscribe to hear about them first.
- Is there a credit card fee?
- Yes, there is a 3% credit card processing fee.
- Why the snake?
- Our identity is rooted in D.H. Lawrence’s poem “Snake” — a moment of awe before something wild, elegant, and misunderstood. You don’t tame the snake. You learn to sit with it.