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Uphoff’s Rotunda
The Worst Kept Secret in Wisconsin Dells

Discover Uphoff’s Rotunda

Enjoy an old-fashioned the old-fashioned way. Uphoff’s Rotunda is a period-themed speakeasy bar in Wisconsin Dells serving Prohibition Era cocktails, fine wines, live entertainment, and a happy hour.

Seating and semicircle bar at Uphoff's Rotunda

Hours

Daily
3:30pm – 10:00pm

Happy Hour

Sunday – Thursday
3:30pm – 6:00pm

Uphoff’s Rotunda Features

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Rotunda bar that seats up to 13 guests
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Lounge area that seats up to 48 guests
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Wine cave that seats up to 10 guests
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Two 55-inch Samsung Frame TVs
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Located on the lower level
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Available for private events or group reservations
Booth seating at Uphoff's Rotunda
Espresso martini on golden tray in Uphoff's Rotunda

Happy Hour – A Timeless Tradition

Travel back in time to the best happy hour in Wisconsin Dells.

Uphoff’s Rotunda offers a happy hour from 3:30 – 6:00 pm Sunday through Thursday. Enjoy 25% off our menu. If you start getting hungry, you can get a delicious dinner right upstairs at the Dawn Manor restaurant or order from a select menu right in Uphoff’s Rotunda.

The Wine Cave

Taste timeless fine wines in the private wine cave at Uphoff’s Rotunda. Perfect for wine tastings and other small gatherings, the wine cave can be reserved for groups and private events for up to 10 guests.

Where is Uphoff’s Rotunda?

The best speakeasy bar in Wisconsin Dells is hiding right under your nose. Uphoff’s Rotunda can be found on the lower level of the Dawn Manor restaurant located on Mirror Lake.

413 S Burritt Ave
Baraboo, Wisconsin 53913

Historic photo of original Uphoff's Rotunda
Old photo of original Uphoff's Rotunda

History of the Original Uphoff’s Rotunda

Before it was a Wisconsin Dells speakeasy, Uphoff’s Rotunda was a classic Chicago bar.

Uphoff’s Rotunda and its signature round bar are inspired by the real bar of the same name. Originally located in Chicago, it was moved to Wisconsin Dells in 1940 by Steve Uphoff’s grandparents, Mike and Marian Uphoff. The Uphoff family played a key role in developing the tourism business in Wisconsin Dells and a rich family history in the area that dates back six generations.

Steve and Linda Uphoff started Uphoff Ventures in 1988 and take on a variety of projects, including entertainment centers, luxury rentals, and more. Uphoff Ventures purchased Dawn Manor in 2017 and turned it into a restaurant and speakeasy in partnership with Morrissey Hospitality. Uphoff’s Rotunda serves as a tribute to the family’s history and roots in the region.