Immaculate & Welcoming
We take pride in keeping our barroom and facilities spotless, our team attentive, and every guest treated like royalty from the moment they walk through the door.
4.8 Stars Across Hundreds of Local Reviews
Cold Beer.
Hot Plates.
True Wisconsin Hospitality.
La Crosse’s favorite hidden gem on the Island. Famous for our Friday Night Fish Fry, legendary thin-crust pizza, ice-cold bottles, and the cleanest, friendliest bar in town.
No reservations needed — walk-ins always welcome. Carry-out ready by phone.
Friday Fish Fry Tradition
“Best Fish on a Paper Plate”
West La Crosse — The Island
Why the Island Keeps Coming Back
Zero attitude. All heart.
A neighborhood tavern done right — spotless rooms, hearty scratch cooking, and a barstool that always feels like yours.
Signature Friday Fish Fry
Golden, crisp, light batter paired with scratch-made creamy coleslaw. Arrive early—this is the traditional Wisconsin fish fry that brings the entire island together.
Ice-Cold & Handcrafted
Your favorite domestic bottles chilled to perfection, custom scratch-made Bloody Marys, and honest cocktails poured right.
Signature Menu Highlights
Scratch-made. Plated hearty.
Friday LegendThe Famous Friday Fish Fry
Light-battered fish, golden fries, and creamy house slaw — the tradition that fills the island every Friday.
Wednesday SpecialtyTaco Pizza & Garlic Chicken Bacon Ranch
Crisp tavern-style thin crust piled edge-to-edge with fresh, house-made toppings.
House ClassicThe Josh Burger & Patty Melt
Seared to perfection on fresh buns with hot crinkle-cut fries and golden tots.
Fan FavoriteChili Cheese Dogs & Cordon Bleu Balls
Hearty comfort food perfected for game days, bingo nights, and pull-tab runs.
Weekly Happenings
The Island’s weekly rhythm.
Every week has its own tradition at Hillbilly’s — from taco night to bingo, the same faces keep the barstools warm and newcomers are welcomed like old friends.
Raffles & Pull Tabs50¢ Pool TableComplimentary Popcorn
Wednesday
All Evening
Taco & Pizza Night
Fresh taco specials, signature taco pizzas, and endless complimentary popcorn. The midweek reset the whole island counts on.
Friday
Lunch & Dinner
Fish Fry (Lunch & Dinner)
Most PopularThe island’s go-to tradition. Golden, light-battered fish with scratch slaw. Dine-in and carry-out available — arrive early, it moves fast.
Saturday
Saturday Nights
Bar Bingo & Pull Tabs
Lively Saturday night Bar Bingo, pull tabs, raffles, and 50¢ pool table games where newcomers are welcomed like old friends.
What the Neighborhood Says
4.8 stars, hundreds of regulars.
We ate like hillbilly royalty! Fish fry was ON POINT, cocktails were made like home, and servers were incredibly attentive.
Best fish on a paper plate! The cleanest bar and restrooms you’ll ever step into, and the pizza is arguably the best in town.
First time here and I felt like I was at home. Friendly people, pull tabs, great drinks. A true Wisconsin treasure.
Location, Hours & Quick Visit
Find us on the Island.
Tucked into West La Crosse on the Island — a neighborhood tavern you’ll want to make your own. Handicap accessible, family dining friendly, and carry-out ready.
West La Crosse, WI
The Island — neighborhood tavern
Open Daily
Kitchen serving lunch through close
Full Bar & Pool Table
Pull tabs, raffles, 50¢ games
The Hillbilly’s Inner Circle
Secret weekly specials & event alerts.
Join the Inner Circle for early word on Friday Fish Fry, bingo nights, and specials that never make it to the sign out front. Reservations, carry-out and questions welcome too — we’ll get right back to you.
See You at the Bar
Pull up a stool. We’ll pour you one.
Cold bottles, hot plates, and the friendliest room on the Island. Walk-ins always welcome.