The Velveteen Plum

Name: The Velveteen Plum
Address: 1520 Elm St, Wausau, WI, 54401, US
Telephone: +17157273380
Price range: $$

CocktailAmericanSeafood$$Other Wisconsin

$$ · Moderate
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1520 Elm St
Wausau, WI 54401
+17157273380
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About

Elevated-casual cocktail bar and restaurant in Wausau with a rooftop overlooking Rib Mountain and the city.

The restaurant pairs hand-crafted cocktails with a menu of weekend brunch and dinner dishes, with Latin-inspired flavors.

Its shaded rooftop bar overlooks the city and Rib Mountain, and walk-ins are welcome.

Known for

Hand-crafted cocktails
Weekend brunch
Rooftop bar
Walk-ins welcome

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Hilton Honors Dining2–8 points per $1
IHG Dine & Earn1–8 points per $1
Eat Around Town4–6 points per $1
AAdvantage Dining1–5 miles per $1
SkyMiles Dining0.5–5 miles per $1
MileagePlus Dining0.5–5 miles per $1
Atmos Rewards Dining0.5–5 points per $1
Dine Out with Wyndham1–5 points per $1
Rakuten Dining5% back
TrueBlue Dining1–3 points per $1
Rapid Rewards Dining0.5–3 points per $1

Hours

Monday	11 AM – 10 PM
Tuesday	11 AM – 10 PM
Wednesday	11 AM – 10 PM
Thursday	11 AM – 10 PM
Friday	11 AM – 11 PM
Saturday	9:30 AM – 11 PM
Sunday	9:30 AM – 10 PM

Location

1520 Elm St · Other Wisconsin, Wausau

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Details

Features

Outdoor seating
Rooftop
Walk-ins welcome

Good for

Brunch · Dinner · Lunch

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American Express Gold Card + Upside
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Subway
up to8.8%
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American Express Gold Card + Eat Around Town
Hilton Honors Dining8xIHG Dine & Earn8xEat Around Town6x+7 more
La Taqueria
up to12%
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American Express Gold Card + Upside
Hilton Honors Dining8xIHG Dine & Earn8xEat Around Town6x+9 more
Papa Johns
up to16%
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American Express Gold Card + Upside
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Domino's Pizza
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American Express Gold Card + Upside
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About

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Nearby restaurants

Noodles & Company

Subway

La Taqueria

Papa Johns

Domino's Pizza

Lemongrass Asian Fusion Restaurant & Bar