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The Starlite Lounge

Open now · 4-11:30 PM ★ 4.50 (411) Updated January 2026 La Crosse, WI

About The Starlite Lounge in La Crosse

The Starlite Lounge brings an inviting nightlife experience to La Crosse, Wisconsin, with a second-floor setting designed for relaxed evenings, memorable drinks, and live entertainment. Its comfortable space features retro ’60s decor, creating a distinctive atmosphere that feels casual, cozy, romantic, and trendy all at once.

Whether you are meeting friends, enjoying a solo night out, or looking for a welcoming place to unwind, The Starlite Lounge offers an appealing setting for dining, conversation, music, and drinks.

The lounge is known for its classic cocktails, great beer selection, and attentive table service. Guests can enjoy food, food at the bar, happy-hour food, and happy-hour drinks alongside a selection of alcohol, beer, and cocktails.

Fast service helps keep the experience enjoyable, while live jazz, live music, live performances, and dancing add energy to the evening. With reservations accepted and credit and debit cards welcomed, planning a visit is straightforward. Takeaway, dine-in, and delivery options provide added flexibility for enjoying what The Starlite Lounge offers.

Rated 4.50 out of 5 based on 411 customer reviews, The Starlite Lounge is a popular choice for nightlife in La Crosse. Guests can also find restroom facilities and accessibility features including a wheelchair-accessible car park and wheelchair-accessible entrance.

Visit The Starlite Lounge at 222 Pearl St, La Crosse, WI 54601, United States, or call +1 608-796-0905 to plan your visit.

★★★★★ 4.50 rating (411 reviews)
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Live Music

Top DJs and live acts

Craft Cocktails

Premium drink menu

VIP Service

Exclusive experiences

Events

Themed nights weekly

Your Night Awaits

Premium Bar

Craft cocktails, top-shelf spirits, and an extensive wine list crafted by expert mixologists.

Dance Floor

State-of-the-art sound system and lighting that transforms every night into magic.

VIP Lounge

Exclusive bottle service and private areas for those seeking a more intimate experience.

The Starlite Lounge in La Crosse

Where Nights Come Alive

Whether it's a night out with friends, a celebration, or simply letting loose, we're here to make it unforgettable.

World-Class DJs
Premium Sound
Signature Cocktails
VIP Experience

What People Say

Reviews from our guests

Randy Bakkestuen

Randy Bakkestuen

4 years ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Great place to hang with friends to have a variety of martinis and delicious appetizers. Decor is very retro, like '60s style. If you're lucky to be there on a Thursday evening you'll be able to hear some great live jazz as well.

Cisco Garcia

Cisco Garcia

4 months ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

This was the best bar in La Crosse! Rachel gave the best service and was the best bartender I think I have ever had. Will be recommending to friends!!!

Amanda Albright

Amanda Albright

3 years ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

The ambience of this place Is wonderful! I came on a night where there was live jazz music and it really set the mood. Every drink was delicious and I loved there was larger spaces for groups so we could have conversations easier.

Erin Willis

Erin Willis

2 years ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

One of my favorite stops in La Crosse. Starlight lounge is a throwback to 50’s rat pack type atmosphere- but with modern updates. We enjoyed one (ok several) cocktails, all of which were good. We happened to be there during happy hour so had 8 cocktails and an appetizer for under$50. Crazy good deal at a fun place!

Andrea Hannem

Andrea Hannem

4 years ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Wow best Happy hour in town. 4-7p $3 off martinis. 1$ off bier. Half price appetizers (without the *) poutine was more than enough for two of us to share.

Robin Edgerton

Robin Edgerton

4 years ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

What a cool, fun place! My husband and I only went here for drinks after eating downstairs at Buzzard Billy's Cajun foods. So, I can't speak to the food but the drinks, especially the cocktails are marvelous. Fun and varied. Desserty or citrusy, just flavorful. There are several chocolate martini choices that are just delicious. And the vibe of the place is like being in a Jetsons cartoon ( yes, I am old). Spacy and retro. Very cool.

Shawn Weigl

Shawn Weigl

4 years ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

This lounge has a vibe that is unlike anything else in the la crosse area. The decor is late 60s, staff is dressed professionally. The cocktails are unique to this establishment. It feels like a speakeasy above the restaurant. If you go to buzzard Billy’s for dinner, hit up starlike after.

Clint Lord

Clint Lord

2 months ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Naomi was our waitress and did a great job! The cocktails were off the charts. Highly recommend!

Midwest Reviews

Midwest Reviews

3 years ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Starlite is a great place to hang out at! Most drinks are pretty good. I tried the a Purple Haze, and I was not a fan of that one. After that, I had the Hazelnut Tiramisu, which was a big redeemer. I think I prefer the creamier cocktails from this place. The cocktails are around $8 each, so this place is worth the look for its fun atmosphere and tasty drinks.

Megan Wagner

Megan Wagner

year ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Absolutely a must to go to every time we visit La Crosse now! Especially go during happy hour, you can't beat the prices! I tried 5 of the cocktails. They had a Frankenstein special for Halloween, which was really good! Rated starting with the best, but I liked them all. 😀 Starlite Frankenstein Key Lime Pie Blue Lagoon Cuban We sipped on cocktails and enjoyed some jazz music. So much fun!

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Business Features

Highlights & Amenities

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance

Service options

  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in
  • Delivery

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Live music
  • Live performances

Popular for

  • Solo dining

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Dancing
  • Food
  • Food at bar
  • Happy-hour drinks
  • Happy-hour food
  • Spirits
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Table service

Amenities

  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Romantic
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards

Parking

  • Free street parking
  • Paid parking garage

Find Us

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Location

222 Pearl St, La Crosse, WI 54601, United States

Hours

Open Now · Saturday 4-11:30 PM
Wednesday 4-10 PM
Thursday 4-10 PM
Friday 4-11 PM
Saturday 4-11:30 PM
Sunday Closed
Monday Closed
Tuesday 4-10 PM
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