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Hidden treasure: The patio at The Bottle Shop
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Hidden treasure: The patio at The Bottle Shop

  • Steve Targo
  • Sep 1, 2020
  • Sep 1, 2020

A socially-distanced spot that is equally suited for live music and quiet drinks outdoors? Welcome to an overlooked place with a European feel. 

For the full Resorter story on The Bottle Shop, click here. 

Socially distanced

Socially distanced

(From left) Sally South, Becky Kirchner, Beth Tumas and Nathan Mengo enjoy a socially distanced conversation on the patio at The Bottle Shop, 617 W. Main St., Lake Geneva.

Steve Targo, Regional News

No need for introduction

No need for introduction

Located at 617 W. Main St., Lake Geneva, The Bottle Shop is not far from the downtown action. 

Steve Targo, Regional News

Cheers!

Cheers!

Guests at the Bottle Shop enjoying the patio.

Contributed, Regional News

European feel

European feel

The Bottle Shop owner Beth Tumas said many people often remark how the patio at her business has a European feel. 

Steve Targo, Regional News

All signs point to yes

All signs point to yes

The "great outdoor seating" mentioned on the sign outside The Bottle Shop is the patio. 

Steve Targo, Regional News

For dogs, too

For dogs, too

The Bottle Shop patio is also dog-friendly.

Contributed, Regional News

Behind the fence

Behind the fence

Perhaps this is why the patio at The Bottle Shop is considered a hidden treasure. Behind the fence, it appears only a couple tables are available. In fact, there are over 20, and the patio stretches further behind the shop than it seems.

Steve Targo, Regional News

Made in the shade

Made in the shade

(From left) Joan Anthony and Dennis and Cathy Aubin relaxing with some refreshments in the summer heat on the patio at The Bottle Shop.

Steve Targo, Regional News

Patio views 1

Patio views 1

Just past the fence, one can see how far back the patio stretches behind The Bottle Shop. 

Steve Targo, Regional News

Fun in the sun

Fun in the sun

The patio at The Bottle Shop in Lake Geneva.

Contributed, Regional News

Flowers

Flowers

Some of the beautiful floral colors on the patio at The Bottle Shop. 

Steve Targo, Regional News

Garden 1

Garden 1

Flower gardens dot the patio at The Bottle Shop.

Steve Targo, Regional News

Garden 2

Garden 2

Another garden on The Bottle Shop patio. 

Steve Targo, Regional News

Up close

Up close

Look close in the gardens on the patio at The Bottle Shop. 

Steve Targo, Regional News

Patio love

Patio love

(Left) Sally South took her friend, (right) Becky Kirchner, to The Bottle Shop patio for the first time. How did she like it? “I’m so in love with this place,” Kirchner said.

Steve Targo, Regional News

Fundraiser

Fundraiser

A fundraiser on the patio, before the Covid-19 pandemic. Outside, The Bottle Shop has hosted everything from rehearsal dinners to Baggo games. 

Contributed, Regional News

Patio tunes

Patio tunes

Artists like Cole Brandt (pictured) often perform on the patio at The Bottle Shop.

Contributed, Regional News

Bloody Mary

Bloody Mary

A customer with a Bloody Mary on the patio at The Bottle Shop. 

Contributed, Regional News

Decisions

Decisions

The Bottle Shop owner Beth Tumas (right) helps a customer with a wine purchase.

Steve Targo, Regional News

Patio views 2

Patio views 2

A look at the seats closer to Main Street on The Bottle Shop patio. 

Steve Targo, Regional News
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