Welcome to Allison’s Bar Car, your safe and reliable option for bar (and other) transportation needs in Vilas County, Wisconsin. We offer reasonable rates as well as clean, well-maintained, and fully insured vehicles for your comfort and safety.

Vilas County SafeRide Program Participants

Vilas County SafeRide Provider

Allison’s Bar Car is proud to serve as the provider for the Vilas County Tavern League’s SafeRide Program.

If you feel that you shouldn’t drive, then DON’T. Instead, ask your bartender for a SafeRide voucher.

Please see our blog for Vilas County bars/taverns currently participating in the SafeRide program.

Do Me a Favor… Keep Your Participation Trophy

Do you know what really annoys me? The entire concept of giving kids "participation" trophies. Every kid, every team, they all get the same trophy. Whether your team went 15-0 or 0-15, by God, you were ALL winners. Wait... no they weren't. When I was in my mid-20s, I...

We’re Gearing Up for the Summer of 2023!

After another 3″-5″ snowfall in mid-April, it’s hard to believe that summer starts in just eight weeks, but nevertheless, we are gearing up for the summer of 2023!

Goodbye 2024, Hello 2025

Happy New Year all. Where do I begin? 2024 was a rough year for Bar Car, Marianne, and me, but we're looking forward to 2025. What I'm about to offer you isn't an excuse, it's an apology of sorts, coupled with an explanation. Not all of what I've written here is...

Headbanging Moments

Some days I just don't have enough desk or forehead for all of my headbanging moments - but this one I have to rant about... Why do people think that they can call me for a ride reservation (bus or van), and then dictate to me the price they want to pay? I'm more than...