A fixture on the Hudson scene since 1853 when it was Hendee's Hall, Dick's became a saloon in 1860. In 1867 the building that exists today was constructed. For the most part the facility has remained a saloon throughout the decades. In 1955 Dick Brunelle founded Dick's Bar and operated it until 1978. The current Dick's Bar & Grill opened as a restaurant in 1982, owned by Fred Kremer. Today Fred's son Paul continues the tavern tradition that his late father started. Dick's offers local and Wisconsin flavors such as deep-fried Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery Cheese Curds, Chicken in a Hubcap, Dick's Traveler's Steak, a Ceasar salad, the Big Richard Burger (in beef or bison), a build-your-own French Dip, Nathan's all-beef kosher hot dogs, sandwiches, wraps and appetizers. Breakfasts feature complementary orange juice, daily lunch and dinner specials include 99-cent burger night and free appetizers or the taco bar can attract a crowd. Dick's regularly hosts live music, DJs with light shows, game nights and other special events such as Breakfast with Santa.