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    Anticipation

    4.2 (9 reviews)
    InexpensiveDive Bars, Pubs
    Open 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    10 months ago

    Great Bartender AMBER she really ROCKS and tun atmosphere Go and enjoy what a fun bar really is!

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    11 months ago

    Friendly,inviting atmosphere. Top notch bartenders. Great destination for televised sports watching, darts and pool.

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    I like this neighborhood bar. Inexpensive tap beer during the week. Attentive bartenders

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    Swingin' Door Exchange - Carrots and Grilled Beets!! Delicious

    Swingin' Door Exchange

    4.5(1.2k reviews)
    7.5 miDowntown, East Town
    $$

    We were happy to find parking super close to the front door and then dismayed to find out we had a…read more45 minute wait time with nowhere to sit or stand without being in the way of servers. We got lucky and had bar seats open up after about 5 minutes which allowed us to grab cocktails and relax. After a bit we ordered some Brussel sprouts as an appetitizer and before they could show up our table opened up. My wife chose the 2 piece cod fry with chips while I opted for the perch fry with fries. Everything was spectacular. The bartenders were jumping around each other to keep people happy at the bar and the rest of the staff get people's bellies filled with food. If you go keep in mind there are no reservations and will probably be a wait, but they will take great care of you and serve you some awesome fish!

    I was heading to the Downer Theater after work for a movie on Friday night and of course wanted a…read morefish fry beforehand. I surprisingly don't have many options in my "MKE - Fish Fry" collection that are near downtown, but Swinging Door Exchange was one of them. I was pressed for time, so I placed a to go order rather than dining in. I got the combo fish fry (two pieces of cod, two pieces of perch, and three fried shrimp) with potato pancakes. I was also very easily talked into the half rack rib appetizer. The ribs were good, even though I prefer sauce that's more sweet and smokey. Their sauce was on the tangy side with a tease of spice that really only became noticeable when the majority of the half rack was gone. If I were in the mood for ribs as my main meal, I'd consider getting theirs as an entree. The two potato pancakes weren't homemade; instead, they were premade hash brown patties that some other restaurants also serve with their fish frys. These were perfectly acceptable in lieu of homemade pancakes. The cod tasted great, but the breading didn't hold up very well. Either the fish itself was too wet or the two block walk back to my car allowed for condensation to wreck it or possibly both. The perch was not yellow lake perch but probably something like pike perch. Even though both kinds of fish and the shrimp were all good sized portions, $29 feels like a lot. I wouldn't say no to it, though, if I were dining in next time and avoid the extra cost of their takeout fee. Shout-out to the bartenders working that night. The bar area was absolutely packed, but both of the ones I talked to about placing my order were friendly and helpful even with being super busy.

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    Swingin' Door Exchange - Hometown old school bar and restaurant. Has a Cheers feel to it

    Hometown old school bar and restaurant. Has a Cheers feel to it

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    Ahi Tuna Steak

    Swingin' Door Exchange - Historic Mackie Building, once the site of the Grain Exchange. Swingin Door is bottom right

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    Historic Mackie Building, once the site of the Grain Exchange. Swingin Door is bottom right

    Sobelman's Pub & Grill - Double Sobelman Burger

    Sobelman's Pub & Grill

    4.0(984 reviews)
    7.1 miMenomonee River Valley
    $$

    There's not much to say here that you don't already know. It's basically a dive bar serving up…read moregreat burgers and famous bloody marys. The bloody mary is epic. My default is the masterpiece, which is also my entire meal. The cheeseburger slider on top is SO good. Also, the meals here are crazy inexpensive. We fed our crew of six here for under $100, including the bloody Mary and a couple of beers. The fish fry is another great option for only $12, but you cannot go wrong with a burger here. The service is always on point and friendly. Sobelmans is a must-stop for me when I visit Milwaukee.

    Arrived after waiting nearly a decade to return to what was one of my most memorable stops the last…read moretime I was in Milwaukee. Waitress didn't know details of a featured menu item - The Grand Slam bloody mary - and even though we told the staff we came here from San Diego for one of the big bloody mary meals they offer, the waitress DOWNsold us to get the tiny offering pictured here. This was a huge disappointment and I'm quite frustrated that we were so looking forward to a fun treat as our dinner and ended up with a small snack and will have to go get dinner elsewhere. Giving 2 stars because the Spotted Cow beer was amazing as always and the snack food we did eat was delightful even though the portion was a tremendous letdown.

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    Sobelman's Pub & Grill - Old bar vibes in a good way

    Old bar vibes in a good way

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    Pickel fries

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    Oak Barrel Public House - Whiskey Battered Cheese Curds

    Oak Barrel Public House

    3.9(366 reviews)
    7.9 miWestown, Bronzeville
    $$

    Our night at Oak Barrel was wonderful. Our food was delicious. The music was spot on. More than…read moreanything though, the service was so wonderful. The manager was so kind and so attentive. The servers were checking in on us and made sure me and my daughter had a great night. Great staff!

    Came here on a Friday night around 6pm for dinner, there were three of us, one child. The street…read morewas busy, full of older adults, drinking so we thought it would be hard to get a table, but it was very easy. They have a catcher machine in here, I got one, didn't win. They start you with free bacon grease popcorn, it was tasty, you can for sure taste the bacon! The staff were efficient, quick, nice. I got a German beer, and a soda water, my partner did as well. My kiddo got a lemonade. For appetizers we got the pretzel sticks, and the curds with marinara and ranch. So good! Both were well seasoned and delicious. For meals, I got the chicken Caesar salad wrap, with fries. It was good, creamy, and I had crispy chicken replace the grilled. The fries were good. My partner got the Cajun Mac and cheese with chicken and the waitress suggested a side of fries, he said it was very good. My child got the pepperoni pizza, they have a 12inch pizza and it was enjoyed! Definitely recommend for dinner when you're about to go to a show or if you're in the area!

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    Oak Barrel Public House - Bar

    Bar

    Oak Barrel Public House - Cheese pizza

    Cheese pizza

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    Regular Bacon Fat Popcorn

    County Clare Irish Pub - Irish Root Soup

    County Clare Irish Pub

    4.3(363 reviews)
    8.3 miLower East Side
    $$

    This place is a date night fave for my boyfriend and me. We have never eaten dinner here, but have…read moreenjoyed many a pint! It is a warm, cozy and welcoming atmosphere. Our favorite place to settle in is the nook across to the spot where the musicians usually are. Service is friendly and so are the patrons! There hasn't been a time when a friendly stranger struck up a conversation with us. We will definitely be back!!!

    I haven't had dinner here in several years, and today was my first time in for brunch. I ordered…read morethe Irish Breakfast with eggs over easy (although they were cooked over medium), and Bubble & Squeak as my potato choice, which is fried mashed potatoes with cabbage and bacon, yet I didn't see or taste cabbage or bacon inside. The other components of the dish included fried bangers (sausages), black & white pudding (blood sausage & pork), baked beans, sauteed mushrooms, grilled tomatoes, bacon, and another small puck of sausage, as well as brown bread and butter. It was a great value with some items I liked and some I didn't due to personal preference, not because anything wasn't prepared well, as it all appeared to be cooked properly. My girlfriend ordered the Celtic Grilled Cheese with bacon, arugula, aged white cheddar, aioli, grilled tomatoes on toasted sourdough. Her sandwich looked amazing, and I regret not asking for a bite. That may be a future order for me. She loved it! I also ordered the County Clare Bloody Mary, which is made with their own seasoning blend and served with a chaser of Harp beer. They asked me how spicy I wanted it, and I said medium, which I think they nailed. This was one of the best Bloodies I've had in town! Overall, a nice brunch experience with good service and a great ambience. I do want to return to try more brunch items.

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    County Clare Irish Pub - Dining room

    Dining room

    County Clare Irish Pub - Pub Salad

    Pub Salad

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    Fresh pint of Guinness

    Red Lion Pub - Beignet

    Red Lion Pub

    4.1(180 reviews)
    8.8 miLower East Side
    $$

    Came here on a Saturday morning. The staff was super friendly and we got a table right away to…read morewatch Premier league games. It's an intimate setting but makes you feel like you're in London! Big TVs, beer, and food. I got the breakfast sandwich which was honestly super tasty and worth it. $14 and included breakfast potatoes. Fun vibe as Modelo was sponsoring a foot game

    This pub is alright. I will start with the things that I enjoyed. The vibes are great. Nice crowd…read moreof people. The atmosphere and decor are warm, moody, and cozy as one would expect from a British pub. Prices are decent for the Brady area. The scotch eggs were good. Small and delicious bites of protein goodness. My favorite thing was the fish fry/fish and chips. The fish was the best part because it was flaky with a light, crispy batter. Now there are two things that didn't go well. The first is the Lancashire hotpot. Traditional ones are supposed to have thin potatoes all covered over the top. This one only had a few on the side. See the picture below. The menu even said "topped with potatoes." The stew itself just tasted like ground beef in beef broth. It was sad. Service was not good. Our server never checked on us the whole night after taking our order. We couldn't get any drink refills and had to flag down a different server to close out our order. I generally enjoy British food and will come back to give them another chance. I would order different things next time, though.

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    Red Lion Pub - Inside

    Inside

    Red Lion Pub - Reuben

    Reuben

    Red Lion Pub - Front of pub

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    Front of pub

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