The artsy, uplifting vibe here is definitely the most fun part of going to Art Bar. It is so community-oriented, and it is evident that they are committed to creating an inclusive and welcome vibe, supporting artists, community-building, and affinity groups. I have never had a bad experience here, and I always meet new and interesting and kind people. I haven't even mentioned the drinks or pizza yet -- all fantastic! Never a negative experience here! read more

Great drinks. Art all over the place-so cute. Bartender offered me cookies that he made! Love this for me! Dog friendly. I do think they recently changed happy hour specials read more

Love art bar! The drinks are always so good and the service is top notch. I also love the local art and vibes with the dogs. they have some good late night drink special 8pm- midnight. Also you can order pizzas or food from next door wonderland. read more

This is a very interesting and very accepting place for all people to relax and feel comfortable. I'm a NYer and a Yankees fan, and even I'm acceptied read more

A fun, active, and very local bar in the Riverwest neighborhood. As the name suggestions, there is quite a bit of art on display for purchase and just about. Last time I visited there was a displayed of 'tiny' art. Small art pieces covered all the walls of the upper floor where the actual bar is located. There is plenty of seating and tables on the ground level of Art Bar. The space itself is connected to a restaurant called Wonderland, which you can easily access. You also have the option of getting a frozen pizza heated up for you behind the bar. Very dog friendly! I always see at least one dog nearby. A fantastic BOGO happy hour, which extends from 3pm - midnight on Tuesdays. Amazing! read more

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Great hang- and dog friendly!! Arty vibe, good music. Have a feeling we'll be spending some time here. read more

Art Bar - Bars Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Connected to Wonderland - an amazing vegan/vegetarian restaurant - this was a the perfect spot to start the night. I had some really delicious sour beers and wandered around to see the beautiful local artwork on the wall. It was inspiring and really fun to see so many special and miniature works of art. You could even buy them! What a fun idea. Highlight of my trip! read more

No more Happy Hour... I loved coming her a few years ago. Loved the summer Mojitos. No longer available and now no more 2 for ones. But, I do love the Pizza and I can get that next door. Do Not like dining with dogs. I have encountered dog owners who openly say, their dog doesn't like people. I have seen dogs peeing on poles near the bar. Then, not able to sit at the bar, because a dog is sitting in front of where the Pizza is cooked. I thought there is a city ordinance? Well, I am an adult and want to interact with adult humans and not dogs. But if that is your boat, then keep on floatin! Just my opinion. read more

Super cozy space with great drinks and great pizza. The dog friendly aspect is also super unique and a selling point for us! Love the sense of community here with the fellow patrons and staff. read more

An art and dog-friendly friendly bar in Riverwest with great craft beers and better bartenders- a win! Known for their namesake art on the walls, you can buy anything on the wall, and art is refreshed often! The clientele is regulars, and really friendly. Craft beer selection is great, and there's a selection of pool, pinball, and board games to keep you from being board -erm, bored! Food from Wonderland next door is also welcome here, if you're in Riverwest, it's Art Bar! read more

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We scheduled my book launch here and it couldn't have been a nicer experience. The food was fantastic, the staff was incredible, and the atmosphere of the place is great. The space has a great vibe; in the bar all sorts of art is available for purchase. The event room was spacious, well-lit, and more than comfortable. Planning the event with Don and Nick was stress-free. They were very accommodating. I recommend it without reservation. read more

Great atmosphere to hang out and grab drinks, listen to local music and drink good cocktails and eat really good pizza. Overall great spot to hang out on a weekend night with a pool table also. read more

Art Bar - Margarita pizza- sooo good with the oil on top!! - Bars Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

The cutest place to grab a casual drink with friends! A great, artsy spot without being pretentious that has a nice selection of beers, cocktails and more. read more

This space is very cool. The decor is, as you might guess, arty and fun. Both the featured art on the walls and the bar finishes are interesting. The place is also much bigger than it looks like, with multiple seating areas. I tried a dark cherry mojito, made with fresh fruit. It was refreshing without being cloyingly sweet. My friend had the watermelon mojito and also enjoyed it. I'll definitely be back to try more drinks. read more

I have been going to Art*Bar for the past couple years now, and I always love it so much. It has such a funky vibe and they always deliver. I love going during their happy hour because it's buy one get one for any drinks. Such a great deal that you can't beat! This bar is also dog friendly which is a super big plus! A lot of people bring their dogs. Bartender Max is always on point and makes a great cocktail! I do also love the craftbeer selection. Which are in cans, no taps. If you are looking for a new bar to hang out at, this is definitely it. They have rotating art around the bar and also have a pool table. read more

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Love the full vibe. The beers are great, the guy next to me says he knows or worked with the pizza guy and I told him to give him a high five! read more

Art Bar - This is all we had left when I thought to take a photo. So yeah it's good. Also I'm drunk - Bars Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Love this place so I have came here a few times now and it's always so humbling and chill. Drinks are reasonable and they ever serve bottles of wine and bubbly at great prices. Games days are a blast came in to watch the packers play off and everyone was accommodating and service was quick. They have a restaurant located next door but can get to it by walking through the bar. Pool tables, chill music and the crowd is always friendly. Pet friendly and little fun things to do like coloring pages and magazines to scroll through. read more

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Nice drinks and great customer service with tge bartenders And you can bring in your pet dogs read more

It's super cute and artsy fartsy. Soooooo many weekly deals and so much space. I def enjoyed having so many options and like special deals to look forward to come the next time I go. Every day of the week they have a specials list. The decor is soooooooooooo cool. Like they spent time to make sure they got cute decor it's very a art bar that attracts very eccentric and fun elcectic people. They have outdoor seating and it is very quaint. The restaurant next door seems to flow in and out with so seating is expanded with also good options. Very river west read more

It takes a lot for me to give something 5 stars out of the gate. I was also very tempted to not review this amazing venue. But I loved it so much that I have to share. My friend and I finally found a time to catch up, and she suggested this place. I had never heard of it, but I'm always game to try new places. Little did I know I'd be falling in love that night. (Not with my friend. With the bar. Just to clarify!) Art Bar is that hole-in-the-wall bar that one can only dream of. All its artwork is for sale, and I found an amazing piece for $20 that is proudly hanging in my kitchen. It's dog-friendly. It has great drink deals. There's pool. There's bungee cords on the railings. The bartender was great. I love this bar and will continue to come back! read more

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Art Bar is a fun little neighborhood bar located in the ever artsy Riverwest neighborhood. Came here on a weekday evening to enjoy a happy hour with friends. Their happy hour offers bogo beers and cocktails and goes all the way to 7pm (nice!). They have a pretty fun and diverse beer menu and I was happy to find that they had Hinterland's Luna Stout on their bottle menu. Beyond the beer and drinks, is the entire vibe of the place, which is amazing. Their space is adorned with art from local artists (for sale!), so there's plenty to look at as you sit and enjoy your beverage. Beyond the art is the creatively funky decor. Posts covered in bottle caps and wine cork chair rails are just a couple of the creative flourishes I noticed while I was there. I think this is the sort of spot where you'll find yourself noticing some new fun detail every time you go. Oh...and did I mention the dogs? How did I get this far into the review without mentioning the dogs!?!? Art Bar, I'm happy to report, is entirely dog friendly. I brought my girl, Scout, and she was happily at home with Helga, Ralph, and Tim the pug (to name but a few). Such a fun atmosphere. Because, the only thing better than an art adorned bar with bogo happy hour is an art adorned bar with bogo happy hour and dogs. Everybody knows that. Get to it! read more

Art Bar - Dog friendly! - Bars Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

How have I not reviewed this place yet?! For over 14 years, this is, and always has been, one of my all time favorite, go-to spots in the entire city! Here's why: Art Bar offers that super chill vibe (you know, the kind of place where you can get lost in conversation) offering card/board games, performances and special events, pool, darts, and my favorite, pinball. Pair these offerings with a wide range of drink options (alcoholic and non-alcoholic like tea, coffee, soda, etc), my love of and appreciation for art, and an "anything goes, everyone's welcome" atmosphere (dogs included) and, seriously, what more could you ask for? The art continues to rotate several times throughout the year so it's never stagnant; hands on DIY art activities and contests often take place; an awesome happy hour special every day; and so much more. As a Riverwester and an artist myself, I love how this place not only embraces and supports our neighborhood and local artists, but also enhances our community. Thanks, Art Bar. You're the best! read more

They have (or had) $1 chili bowls (w/ toppings) on a gameday - moderately spicy but flavorful. Decor was a bit iffy, sorta trendy sorta not. Gave me that washed up college dropout kinda vibe. Either way, it was clean and the bartender was cool. read more

Always a wonderful experience when I go there. The atmosphere is always excellent and the food is so good. Definitely plan on coming back.

Dog friendly bar, selling mainly canned beers. Best part.... Dog Friendly!!!! Our pooch loved the attention while chugging a few beers. Experience was good, art was a little out of our preferred style but I could see it being admired by the masses while we enjoyed our drinks. Food situation: I believe you can order in(double check that and don't blame me if I'm wrong there). They did have a basic menu including pizzas... we didn't partake or see anyone really ordering these. Was a pool table if that's your thing... we didn't play but seemed to be a popular table. read more

Art Bar is everything I need it to be and more. It's relaxing to come to at any time. Grab a coffee, grab a beer, maybe a craft cocktail and of course some delicious pizza. Art bar offers a relaxing environment that you can come to friends with and unwind. They have greatly weekly deals and a happy hour from 3-7 on weekdays -- not bad! Plus the art! What would this bar be without the art. I feel like this is a great community spot that is inclusive to all. I'm grateful for such a welcoming spot in the heart of River West. Looking forward to being here most weeks throughout this summer! Plus! They have one of my favorite Sour Beers from Denver -- ever more of a reason to come here! read more

Art Bar - a must try! - Bars Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

They really don't serve food except for behind the bar frozen pizza. But the place is awesome! We loved it. Our 2 doodles loved it! Great place to meet up with people! read more

By far my favorite happy hour/after work stop. Buy 1 get 1 free rail drinks and beer 3-6pm M-F! Max the bartender is amazing and the ambiance and small town feel keep me coming back. Absolute gem featuring tons of local artists work you can buy while you relax. read more

Really rude social media manager, reached out on Messenger to see if I could bring my 20 year old sibling to one of the art shows, so they could pick out a piece of choice as a Christmas present, and the person running the account acted extremely condescending in answering whether the event was 18+ or 21+ read more

Art Bar - Bars Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

The most amazing local pizza. Had sausage and pepperoni. Whoever made this your very talented. We're fussy but loved. Keep up the talent. Crave read more

Art bar for the artist and the lovers of art..... Jazzy music with spotlighted photos. Lucky me today is an opening for an art show plenty of photographs priced around 50- 300 plenty to see and soak in. Showcasing local photographers. Catching the Calatrava from various views. This a bar the gets you to enjoy the whole area both inside and out. Dog friendly. Friendly customers and staff here. This bar encourages everyone to get off their butts and wander about. I think the red dots on the art may mean that they are sold. A fun time for sure. read more

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Still love this place! I love coming here on Tuesday, for brunch, you name it. Check it out.

Jeez Louise. 5 stars duh! It's in my home turf, they let my dog chill and they have the awesome-est drink specials on the planet! Saturday happy hour.. say what, say yes! It's freaking Art Bar! The best in Riverwest of course! read more

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Great art all for under $100. Friendly. Reasonably priced drinks. I nice place to hang out.

So Art Bar is so so many things wrapped up in a singular establishment. You want coffee in the morning? Art Bar haz, even fancy lattes. Great, fun, rotating art on the walls? Live painting? Art Bar haz. Pool, darts, trivia games, board games? Haz that too. Cocktails? Specialty drinks? A good beer selection? Mystery beers? You guessed it. Two levels? HAZ. I think they even have frozen pizza... I like Art Bar. I like Art Bar a lot, and I should go to there more often. Two gripes: -Lights aren't low enough (no one wants to sit in a really bright bar), and... -Sometimes the music is really bad. (Subjective take, however, I hate techno and stuff.) Verdict: Like Art Bar and should hang there more, and am not sure why I don't. The. End. read more

Art Bar has many charming qualities: 1. Art in a comfortable setting where you can walk around and look at pictures with your beer and say "I don't get it" without feeling stupid. 2. They let your 4-legged friends in, even if they aren't 21 3. Board games 4. Pool table and arcade games 5. Multitude of options for beer, wine, and cocktail drinkers. Oh, and coffee. And pizza (it's not good) 6. A diverse crowd of people. Very supportive of the neighborhood and community of folks who visit it. 7. Free condoms. I like Art Bar a lot. It's always a little too loud (they have a lot of live music which is great, but some of it isn't that good and it feels too loud for the space ) or too bright to totally settle in, and there is a lot going on visually, almost overstimulating. But I make a stop there every few months and always think of it when looking for a laid back place to meet with a friend for a drink, or a game of trivial pursuit, the 1989 edition. read more

Art Bar - So a dog walks into a bar.. - Bars Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Two for one happy hour. Great music. Max the bartender. Excellent frozen pizzas. The best spot in riverwest for young and me.

You can't go wrong with Art bar. They have drinks to fit any mood and a chill atmosphere with open space and games to fill the night. I love their support of local artists, changing the art on the walls constantly to support new people. Theres always something new to look at when you're there. I also love how they have things like coffee, tea, lattes, hot chocolate, hot cider etc if you're not in the mood to drink. Or if you want a drink and not sure what to get you can order a mystery beer, delivered in a paper bag of surprising goodness. The pool table is free to play, and darts and pinball cost quarters. plus tons of board games and trivia games to entertain. Overall a great experience on any night of the week, plus 2-4-1 tuesdays! Can't go wrong! read more

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Very fun spot. Great happy hour and Wednesday night karaoke! A neighborhood favorite

The best things about Art Bar: 1. The art, obviously - all produced by local artists and most available for purchase 2. People-watching (diverse crowd demographic) 3. Lots of diversions - pinball, darts, pool 4. Friendly, knowledgeable staff that love to offer drink suggestions if you're indecisive read more