Downtown MKE is very walkable, and the Pfister Lobby Lounge was the location for a nightcap…read morecocktail. The bartop was busy as expected, so we sat at the lounge tables. The Pfister team had a portable TV set up for World Cup viewing which made for a celebratory scene. We ended up relocating to the bar, and Cesar and Terrel deftly served us cocktails/wine. The GF recalled that they served a salty bar snack on a previous visit, and the bar team obliged. The hotel lobby is a historic wonder of Milwaukee, and has classy energy.

I would stop in here for a drink or lite bite even if I wasn't staying here, but honestly why…read morewouldn't I be staying here? The brandy old fashioneds are perfection, but tonight our waitress, Sarah, who remembered us and our orders from last night let me know they started a seasonal drink menu so I'm having a Winter Solstice Mule!

Speakeasies are my favorite type of bar and love that this one is tucked away down Black Cat Alley,…read morewhere you need to press a button to gain access through the gate. We had made reservations so I'm not sure if one can just simply walk up and hit the button to get in for a table. The speakeasy itself is intimate, with dimmed lighting and limited seating. The table we were at was quite small so wouldn't accommodate much more than our drinks, the candle and perhaps if you wanted to reach over for your date's hand. The drink menu isn't your basic drink menu so be prepared for creative concoctions, with ingredients and spirits blended to perfection and served up in a beautiful glass. Our server was friendly and our drinks came quickly. Prices are a little above average but you're paying for the experience as well as the quality of the drink you're not getting everywhere else. The experience was memorable and a place I'd be happy to return to again for a lovely evening.

My friend and I visited Shanghai recently after an event. It's a fun little space and feels a…read morelittle exclusive with the speakeasy style entry. We ordered a couple cocktails and they were interesting, but not the best I've ever had. They felt like they'd been created to focus on being unique, rather than on winning flavor combinations. Sadly, our server was also distracted and kind of awkward, chasing us out into the courtyard to secure a credit card as if we were going to drink and ditch. His manner did not add to the overall experience. I've been meaning to try this place forever and now I can cross it off my list and move onward to better drinks and service

We came here to watch The Devil Wears Prada 2 and loved that we could order food that was actually…read moregood and not just the usual movie theater junk. The coolest part was how they would also bring the food directly to your seat even when the movie was playing. It just adds a nice little touch to the experience. The chairs are spacious and very comfortable to sit in and have a little tray that pulls out which makes it nice and easy to enjoy your food or snack without having to worry about putting it on your lap as you eat. However, the coolest part of this place? The ceiling has what looks like a dark sky with stars and every so often a shooting start goes by. It's a cute little theater and the service is always great. Such a nice little gem to have in the neighborhood with very reasonable prices.

Sometimes when you go to these indie movie theaters the vibes are cool but you don't want to have…read morethem be your regular theater. This experience made Avalon my new fav theater! Vibes are amazing but so was the popcorn, friendly staff, and SUPER comfy chairs. Love that they have little attached tables with each chair. Also got chicken fingers and fries and they were delish. Movie quality was great. Priced better than Marcus Theaters. Will definitely be seeing movies regularly here.

The Loon Room is a perfect date night spot or night cap. Service at the bar was AMAZING! The…read morestandard drink menu has a lot of selections but the happy hour options were more our vibe. Highly recommend the Rosemary popcorn for a snack as well. It is unmatched!

Great cocktails! The Loon Room was great, decor fit the name and for a cocktail bar it was moody…read moreand slightly dark. There are high top tables and a small bar area, about 5 stools. The staff comes to your table to take order and was helpful in selecting a cocktail. The service was quick and the cocktail was great!

We stopped in on a whim after dinner out in the deer district. Driving home when I saw the holiday…read moreinflatables and I thought if I can find a parking spot, we are going in. I had heard about the Tin Widow's holiday pop up being one of the best area, the hype was not wrong. From the entrance to the ceiling and walks, this place is the definition of deck the halls. Unless you get here right when they open it early in the holiday season, I would expect a crowd. The drink menu is so fun with holiday themed drinks served in matching glassware. You can even purchase the glass/mug for an additional fee. A lot of the cocktails looked to be batched cocktails which help with the bartender's efficiency. Highly recommend making this place a holiday stop. I'm also curious to stop in after the holidays to experience it without all the holiday decor.

Stopped in for their Miracle on 2nd St holiday pop-up. We only had to wait about 5-10min for a…read moretable, but it does get busy fast, especially on weekends. They had several seasonal cocktails in special festive cups, which you could also buy to take home. I got the Cheery Cherry Chocosaurus, which was good, but pricey for what it was. Almost all the seasonal drinks were $15 each and didn't seem too big. The venue itself is medium sized, but feels crammed quickly. There's more people let in at a time than there is seating, so you have to move fast to get a seat. I'll likely come back during the summer to try something else.

Nice outside patio area! They have a walk up counter outside to order. The menu outside is smaller…read morebut they were able to make my friend a drink from their full menu inside. The drinks were relatively quick and delicious! The outside patio and inside are much different. We went inside due to rain for our second drink. The inside is dark and moody. Also enjoyed an ice cream drink in a glass inside versus plastic on patio. Excellent place for cocktails! Note they are involved and do take time to make.

IG: diamante.lara.milwaukee…read more The drinks are fantastic and the ambiance was great. Seems to be a unique go to spot for me. Service was well. Watch the video attached.

Great rooftop! There are two rooms of indoor seating and then a small rooftop area with seats. It…read moreis relatively dark inside. The cocktails are amazing! They are involved so it takes the bartenders sometime and there is usually a line at the bar but it is worth the wait! The tiki drinks are strong.

Such a fun spot especially on a nice summer day, great vibes and delicious drinks. We all enjoyed…read morethe One in a Melon cocktail x2!

Had some cocktails here earlier this evening. What a very cool place with a lot of panache. Very…read morenice music playing and great cocktails.

Stopped by for a post dinner drink and to catch up. They definitely boast a lot of cocktail…read morecreations and take pride in their homemade ingredients. Their current winter "Port No 6" menu has drinks starting at $12 but you can tell they put a lot of care into each creation. We stopped by on a Wednesday before 6pm and they did offer $2 off tap beers so I got a zombie dust tulip for $5. Not bad! Staff are friendly but things may move a little slower due to the care they put into their cocktails. This is definitely reminiscent of island vibes. Wait for a good drink and relax at the bar or outer patio (which has heaters in the winter). Street parking is pretty easy to snag, even around dinner time.