I can't believe I've lived my entire life in Milwaukee and yesterday was the first time visiting not just Blu, but stepping inside the Pfister. The hotel is a perfect blend of historic charm and modern elegance that makes it a must see for any traveler coming into Milwaukee. Once inside, find the elevators that take you to the 23rd floor and you won't be disappointed. The city views are absolutely incredible. I found a rather tasty Super Tuscan to sip on while enjoying the live music this evening. The staff was friendly without being pushy and made sure we were enjoying the evening. I'll be back much sooner the next time. read more

Blu - Lounges Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I love the experience of being at Blu, and I especially love the drinks. The setting is perfect for so many occasions, and it's a place to bring out of towners you want to treat to views and great cocktails. 10/10 service. We did not really wait for seating but there were only 2 of us so it was a faster wait. Walking through the Pfister during Christmastime is an experience in itself so this is a fantastic and cozy place to spend the evening. Definitely dress up and enjoy the ambience and views. read more

Located on the top floor of the Pfister hotel, Blu has a very classic, intimate feel with amazing views the city. I also appreciate the comfortable seating options. We were lucky to visit on a rainy evening which definitely fit the vibe. Although on the pricier side of drinks in town, they offer very unique cocktail options. I tried the blueberry lavender press, which was very flavorful and not too sweet. I'm a big fan of gin paired with any fruit, so I'd recommend it. The staff was also very kind and attentive all evening. Overall, a great experience, would recommend visiting. read more

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I've had "Tea" in both the UK and Ireland, so was very interested in seeing what The Pfister had to offer. I took my daughter to share in this experience, and we both thoroughly enjoyed it. Word of warning: while you can reserve your time online, spots fill up extremely fast! I booked the Luxe menu, which offered a wonderful variety of sweet and savory options, plus choice of tea and champagne or mimosa. Seating times are for 90 minutes, which is just enough time to relax, enjoy the view and sample the tasty, bite size selection of goodies. You'll leave with a full stomach and spirit. read more

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Blu is a Milwaukee gem. Tucked away on the top floor of the Pfister Hotel, the views of the city and out to the lake are unmatched. The service is swift and the menu is extensive. I had the brut champagne, as we were stopping for a quick pre-dinner drink. Often nights they'll have live music. I love Blu. read more

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Blu is beautiful, but this time of year you gotta be aware that it's a lot of holiday parties and private events and their hours may be wrong. Other than that, the views, ambiance, and drinks here are phenomenal. Service is good at the bar but a bit slow at the tables. I love their cranberry fizz and the fireside bourbon. I do wish they had more snack/food options though. Overall solid for after or pre dinner drinks. read more

Blu - Lounges Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

One of the best views of the city! This is a great place to have a drink and catch up with friends. I have the s'mores martini and it was delicious. It was not overly boozy and not too sweet. The service was great, I will be back. read more

Blu - S'mores martini - Lounges Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

What to say that hasn't been said, it's a classy joint with a classy view and they play jazz. If that's your vibe you're gonna love it, if that seems snooty you probably won't. Price matches the view, you pay $4-5 more a drink for being 4-5 hundred feet higher in the air, seems fair to me. Personally I'm fine paying a buck to stay several floors away from the more spiritual inhabitants of the Pfister hotel Lotta suits during the daylight hours, makes for great people watching. Service has always been very friendly but can be slow, much like most good cocktail bars. Weirdly good food menu for snacks? The rosemary salt popcorn slaps. read more

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Amazing lake and cityscape view! I was here for a United Way fundraising event and tried two drinks, the blueberry lavender Press and the non-alcoholic peach blossom, but they ran out of peach syrup so I tried the mango version of the blossom I'm a big fan of the blueberry lavender press. You should try this when you come here. I also tried the kettle popcorn, which is a nice little touch to eat with your drink and having a nice conversation. Service wise I couldn't comment too much since it was a fundraiser event and didn't interact too much with the bartender's personally but overall a cool hip bar to stop at before heading to an event or just a casual social read more

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The view is one of the best in the city. Drinks are on the pricier side and they don't quite measure up to most other cheap bars in the area, but I still come back for the view any time I have friends/ family visiting the city. read more

Great service and really reasonably priced drinks. You really can't beat the views from this top floor bar. The atmosphere is quite comfortable and welcoming. The only drawback is that they don't really have any real food. They have olives, popcorn and other light snacks for order, but nothing beyond bar snacks. read more

Stopped in for a drink the other night and was pleasantly surprised. I expected a stuffy atmosphere (as I'd heard from some) but it was very comfortable. The staff were all kind and helpful, we got drinks quickly & they tasted great. The view is phenomenal. We didn't have any food this time. I'd come back here for drinks again or recommend to anyone to swing by. read more

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Such an elegant bar, 10/10 recommend! The view is unbeatable!! Great drinks and great service!

I love this little cocktail lounge at the Pfister, a great place to mingle with friends, enjoy milwaukee views, and grab a drink. We stopped by for a drink and a snack during our afternoon downtown, a dirty martini and old fashioned, no complaints. We also ordered the Parmesan chips, pretty good, but a little pricey. When we got there, it wasn't too busy and we got a prime spot near a window to enjoy some great views on the east side. I have been coming here once in awhile, but as of lately the furniture is getting a little worn, specifically the couches, and may need updating soon. Otherwise lots of seating. Our waitress we attentive but not too frequent, which I enjoyed, it gave us a chance to talk. When we were finishing up a band was setting up for some live music for the night, wish we could've stayed! We will be back in the future! read more

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This bar is simply amazing. As an out of towner, I tagged along with some friends who promised amazing views of the city. Unfortunately I was there when some bad rain storms came in and it was a small adventure getting to Blu. Once we made it to the Pfister, we went up to Blu and were greeted by some amazing music as soon as we exited the elevators. The music definitely drew us in and it was a busy Saturday night, so it took us about 20 minutes or so to snag a table. I ordered the Hibiscus 75 and it was delicious. The views were amazing, but limited due to the rain storm. Between the music, blue velvet furniture, and classy drink selections, I was simply blown away. Spectacular bar! read more

Such romantic vibes & beautiful city views! Service was great and the cocktails were delicious! read more

Blu - Lounges Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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I mean come on, what's not to love!? Okay besides the menu prices, but you get what you pay for here! Always a great experience and great cocktails. We had dinner reservations booked down the street, so decided to stop at Blu for some drinks ahead of time. Being a Friday night, they had live jazz music starting at 7pm. My husband and I arrived just before then so we were able to grab a seat at one of the booth tables that faces the windows overlooking the city. In case you missed it: this swanky venue is on the 23rd floor and offers sweeping views. They have QR menus at the table, but a sweet waitress was also circling around to offer recommendations and printed menus as needed. I already had it in my mind before we arrived that I wanted an espresso martini - assuming they served those - and gosh golly it was probably the best one I've ever had, ever. So smooth. Perfectly chilled. Not too intense on the bitterness. All around just right. So, I had two! My husband thoroughly enjoyed his old fashioned as well. We figured we'd also have ourself a little something to snack on while enjoying our drinks and the fabulous jazz music. Their mini menu offers chips, cheese, olives, and popcorn. All fancier then they sound. We went for the "olive oil bathed castelvetrano olives," which were mixed with had lemon, garlic and peppers spices. We laughed out loud at the wildly large portion, but absolutely no complaints there! It's not often we make our way to Blu, but every time it really is a treat. Oh and the bonus this time of year!? The Pfister is beautiful decorated in holiday lights, including their famous big Christmas tree. Don't miss it this wonderful atmosphere! read more

Blu - Old fashioned & expresso martini - Lounges Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Came here to see a friend's jazz trio, as Blu hosts live jazz every weekend, and while the views were incredible, the service at the tables was just non-existent. Great views of Milwaukee if you want to impress, and people do dress to impress, see/be seen. On the top floor of the haunted Pfister Hotel! read more

One of our favorite spots for an after dinner drink! They had a s'mores martini for awhile that was so good! The last time we went, they changed it up to a chocolate mocha macaron martini, which was also good but the s'mores is my favorite! Great wine selection and other cocktails. Has a very rich ambiance/feel and the jazz in the background helps :) the service is always great! One of our go to's. read more

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Great space, view, service and vibe. And check their calendar for some excellent live music! Did I mention the very nice wine list?

Cute cocktail and wine bar with some amazing views! Definitely recommend checking out if you are in Milwaukee. Note: it's a rooftop bar but it's all inside! read more

Three stars just because it was our first visit and it was hella packed AND there was loud live music. Drinks seemed reasonable. Can't argue with the views. We had to get our own drinks due to the crowding. I mean, it was SRO crowded. We were lucky to get the last open table in the middle of the room. I'd like to go back and check it out midweek when maybe it's less crowded. For what it's worth, we hit at 7pm on a Friday (not smart, I know, but we were at the Pfister for a work event and decided "What the hell, let's go check out Blu/ We'll never be closer). And the Pfister lobby bar was clearing out at that time so we thought we could slide in between surges. read more

Blu was a great experience! My girlfriend and I both loved the cocktails we had, and they definitely gave us a good amount of alcohol in the drinks, which was a plus. They a pricey drinks ($18 per cocktail), however it is a very nice bar in a very nice hotel right downtown so that is to be expected. The ambiance was great! Quiet and romantic, a great place for a date as you can definitely hear each other over the music. And the seating is in an open area, but still relatively private. The service was okay, but we were there on a Wednesday and it seemed that there was only one server going around to tables, so it took a while to order and pay, but it didn't make the experience awful by any means. The best part of the experience for me was the amazing skyline city views. I would definitely recommend checking it out! read more

Blu - Guido's perfect Manhattan and Smokin' Aces cocktails with a wonderful skyline view - Lounges Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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I enjoyed a beautiful afternoon at the Blue at the Pfister celebration International Women's Day early with Tea. The server explained to us the 13 different tea blends and recommended tea infusions depending on what we were looking for. I chose the hibiscus plum tea which is tart fruity and very delicious. The tea offering came with a decadent offering of finger sandwiches and sweet pastry. The caviar finger sandwich was to die for and the fruit custard tartlet went very well with the tea. They instructed us on food pairings a d took very good care of us. It is such a great ambience with live piano music and the beautiful beautiful vistas of Lake Michigan. An afternoon never to be forgotten, treat yo self at the Blu in the Pfister. Its a treat for the eyes, ears , mouth and the soul read more

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Went for a drink before dinner with guests in town. Great view of the city and good drinks. Good for a drink or two as they are fairly expensive. Great service! read more

One of my go-to places when out of town friends and some relatives visit. Other relatives aren't worth it. Beautiful view, day or night, skilled bartenders and efficient waitstaff. Exorbitant drink prices but you're paying for good live jazz and the incomparable location. read more

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It is really wonderful to have a drink up in Blu, listen to jazz and stare out into the night skyline. It gets 5-stars, but would get 6 if they had a little more on the menu, food wise. Still, it's classy. Stay classy Milwaukee. Be more like Blu. read more

This is a favorite lounge in the beautiful Pfister hotel! Great drinks and live Jazz music a few days of the week. I wish it was every day.

My husband & I made a reservation to celebrate our wedding anniversary on Sat July 18th @ 9:30p. Prior to coming into the Blu all guests must wear masks before entering which is great & all employees wore their masks as well. We were told our waitress would come soon but we waited awhile before anyone came & was going to leave. When our waitress finally came she was pleasant but we noticed our waitress was the bartender. We assumed they were short staff because our waitress had our table on top of handling the bar. We had to wait awhile for our waitress to come back to order another drink & told her right away we wanted our check. We were disappointed since we were celebrating our special day & did not get the service we deserved. The guitar player that evening played beautifully & was glad we were able to enjoy his music (live music is played from 6-10p only). read more

Blu - Having drinks while listening to the guitar player - Lounges Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Blu is an absolutely gorgeous gem here in Milwaukee. It's on the 23rd floor inside the Pfister and it offers beautiful views of the city. There's live music, usually something jazzy, good service and nice cocktails. This is a fun stop at night time for the views and a definite stop if you have any visitors. Come check it out! read more

One of my favorite cocktail places in Milwaukee! The view is unbeatable which makes the priciness of the drinks worth it -- plus they're so good! This is one of my favorite go to places when the weather is a bit cooler as it has an awesome view of the lake. The bartenders are very experiences and friendly as well. I recommend going if you haven't yet! It is one of my go-to cocktail lounges. It also has a fun but chill vibe up there! read more

Love this place! Beautiful view of the city and attentive cocktail servers. Very skilled bartenders. I've had several cocktails here but the cucumber vodka one is my favorite! (Cool as a cucumber) Pricey of course, but worth it especially for those special occasions! It's best to get there a little early...before 7...it does get VERY busy. Always a great time at Blu! Our rating: 8.7/10 5/5 Yelp stars Would we return? Absolutely read more

Blu - Old fashioned, cool as a cucumber - Lounges Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Blu is one of the best spots in downtown MKE for drinks. Not only is the Pfister a beautiful building, but for Blu you go to the top floor and it's all windows to overlook the beautiful city. The drinks are spot on. Definitely more expensive to go there, but it's worth it because of the ambiance and live music. The only thing I will say is to make sure you get there early Thursday-saturday if you plan on wanting to sit down and enjoy time there because it is small and fills up very quickly. read more

Blu - Lounges Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

My friends and I decided to come here because we always wanted to have tea here but never did. When someone mentioned it, we all jumped at the chance to catch up, especially after a year that everyone has had. A reservation is needed for reason make sure you do that! You can pick from a couple menus and there is a child friendly menu. Because of COVID-19, we couldn't smell the tea but they were pretty good at describing the teas to us. Once we picked the tea, we got our own tea pot of tea. We also got our tea snacks - they were all so delicious! There was savor & sweet so it hit the spot for me. I will definitely be back read more

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I'm a sucker for rooftops. Whenever I'm in a city, I figure out how to go to the top of high buildings. I love rooftops. Period. For literal years, I have been wanting to go to Blu and soak in the Milwaukee skyline. For some reason, I never quite made it up there. However, a few weeks ago, my Milwaukee dreams came true. Blu is a classy, intimate bar at the top of the Pfister. The service was impeccable, and the drink list was extensive. Was it more expensive that what I usually go for? Oh, for sure! I'm a graduate student! However, the atmosphere, quality wine, free bar snack, and jazz band made the couple dollars extra money well spent. I'll be back! read more

I went to Blu for afternoon tea and it was such a fun experience! Blu is on the 23rd floor of the beautiful pfister hotel, has a great view of the city, and a very elegant vibe. Afternoon tea was so fun. The tea service came around and talked us through all the teas and passed them around to smell. Once we picked our tea, it was put in our personal teapot and we each got our own 3 tier tray of goodies. The desserts on the top tier were all sooo good! This was such a fun experience, perfect for a girls day or a bridal/baby shower. I can't get over how pretty everything was and how fancy I felt! Highly recommend! read more

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Best view of the MKE in a public place, by far. For the atmosphere drinks are fairly priced. Very elegant, if you are looking for a "date night" type of place I would definitely recommend Blu. Dressed to the nines, or jeans all are welcomed. Bring you phone so you can take some photos of the sky line. read more

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Afternoon tea at the Pfister was my Christmas gift to my family, and our experience was so special. Tea service is taken at Blu on an upper floor of the Pfister Hotel. We happened to have an incredibly sunny day so we had spectacular views of the Milwaukee waterfront. The bar & lounge has huge windows and is richly appointed with plush velvet seating and a baby grand piano. We had a pianist playing Christmas and show tunes during our tea, making it extra special. The tea service starts with an introduction to the tea options, and then your tea is brought out in silver pots and kept warm over wax burners at your table. Then you are served amazing little tea pastries and sandwiches. There are tea varieties to suit every palate including a few uncaffeinated options, and they offer some dried fruits and spices to add to your steeping tea. I loved the elegant pots and bone china cups/saucers/plates. And the silver trays that the eats were brought out on were just as delightful. My midwestern in-laws were initially suspicious that they could fill up on the food provided, but no one left hungry, we were all stuffed at the end of our nearly 2 hour tea experience. They were even able to accommodate us with one vegetarian tray option despite my forgetting to give prior notice. Impressed. The whole afternoon was classy, fun, and delicious. I can't recommend it enough for a special occasion splurge. Dress up to make it feel extra! read more

Blu - Afternoon Tea at the Pfister - Lounges Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Greatest bar views in Milwaukee! Nice addition are the chocolates on the menu, the flavors are so fresh. The mint chocolate was "actual" mint! Not flavoring. The band situation is weird, though. There's times I've gone and they ended so early, disappointing the full bar. Last time I went they took the absolute longest break ever. Thought they were done early again, but nope they started back up. By that time we were in our way out. Service has always been good in my experiences. I'd definitely recommend it whether a group or as a couple. Bartending fundraisers are also held here! read more

In a city full of stunning rooftops, Blu really knows how to set the mood and put itself at a different level! After a long day of working at Summerfest, my crew and I walked to our hotel, changed and headed out to enjoy some jazz and a different environment. They were open late, thankfully and we arrived around 11:00 p.m., I enjoyed two old fashioneds (5/5) and the view (4.5/5) We were pleasantly surprised to have a quick conversation with a father of the bride on our way up,after congratulating him...we headed in. Walking in, we were quickly seated and and beautiful young lady was singing casually in the corner with her amazing band. This location is completely enclosed and the restrooms were impeccable. Lastly, we were provided with some salty bar snacks and my glass of water was always kept full! Service (5/5) Prices (5/5) Ambience (5/5) read more

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