UPDATE. My friends and I reserved a table for Juneteenth, and we were promptly seated as soon as we arrived. The entire evening had good vibes. We knew Brownstone would be the perfect place to celebrate. All positive feedback! 1. Cleanliness and Management The establishment is always clean. I was to witness the owner personally wiping down tables and adjusting furniture. Seeing an owner take such visible pride in their business and never being "too good" to work really stands out to me and sets a great tone for the venue. 2. Happy Hour, Drinks, and Vibe Their happy hour is absolutely amazing, with affordable prices and great options. It normally stops at 7:00 PM, but they extended it until 9:00 PM last night! The drinks were made to order, arrived shortly after ordering, and tasted great. They weren't so strong that you couldn't enjoy them, but they definitely packed a punch. The atmosphere was flawless thanks to the staff and 2 DJs who kept the music upbeat and perfect. The entire crowd was having a time, singing along on cue and swaying to the music. 3. The Food We ordered pasta and happy hour appetizers, and everything was delicious. From presentation to taste, the kitchen delivered exactly what we were hoping for. I have absolutely no complaints. It was another fantastic experience celebrating a great holiday with an even better crowd. To answer your question, will I return? Absolutely! In fact, I might even head back after Summerfest this weekend! read more

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5/5 Ambiance- Clean, Hip with an Afrocentric vibe and an awesome DJ! 4/5 Food and Drink- Wings and the Brownstone Bourbons were superb! 4/5 Service- Attentive and Welcoming read more

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Went to Brownstone Social Lounge looking for hookah and a chill time. The wings were super good and the music was really entertaining. It gave "clubby" vibes more than I expected, but I chilled in the front by the "fireplace" and watched the football game lol. Only reason I gave it 4/5 was due to the air in the building made the wings get cold really fast. But it was fun, the hookah was good and they replaced the coals without asking. Definitely work checking out. read more

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Imagine, if you will, two white people in their 60's walking into a bar full of black people. They looked at my wife and me and asked us if we wanted our food to go! We stayed -- and had a great time!! The drinks were great (bartender was fantastic), the food was outstanding, and the atmosphere is welcoming. My wife grew up on R&B, and the DJ was awesome. We'd definitely go back. My only caveat is this -- read your bill! The printout says parties of 1 or more are charged an 18% gratuity. That made me laugh..... read more

Love going to Brownstone! Always very good atmosphere and loved everyone! Drinks are fabulous and DJ Boogie best DJ around!

Love this place. There are not a lot of predominantly Black establishments like this downtown. It is often referred to as "Cheers" as a lot of people frequent here regularly. They have a really great happy hour. Reasonable drink and food choices. Try the Brownstone Bourdon and Orange Honey Glaze wings. It's typically a 30 and up spot. On the weekend the crowd does tend to be a little younger. If you are looking for good music/ food or just somewhere to catch the game- this is the place. Seating can be a little limited but it's a very welcoming environment. read more

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This spot had a great vibe. I'd pay just for the vibe. It was the perfect way to enjoy a chill Saturday evening. The staff were friendly. The menu was adequate. I was pleased with my time there. read more

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On the recommendation of a local, I came to the social lounge to meet with some incoming classmates. We came for Happy Hour and it was a blast. The drinks are super reasonably priced and they're strong. I ordered a Long Beach and a Peach martini. Both drinks were extremely well made. Also, the food served during happy hour is delicious. I ordered the Chicken Alfredo flatbread and it came fresh out of the oven. It was piping hot and a perfect snack while watching the Olympics on the flat screens in the lounge. 10/10 will be coming here again. The vibes of the lounge are immaculate--good music, lots of Black art, and good vibes all around. read more

Great place!! We stopped in early after work around 4:30-5pm and did not leave until 11:30pm had a fantastic time watched the game and then the D.J came in. He played the best old school hip hop and R&B late 80's and 90's. The food was great, the service was great, and the drinks were great. The ladies that I was with wanted more variety of Martini's but they were cool with what they had. Someone needs to update photos on website. IT WAS BANGIN!! and I'm 46 read more

Tati is my favorite bartender! She's make my drink's exactly like I like it in a timely manner. Big shout out to her & the brownstone family!! read more

Only for the grown an sexy. Hookah always on point always order the Mr. Brownstone hookah the chicken pasta add Shrimp is hands downs the best. They always treat me like family an they do that for anyone for step in the building. read more

Really nice place. The vibes was awesome! Food and drinks was amazing. Grown people loved it!

Unfortunately the age limit changed on a random Saturday in July where their age limit is now 27 for women and 30 for men. Unless they're just doing door discrimination. Good wings though. read more

I've been frequenting here since June & love the environment! Staff are AMAZING & the food is great! Definitely stop in if you can! Best, Ferrelle read more

My favorite place in Milwaukee. Great food, great drinks and the best hookah in town. This is the place to be. The staff is amazing they make you feel like family. The decor is beautiful and very upscale. Love it. read more

The best lounge I've been to in Milw, the vibe is great. Staff is very nice. I will definitely be back. Thank you Jona and Ky for creating a safe and enjoyable experience!! read more

Love our first visit! Marilyn the friendly bartender mixes a mad martini. There are great happy hour specials on cocktails and food..... And don't skip the hookah! They are artists in this area. Also everyone at the bar was super friendly Will definitely be back. read more

Always a good time when I'm meeting friends here for drinks. Great urban vibes where you can sit back, relax and enjoy one of their many delicious appetizers. The cheese artichoke dip and wings are my personal favorite. If you're not looking to eat they have great happy hour deals on their hookahs. Great intimate setting that can accommodate smaller groups with no problem. Certainly a great spot to become a regular, they already remember my name! read more

As a traveling vegan the menu was extremely limited. However, we were able to figure something out. Lol. The bartender was kind and quick, and the drinks are plenty. Towards the end of the evening the crowd and energy filled the room perfectly, and the decor is stunning. I totally recommend as a chill and cozy spot to drink and dine. Loved it. read more

Finally got in after 3 attempts and it was worth every minute! Thanks to Krystal she was wonderful from the door to accommodating seating arrangements! The service was on point, laid back, great !, drink, and food! Exactly how I was looking to spend my birthday! Thanks to Krystal, thank you so much! Definitely will be back April read more

Consistently good service, no matter when or how many times I visit. There aren't many places in MKE where you can hear hip hop/r&b in a relaxed environment, especially downtown. Albeit small, Brownstone provides great music and a chill vibe. Their waitresses are ALWAYS friendly and relatively quick, even on their busiest nights. The food is decent, the drinks are good, and if hookah is your thing, they offer that too. It gets really warm in the winter, but I frequent this place often in the summer. Highly recommend if you're looking for good music and drinks any night of the week. read more

Honest review: Terrible, don't go, don't waste your time. A group of 7 of us walked in around 12:45 last Saturday night. Decent but not too busy, we were looking for a chill spot that played good hip hop music. But NO ONE served us. I repeat, no one would serve us. Not one bartender even glanced up from their phone or washing glasses to acknowledged us. We stood there for 15 mins, thought about splitting a bottle and ordering a hookah, tried to ask another person who was behind the bar, not sure if they were a bartender, and they literally just walked away. Couldn't get service or a drink. Must not care about making money!? I am so appalled and disappointed.... A group of 7 people that would of spent a lot of money in your bar, y'all lost our business forever. read more

This place is a VIBE! It's small and intimate, but the music is nice! The owner, Corey, is super nice & engaging! The food was phenomenal! The service was friendly & pretty quick. We went during happy hour and it was honestly one of the best I've been to! Great bang for your buck! Listen, I will visit this place every time I'm in town! read more

Me and a colleague visited this place a few months back and all i can say is WOW!! small but what a vibe this place produces!! Black owned and supported by the locals this place has all you need! slammin DJs, Dope Bartenders, friendly Servers and a fantastic food Menu!! there were a few fan favorites that stood out besides the Owner/GM thats always on the scene makin sure everyones having a good time. there was one bartender who had nearly 100 safety Pins in her mask! shes AWESOME!!! she has a great Pour and very knowledgeable in drink making! id definitely chill here again or anytime im in Milwaukee read more

Would never go back!!!! Extremely unprofessional and rude!! No thanks I'll spend my money somewhere it's appreciated!

This place is my favorite lounge and has the best wings in town, hands down. The servers are so friendly and helpful and the music is great. Their happy hour deals are also really great- $5 for wings and I believe, many cocktails! Try it, you won't be disappointed! read more

Decided to try this place out on date night. Great atmosphere! We were expecting something a bit more chill and laid back, but they had a DJ for their one year anniversary. The DJ had a great mix of new and old hip hop and RnB on deck and we were not complaining. Attentive, fun and friendly staff! Drama free crowd of 30+ up crowd. Our hookah lasted FOREVER! We will definitely make our way back here. Next time with friends. read more

Great food, happy hour and dink specials (Marilyn was the bartender and she made the best watermelon martini I ever had. I ordered the honey orange glazed wing along with the chicken barbecues flatbread. Mmmmmm mmmm delicious! read more

I would recommend coming during happy hour for some drinks, hookah, & food at great prices and also good music! read more

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This place is amazing! Service is great, Brittany was a great mixologist! Val made some bomb wings! The happy hour was sooo good, 4-7 M-F . The atmosphere was chill and upscale with great local art pieces. read more