Love me some camp bar. It's got this awesome north woods WI vibe. Service is usually pretty solid. Food is pretty much nonexistent minus some pizza and free popcorn. Drinks are solid, beer is cold, and the vibe is amazing. This location in particular is a lot of fun. Two different bars and very different vibes in each area. read more

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My girlfriends and I went to check out their holiday decor, well worth it!!! A fun place to get into the holiday spirit. The drinks were good nothing amazing, but no complaints. read more

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This is a great local bar that transports you to a bar somewhere up north with the decor and style of the bar. The music is always great and if a big game is on then the speakers play the game. They have a wide variety of beverages on their drink menu plus supply a full bar. I love the daily deal of $5 old fashioned! They offer pizza as well if you're hungry and free popcorn is available. The service is typically quick but some Saturday nights can get pretty packed! read more

Camp Bar Third Ward - Old fashioned and Guinness - Bars Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Fun place to hang out and watch the game, play trivia or just meet up with friends for a drink! This place is filled with decor galore! From the taxidermy to festive lights, doesn't disappoint. Don't miss the bear when you enter! read more

Camp Bar Third Ward - Bars Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

A true Milwaukee staple. When you step inside it's like you've traveled to the northwoods of Wisconsin. Deer on the wall, cabin like interior, and wood all around. Come around Christmas time and you'll be blinded by the amount of lights they put in the area to really get you in the Christmas spirit. They have good pizzas if you get hungry while watching a game, and if you aren't looking for a full meal - guess what? Free popcorn! A great spot to hang out with friends, play darts, and watch games. A must if you are leaving the bustling crowds of MKE Pride or Summerfest. They set up outside in the street for Packer games - bring a chair and enjoy the sunshine! read more

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Monday night was trivia night and my friends and I came to win. Spoilers, we didn't win, but we did have fun! We did get a soft pretzel and cheese curds to share. We had a variety of drinks which we thought were good and our server was quick and easy to talk to. They did had the Christmas decor up so it helped with the cozy vibes on a cold winter night. I have never been to camp when it wasn't absolutely crowded so this was seriously a nice change of pace. Certainly would come hangout here again during the week. read more

We just so happened to be in Milwaukee during a Brewers vs. cubs game & this place was packedddd. Such a fun spot!! Highly recommend if you want a real & authentic Milwaukee experience. It is truly such a unique and eclectic place. read more

My friend summed it up well when she described Camp Bar as "Deeply Wisconsin. Think flannel everywhere, mounted deer heads, but cute, not trashy". Fun vibe, friendly staff, and great prices. Seems like an excellent spot to watch a game as well. read more

I love Camp Bar for the cozy comfortable atmosphere and reasonably priced drinks. I came here recently for an after-dinner nightcap and a game of cribbage. I love how they have it decked out for the holidays. It's their annual Santa Camp, which includes festive decorations, Christmas lights galore, and a holiday inspired cocktail menu. We were here on a Sunday evening and we easily able to find a table to sit, enjoy our cocktails, and play some cribbage. After we were done playing our game, we were also able to find a comfy spot by the fire to enjoy the remainder of our cocktails. The cocktails themselves were just ok. I think if you like vodka drinks or cocktails on the sweeter side---this would be a great spot. Also, if you tend toward beer at bars, they have a decent draft list. I tend toward classic whiskey cocktails and interesting mixology--which Camp Bar isn't really all about. That said, I'll keep on coming here for the comfort and casual coziness. And, of course--the holiday vibes in November and December. Get to it! read more

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Our shuttle from Who's on Layton left us. Diane with Camp Bar shuttle helped us get to where we needed to be. If you get Diane for a Brewers shuttle give her all the love and all the tips. She was so kind and amazing!!! read more

Super busy bar but cool atmosphere with patio seating. Very big inside with attentive bartenders. Great place to checkout

Beautiful ambience. Great drinks. Camping theme throughout. Great service. Delicious pretzels. read more

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We came here last night and the decor is so cute! Perfect place for a holiday bar crawl. They have a ton of fun drinks on their menu, however, I didn't try any since the place was swamped and it definitely seemed like the bartenders were very busy. I didn't want to make them go through the ice cream drinks, but if I go back I'd like to try those. I got the old fashioned and it definitely was one of the better old fashioneds I have had! They also have the great lakes Christmas ale which is one of our favorites, a pro tip would be to do a sugar rim with it though, that's how they do it at the brewery! Overall a fun place to go, great decorations, fun drinks, but be careful it gets super busy and crowded! read more

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This is a solid little bar in the heart of the Third Ward, and I'd been wanting to try it for a while when my girlfriend and friend and I decided to go here after catching a show at ComedySportz a few blocks southwest of the place. After taking a second to find some parking (parking in the Third Ward is one of the biggest headaches in Milwaukee, I swear), we entered the bar and were all carded on entrance by a bouncer before looking around and getting a feel for the place--there's two ways you can enter the bar from the entrance, with a longer, more 'open' area to the left and a smaller, more compact space to the right. We ended up choosing the spot to the right, as there were more tables open along the wall, and the décor was cozy and warm. There's a large fireplace along the far wall, and there are comfy leather sofa chairs situated around it, something we would've taken advantage of if they weren't already occupied. We took a high table instead, and two of us ordered at the bar while the third stayed with the table. The bartender was nice but seemed a little frazzled--the place was packed that night, and they seemed understaffed, with only one bartender behind the bar and one guy bar-backing. Our side of the bar was completely full, and it took a few minutes to get our drinks, but the mixed drinks the bartender made were extremely strong (in a good way) and worth the money, and I just got a Spotted Cow, a boring but steady Wisconsin classic. We spent another hour in the place, and most of it was passed just talking amongst ourselves or people watching--there was a wedding party that came in soon after midnight, and they definitely livened the place up, starting a chant at one point and bouncing around the entire left-side section. The crowd definitely skewed younger and more 'young professional,' and I wonder if it's like that every night of the week (we went on a Saturday night). The décor is what makes this place though--there are a lot of cool taxidermied animals (I know that can be polarizing for some people, so if you're not into being in places with that kind of stuff, this isn't the place for you honestly, as there's a LOT of stuffed animals; I'm not a hunter and generally tend to be one of those people normally, but if it's done in a tasteful way and not just some 'Look! Here's a bear I shot and now I'm going to make it into a rug and waste the rest of it!' kind of thing, I can appreciate it), and the walls are made to look like a log cabin. The whole place felt cozy, and the large fireplace added to the ambiance and made it more chill than the other side of the bar, something us non-college-age folks appreciated. We'll be back to check out what this place is like during the day for a Packers or Bucks game, and, based on the amount of TVs they have lining the walls and the reasonable prices of the drinks, that doesn't seem like a bad idea. read more

Camp Bar Third Ward - Right side of the bar area after walking in the front door, with the fireplace the main highlight. TVs along the wall to the right as well. - Bars Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I love this camp bar I've been to all three of them. They are super fun, this was is especially good. Usually they get packed and it can be hard to get a bartender. They were super great at this one. The bartender Sabrina was fantastic, she was easy to get the attention of and she was a vibe. Will definitely come back to this spot. read more

Free popcorn gives this bar five stars!! And the great atmosphere. One of my favorite casual bars to go to downtown mke. They also have multiple locations! read more

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This bar feels like being at home for a little redneck like me. Quirky decor but I think it's fun! The bartender who helped me was so nice. I went on a Saturday and it was packed but they were so quick to get me a drink. read more

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Recently visited Camp for about the millionth time with my husband. It's always been a fun spot. However this time didn't go so well. I enjoy taking my dog out with to places that are pet friendly. I always do my research before taking him just to be sure the places I visit are pet friendly. If they aren't then he doesn't go. Simple. Online it states Camp was pet friendly. So we walked in with our pet and are immediately greeted by a not so friendly bartender and with the immediate question of is your pet a service animal. I found that to be confusing since it states they are pet friendly. However she rolled her eyes at us and we promptly left. I highly recommend not going on a Sunday with your pet unless you want to be greeted by a rude bartender. read more

Camp Bar Third Ward - Screen shot stating they are pet friendly. - Bars Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Camp has been my go to place, it's a great spot to relax and watch the games or just talk to the people around you. They have amazing hospitality and I have never had any issues. The service is great and the food is always on point. Will continue to keep coming back!!! read more

I really enjoyed the service of Sabrina. Attentive, personable, and made the drink to my linking. Would go back!

This is an adorable bar located in the Third Ward neighborhood that offers good and cheap drinks. The decor is very interesting and unlike anywhere else in the area. It makes you feel like you're at a getaway in the forest, chilling in a wooden cabin. We walked in here on. Tuesday evening and despite it being a weekday, it was crowded (which tells you about how popular this place is with locals). I would definitely come here again to gab a casual drink with a friend. It has a very comforting vibe! read more

Monday Night . . . Trivia Night . . . be there! Great cocktails and service. Even the hot cocktails are very good.

I love this place. Every time I am in town I have to stop by they make great old fashions. It is definitely a place to go to if you are in town. read more

Very crowded before a local concert. Multiple lines formed at main bar before they opened the second bar area. Short Bloody Mary was excellent and served as my mini-dinner. read more

Camp Bar Third Ward - Short Bloody Mary $8 deserved a generous tip for the hardworking professionals behind the bar. Nice urban sunset too! - Bars Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Came here on a Saturday and it was packed. And noisy. For the amount of people they did not need to have the music that loud. We could barely hear each other at our table. Drinks were tasty, but took a while to get there. Tator tots were a little untraditional, and our table of 6 universally agreed that we would likely not order again. The pretzel was average, if not a little salty. I think it might be a fine bar if it was at about 80% capacity. I think it was more like 125% capacity which made it tough to enjoy each other's company. read more

Camp Bar knows how to do Brandy old fashioned. Always such a fun place with great bartenders. Santa Camp is definitely one of my favorite themes and I love the Christmas inspired drink menu. read more

Camp Bar Third Ward - Brandy Old Fashioned (sweet) - Bars Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Great fun bar atmosphere is amazing very relaxed, food is very very good and the service it's great. Love the pizza and love the classical fashions! Highly recommend! read more

I always have a great time at this Camp Bar and love stopping in for some drinks! I think the theme is so fun and they capture the up north woodsy vibes perfectly. The atmosphere is laid back and chill so it's a great place to stop by for a few drinks or to bring friends. I've also always had great service and been offered a great drink selection! They also have snacky type foods you can order but they don't look to be very gluten-free friendly (I've never eaten anything here). read more

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Came here with my bf and we love how cozy its is! The old fashioned cocktails are incredible. Must try the maple and apple! We'll be coming back soon. read more

Terrible service and poor attitude. They were short staffed when we arrived. Walked up to the bar as they had no servers. Bartender says she's really busy and will come to our table when ready. (There were about 15 people at the bar). I asked if I can just order at the bar. She said she has a few other people to get to. I figured..."No problem. It's only 3:30pm on a Wednesday. " 15 minutes later she is just standing there talking to a customer while another customer asked for a few drinks. At that point our party of 4 decided to leave as we had been waiting for 30 minutes. Perhaps it's because we were not white. It was pretty clear she was not interested in serving us. The cherry on top was her looking us dead in the eye as we were walking out. No apologies or no offer to serve us a drink. Camp bar, you will not be getting our personal or corporate business in the future. Racist, rude, unapologetic. read more

Such a chill yet fun place to go to! My favorite time to go here is in the winter when they are decorated for the holidays! It's bright and exciting in there while also having a cozy vibe! I've never had a bad drink here either! Very good service and friendly staff. read more

We had a going away party for a colleague and this was a perfect place! There was pizza you could order and it was delicious for bar food! The bartenders were absolutely great! We never waited long for a drink and would come here again! read more

We stopped there Saturday night before a concert for some drinks. We were able find a spot to sit and were able to get our first round pretty quickly. Second round a totally different story went to a different area of the bar and stood waiting to have a bartender take my order. A bartender took the person to the right of me order and then the person to the left of me order then instead of taking my order she moved to the end of the bar to take their and then another person after that. I took the hint and we went to go to another bar. Two of the three bartenders had no idea how to work at a busy bar. It's too bad because it is a pretty decent place otherwise. read more

I genuinely love coming here. The staff are great, food is good, and the drink selection has never let me down. It's a great place to watch the game and catch up with friends without having to literally scream so you can make a witty comment. If you're looking for a warm, cozy, and up north vibe - look no further. This place will have you feeling like you're up north in no time. read more

Camp Bar Third Ward - $25 Whiteclaw buckets - Bars Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

My party stopped by here when visiting Milwaukee for a wedding and we had an awesome experience! The bartender that was working was super personable and was more than happy to talk us through the different types of beer they had on tap and what his favorites were. Besides that, the decor in this bar is super cool! All of the lights inside were awesome for pictures. This is definitely a must if you are in the Third Ward! read more

smells like urine and vapes. bartenders are unaware and gossip with the manager all night. not a very classy place, it's like a frat bar

THEY DO NOT ALLOW DOGS ANYMORE. I know it's not their fault, probably something health code related. But really that was the only reason I went there in the first place. There's better food, beer and atmosphere elsewhere, so what's left? Extra star given bc the popcorn is usually on point. read more

Camp Bar Third Ward - Broccoli used to have a good time here. But that was before they banned doggos. - Bars Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

This is my favorite bar I have been to in Milwaukee. The decor is cabin themed and it's just a cozy environment. The drinks are good and the prices are fair. The bartender was extremely nice and attentive unlike many bartenders at other bars. The space was clean and well kept. Highly recommend trying this spot if you are in the area. read more

Fun atmosphere, great waitstaff. I will always visit here when in the Milwaukee area.

I'll definitely come in once post-COVID happens bc it could likely be much more fun. Good beer selection & cool atmosphere to watch sports in the Third Ward read more