I find this local bar fantastic. The decor alone is eye catching and very relative of Milwaukee's past and present. The bartenders are consistently attentive and knowledgeable. They have an AMAZING back patio which is just a wonderful spot during the long winters of Wisconsin. Highly recommend checking that out. I was honestly quite surprised by how large of an area as well as by the unique decor. I don't believe they serve food. Or I haven't seen a food menu or anything brought out. But there are so many restaurants nearby to order from or swing by. All in all a standout neighborhood bar on the East Side! read more

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This is one of those spots that I almost hate to love because the more you talk about it, the more people show up. It's not exactly a secret but it feels like one. Tucked back in a residential neighborhood, Champion's Pub is an unassuming watering for locals. Spacious back patio, dog-friendly, great bartenders, and a nice divey ambiance. read more

Champions Pub is a divey tucked away neighborhood bar. This neighborhood secret offers a very very large, pet friendly outdoor patio complete with kiddie pools to give your feet a soak on a hot day. A decent number of beers on-tap and a selection of canned seltzers. read more

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It is a classic Milwaukee pub. Great history, great atmosphere, great selection. Be sure to check it out.

A very inviting & warm atmosphere! Owners are amazing! Welcome's everyone as it their family!

One of the best hidden gems in Milwaukee to grab a drink! Friendly staff and good music.

I've never had a bad time at Champions For 25 years, when I come back to Milwaukee, Champions is on the list of "must go" destinations. It's like going home to grab a pint with great friends!! read more

Great neighborhood bar with friendly bartenders. Low key, but comfortable. Highly recommended.

5/5 on the regular patrons. 2/5 on the staff. Extremely unfriendly staff and even went as far to insult (1/2 bar tenders on separate nights). Will get you a quick drink though. Avoid unless looking for a friendly night with locals despite abrasive staff. read more

Didn't want our business. We're a 10 minute walk (Murray Hill) but weren't "from the neighborhood" enough. If you don't live on the block, find someplace else that's way more friendly and welcoming. North Ave is a short walk with a lot of places that will appreciate your business. . read more

What an amazing neighborhood gem! Everything you want in a local Milwaukee bar. Friendly staff, welcoming patrons & and wonderful selection of beer and spirits. There's a huge patio in the back and can't beat a game of shuffleboard with friends read more

A truly great neighborhood bar. The staff are extremely friendly, and the prices are very fair. We love spending time there. During warm weather, they have a huge patio with a big screen for watching sports. read more

What real neighborhood pub/bar should be like. Reasonable prices, world class staff, and an abundance of new friends yet to be met. I am a little biased. Used to get home from work and walk there almost on a daily basis. Every time I go back, I get the a warm and genuine greeting. Nice to be appreciate. Thank you. read more

When I think of a great neighborhood bar, I immediately think of a place like Champions. Everything from the staff, to the shuffleboard table is perfect. Ice cold beer, dart games, and a huge outside patio, that gets tons of use in the summertime. My kind of place. read more

Great neighborhood bar. Community focused and a very friendly staff. Definitely will be back.

What a gem of a place this is! My husband and I were out for our first kid-free night in a while and after attending a show at the jazz estate, wanted a chill place to go to afterward. This place fit the bill. It has free shuffleboard, cribbage boards and a great selection of tap beer. It was a chilly night but the backyard area looks epic! They also have all major sports games on so we could watch the MLB playoffs while we played our shuffleboard and cribbage. The people who came in all seemed like really friendly regulars (not the type of regulars that stare at you like you're invading their private bar - I hate places like that), and the staff was great too. If I ever find myself in this neighborhood again I would definitely come here! read more

Champion's Pub has a fun 'neighborhood bar' feel to it. Located just off the beaten path makes it more of a destination bar. When you enter, you get the Irish Pub feel and you are greeted with friendly faces both in the stools and behind the bar. On my visit, there was also a nice big dog walking around named Cosmo, definitely the bar's beloved mascot! There's plenty of entertainment for you to enjoy, they have a shuffleboard league on Wednesdays and a stockpile of games in the corner. Our group found the Apples to Apples particularly amusing! Smokers, this is a great place for you as well, they have a back patio with a brand new awning to protect you from the weather. Champion's Pub is a good spot to enjoy a beer and watch the game! read more

such a wonderful gem of a pub. the old school ambiance and fantastic staff keep the charm of the east side with an Irish flare. the owners are kind, generous people that put love into every part of their establishment. I highly recommend visiting if you're looking for a low key chill spot with great people. read more

Shuttleboard, sports on the tube, a great patio, cheap-ish drinks, and friendly regulars and bartenders. This place is a true neighborhood bar; the east side's answer to the corner watering hole. Great for folks who live between North and the UWM area, it's also a nice spot to get together with friends if you're looking to go out in the area and looking to avoid the cluster-eff that we all know North Avenue can be. read more

There is an incredible family staff that will treat you like one of their own, their 10 year old daughter Lauren loves Coheed & Cambria and will school you at shuffle board, Cosmo the dog rules, and their bloody marys do, too! Every time I come back to Milwaukee, you can bet that I will find my way over here again! read more

Just love this place. Real people, awesome vibe, not a fake Irish piece of anything. Always a great place to sit down, have a pint, and talk to whichever local characters walk through the door. I don't think I've been in a friendlier bar in Milwaukee or one where I had more interesting conversations. read more

http://www.mkeonline.com/story.asp?id=1402129 From the MKE article I wrote on corner bars: Although it has occupied the same building since 1956, Champion's Pub remains a bit of a hidden gem. Located in a quiet residential neighborhood close to the often rambunctious goings-on of North Avenue, Champion's is inspired by the classic European concept of a public house (which is where the term "pub" is derived from). Even though these establishments traditionally serve libations, they are community-oriented and an important meeting place for neighbors and friends. Owner Maire Greenya, who runs the pub with her husband, Bob, inherited the pub from her grandfather-in-law, who still has friends who stop in. "It's definitely a family business, a labor of love," she said. "We're not gonna get rich on it!" It almost seems ludicrous - who wouldn't want to build a club or license an outlet owned by a bar chain and make tons of cash? The answer is the dedicated folks who want to maintain the values set up by those public house proprietors. Greenya believes the key to the bar's relative success and longevity is owed partly to the location. "(We're) in a residential neighborhood, we have great regulars. We're off the beaten path, we've been around forever. It's not just a 'come get drunk' sort of (bar). There's more to it than that," she said. Champion's is home to a traditional shuffleboard table, which means pickup games between strangers are almost expected. If asked, bartenders can unearth board and card games from behind the bar. Cribbage, Go and Uno are popular choices. Champion's doesn't serve food, but having pizza delivered there isn't frowned upon. The patio is extensive and offers more seating than indoors. Portions of it are covered, making this corner bar an ideal outdoor weekend gathering spot for big groups. Favorite summertime drink Greenya picks a vodka tonic with a slice of cucumber. "It sounds weird, I know, but the cucumber takes the bitterness out of the tonic," she says. "It's really light and summery." read more

This pub is a great change of pace from many of the North Ave. bars. It's got a laid back, friendly atmosphere where people can relax and have a good time. The bartenders are very cool, prices are good, and the shuffleboard table rocks. They also have a nice new patio. although it was raining last time I was there. read more

Very local. Very tucked in an old neighborhood. Here on Sunday. It's dead but great outdoor area. Flat screens. Tons of character. Dont park in owners spot!!! read more

My favorite bar back in the day when I lived a few blocks away. Friendly & unpretentious. Cozy & clandestine. A good place to escape the day. read more

GREAT neighborhood bar. Friendly and welcoming staff, and a perfect pint of Guinness awaits!

Awesome Irish bar that I used to live near. Friendly bartenders who are sometimes a little drunk. They have a baseball almanac behind the bar! read more

What an amazing pub!! The shuffle board is awesome and the back yard is so worth the drive from down town. We loved our time at Champions.

Tucked away win at two converging dead ends. Strange mix of intimate if claustrophobic inside, and immense fenced in patio area. The drinks were slightly more expensive however the taps were Irish imports so felt validated. Music was rotating mix of personal preference, but yet again the bartender asked several of us what we wished to hear. The place is a constant mix of two extremes. Nothing to but pleasant, however left not feeling like there was a single mood. Certainly more than comfortable to have a have two pints, and a conversation. read more

Great bar with a huge patio! Awesome, friendly bartenders. Free shuffleboard and good beer selection!

What a great corner bar. They got awesome bartenders and a great patio. There are some top notch beers on tap. Tullemore dew seems to be the shot of choice at this great bar read more

Love this place!!! Great people and better friend s! Guinness is the best! Meet me for one! Bobby and maire are the best host/ hostess ! Help is awesome too! Great patio! read more