This is a true Wisconsin drive bar. It was packed on a Saturday. There was one bartender for the…read morewhole bar, about 3 slot machines and a pull tab machine. Their cocktails are $10 but definitely a joint you grab a beer. There was a friendly and wide range of bar goers. At one point the whole bar sung happy birthday to someone so I'd say this is a nice Midwest bar to grab a drink.

Solid Bay View spot - not quite a dive but definitely a casual place that most will enjoy…read more Interesting decor, very reasonable prices and a friendly bartender. I don't think they have food but they do have a lot of video poker machines if that's your jam. Would return.

Cute christmas decor that matches the vibe in the bar. All the seats were taken at the bar on a…read moreMonday night. Easy to order drinks though. My vodka lemonade was delicious. The vodka cran was also good. Everyone enjoyed their drinks. I saw a stage and wonder if they have live music. They had a movie playing when we were there.

Bartender was extremely rude and complained about his tip amount. Didn't deserve a dollar in the…read morefirst place.

Stella's is a great place to add to your list if you're in the area and want to pop in for a drink…read moreor two. It's a very vibey and eclectic cocktail lounge feel while still being a dive bar. The staff is always nice and attentive which is appreciated. Aside from bar seating, there are a few nooks with lounge style couch seating so if you can snag those, makes for an even better experience.

I was enjoying a date night with my husband. We had been to a hockey game, dinner at the 3rd Street…read moreMarket Hall, and then my husband had found this spot on Yelp and thought it would be the perfect place for a nightcap. It is the absolute perfect place for a nightcap. The vibes are warm, cozy, and candlelit. The bartender was outstanding. Their cocktail menu is surprisingly wonderful. We had a lovely time. I ordered a sazerac for my first cocktail. It was wonderful. It's a little heavier on the absinthe than some folks make it so something to note if you're not an absinthe lover. My husband got a Manhattan (which I tried) and it was pitch perfect. For my second cocktail, I got the revolver--coffee forward, strong, and delicious. My husband got a last word, which I also tried, and it was a beautifully herbaceous delight. Just when we think we've tried all the great cocktail bars in the area, one sneaks up and surprises and delights. Get to it!

It's the best neighborhood bar in the Milwaukee. Which makes it the best neighborhood bar in the…read moreworld. Go!

I have loved this place for a long time. It is simply a Milwaukee classic that everyone must…read moreexperience. But. The old man (I believe he's the owner) was very very rude. Me and my buddies, who are all very much so above 21 arrived. When he asked for IDs he saw a California ID and claimed it fake, and that was his grounds for kicking us out. After that he tried to take our IDs. Bartender also was ill-serviced with how she threw my credit card barely toward me. Loved this place. Now I don't. If you're from outta state beware of the dickish service.

We were happy to find parking super close to the front door and then dismayed to find out we had a…read more45 minute wait time with nowhere to sit or stand without being in the way of servers. We got lucky and had bar seats open up after about 5 minutes which allowed us to grab cocktails and relax. After a bit we ordered some Brussel sprouts as an appetitizer and before they could show up our table opened up. My wife chose the 2 piece cod fry with chips while I opted for the perch fry with fries. Everything was spectacular. The bartenders were jumping around each other to keep people happy at the bar and the rest of the staff get people's bellies filled with food. If you go keep in mind there are no reservations and will probably be a wait, but they will take great care of you and serve you some awesome fish!

I was heading to the Downer Theater after work for a movie on Friday night and of course wanted a…read morefish fry beforehand. I surprisingly don't have many options in my "MKE - Fish Fry" collection that are near downtown, but Swinging Door Exchange was one of them. I was pressed for time, so I placed a to go order rather than dining in. I got the combo fish fry (two pieces of cod, two pieces of perch, and three fried shrimp) with potato pancakes. I was also very easily talked into the half rack rib appetizer. The ribs were good, even though I prefer sauce that's more sweet and smokey. Their sauce was on the tangy side with a tease of spice that really only became noticeable when the majority of the half rack was gone. If I were in the mood for ribs as my main meal, I'd consider getting theirs as an entree. The two potato pancakes weren't homemade; instead, they were premade hash brown patties that some other restaurants also serve with their fish frys. These were perfectly acceptable in lieu of homemade pancakes. The cod tasted great, but the breading didn't hold up very well. Either the fish itself was too wet or the two block walk back to my car allowed for condensation to wreck it or possibly both. The perch was not yellow lake perch but probably something like pike perch. Even though both kinds of fish and the shrimp were all good sized portions, $29 feels like a lot. I wouldn't say no to it, though, if I were dining in next time and avoid the extra cost of their takeout fee. Shout-out to the bartenders working that night. The bar area was absolutely packed, but both of the ones I talked to about placing my order were friendly and helpful even with being super busy.

Agent wags and agent 47 held it down. Friday night busy bar and they killed it. Great service, good…read moreconversation.

The experience is identical to being a spy. They have just about 1 million real spy signatures all…read moreover the walls. I ordered a turkey sub (no bacon), and to be honest, pretty mid sandwich. There wasn't anything special, but it didn't taste bad. So it doesn't loose a star. Just to get the negative stuff out the way, it was kinda small for how much stuff was everywhere. It was cool stuff, but A LOT of cool stuff, y'know? Besides that, the staff and games were amazing. The entrance and exit were also pretty good

Excellent cocktail bar with unique vibe. Great place however expect to wait for drinks as they are…read morequite intricate but delicious and worth the wait. They recently reopened from the flooding. Due to this they have a smaller menu than normal but still tons of options.

I had never been to the Midwest before, and all I can say is, I was very lucky to be in Milwaukee…read more My partner and I are beer & cocktail connoisseurs and are always in search of a good time. Jenneca, the bartender who served us the entire time, made sure of that. Not only did she give us great service, but she made us feel like we were part of her community. She spoke to us like we were family and made two Angelenos feel like this was home. I truly did not know what to expect being out here, but I felt like I didn't want to leave. Jenneca was exceptional -- not only in her way of speaking to people, but also made lovely drinks. If I could move to Milwaukee now, I would, solely because I found a community in a place away from home, and that is so difficult to find.

An east side gem. Free popcorn, beautiful beer chalices, and a grand piano?! What more can you…read morewant! They are also open early, which is great when you need that occasional before noon beer. Cheap drinks, very divey, and the bartenders are always friendly.

Love the deuce!! Always a fun time. Friendly bartenders and interesting people. Cheap drinks and…read morealways love getting the set up. Also have darts, pool, popcorn and slot machines.

I recently stopped into Scaffidi's and wasn't disappointed. I love a good dive bar, and this spot…read morechecks all the boxes: great prices, classic Midwestern vibes with neon signs and Harley Davidson decor, and late night food. It's no frills, but perfect for a beer (I got a Modelo!) and pool game on a chill night with friends. Plus, their pepperoni pizza made for the perfect snack--something you don't find just anywhere at a bar pretty late in Milwaukee. And the staff brought the pepperoni pizza out so quickly! I will most definitely be back.

True Score: 4 Stars…read more Dark and Cheap You walk up the stairs into a real throw back bar room. Pool tables, darts, sports, and very cheap drinks. Sold! Cool horseshoe bar. Great people, amazing staff and the owners are two of the nicest guys you'll ever meet! If you are looking for a good game of pool, you'll find it here. They have 3 tables and some of the best shots in the city are regulars. You will definitely learn a thing or two! If that's not your thing just stop in a for a few drinks and enjoy the atmosphere. It's definitely a great corner bar feel with an Eastside address. Thanks

The best dive bar in the Dive Bar capital of the world...Milwaukee USA…read more Art shoots straight with you and treats you right, unless you do him wrong. He speaks his mind with no filter and that is respected by the customers. Well, most of them. Milwaukee off-duty and on-duty cops are regulars. Retirement parties, bday parties, any kind of parties. Great food! Dahmer went there a few times too!

We were coming from a work party so no food was ordered so all we had were drinks. Art was very…read moreentertaining and full of stories to tell. I am so glad I got to experience this gem before it is gone. I do wish we had been able to hang longer since we were the only ones in the bar at the time.