Fantastic bar. Great people. Stopped in based on review and…read morewas not disappointed. Only had an appetizer and a couple of beers. Ordered the Monterey jalapeño bacon sticks and asked to add a side of their housemade queso. Delightful! As others have commented, it is a bar. And it's a good one with good people and food. Local crowd is solid.

Hot mess burger was great. Giant pretzel was one of the best hot pretzels I've ever had. Free pool…read moretable, video slots and pull tabs. All around great hole in the wall.

The tavern scene in the city of Milwaukee is amazing. There seems to be a hidden gem on every…read moreother corner. Phylo's, hiding on a corner in West Allis, is a wonderful vestige of a time of warmth and welcome. Within ten minutes, we were talking with everyone in the bar. The maestro of this symphony is the indomitable Lou, the owner and master of the grill. She cooked up one of the best burgers I have tasted, with a choice of cheese, onions, tomato, lettuce, pickles and whatever else you want. Lou is there to please. She is also the consummate master of ceremonies and makes Phylo's a special place.

After seeing the charbroil grill behind the bar on my first visit I knew that I would be back for a…read morecheeseburger. The menu is small with sandwiches and appetizers which is ok for a corner bar. The menu is very reasonable with two cocktails and a burger with side totaling $17.50 flat. Lou is on the ball with drinks when your ready for another one. The place is your typical Wi dive bar. Service is great with Lou being a firecracker opinionated bartender. The sandwich's are all under $10 with choice of side being onion rings, steak frys or tots. I ordered the half pound bacon cheeseburger and battered onion rings. The bacon cheeseburger looked great on a toasted Kiser roll with fresh leaf lettuce, tomato, pickles and raw onion. The battered onion rings were perfectly crispy with tender onion on the inside. WOW my bacon cheeseburger was cooked perfect rare with a delicious deep char broiled flavor. With the fresh toppings this is a really tasty burger to my surprise from an unassuming coroner bar. This is the perfect cheeseburger for my tastes and what I seek out in a cheeseburger so this will become my known good cheeseburger bookmark in my head. I will definitely be back when I'm craving a char broiled flavored cheeseburger and try some more of the menu. This is probably the last place in town where you can get a 1/2 pound bacon cheeseburger with fresh toppings and a side for under $10 so value vs delicious is outstanding.

Linda and Joel are great hosts. True rockers with awesome music playing all the time. The vibe,…read morecustomers and pizza are all great. Visit, you won't be disappointed!

Love the old timey dive vibe. Good bloody mary. Will be back to try the pizza. Bartender super…read morefriendly and told us all about the events. Excited to come for karaoke!

Located on 27th street in Franklin, Route 41 was a perfect spot to enjoy a Friday Fish Fry! We…read morewalked in on a busy Friday (I do not believe they take reservations), to a newly renovated space that was bright & clean. The large bar was full, as was most of the dining area. We checked in with the hostess & were surprised that she was able to get us a table right away! Our server, although lackluster, was efficient & our drink & food orders were correct. I opted for 2 piece Cajun style cod-what a nice change of pace! The breading had great flavor, very crispy. The baked potato was standard but who's isn't. My bf chose the traditional 3 piece cod & enjoyed his meal as well. We plan to come back soon to try other things & attend a trivia night!

Decided to try this place for the first time since it rebranded to Route 41, and unfortunately it…read morewas a big disappointment. The service was awful from the start. We were seated in the back of the dining room with only four other tables occupied, yet no one acknowledged us for over 10 minutes. Eventually, a different employee stopped by just to ask if we wanted drinks. We ordered the flaky cod and the walleye--both were extremely disappointing. The fish was hard, bland, and had an unpleasant aftertaste. Honestly, there would have been more flavor in a box of frozen fish sticks. The tartar sauce was overwhelmingly dill-forward, which didn't help salvage the meal. Even the basics missed the mark: the ranch dressing and mozzarella sticks were awful as well. As a lifelong Wisconsin resident who takes the tradition of a Friday fish fry seriously, I can confidently say this was one of the worst meals I've ever experienced. Save yourself the experience and the expense and buy Gordon's fish at your local grocery store. It's about the same, if not better, than Route 41's out-of-the-freezer meals paired with poor service.

I try not to write negative reviews; however, when the owner of the establishment mocks their…read morepatrons I do not have any other choice. My friends and I were attending a birthday party at the bar. We had a friend in town from Ireland so we wanted to talk with her but the music was so loud we had to yell to even hear each other. My friend asked if the music could be turned down a bit and one of the bartender's obliged. When the owner came back in he quickly turned back up the music. My friend politely asked the owner if he could turn is back down and that is when he started mocking her and saying "I can't hear you" and saying it is Friday night so let's party. Yes, it is your establishment and you are allowed to do what you want but I also have the ability to choose where I spend my money and I will NEVER step foot back into a place where the owner is messed up on drugs and alcohol and does not care about their patrons.

tl;dr Did I mention the bladder busters?!…read more Mavericks is such a staple to a lot of my dude friends. It kind of reminds me of a college bar type vibe, with the friendliest staff and loads of shots. A lot of bar games are played there and it's way more spacious compared to some of the smaller bars in the more "hipster" parts of town. It has a front bar area with smaller tables and bar space, a pool table hallway/walkway and then a back area with full back bar and larger tables. It's not super swanky, but a great sports/dive bar for all of your game-watching needs. Also, the pub/bar food is amazing! Love the Ruben rolls, jalapeno poppers, the wonton-fried mozzarella sticks, and there's something about the pizza and the light, flaky crust there that keeps us coming back for more. I've been there for quite a few Packers games - it's the perfect spot. They've got a "bladder buster" (usually this is free miller lite or bud lite until someone uses the bathroom) and fun traditions like playing "The Bears Still Suck" song during commercials and Todd and Carol (the owners) often Emcee and make funny comments over the game or sometimes host raffles for cool prizes based off the shots you buy (smart). Todd and Carol are an absolutely delight and are always treat you like family when you're there. Will definitely be back for many more future Packer games (and I don't even like sports!)

I enjoyed stopping by The Original when the mood for a good cocktail struck. The food and cocktails…read more(mainly the food) was a bit pricer which is the major reason I only went once and awhile. I had no idea the Original switched to a completely different kind atmosphere. Leaning towards a sports bar and grill, but not full on. The bartenders are welcoming and friendly. They also have a good cocktail and beer list as well as NA options. I love their Old Fashioned and OG G&T. Everything is reasonably price. I very much recommend a visit. Especially you love smashburgers! I am happy to see this fun spot in my neighborhood.

The Original is now called OG Pub & Grill, with a slight change in ownership. One of the partners…read morekept it and re-opened with a different concept, and you can add them to the list of delicious smashburgers! The OG burger is a double smashed patty cheeseburger with American cheese, sauteed onions, OG sauce, and their difference maker - fried julienne cut jalapeños! Chicago style house and Freestyle music caught my attention and was a pleasant surprise, adding to a chill atmosphere. The kick from the jalapeños is subtle, but the great flavor they add is less subtle. Their fries are also solid, which matters to me when I want a burger. On Wednesday and Thursday, they serve smoked BBQ dishes until sold out. I tried their rib tips and was impressed by the flavor of the rub and how tender the tips were. The BBQ is served with housemade applesauce, pickles, slaw, and another difference maker - pan-seared sweet potatoes! They're open 7 days a week, so go check them out.

This hotel bar at Iron Horse was a nice spot to unwind at after a big night. Hailey the bartender…read morewas friendly, and I tried my first Spotted Cow. Ok I'm not much of a beer guy these days but I had heard about Spotted Cows and how you can only get them in Wisconsin, so, when in Rome, right? It was good! Very mild and the kind of beer you could go through a few of pretty quickly. The bar itself is like the hotel; rustic, cool, modern, and pricey. I was hoping to get food but the kitchen was close to closing so I held off. They had Thursday Night Football on in the background, and the overall energy was good for a hotel bar. Not much more to say but was good to stop by for a pint to try it out.

Such a cute outdoor patio in the warmer months! We had been wanting to check out this place for…read morequite some time and it was a great lunch spot with friends. The cocktails were unique, the food was great, maybe a bit pricey, and the service was good too! Would like to go back.

I heard rumors that a new bar was opening on Jefferson that would have the ski hill vibes. More…read morespecifically, it's an Apres Ski theme. It's right in between Room Seven and Barrel Burrito Company near Cathedral Square Park. Of course, they have a few shot skis hung on the wall. They also offer food (though I didn't order any on this visit). I ordered a couple of Espresso Martinis. I spoke to the owner on opening night, they plan to offer a service industry brunch on Mondays. The plan for Saturdays are to be for private events.

I went to this venue for the first time to support the first Drag brunch. I ordered a watermelon…read moreRedBull and pancakes. A very generous portion. The staff was nice and the atmosphere was fun. Plenty of seating options from bar, high tops and even a couch. A stage was in one corner and games in another. Lots of interesting decor made it look inviting. Three Drag Artists did 2 numbers each with an intermission. I had a good time.