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    Draft & Vessel

    4.6 (71 reviews)
    Closed 3:00 pm - 11:00 PM
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Andrea F.

    This place is in a great location on Oakland with really nice large windows on the front end. They're dog friendly which is always a plus and they have water bowls and treats available all around! We happily stumbled on their Live Irish Sessions on the third Wednesday of the month and they were fantastic! It added such a cozy feel to a rainy night. The bartender is quick and friendly and helpful if you're not sure what to order.

    Rübæus Beer
    Abby M.

    I've been to Draft & Vessel twice now and loved both of my experiences. It's a nice quiet spot that hosted an intense game of chess with delicious beer. The Rübæus has me wanting to continue to come back over and over, the tart raspberry flavor of this fruit beer is something to rave about. Thank goodness I live close to this gem, I plan to be a regular here!

    The bar, duh!
    Chadrick J.

    This spot is well, spot on. Great ambiance and a truly proper selection of good craft beers. You won't find Miller or Budweiser at Draft & Vessel! You also won't find food, this place isn't about food it's about beer. You will find craft brews and a knowledgeable staff that will get you what you need. D&V is not to big and not to small. It''s just right. Nice comfy and cozy. The outdoor seating is splendid and it really feels like home away from home. Nestled on the main strip off Oakland in Shorewood alley, the place has a special location that makes it a great spot to stop into. The beers rotate often so get here or you may miss something you may not get to try again. D & V is a great spot in Shorewood period!

    Tony K.

    What an awesome, tiny, super cool beer cafe. What to expect: Friendly knowledgeable service. They're very generous with allowing you to taste what they have to offer on tap (see the pretty cool beer menus above the bar - or check ahead online). If a seats available - you can enjoy a pint and relax. I can imagine that this place will get crowded. It's very welcoming and a place I can't wait to frequent. It's tiny. Like TINY. I expect I'll more likely get beer to go. You can purchase 32 or 64 oz growlers and they do have a selection of special 22oz bottles for purchase. Check em out! What a great addition to my favorite village, Shorewood!!

    growlers!
    Katie S.

    What an awesome bar! It's tiny. Like.. really tiny. There's actually a sign on the wall that says "Max Occupants: 12". So you'll be lucky to grab a bar seat, but it's also super cozy and cute. I can't think of anything else in Milwaukee I could compare it to. They've got a great selection of craft beers, many of which you'd have a hard time finding anywhere else. They also sell growlers at a decent price. I took home a 64oz growler of a white IPA for $20 - $5 for the growler itself and $15 to fill it. Not bad. The service was great, the atmosphere was great, and the beer was great. I only wish I lived closer. I'll be back!

    Awesome beer map on the wall
    Chelsie N.

    Okay this place is AWESOME. Been here several times in the past couple weeks and every experience has been great. They've got a great selection of 20 different taps that rotate weekly. Not only do they fill growlers to go but the growlers don't have to be theirs!! This is a rarity with places like this so kudos to them. The inside is a small, cozy space with communal benches and bar seating. The decor is awesome- the owner said everything in the place has been refurbished. If you look at the bar it's actually on old crates and I think all the wood used in the place is from an old farm. Last thing I want to comment on is the Girl Scout Cookie pairing that I went to this week- such a great concept! For $20 we got 14 cookies and over 2.5 pts of reallllllly delicious beer. The pairings were all great but my favorites were the peanut butter cookie and raspberry fruit ale and the Samoa and sticky toffee pudding ale. Definitely was feeling good when I left. The owner is a great guy, very knowledgable and super friendly. If you haven't been here yet you need to stop by!

    Girlscout cookie pairing
    Leah D.

    Draft & Vessel has finally expanded! I was looking forward to their expansion for months leading up to it. How exciting to now be able to bring groups to my favorite bar! Upon arriving to the newly reassembled bar we were so excited for all the new tables and not having to push through people to get to the bar and back to your table or back out the door. I really love this place. They have the best taps and bottle selection around. And now a rotating cider and mead tap!! Plus wine on tap! Plus puppies!!! They allow puppies inside so you can have booze and all the puppy love your heart desires. Seriously how can you go wrong? Once they get a bottle chiller for their wall of upscale bottles this place will be unbeatable.

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    Just there for the beer which was amazing. Dog friendly and the staff allows you privacy or can chat, totally up to you.

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    Awesome spot with a cool vibe. Great rotating selection of beer, even a couple wines. Love that there are no TVs.

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    As the weather is cooling, be sure to keep supporting them by bringing your growler in for some beer at home.

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