Wow! This may be the best cocktail bar in the city. It is a full vibe that must be experienced…read more Craft cocktails in a charming, warm, inviting space similar to a Victorian era home back in the 1900s. Service is impeccable. They do a tremendous job of explaining the menu and food options in detail, and ensure you have a great experience from start to finish. The drinks? Nothing short of amazing. They vary the featured cocktails menu every 8 weeks, so most likely you'll get a different experience every time you go. However you can always get your classic cocktails like Margaritas, French 75 and Martinis. They also can do any drink NA which is the first of its kind in the US. They have an option called dealers choice, where you can pick the spirit and flavor profile of the drink you want: spicy, sour, floral, smoky etc. no limits! You write down on a card what you want and they craft you a cocktail based on your selections. They also offer a variety of food pairings to go along with the select, featured drink you order. We got spring rolls, a braised, pork infused doughnut, and an incredible bone broth that still has me in a tizzy. Fair warning: it's small and difficult to get a reservation - don't try your luck walking in, this place is a hot ticket and you won't be able to get in without a resy, which could be weeks or months out. This is a true gem of a cocktail bar, and is as good as anything you would find in New York or Chicago.

Liked the vibe - reminds me of shakers cigar bar but without all the smoke (like, a bit spooky,…read moreold, maybe haunted but also very cool). We stopped here after dinner, so we stuck mostly with the cocktails. Unfortunately, nothing on the seasonal menu really stuck out to me. I stuck with the "traditional" cocktails (spicy watermelon bubblegum, and then banana daiquiri). Hubs went for the halo halo food (which was so cute! All the typical ingredients but served in cubist fashion), and the paired drink. The paired drink was supposed to have different layers of flavor, but they all mixed together quite a bit. Tasty, just not the "layered" experience we thought. I think they almost do themselves a disservice comparing themselves to the aviary - that is a crazy high bar to meet. Granted, maybe we would have been more impressed if we had more of the seasonal cocktails despite them not seeming interesting? Probably wouldnt go out of my way to go here again, but it is a cool vibe and the cocktails were good.

Bryant's is a must for anyone in the MKE area or traveling through. It is a fun experience as their…read more"menu" involves telling staff your drink preferences and them building off of that to mix you a drink that aligns with your liking versus a standard menu. If you're planning to stop by, get there early if you can. Wait can be long as space is limited and Bryant's is popular.

Bryant's ambiance is unmatched!! Super dim and cozy lighting, the place itself is decorated…read morebeautifully and really gives a vintage old timey vibe. Our waitress was great, at first she was just trying to get a feel for the kind of drinks we liked but the very first one she gave us, with tamarind and spice, was wayyy too much for us. We then played it safe after with espresso martinis which were more on creamy side which was a first for me but still good and then we tried the Candlelight and Black Magic which were both sweet. Overall was a fun first time experience

Amazing place for dinner. A quiet restaurant with great service from host to server. We started…read morewith Housemade sea salt and rosemary Focaccia bread which comes with a garlic confit and olive oil and Fried Zucchini. For our main course, we had the lobster ravioli, mushroom ravioli with salmon, roasted chicken, and the wild striped bass. Dessert was ice cream, an olive oil cake, which the server said was underrated but very delicious, and she was so very right. When we were there it wasn't too busy, so you were able to have a conversation at your table without shouting to be heard. I'm not sure how it would be when they start to get very busy. They do take reservation which I think will be needed when it gets popular!!

It told 30-45 minutes to receive our drinks. I had an ice tea and my daughter had a mocktail. Our…read morewaitress was very kind but the management had her working both the front and back. The "server assistant " ended up taking our appetizer order. We noticed 3 young individuals arriving and the "red carpet" was rolled out! They had their own personal servers (yes, multiple people) along with the chef, and managers falling all over themselves to serve them. Our appetizers arrived. The fried calamari was overcooked and chewy. The crab cakes were inedible. We moved on to the main course. My daughter ordered fettuccine Alfredo with chicken. I ordered a margarita pizza. The fettuccine was inedible but the chicken was good. The pizza arrived burned on one side. It seemed that they were more concerned with the "influencers " as they received almost everything on the menu in perfect condition and in a timely manner! At times, there would be 3+ people helping with food delivery. We ended up ordering dessert. It was very good. Our w hour experience with slow service and poor quality of food would make it hard for us to consider returning. The restaurant did refund the crab cakes and we believe management knew they blew it. But it is awful how they treat their serving staff! Beware!

Date of visit: May 7, 2025…read more After a very long hiatus, we reassembled the trivia team and did battle at The Elevens Lounge, part of The Annex at Foxtown and were pleasantly surprised overall by the experience. Parking is plentiful in the lot directly outside as well as the lower lot. The space is quite large and in a ] shape, with a mix of low tables and high tops. The low tables are not ideal for eating, I'd recommend grabbing a couple of high tops if you're planning to dine in. Speaking of dining, the food is quite good, if a bit on the expensive side. I went with the French Onion Burger (sans onions, naturally) and even though it didn't say it on the menu, it came with a side of fries that were quite good--crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, the fries that Five Guys aspires to offer but never quite achieves. The fries were so plentiful I filled up on those and some of my husband's pizza and saved the burger for dinner the next day, which reheated very well and was on a fantastic bun. Service during trivia is always a crapshoot but Quadrea, better known as Q, did his best to keep things moving, though he didn't write anything down and kept forgetting things, which in the end probably slowed things down more than anything. All that being said, we liked the venue and will definitely be back for trivia again.

We have been coming here for a number of years. It is a classy place with attentive service with…read moreaccess to the excellent Renards menu. They had a very nice approachable wine list with some excellent values. The last time we were in it was a bit of a surprise to see only one choice of red for $14 per glass. Next choice was 28 and higher... Most bottles $100 on up. Higher than Napa menus. We were offered the "house" wine... but why bother. Nice selection of Foxtown beers, good pizza and friendly service as always, but with much less expensive quality offerings in the area our visits will be less frequent.... For wine anyway.

This is such a fun, vibrant spot hidden at the end of the Cedarburg trip! I love taking friends…read morehere that are visiting from out of town, you get to experience both the historical, Gilmore Girls-esque vibe that we all love, as well as a more funky craft spot. One thing that's great about this spot is that they offer all of their drinks as 0 ABV so it makes it super easy and enjoyable for those who are not drinking to still feel catered to and can enjoy a fancy beverage - however I will note that they are as pricey as the cocktails since they use a fancy alcohol in the drinks that is zero proof! Service is super easy ordering at the counter indoors and you can peruse and look at all of the cute curated items, books & records while you wait. The outdoor seating is ample and lovely with their giant striped umbrellas and blue Adirondack chairs as well as other seating options - and fire pits for when the weather turns chilly! Overall love this spot and will continue to pop in when we have the chance.

Finally checked out Art of Joy! Man have I been missing out…read more My friend and I are cohosts for One of a Kind Milwaukee a podcast and we celebrated our one year anniversary at Art of Joy with family and friends. Their cabana you can rent for FREE! for 2 hours which is so amazing. You can bring in food as long as it's from a formal kitchen caterer. The drinks are all so fun and what's so great is they all can be made zero proof! Plus it's kid friendly as well and most nights they even have some type of entertainment. Our server was amazing! The decor is adorable. Needless to say will definitely be making the 30 minute drive more often.

our go to spot for happy hour or a cocktail in Grafton! martini petes crafts up fun from scratch…read morecocktails, and has an incredibly happy hour. no food but they encourage you to bring something in from another local place which I love. good spot for a date night or to come and play shuffleboard / darts!

They don't have food here, but this place is so FUN!! The…read moreowner is hilarious and sings like an Angel. It's downtown Grafton and the happy hour time is great. I prefer that. It's such a cool place to meet people and have some really amazing and fresh cocktails! I would highly recommend the Sangria! They have it at Rebellion as well! Ambiance A Drinks A Service TEO yes!

After enjoying Five Festive Friday Eves we popped into this adorable little pub because our car was…read moreparked in front of it. Boy I am so glad we did! Set inside a historic bed and breakfast, The Five20 Social Stop is like something you'd see in a Hallmark movie set in a sweet little town. So welcoming and inviting, we were immediately comfortable. The room is small with vintage rock/stone walls. The antique bar fits the room perfectly. Warm lighting with whimsical decor, the whole vibe is reminiscent of an antique lodge. There were just a few people enjoying the live music - a duo singing classic tunes. They sounded fantastic! Given we are in the middle of a pandemic I was surprised they offered live music and relieved everyone was spaced out. It was my friend's birthday so they sang Happy Birthday along with everyone in the entire pub! I later found out that the singer was one of the owners. The woman at the table across the way was his wife and was the other owner. This husband and wife duo could not have been more gracious and hospitable. I noticed that there was an air purifier right next to our table which made me feel a little better. I wasn't sure I wanted to socialize quite as much as we were doing, but it was my friend's birthday so we kept our masks on and enjoyed a few songs before we headed out. Once the crazy virus gets under control, I would love to come back and stay at this dear little bed and breakfast situated in the heart of downtown on their main street. It would be perfect for a romantic get away, a girlfriend's weekend or a family vacation. I plan on enjoying their authentic little pub every night that I'm there. During warm weather they have a great outdoor patio in the back and offer live music out there. I am very much looking forward to returning because of the quaint atmosphere, delicious cocktails, talented entertainment and kind owners!

My fiancé and I stayed at the Stagecoach Bed and Breakfast and stopped into the Five20 both nights…read more We cannot say enough great things about this place. The service and the people are very friendly and accommodating. They had live music and it wasn't too loud where you couldn't hear your neighbor. We sang along to some songs and enjoyed conversations with other guests. I would highly recommended stopping in. It's open to the public and not just limited to guests staying at the StageCoach!

Don't come here. The drinks are too good, the bar is too cool, and there isn't enough room. Just…read morestay away every Friday and Saturday night when they are open so I can always have a seat. Ya see, the thing about tiki drinks is that they take a minute to make, cost a bit extra, and I drink them far too quickly. So unless you're ready to fight me up the stairs for a spot, just avoid this place. The barkeep is rad, they're usually carving a new tiki piece when open, and the menu has like 20 choices.. If you do come here, you will enjoy it. If you don't, that's fine too because I'm trying to keep this place all to my self.

My husband and I had been so eager to visit Ula Ula since we heard about it from the owner of…read moreanother tiki bar, and, after many attempts to visit only to find it closed every single time, we finally made it up the stairs in Red Bar for its announced grand re-opening! Our drinks were solid I had the Painkiller, and my husband had the Love Potion. The bartenders were friendly and attentive. Unfortunately, the TVs displaying live online poker really detracted from the ambiance. We really enjoy tiki bars for the drinks and the escapism, and it was just way too hard, actually impossible, to forget we were sitting in a Midwestern bar in the middle of winter. We will probably give it another chance, when it's not the grand re-opening, but based on that first experience, really nothing to write home about.