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    Finks

    4.4 (114 reviews)
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    Tue 4:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
    Wed 4:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    FINKS ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Power Station
    Celeste L.

    Great cozy bar to hangout with friends. Power station is now my favorite drink, thanks to the talented bartender who recommended this. So good I tried it twice! They have some games too and some seating. Outdoor seating if it's warm enough or you want to brave the Cold in the late winter early spring!

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    Love the place, but refused our order of 10 beers. disappointing to say the least. saying i need 85 characters, being completely honest, this place is so special to me and my daughter. that's why this is so heartbreaking to write. her world couldn't be more upside down right now.

    El diablo mule
    Ankita S.

    As a cocktail lover, I was shocked when a friend recommended this place to me and I had never even heard of it! Three friends and I went here for a small celebration and it was exactly my vibe. We went on a Wednesday evening during happy hour (4-6pm) when cocktails were $6 AND there are $5 mules all day Wednesdays. I started with the "el diablo" mule which had tequila and creme de cassis. First of all, the drink was BEAUTIFUL. It was so pretty to look at. But even better, it tasted very good! It was the perfect drink to sip out on their beautiful patio. After, I got a Little Prince which had Pisco. I have only ever had Pisco as a sour, but the Little Prince is expanding my horizons. I would highly recommend it! Additionally, the service was great. Our bartender was friendly, made conversation, and obviously made us some delicious drinks. I can't wait to go back!

    Michael B.

    I've walked and drove past Finks many times but finally went in! I had never been sure if this was a dive bar or not. I don't think it quite meets dive bar standards. They require an ID shown no matter what at the front. Everything is kept up, but there's lots of color, maybe darkish, wallpaper in one area of a forest, a small fireplace, and arcade games. There's not so much Knick knacks though. The layout is a rectangle. The bar takes most of the middle left side. There are stools along it as well. If they are full this can make walking past, as well as ordering difficult. In the back is a large table making it good for groups if the table is free, otherwise you are better having 4 or less people. The service was quick. They have 8 taps, one currently is an expresso martini for $9. The taps are written on tap making it easy to see and read. They say they have 90 different bottles or cans. They do have a giant refrigerator off the bar that showcases these. The nice part of this set up is you can actually see the beers. Weekdays it's open 4PM to 2AM. Weekends it's open 2PM to 2AM. Parking can be tricky.

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    Glover M.

    Dive, cocktail bar. Matt Miller can sling a Qiacian Old Fashion (try it) and change your view on tequila. Vibe in this join is local, classy and diving. There's a lot of Wisconsin oozing from the underbelly. If you get a chance stop in, ask for Matt and let him impress.

    Old fashioned
    Andrea F.

    Finks is a fantastic spot for cocktails! They have a nice happy hour of $5 cocktails until 6 pm on weeknights. The house cocktails are incredibly and the bar is full for other options as well! The bar itself has a darker ambiance and some old school game machines inside as well as booths. They have a patio out back which is a great people watching spot with how busy the area is. Parking can be tough so if you can walk all the better!

    Amy P.

    Finks is the neighborhood bar that I wish was in my neighborhood. The atmosphere appears like most Wisconsin bars upon first entering. It is a dark bar with a long bar and friendly bartenders and patrons. They have games, pinball, and of course, pull tabs. To me Finks is like an elevated dive bar. Everything is clean including their gender neutral bathrooms. Now I feel like it's easy to walk in here and order a beer, they have a few options on tap, and a large fridge full of canned options. But if you do that, you are missing out on great cocktails. They have tons of Mules, and fun other season cocktails depending on when you go. I would definitely recommend ordering a fun drink here! My favorite part of finks, is also my favorite part of Mileaukee, it shows off in the summer! They have the cutest back patio nestled between some trees and hanging lights to feel like you have escaped the city despite being on water street. They have a lot of tables, and bag toss if you are looking for a fun activity. Do not sleep on Finks, stop in there your next free night and feel the love of Milwaukee's lower east side.

    Little Prince cocktail
    Sonia S.

    Delicious drinks, great service and a laid back ambiance. We live in the neighborhood and have been consistently impressed with the service and consistent quality. The patio is really nice in the summer too!

    Laura S.

    Great spot to meet friends for drinks and games. Love the back patio in summer! Always fabulous service here.

    Marina G.

    Enjoy stopping by Finks for a drink or two! It's a fun bar to bring games to. A good selection of different beers on tap and a full bar.

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    Great dive bar downtown. You've gotta come here. Great ambiance. It was a good mix of people. Quick service. I had a beer.

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    Johnny is the most awesome bartender very respectful and completely respectful. Great bartender!

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    Still a gem. You can't go wrong! Every cocktail on the menu is delicious and all sorts of folks are welcome.

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    Honestly this was the spot for 3 years. Great staff, friendly, and good drinks. If your close by you should make it your go-to spot.

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    5 years ago

    Good drinks, nice patio and ambience, great prices. The bartenders weren't very friendly though.

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