Better brewery in town! Love the atmosphere and how it's tucked in nicely to the neighborhood. The…read morebeers are great and the sours are top notch. Not to mention the staff is amazing too! And although they don't serve food, they almost always have food trucks. But also it's nice to just be able to bring your own food.

The morning after a wedding in the area, we dropped off our suits and headed to Lion's Tale for a…read morebit of hair of the dog. Street parking only as you get to this neighborhood spot! The space itself is awesome, with nooks and crannies for everyone, and a heated patio area. I love the plants and modern vibe of this spot! The beertenders were very friendly during our visit! The beer was delicious! I enjoyed the Oktoberfest and Pumpkin Ale best, as we visited in Fall! The can art was so cool that I also ended up taking a four pack of each home! I'll definitely be back!

IG: diamante.lara.milwaukee Real POVs / Real Spots…read more Hope brewing is amazing place and you can bring her dogs and chill outside and do recreational outside activities with your family or friends.

Ope Brewing is a fun bar to visit if in town! There are plenty of tables both inside and outside,…read moreperfect if you looking to host a large group. The bar also has a large parking lot in the back so you don't need to worry about parking in the area. When I went, there were also two food trucks on site which was a fun addition. I got their blackberry NA mule and it was absolutely delicious. Highly recommend checking out this bar!

Nice stop here. It's just down North Ave so a little easy to drive past but close to a few other…read moreestablishments so you can drop by for a beer before or after a meal. Decent selection and the prices are reasonable. Missed HH but will have to stop by again. Staff was friendly and the open space was nice. Excellent programming on both TVs and games available if you just want to hang out.

You could almost miss this place from the street side, but Gathering Place-Tosa is a chill taproom…read morewith a large outdoor patio in the back. Their beers are cheap, with a half pour for $3 or a full pour for $6. The bar tender was helpful in describing a few beers to me. They don't have food here, but Maggio's is right next door. You can order pizza from them and bring it over which is a great option! They also have a ton of boardgames in the back.

Stopped for a drink before a game and was pleasantly surprised at the beautiful inside. It was a…read more10-minute walk to Baird Center and the center of downtown. But parking is paid parking on the street, with spots hard to find. Once the parking situation is resolved, things are great. The vibes inside was awesome - very open, with lots of seating. There seems to be tons of seating options, and outdoor seating as well for when the days are warmer. And for a brewery, the most important thing? The beer, of course! And it was good. We've had their beer before and have always like them. It was great getting some more on draft. Agro pop IPA Yummy!! Panther pale ale OK, but not my fave. I wouldn't get it again. Cheese curds $14 These were delicious, but it did get salty after munching through the plate. We were limiting ourselves to just one drink, and needed more drinks or another food item to mediate our tastebuds. I'd order again with a proper meal or with more booze. Service was super nice, though not quite polished, which I don't mind at all. Points for a nice smilze!

Solid food, great vibes. If you are ever in the area looking for some bar food and cool atmosphere,…read morecheck out Pilot Project! My chicken pesto melt was super flavorful and felt light since the chicken was grilled and the focaccia bun was nice and soft. Fries were average bar fries. David's chicken sandwich was huge! He didn't like the pickles that were on it, or the garlic aioli but chicken and bun were good. I wasn't a fan of my sour (Punch Kissed Parasol) but David enjoyed his beer (Falk Bock). Service was great!

Good vibes, good beer offerings, and great company!…read more I came by after enjoying happy hour at a nearby restaurant and wanted to cap off the evening with some beer. When I walked in, I noticed that there was limited seating but there was some space at the bar. I genuinely appreciated that there was both printed menus as well as a handwritten one. There was a good variety of beers, seltzers and draft cocktails. I landed on enjoying an Oktoberfest beer and it was super drinkable. Although I was there alone, I appreciated that there weren't a ton of TVs. There's also a back patio that would be awesome for the warmer weather. The staff engaged with me as well as other customers and I was left feeling comfortable. Whenever I'm back in the area, I'm sure I'll find myself at one of the bar stools.

Cute modern brewery! The bar area is small but it was not too busy when we were there. It is a nice…read morespace but not very big. There is a nice fenced outdoor area in the back with basic wooden picnic tables. I tried two beers and was not impressed with either. My friend had the Margarita Hard Seltzer and really liked it, even got a pack to go!

Fun place to watch games! Lots to do- plenty of games, great for a family. Not a huge selection for…read moredrinks but still tasty options. Nice guy at the counter.

I was surprised at how large this brewery is. I had their pistachio cream ale. It was ok but not as…read moregood as others I have had. The amber that I had was fine. I loved seeing that they had pizzas and snacks. For $9 I got a frozen pepperoni pizza and it was exactly what I wanted. Trivia night was going on when we were there and they seemed to have a decent crowd. Staff was friendly and made good suggestions.

When I saw Layman Brewing listed in the Milwaukee Magazine for one of the best burgers in the area,…read moreAND its a dive brewery, I had to check it out. This place is definitely a really unique brewery given that its in a dive bar. You can see the beer tanks right from the bar/tables. They have small batch beers to choose from, and if you finish the batch, your name goes on the board on their wall! For the food, the burgers were great and the fries were even better! They're homemade and I would go back just for a basket of those fries. Their cheese curds were also delicious. We ordered a pickled egg because if that's listed on the menu we had to try one. We loved the staff. Very down to earth and fun to talk to. We even got complimentary key lime pie shots, which they make in house, and they were so good we ordered another round.

I've driven past this place many times and was drawn in by the sign that said best french fries in…read moreWest Allis. Wandering in after the farmers market not far away, on a Saturday afternoon, this place had a few locals at the bar, and a family at a table. While we sat at the bar, a few musicians showed up and began practicing and it was one of the coolest things I've ever witnessed. It felt like being in an Irish pub, with some interesting batched cocktails behind the bar, staff offering samples of their new menu creations, and a fantastic BLT. We ended up staying longer than planned to enjoy the music and take in the vibes. Its dive bar meets family friendly Irish pub, and they even have a night where they sing sea shanties once a month. We are looking forward to going back to explore more!

Got the Cuban Cortado. Very good pick me up for the evening. The space feels half way between cafe…read moreand bar. The space is very nice though.

There are a lot of very good coffee shops on this side of town, and several of them are on North…read moreAvenue. First time stopping into Vennture. When I first pulled up to the building it was 7:30am, and they were open. But the windows somehow made it look dark inside, and I literally had to put my nose to the glass to see any activity. Otherwise I might have thought they were closed and kept going (special glass that cuts down glare inside?). Once inside there are several different areas for seating; the bar with stools, the front windows ledge with more stools, or the center area that has larger tables for various size groups. Lots of natural light from the front windows. The interior design, is a bit industrial, well lit, and welcoming. Things were neat and clean. Inside there was a short line to the counter which was right ahead. Took a few minutes to arrive at counter and order. Got a pleasant greeting and help with the order. I ordered the usual London Fog Tea Latte (little lavender,little vanilla, and extra foam). They didn't have much in the way of pastries/bakery. They were out of the Coffee Cake, but suggested the Apple Galette supplied by Miss Molly Bakery. They don't have the ability to warm up the bakery, which was a little disappointment. They took their time steeping the tea, which is a good thing. It came with a nice head of foam, had great flavor, and was the right temperature (148F). Texture-wise it could have been a little creamier. The Apple Galette was amazing. The crust was flakey and nicely sprinkled with course sugar. The apples had great flavor and were moist. The atmosphere was relaxed and most people were having quiet conversations. There's a very chill cat (Sugar) roaming around the place, and occasionally keeping people company. Not my favorite, but definitely a place that I would return to.

IG: diamante.lara.milwaukee Real POVs / Real Spots…read more The food and atmosphere is great, a whole bunch of seats are available. Perfect place for the spring and summer

Took a tour here on a Friday and really enjoyed our tour guide's humor. There were lots of families…read morehere. There was a polka band and they guys walked around singing to all the tables before their set started. Super cool. They have a small kitchen. I was disappointed to learn that they don't make their special flavored cheese curds on Fridays, but the regular ones were just fine and enough for our table to share. There's a little deck in the back that overlooks the Milwaukee River that we were able to enjoy on a beautiful, unseasonably warm day. Overall a nice time here. One kind of weird thing that happened here, which I only mention because it didn't seem like our tour guide was able to handle it in the moment, and they definitely need a system in place to handle guests that are making the rest of the group uncomfortable. There was a guy who kept turning around and staring at people, fidgeting in a way that I recognized as agitation, and kind of pacing. All the parents who had kids in the group realized there was a problem and even though we didn't know each other, kind of formed a line in front of the kids. I'm sure it was a one-off, but there has to be a way to deal with guests like that. Also a little weird that kids over the age of 12 have to pay for the tour, but each of their soda drinks took two tokens, while the adults only used one for beers.