Gee Willickers is its own thing…read more Awesome bartenders A dog, sometimes Snacks!! So many snacks Mostly local regulars but friendly and fun Super clean This is the "dive" bar that rules them all.

Michelle is a queen! We had so much fun at this lovely bar. The drinks were cold and the music was…read moregood!

It's the best neighborhood bar in the Milwaukee. Which makes it the best neighborhood bar in the…read moreworld. Go!

I have loved this place for a long time. It is simply a Milwaukee classic that everyone must…read moreexperience. But. The old man (I believe he's the owner) was very very rude. Me and my buddies, who are all very much so above 21 arrived. When he asked for IDs he saw a California ID and claimed it fake, and that was his grounds for kicking us out. After that he tried to take our IDs. Bartender also was ill-serviced with how she threw my credit card barely toward me. Loved this place. Now I don't. If you're from outta state beware of the dickish service.

Stella's is a great place to add to your list if you're in the area and want to pop in for a drink…read moreor two. It's a very vibey and eclectic cocktail lounge feel while still being a dive bar. The staff is always nice and attentive which is appreciated. Aside from bar seating, there are a few nooks with lounge style couch seating so if you can snag those, makes for an even better experience.

I was enjoying a date night with my husband. We had been to a hockey game, dinner at the 3rd Street…read moreMarket Hall, and then my husband had found this spot on Yelp and thought it would be the perfect place for a nightcap. It is the absolute perfect place for a nightcap. The vibes are warm, cozy, and candlelit. The bartender was outstanding. Their cocktail menu is surprisingly wonderful. We had a lovely time. I ordered a sazerac for my first cocktail. It was wonderful. It's a little heavier on the absinthe than some folks make it so something to note if you're not an absinthe lover. My husband got a Manhattan (which I tried) and it was pitch perfect. For my second cocktail, I got the revolver--coffee forward, strong, and delicious. My husband got a last word, which I also tried, and it was a beautifully herbaceous delight. Just when we think we've tried all the great cocktail bars in the area, one sneaks up and surprises and delights. Get to it!

Threw a birthday party here. Perfection…read more Classic. No notes. Old school- hand scored- no frills Bowling. Jeff, the gentleman assisting is, was so helpful and cool. We will be back.

I went to a concert a few days ago on Friday, 9/17. The hall that it was held in was criminally…read morehot, humid and odorous. The air was thick with humidity and body odor. It was so uncomfortable I couldn't enjoy the bands. I had to keep exiting the hall to breathe because I was on the verge of passing out. Shame on the venue for such poor air quality. I can only imagine what it's like in there in the summer months.

Such an impressive tiki bar! You would not know what an amazing atmosphere is inside from just…read morelooking at the exterior. The decor and level of detail is spot on. I could've stayed here for hours! Drinks were strong, authentic, and very reasonably priced. I loved the mystery rum mixes and how every drink is so different. We tried the volcano bowl, Mai tai, and zombie. Volcano bowl was obviously a fun drink, but the zombie was my favorite! Can't wait to go back!

Have I know written a review of Foundations?? The first bar I visited during a job interview at…read moreUWM. A lovely friend and Riverwest resident brought me to this spot. Because of how much she loved it! Par for the course with tiki bars (as far as I know), the drinks are deceptively strong, delicious, and a nice change from my typical gin and tonic. Cannot recommend enough!

An east side gem. Free popcorn, beautiful beer chalices, and a grand piano?! What more can you…read morewant! They are also open early, which is great when you need that occasional before noon beer. Cheap drinks, very divey, and the bartenders are always friendly.

Love the deuce!! Always a fun time. Friendly bartenders and interesting people. Cheap drinks and…read morealways love getting the set up. Also have darts, pool, popcorn and slot machines.

We went here for some drinks because Riverwest has some cool places and it seems like a nice…read moreneighborhood to explore a little better. Just after 8pm on a Friday night we got parking right at the front door which I thought was rock star lucky until we went in, completely empty except for the bar tender which I thought was weird. We sat down and ordered a couple drinks while talking and a big heavy set guy walks in and behind the bar to talk to the bar tender and finally sat down across from us. While having drinks and talking the douchebag had a disturbing laser stare on us non stop and after repeated looking at him, he continued non stop staring at us so we had to leave. I don't know what his problem was but making strangers feel uncomfortable was very natural to him and he was a pro at it. I'm going to spend some time in the area so I was looking regular place to go to but this will not be that place and we will not return again.

Excellent staff. Great atmosphere. Low key laid back place to hang out. Had a lot of fun. They took…read moregreat care of us

I came to check this place out after reading some scandalous reviews- I have to say, I was…read morecompletely blown away. The service is INCREDIBLE- jason checked in on me by name.. wow- speechless!

They have a great patio and happy hour! Good vibes. It's a great spot as the weather gets better…read more The service was great. And I loved the drinks!

What a quirky, unique, and random bar nestled within the East Side! Honestly, I walked right past…read moreit multiple times after I moved to Milwaukee. But finally a friend brought me in for a drink. Very cozy bar so I usually sit out among the wild collection of dark wood tables and chairs. There is so much antique, curious, and fascinating furniture, signs, vintage decor to observe and just immerse yourself in the surprise discovery of this collection in a pub! There is usually one bartender working, but they are always friendly, quick to take your order, and friendly. This place is an adventure of a bar in the best possible way!

Patty's Pub is somewhere between an urban legend and a hidden gem. Most people only go there on St…read more Patrick's day and don't really remember it. The entrance is through a hallways patio to get to basically a big, odd house. The bar is on the left and there's a room that goes to another room on the right. The upstairs (open rarely) is similar. The bar also leads to the back of the patio. The patio is big. People were grilling and having a buffet. There's also tables on the other side of the giant fountain. There lots of plants but if you look close half of them are plastic. They have typical dive bar beer and regular drinks. It's a fun place to go. The staff is mostly older and unphased by anything.

Such a great little bar situated inside of the Crossroads Collective! Surrounded by a bunch of food…read morevendors, it's the one spot you can wet your whistle. Here you'll find plenty of brews on tap, wines, and a solid line up of canned drinks/seltzers. Most notable though, their house cocktails. I opted for the cocorita and was definitely a fan! If you like coconut flavor and margs, then you're in for a treat with this one. So refreshing and even comes with shaved coconut on the side of the glass. If tequila isn't your thing, they've got ya covered with all the other concoctions -- from a sunshine martini to a Gillian's island rum mixer. And even if you prefer NA, there's drinks cleverly called "placebo effects" for ya! Love the sprawling bar, with plenty of seats, that's right in front of the big open doors letting the fresh air in. Friendly faces behind the bar too. Look forward to returning!

The Pharmacy Bar is located inside the Crossroads Collective Food Hall. Accidentally ended up here…read moreas a place inside we were looking for wasn't open. The bartender was super friendly and we had a nice chat about this place and how a lot of the restaurants in the building use this as a test kitchen before they get their own place. Back to the bar, it's such a cool concept because it shows recognization to how the building use to be Oreintal Drugs. They have a wide variety of drinks to choose from from coffee, beer, wine, cocktails, non alcoholic drinks. Literally, whatever you imagine they have you covered. You can get food from any of the local businesses inside so the combinations are endless for pairings.