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    Michele V.

    This rooftop bar is so eclectic. Nestled inside the Hotel Metro, take the elevator and stairwell to get up to a true Milwaukee rooftop classic. It's set like a tiki bar and has the most unique rotating cocktail menu. There's both an indoor and outdoor bar area. They also have the cutest glassware and each drink is super tasty. Check this place out.

    Melanie S.

    I got the hey siri it's jobs time and I really enjoyed it. Made me feel like I was on an island. I would definitely get this drink again. 1 served me well. The place is super cute and there are plenty of signs to help you find the place.

    Hey Siri It's Boba Time
    Ellena K.

    Very fun spot at the top of Hotel Metro. Lots of lounge space, bar seating, and rooftop area. We came in the winter but I can't wait to go back in the summer. Either way it was a great escape from the cold! We had the surprise cocktail and boba time. Boba was so interesting, but paired really well with the rum. Staff were really fun and service was fast.

    Dominique J.

    Amazing rooftop in the heart of downtown. The drinks were flowing and they are so delicious. The vibe of the place will make you feel like you're in Hawaii. They also have a small bites menu. The service is very friendly. The bartenders are very good and there are two bars because they can get a bit busy on a Friday night.

    Aperol spritz
    Jen J.

    Love this place for cocktails! It's located on top of hotel metro and is a great spot for drinks on a nice sunny day! They have a pretty wide range of both tiki themed drinks and the classic cocktails. If you are coming on a nice day, do expect to wait a little for a drink as it gets very busy. The bartender was super friendly and great to talk with. Overall would recommend stopping at pufferfish for a cocktail!

    Courtney G.

    My group and I came here after dinner downstairs, and I was OBSESSED with the Christmas pop-up they had. It was so cute inside, and I wanted to stay for hours. One of my favorite things was the plants all over the bar, which you could buy! I was very tempted to grab one or two. Or three. With the Christmas popup, they have a set menu on the Christmas drinks (you can order anything you want if you don't like the menu). I didn't see anything I would like on the menu, so the bartender whipped me up a special drink, hoping I would like it. I thought that was kind of him. We didn't get to go on the patio cause it was freezing, but we took a quick peek and it was cute outside too. Definitely need to go back again.

    Ocean Eyes cocktail
    Laura P.

    Haven't been here since the pandemic. Heard there was a tiki bar so had to check it out. Omg this is amazing!!!!!! Go to the 6th floor of the Metro Hotel and enter the tropic zone. Outdoor seating on a rooftop, with indoor coziness on cooler nights. The tiki menu is awesome, and the bartenders know what they're doing. Theses are complex beautiful cocktails, that only a few aficionados could ever dupe at home. I got a Blue Eyes. Drinks are rated on a scale of Spirtuality (potency) and comfort (how complex and adventurous) they are. All are so beautiful, served with orchids and swirly straws. Please Uber if you plan to do serious tasting. My new favorite cocktail bar!

    Bitters selection and menu
    Sarah K.

    We popped in here for a drink after dinner on a Saturday night, and grabbed a drink before a concert. The atmosphere was fantastic, with bright neon lights in the dark room, an outdoor seating area and classic elegant seating inside. They create a super cool vibe in their space, in addition to having a stellar cocktail menu. I grabbed the classic Pufferfish as I'm a big fan of gin and orgeat together, and my friend grabbed the spritz-ish. Both cocktails were made quickly but tasted delicious and disappeared quickly. I'm a big fan of them using the local products, such at Bittercube bitters which are made here in Milwaukee and are super high quality. We will absolutely be coming back in the future for more of their fantastic cocktails.

    Rooftop patio
    Julia J.

    5/5 star experience (would give more stars if possible!), fantastic service, amazing drinks, beautiful views and patio space. Cannot say enough good things about pufferfish and their frozen cocktails. I had the Miami Vice and it was both refreshing and very tasty - made me feel like I was on a beach!

    Jeff M.

    What was a pop up in 2022 is now a permanent fixture for Hotel Metro (at least for the next 10 years). Clearly they made a great impression and have renovated the space even more prior to reopening in May. PufferFish is a craft cocktail tiki bar (without the cliche tiki vibe) on the rooftop of Hotel Metro. To get there, take the elevator to the 6th floor, walk to the end of the hall and you'll see a pink neon sign, first door on the left. Then up a small flight of stairs, turn right and you're in the bar. Food is available through the kitchen at Oggie's, they'll bring it up to you. But for me, I'm all about the atmosphere and the cocktails. On the weekend, you'll want to get there earlier in the evening if you want to snag a good table for your group, it's already a popular spot, seating on the rooftop patio gets scooped up fast. My current favorite drink is the Lidocaine which comes with an edible flower "buzz button" which creates a numbing/tingling sensation on your tongue (it lets 5 minutes of you eat it all at once - they recommend you nibble on it). But really, you can't go wrong with any of the choices - plenty of options depending on what your tastebuds desire.

    Hey siri boba drink
    Calista S.

    Neat bar. Good service. Drinks are 90% ice, 10% drink. Drinks are good. Lighting and color of menu font do not mix well.

    Indoor bar
    Andrea F.

    This is such a cool spot at the top of Hotel Metro! We stopped in on a Thursday night and they were pretty busy but the bartender said that had to do with Summerfest. They have an indoor and outdoor bar and only the indoor was open so the line for drinks took a while but they drinks were worth it. I had a mai tai and my husband had a lidocaine. The Mai tai was delicious but the lidocaine was the really interesting cocktail. It included a flower as a garnish that numbed your mouth for a bit when you chewed on it. Very nice tiki vibes as opposed to other bars who lean more nautical.

    Rafael H.

    Came here for some tasty drinks. We had The Pineapple Express and El Diablo. Service was good and quick. Totally recommend the rooftop during the summer and they also have a little fire for winter time.

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    Fabulous rooftop bar perfect for summertime cocktails. I adore the upscale tiki vibes.

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    Drinks are great. I love that they allow social groups to use the space too. Friendly staff.

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    Such a cool space with wonderful views. Unique tiki drinks to make you feel like you are somewhere tropical.

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    Drinks ambiance and service are great. Pretty awesome addition to the city. Plenty of seating area and drink choices are plentiful.

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    (19 reviews)

    East Town, Downtown

    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.

    We had a large group that had a reservation. It was super easy to make the reservation. Bills were…read moresplit up for us with no rigamorole. Great service. Great ambiance. Great drinks. It was a little pricey, but it's worth it for the thoughtfulness and creativity that goes into their fine-tuned menu. This is a great choice for a date night or a vibey night out with friends.

    The Tin Widow - Tin Window

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    Walker's Point

    We stopped in on a whim after dinner out in the deer district. Driving home when I saw the holiday…read moreinflatables and I thought if I can find a parking spot, we are going in. I had heard about the Tin Widow's holiday pop up being one of the best area, the hype was not wrong. From the entrance to the ceiling and walks, this place is the definition of deck the halls. Unless you get here right when they open it early in the holiday season, I would expect a crowd. The drink menu is so fun with holiday themed drinks served in matching glassware. You can even purchase the glass/mug for an additional fee. A lot of the cocktails looked to be batched cocktails which help with the bartender's efficiency. Highly recommend making this place a holiday stop. I'm also curious to stop in after the holidays to experience it without all the holiday decor.

    Stopped in for their Miracle on 2nd St holiday pop-up. We only had to wait about 5-10min for a…read moretable, but it does get busy fast, especially on weekends. They had several seasonal cocktails in special festive cups, which you could also buy to take home. I got the Cheery Cherry Chocosaurus, which was good, but pricey for what it was. Almost all the seasonal drinks were $15 each and didn't seem too big. The venue itself is medium sized, but feels crammed quickly. There's more people let in at a time than there is seating, so you have to move fast to get a seat. I'll likely come back during the summer to try something else.

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    East Side, Murray Hill, Lower East Side

    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.

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    Walker's Point

    Very friendly staff! I came in knowing nothing about cheese and the staff helped me pick the best…read moreboard. I tried black pepper cheddar, ancho chile & coffee alpine, and 7 year aged cheddar. All were delicious! I also got the rose (strawberry kiwi) sangria, which was also delicious. It was a great place and I'll definitely be back! I have a nut allergy and they were very accommodating!

    Date of visit: March 28, 2026…read more This was our second stop on a birthday date night and was a lovely little find! While the menu is limited and not cheap, staff were very friendly and walked us through everything before we selected a couple of things to try. Pretty much all of the cheeses and accoutrements were fantastic! One of the cheese on our plate was the espresso version of Bellavitano, which happens to be one of my favorites, so that was a nice little bonus for me. In addition to the board, we also went with the ricotta bites, which featured one sweet and one savory option, both of which we also really liked. The shop is cozy and if this was somewhere that I lived walking distance from, I could totally see myself coming here fairly regularly and having a little cheese and ambiance. During our time there we saw both couples on dates and old friends gathering for a drink and a nosh, all of which I found just wonderful. Really the only thing keeping this from a five star review was that the side items, such as the crackers were not plentiful enough for the cheese. I know that ratio can be hard to nail but it was not quite on the mark here, unfortunately. However, that would not be enough to prevent me from returning!

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