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    Revel Bar

    3.3 (30 reviews)
    Closed 2:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    Dee V.

    Some friends and I came for a birthday and had a good time. The hookah was cool and tasted great! I can't comment on the pricing, because I got there late and a friend bought me a cocktail. People were dancing and the DJ played great music! The one thing I really disliked is that there is only one bathroom with one stall for women. As soon as I walked in, three women followed me in and started banging on the stall. I had only been in there for 10 seconds and they saw me walk in because they were right behind me. They were extremely rude and kind of threatening. Needless to say, I got out of the bathroom as soon as possible and went to a different bar. I understand this is not the bar's fault for having rude customers, but if I go here again I'm bringing a friend everywhere with me! The decor is cool and they have a long bar and a big TV with music videos on, which I loved!

    Damon R.

    I want to like Revel... Im unsure about the identity of the space. Its a dark lit intimate space with hip and upscale style seating and couches. The TV's are everywhere which is a good thing. Is it a bar? A dive? A hookah spot? Or a nightclub? They played music videos or mainly hip hop and some pop of like 4 or 5 years ago. So a lot of hip hop but the vibe was more like south side dive bar. The Interior is on point but this adds to the confusion. We ordered a hookah for 20 bucks which is typically the standard price and two drinks. The tab was reasonable. We were not able to use our groupon because it was after 9pm this I did not know. Ok well we had to adapt. Besides our table, only the bartender was smoking a hookah. This was an issue. You cant have hookah option and no one smoke it! The music was not current at all. The people at the bar were playing Yahtzee.... lol Yahtzee! Some other group was shooting darts. We needed some coals for the hookah. The bartender came from behind the bar and to gather the hookah and take it to light the coals in the back. Big issue! Take a note from Casablanca and light the coals in the back and get a hookah bowl for the coals and bring them out to the table. This takes to long to take the hookah, light the coals and bring it back to the customer. I wasnt able to use my groupon, so I will be back to cash that in. After that I wont go back unless changes are made. On a weekend night at 10pm people were playing Yahtzee as a owner you have to look at that and make changes. They should add special nights to attract a more diverse crowd (no people of color on this night) and more people, it is to big of a space to be so empty.

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    Love coming here. The atmosphere is good for vibing and dancing. It's great for any occasion and the service is always 10/10.

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    Brenda B. is amazing. It's worth it to go to this bar just to see her and drink her drinks and smoke her hookah

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    The hookah is my favorite in the Milwaukee area, hands down. Friendly staff and great atmosphere!

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    Love this place. Super friendly staff. My friends and I had a blast. Loved the hookah experience.

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    Decent happy hour. The bartender was not engaging - he was prepping and smoking his hookah

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    Casablanca - Business Hours:
Delivery & Take-Out:
11 AM - 1 AM
Bar & Dine-In:
4 PM - 2 AM

    Casablanca

    3.5(483 reviews)
    3.4 miLower East Side
    $$

    Chicken shawarma and hummus are great. Atmosphere is schizophrenic. Part middle eastern restaurant…read morewith a neighborhood dive bar in the middle. Service was great tho. Just a weird vibe. And a lot of hooka smoke.

    Casablanca Brady Street has been a staple for my girlfriends and I for years even before the patio…read morewas built. We've always loved the happy hour, hookah, and food. We've enjoyed "sip and paints" here, New Year's Eve, when they offered brunch with crepes, and frequented when they had their vegetarian lunch buffet. Unfortunately, things have changed. 1. Atmosphere The décor hasn't changed. Still sleek, dimly lit, and romantic. The bathroom water wasn't working, and staff seemed aware of it when we mentioned it. How is that sanitary or up to code? Several of the chairs brought to our table were also broken, with bent legs a clear safety issue. It's typically packed on a Saturday like a dance club but it was nearly empty on a Saturday night which may be a reflection of our experience. 2. Service Our waitress was kind and attentive despite handling a large group, but the busboy was unprofessional. He started clearing plates while people were still eating and even asked my husband to reach across the table to hand over other guests' dishes. It made us feel rushed, even though the place wasn't busy. 3. Food My chicken shawarma was greasy, hard, sour, and unseasoned, almost as if the meat had gone bad. The potato balls were cut open which I've never seen and underwhelming. My husband and son's wings were over fried and tough, the spinach artichoke dip was clumpy and poorly blended, and others said the lamb chops were "okay." Honestly, the best thing I ate that night was the pita bread. 4. Overall Experience This used to be our go to for birthdays, Brady Street drag show viewing, and happy hour, but it's gone downhill. Between the sanitation issues, broken furniture, food quality, and rushed service, it no longer feels like "our spot". SO TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION.... This was hard to write because I have so many great memories here and I wanted the experience to be better. Sadly, I won't be returning.

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    Casablanca - Business Hours:
Delivery & Take-Out:
11 AM - 1 AM
Bar & Dine-In:
4 PM - 2 AM

    Business Hours: Delivery & Take-Out: 11 AM - 1 AM Bar & Dine-In: 4 PM - 2 AM

    Casablanca - Business Hours:
Delivery & Take-Out:
11 AM - 1 AM
Bar & Dine-In:
4 PM - 2 AM

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    Business Hours: Delivery & Take-Out: 11 AM - 1 AM Bar & Dine-In: 4 PM - 2 AM

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