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.

As an avid Holey Mackerel enjoyer, this has been on my list for a while to check out. I came out on…read morea Sunday night for a few drinks. The staff were super friendly and willing to let my colleague test around with the Wisconsin Old Fashioned. Spoiler alert: it's better with the bitters as it comes. I was super pleased to see they carry Central Standard Door County Cherry Vodka too. There's a small patio area out back of the bar with a food truck. I would love to check out the food there whenever I visit back.

The last time we were in this space it was Boone & Crockett. So it's been a long time!!…read more We had a wait for Room Service and what better place to post up, have some delicious drinks and enjoy HH pricing?? The mister was well pleased to see several NA spirit options, and I was pleased to see many tasty cocktails. I had my first Harvey Wallbanger, and I really liked it - very refreshing. Also had a Negroni Spritz served in a very pretty glass. The bartender was very pleasant and the space is both comfortable and stylish. Even if you don't have to wait on Room Service (totally with it BRW) Lost Whake is worth a stop.

Excellent cocktail bar with unique vibe. Great place however expect to wait for drinks as they are…read morequite intricate but delicious and worth the wait. They recently reopened from the flooding. Due to this they have a smaller menu than normal but still tons of options.

I have never had a bad time at mothership. They've been unlucky to have some flooding the past year…read morebut every time they come back stronger. They do the coolest thing I think for a anniversary party. They had three different bars with three different menus represented. It was nice to be able to try a bunch of different cocktails on that day. But they're always serving up great cocktails any day you go. They also have Dooby dogs outback which has some of the best fries with cheese sauce you'll have in the area. It's a small bar and they have a small enclosed patio. They also have I think two or three dollar Hamms.

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.

Still a big fan of Boone and Crocket…read more I love the masterful mix of taxidermy and chandeliers. I love that they do game nights in style with a big screen and lots of energy. I love that I can slip into a dimly lit booth with my date and enjoy a exquisitely mixed cocktail and maybe even a game of cribbage by candlelight. I truly love it all. I love that they've expanded the food truck offerings and have a small food truck park on their property. You can order from Taco Moto (and maybe others as well, we're just partial to Taco Moto) right from a QR code at your table or booth and they'll text you when your food is ready (which you're welcome to enjoy in Boone & Crocket). It's truly a magical bar on the lakefront with, have I mentioned? Plenty of parking to boot. Get to it!

Just visited for the first time with a friend for a few drinks on a Friday night. We were there…read morerelatively early so it wasn't crowded yet. I can see the appeal of the place. There are plenty of little nooks and corners to hang out in small or larger groups. I'm sure it's extra good in the warmer months. They have a big patio area. The cocktails on tap were excellent - well balanced and tasty. I tried the Manhattan and the Negroni. They were also pretty reasonable. Service was good. I could really do without all the dead creatures hung everywhere though. It's just not that cool in 2026, even in Wisconsin. Maybe show some respect for animals.

This place is so cute! Nice little corner bar with great drinks and a Jim is a great bartender!! I…read morerecommend you don't try to win something from the vending machines bc you can't win the game unfortunately. You can only with the drinks.

Super cute Japanese bar with knowledgeable, friendly bartender. Recommended just the right drink…read morefor a first-timer. Low noise when we were there, 7 - 8:30 PM, so it was very easy to hold a conversation with friends. We were talking about tiki bars and the bartender told us they do a tiki night once a month, I believe. They've been open just 3 years and check out all the events on their Facebook page. Winner of Milwaukee's Best Bloody Mary. Live music later in the evening.

Bryant's is a must for anyone in the MKE area or traveling through. It is a fun experience as their…read more"menu" involves telling staff your drink preferences and them building off of that to mix you a drink that aligns with your liking versus a standard menu. If you're planning to stop by, get there early if you can. Wait can be long as space is limited and Bryant's is popular.

Management is a complete joke. If you try to make a reservation here and have any type of question,…read morelike we did, the manager (Morton) WILL NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES respond to you. You can email, you can call...do not plan on a response. The sweet people that answer the phone do their best to answer questions but ultimately they keep referring you to Morton, because he was the only one that could answer, and he refuses to respond. This really caused a lot of undue stress around booking an employee party. Hire better management. This is the worst customer service we've had in the entire Milwaukee area. After all of that...The ambiance is cool, the servers are friendly, and the drinks are good.

I always save this spot for a special moment. The inside is low warm lighting, candles, and…read morebeautiful decorations. The very first time I came here was on Valentine's Day in a small snow storm. This past time, there wasn't a snow storm but somehow coming here is always magical. The bar is always crowded after 6pm so make sure if you're bringing friends to come a little earlier, but either way I'm a sucker for waiting for any of the draft drinks bc they're so unique.

Great service and atmosphere! Fun little bar in Bay View with a fun cocktail and beer menu. I got…read morethe Dirk Diggler (pornstar martini), and it was okay. The flavor was on the weaker side, but it wasn't bad. The prosecco they use was in tap and was also kind of bland and not super cold. (This is the reason for the 4 star). My husband's old fashioned was perfect. It was a busy night and the bartenders were doing a great job getting to everyone quickly!

Stopped in for happy hour drinks. The bar was pretty empty so the vibes were chill, just loud…read moremusic. I ordered the blueberry bull spritz which is pretty much an Aperol spritz with Red Bull. I enjoyed it! My husband liked his watermelon yuzu froze. It's a fine place to stop in to if you're in the area, parking may be challenging to find.

Super cute bar! I got a vodka lemonade and it was very good. The rest of the night me and my…read morefriends drank seltzers. They have a nice variety from high noon to carbliss to white claw. Very yummy. Sometimes I get stuck in Spanish and one of the bartenders understood me so that was so nice. They played lots of different music too like reggaeton and milwaukee music. The bouncer was cool too. He was fun and remembers people which made me feel safe.