I am thrilled that The Estate made a comeback after its closure of almost two years. The vibe, the…read morecocktails, the staff, and most importantly, the musicians are all amazing and make a perfect outing with friends or a date. Have you been to Bryant's or At Random? You know that feeling of walking in to a dark moody vibe from yesteryear, knowledgeable staff who make you feel at home and cocktails that are top tier? This is also The Estate, but with the bonus component of live music (the best kind of music!). Some of my favorite acts to see here include the soulful Cameron Webb, the organ trio Righteous Rooster, the Commercialists (especially for their annual Charlie Brown Christmas) and more. Such a great variety of sound and styles. Bonus is that online ticketing is very easy and the lowest fees I have ever seen. It is not your typical ticket master / live nation extortion pricing. I highly recommend supporting this venue and their artists frequently.

Great bartenders. Consistent drinks with quality go-to drinks, quality liquor, and often an…read moreeclectic option or two. Can't beat the vibes when there is live music playing. Waitstaff keeps drinks flowing. This place is a well-oiled machine.

Attended an event here and while the space is unique and inviting, the couches could use cleaning…read moreand parking is challenging. I will surely return because the bartenders are great!

I've been meaning to check out NO Studios for a long time- whether via their music series,…read morecommunity speakers and events, their Saki tasting events; NO has a lot going on! Founded by film director/writer/producer John Ridley, NO has a strong connection to film. I had the pleasure of seeing a film screening here in May 2022! My barber made a short film! The screening room is incredible- with two tiers of comfy seats, more films, please! NO is stylish, and there's a full bar with affordable drink prices and friendly staff. This place has a very locally supportive mission, and I picked up some locally design NO swag for my niece's birthday. I can't wait for my next visit to NO, and definitely considering that membership option!

My friend and I dropped by Two recently for a birthday drink. This place has a great classic…read morecocktail list and fun ice cream drinks. Since we'd just had a disappointing dinner, we opted for ice cream drinks as a treat. They were both very good and picture perfect. The bartender was polite and service was good. We were in early and the place was quite empty, but it filled as the night went on. Two is not big, but it's cute as hell with retro decor and intimate booths, perfect for a a date night. Mid-century mod and kitty cat decor for the win. I may well make this a regular haunt.

The place: Two is easy to overlook. From the outside, it…read morelooks like another indescribable dive with the stone exterior and only one window up high. The sign is a single numeral, 2. Hubsy gushed about this bar enough that I resisted until Saturday night when I felt restless. Inside, Two is a low-lit neighborhood bar. There's a fair number of large tables for groups and the booths noted by other reviewers behind bead curtains. Two glows like the inside of a supernatural heart. Warm, red, and playing some solid music -- some I recognized (Death Cab for Cutie) and others I didn't (the bluesy tune). There's a jukebox. The location: Located next to its flashier cousin, Art Bar, it's easy to miss Two. About 3-4 blocks west of Humboldt on Burleigh, use Art Bar as your landmark. There's plenty of unmetered street parking on Burleigh or the residential streets. The service: When we walked in, we were greeted immediately by the bartender. She also asked if we had ever been there before. Based on the people who came in after us, my guess is that she knows the regulars. Very cool. The drinks: My first sip of Dark and Stormy was all rum. I didn't mind, so when I stirred, it was perfectly balanced. Good ginger beer, good rum. The Moscow Mule Hubsy got was sweeter than my drink which was surprising but delightful. Each of our drinks were $8.50. I didn't pay attention to the beer specials, but maybe next time. Next time: I'll probably stay longer to do some people-watching and writing. Maybe I'll check out the beer.

This place is serving it up with hospitality, luxury and grandma's homestyle cooking. I love the…read moregrown and sexy vibe of 90's R&B music playing in the background and the glittery backdrop behind bar is gorgeous. I had a lovely time me, myself and I. The salmon bites were delicious seasoned to perfection with a nice crispy texture ABSOLUTELY delightful. The stove top mac and cheese was yummy to my tummy, yams sweet and savory and the better than sex cake topped it off with every chocolate sweet whip cream bite. This place is my FAVORITE!

Hands down...... Horribl! well over an hour and a half wait before we cancelled our food order! The…read morewaitress was nice but overall the experience was not good! We watched several others come sit down well after us and received their food.There was nothing difficult about our order. There was only 3 of us so it not like we had a huge party.

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!

We visited on a Tuesday evening. The bar was full, but we were greeted with a friendly smile and…read moreserved quickly. There was no menu that I saw, but we ordered 2 old fashioned with bourbon, sweet. The inside looks recently renovated - industrial/metal concrete vibes?, There's pool table, a few TV screens, and high top tables with heavy, counter height bar stools tucked along the windows. It was dark when we visited, but I'd imagine there's a great view of the river during the day. Everything was clean, and I appreciated that the tables/floors weren't sticky or gross. The drinks were just right. We were on a tight schedule to get to another reservation, or I would have liked to hang out a little longer - the bartender was quick to close out or tab. Overall, cool vibe, good drink, fair price. The only downside was parking, but that's a given for anywhere downtown.

Had always been a little skeptical of this place. Never really looks like there are many people in…read morethere. Deciding to head there out of convenience this weekend, we had a great time. The bartender was extremely knowledgeable on bourbons and was very friendly and helpful. Cool artwork and an intent of putting design into a small location

I can't believe I've lived my entire life in Milwaukee and yesterday was the first time visiting…read morenot just Blu, but stepping inside the Pfister. The hotel is a perfect blend of historic charm and modern elegance that makes it a must see for any traveler coming into Milwaukee. Once inside, find the elevators that take you to the 23rd floor and you won't be disappointed. The city views are absolutely incredible. I found a rather tasty Super Tuscan to sip on while enjoying the live music this evening. The staff was friendly without being pushy and made sure we were enjoying the evening. I'll be back much sooner the next time.

I love the experience of being at Blu, and I especially love the drinks. The setting is perfect for…read moreso many occasions, and it's a place to bring out of towners you want to treat to views and great cocktails. 10/10 service. We did not really wait for seating but there were only 2 of us so it was a faster wait. Walking through the Pfister during Christmastime is an experience in itself so this is a fantastic and cozy place to spend the evening. Definitely dress up and enjoy the ambience and views.

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!

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.

Great drinking spot in a fun social district. Bartender was fantastic. She made sure we had…read moreplenty of libations. Great perk of visiting are the cocktails on tap! No waiting for a great Paloma or cosmo! No food, but plenty of good vibes and a pool table. Washrooms could use some attention, but not a deal breaker.

Grogu keeps watch. The lights inside give some nice ambience. They have big front windows that let…read morein a lot of natural light. Sometimes they have dogs in there. They also have a pretty good beer selection; I really enjoyed the peach sour Revolution Brewery beer I ordered. The bartender was chirpy and friendly. A good "oooh it's 5 o'clock!!" beer bar.