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    Squirrel Cage

    4.8 (8 reviews)
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    Joshua N.

    Few bars in the Riverwest area of Milwaukee match the sophistication of the the Squirrel Cage night club. The uniformed bartenders are masters of the cocktail arts, mixing with only the finest gin and olives imported from Sardinia. The crowd after 10PM is an eclectic bunch. Poets, artists, and revolutionaries rub shoulders with the beer city bourgeoisie. The $20 cover charge to gain entry is a bit prohibitive, and sometimes the parking lot is full. Jacket and tie required.

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    Best bar in the area. If you don't drink here you hate America, puppies, and your own mother.

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    90s2K Cafe - Secondary bar area & tables

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    Westown, Bronzeville

    I absolutely love this bar! Arguably, it's the best themed bar in the Milwaukee area. It's located…read morein the Deer District on the corner of Highland & MLK. It's one of my go to places before or after a game at Fiserv Forum or Panther Arena. It definitely draws a younger crowd toward the end of the night with the DJ and dance floor. Drinks are always poured well and are themed to the 90s and early 2000s. I personally recommend a Hugs Cooler. You can pick the alcohol of your choice to add to it. Food menu unfortunately was not offered at the time of me writing this review, but if you go closer to opening, I recommend taking a look at it! Food items have similar theming, and at one point, they were selling select Pop-Tarts as dessert options. They also have a VIP/party section in case you want to make your celebration extra special! There's a photo op wall with 90s/2000s celebrities & a payphone. Music played is from the same era, and they typically will play movies from then too. Otherwise, they'll have sports games on. Overall, I HIGHLY recommend you make 90s2K Cafe a place on your "to visit" list if you want a nostalgic feeling themed bar!

    Not to date myself, but I've been to this venue/location many times in the last 12+ years, and seen…read morea handful of businesses turn it into something new. I must say, this fun 90s2k vibe might be the best yet. I rarely make it out downtown anymore, but on a recent night out for a friend's birthday, we stumbled upon this spot. Admittedly, I was curious and excited to see what they've done with the place. It was packed when we arrived, with great tunes playing by a DJ, and tons of people dancing. Though we felt a bit old, as the crowd was much more college-aged, we still had to stay for a drink. Their cocktail menu is made up of a bunch of creative and to-theme options, like the 'pop star martini' and the 'fresh prince.' They also have mocktails, THC drinks, and plenty of beers & wines. Bartenders were friendly and fairly speedy to help everyone out. Not somewhere I would frequent personally, but fun for a unique destination!

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    I haven't been in Club Anything... I have been in the ELIXIR LOUNGE (technically connected to Club…read moreAnything). The bar area reminds me of what I what picture an upscale French prison to look like. It wasn't dreary, but it had bars and was dimly lit. Furniture seemed to be what you might see out in a French Cafe for outdoors seating. I had Gary as my bartender during my visit (I've seen him compete in a few bartender competitions in Milwaukee) and he can make a great Absinthe based cocktail. In fact, that's what the Elixir Lounge is known for. Gary was really knowledgeable about the Absinthe drip and had all the appropriate equipment to serve Absinthe the correct and technical way. I had either the Death Star or the Bloody Death Star, my memory on the specific drink is a little hazy. So, if you are looking to experience Absinthe for your first time, this has to be a stop you make. If you like Absinthe and are looking for a place to drink more of it... say hello to your new favorite drinking spot. Oh and smokers, they have a nice outdoor courtyard area for you to smoke in, I believe you can take your drink with you too.

    I'm not a regular here, but I wish I were…read more I've been here for special events a few times. Concerts, a new years party, and a couple other things. Every time the experience starts off pretty awkward and eventually I end up warming up to the place again. The place always seems to be dark, dingy, and gloomy. Normally, I'd complain about this but in a goth/industrial club it works perfectly. The effect is made greater by the Halloween decorations that apparently line the top of the stage area (near the ceiling, to the right if you're facing the stage). Between this and some of the music they occasionally play (seriously, I remember being rickrolled by a DJ here, I can't say I expected that) it's clear that they have a sense of humor about themselves. I can't say how much I like that--the industrial scene is full enough of people who think they're such serious business, so anything that undermines that scores points from me. They're less ironic (if that's the right word) playlist selections are always great. If it's a reasonably well-known industrial artist, chances are you'll hear them here eventually. I've never tried to make a request, so I don't know how accommodating they are (and frankly don't care). I can't speak for the typical crowd here, because I've never been in on a "normal" night, but for special events the friendliness of the patrons seems to vary dramatically. I've been to concerts where everyone was super friendly and quick to open up, and I've been to other events where people seemed pretty reserved. It probably depends on what the draw is on a given night. The bartenders, even on busy nights, always seem friendly. At a club like this, that is always a huge, unexpected bonus. Another bonus: they introduced me to hard apple cider awhile back, so that was decent. The only drawbacks relate to concerts here: (1) the dance floor is pretty small, so it can get pretty packed if there's a big-ish show; (2) I went to one show here where things were starting up considerably after the advertised time. Those are really relatively minor gripes though; I hope to eventually check this place out on a normal night.

    The Rave / Eagles Club - Cutwater

    The Rave / Eagles Club

    (298 reviews)

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    Avenues West

    I am writing this review because of a serious safety concern that management needs to be aware of…read more Two young women attended a show here and were approached by a man who would not leave them alone. He was very persistent, and they began to feel unsafe. At the end of the show, they did exactly what you would hope someone would do in that situation -- they asked staff if they could please stay inside until their ride arrived. Their ride was 11 minutes away. One staff member told them they could stay, but another staff member told them they had to leave with everyone else, even after the girls explained that a man was making them uncomfortable and they did not feel safe. The staff member said she "doesn't get into other people's business." They were forced to go outside, and the man found them almost immediately and continued bothering them while they waited for their ride. Thankfully, they made it home safely. But this situation could have ended very differently, and it is very concerning that when two young women asked for help because they felt unsafe, they were turned away. This is not about getting anyone in trouble. This is about policies and training. When someone says they feel unsafe and asks to wait inside for their ride, the answer should never be no. I strongly encourage management to review safety policies and train staff on how to handle situations like this in the future. Guest safety should always come first.

    We always have a great time when seeing bands at the Rave…read more Friendly staff, good energy and separate venues for multiple shows on the same night

    Squirrel Cage - danceclubs - Updated May 2026

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