Such a cool spot! The sake selection was really amazing and our bartender Ian was awesome! He was super knowledgeable and took the time to explain the different sakes and make recommendations based on what we liked. Definitely a fun place to grab drinks and have a night out! I highly recommend the lychee martini. It is the best I have had in Milwaukee! We joined the sake club while we were there! read more

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Red Maple is one of Milwaukee's most unique spots for a drink. With its Japanese-inspired atmosphere, it offers an experience that's different from your typical cocktail bar. The sake selection is unmatched in the region, making it the perfect place to explore a sake flight, and the Japanese whiskey lineup is equally impressive. Whether you're a longtime sake enthusiast or just looking to try something new, Red Maple is well worth a visit for a relaxed and memorable evening. read more

The Red Maple - Bars Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

This is a very unique bar - Japanese inspired drinks and Sake galore. Very small bar with great decor. They only lose a star because it took forever for either bartender to come and serve the group of four I had, and the place wasn't busy to wait as long as we did. read more

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This place is so cute! Nice little corner bar with great drinks and a Jim is a great bartender!! I recommend 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. read more

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Visited Red Maple with my friends on a Friday afternoon. None of us were huge sake fans, so we wanted to try a few items on the menu. So pleased with our visit! Jim the resident sake expert led us through the brewing process, explained the differences between products, and drinking etiquette. Great experience and definitely on the high points of our weekend. By the time we left we had met so many people! Great assortment of drinks for all price ranges and tastes. No food, but it wasn't a deal breaker. There is a wonderful Asian dumpling restaurant not too far from Red Maple if you are peckish. Super cute interior with very clean washrooms. Highly recommend! read more

Super cute Japanese bar with knowledgeable, friendly bartender. Recommended just the right drink for 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. read more

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If you ever wondered what would happen if WI turned a dive bar into a sake bar- now you know! The place is really fun, lots of Japanese influence, sake flights, fun cocktails - and board games in the corner. The claw machine has boobs in it, which you can sign and leave behind the bar. There is one sink shared outside the bathrooms, which hopefully shames everyone to do the right thing. read more

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A great atmosphere with great service and a great menu. We stopped just for an Old Fashioned (we have a "passport" ) but loved the company at the bar as well as the unique drink options so we had a second round. Definitely recommend trying the old fashioned. It was delicious and unique! But we'll also be back to try a few other crafted cocktails I've never seen elsewhere. read more

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While the Red Maple has all the attributes of a welcoming Wisconsin corner tavern, it has enough surprises to make it stand out and draw you in. The proprietors have utilized an Asian theme, both in decor and what they serve, that tantalizes and beguiles. Small, but with a dark exotic intimacy, the excitement begins as soon as you enter Red Maple. They took extra effort to design a unique bar. The drink selection has all your favorites, but their liquor selection and mixology are provocative, transporting you across the Pacific to an oriental fantasy. My cocktails were almost psychedelic tasting, and I was cooing with pleasure. I had never tasted anything like it before, and they were delicious. Pricing is very reasonable. Heidi, Chad and Cory took great care of me, agonizing over what drink would make me happy. I can be difficult. Some may say demanding, but the three of them handled me with smiles and good cheer. Red Maple is new, maybe four or five months old, and they have wonderful ideas for the future. This will become a destination drinking establishment. You will enjoy yourself at The Red Maple. read more

The Red Maple - A beguiling interior, preserving the familiar, but with a splash of exotic. - Bars Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Such a cute space that's brought me back to bars in Japan. The decor was perfect and the space inviting for new guests and old. They have a great list of cocktails with an Asian ingredient spin to keep with the theme. There is a plethora or sake and also soju options. If you go on Mondays , they have upgraded snacks for patrons. read more

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Went to Red Maple on a Wednesday which is karaoke night. Vibes were great, they had a good selection of songs to sing, and service was good. If you don't want Japanese drinks off the menu, they do have a small selection of other stuff. Overall fun place! read more

They cancelled my anime soundtrack request halfway through without saying they word as other patrons funneled in.. Overall I felt like I was a bother and the sake was expensive. Seems like bartender was "regular close friends" with people coming in, but not me. Probably wont be back ever again unfortunately. read more

Twice during the week we've dropped into this establishment and twice we have felt at home. Staff shines here big time and the drinks are decent. Unique decor in a dive bar space makes you feel confused in a good way. Would like to see a lot more Japanese whiskey here as it's a missing Milwaukee market. We will be back! read more

We decided to meet up with some out of town friends here prior to dinner elsewhere. They do NOT serve any food here. However, Eric the bartender here was accommodating, friendly and great in our drink requests. Be aware though. It's quite loud here, but very quaint and unique with a Japanese theme. Many cocktails, wines and beer to choose from. Oh, I forgot many Sakes! Prices are not too bad. Mostly a younger crowd hang out. Get here earlier before weekend crowds arrive! read more

The Red Maple - Bars Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

We went to Red Maple when they opened on 2/19/23 to check it out. They're a new Japanese Culture Inspired bar in walkers point. The space is small but cozy and they had lots of people there to check it out. The bartenders were quick to get to us even with a crowd and we're helpful with suggestions. I tried their cherry old fashioned which really focused on the cherry flavor and was light and crisp compared to other old fashions. Their menu had sake and other Japanese options for beer, etc. very cute space! read more

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Great restaurant and a bonus on Mondays!!!! We really enjoyed ourselves there. Remember, it is Japanese...

Everyone needs to stop what they're doing and check out The Red Maple off of Kinnickinnic (by the bottle). It's a NEW Japanese infused bar and (upcoming restaurant)! They have a full list of Sake and Japanese beer and the best...THE BEST Bloody Mary in Milwaukee!!!! And I've had LOTS of MKE bloodies. So so good!!!!!! Go check it out!!!!! read more

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Love this place! We went the first Saturday they were open and it's a shame they hadn't opened sooner. The cozy vibes and decor made for a great night. The bartender was fantastic! I tried soju for the first time - highly recommend. You're missing out if you haven't tried this spot! read more

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We came from out of town for a wedding. Not knowing the area I jumped on yelp to find somewhere to check out. I can't really say this place was bad but we heard loud music and thought why not. Walking in, we were the only 2 there. The bartender was really nice. Taught us a little about saki and even gave us a sample. It's not somewhere I would go again however. It's always more fun with a crowd. And honestly it was tiny. So not much of a crowd could even join. ‍ read more

Awesome place! Fun atomosphere! Dog friendly! Had an air bnb a few blocks away from this place and we felt right at home

What an awesome spot! From the hospitality of the doorman to the friendliness and knowledgeable bartender, to the super cool variety of sake, exotic libations and cocktails, to the DJ spinning super chill/funky grooves. I'll be back, but this time I'm bringing friends! read more

This is such a neat bar. I had the Cherry Blossom Old Fashioned, sour. Well, I had 2. The only way to describe the drink is 'more'. My friend had the Tom Collins and loved it. I will definitely be back. read more