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.

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

First time visiting. I came here for a remote workers networking event with the always cool JMatt…read moreand immediately liked the atmosphere. I'm not a huge tea drinker, more of a coffee guy, but they were able to whip something up for me. It truly tasted like Fall as they described, which was great because it wasn't all that warm out. I had my laptop with me and the only thing I noticed was the finish on the tables made it difficult to slide my mouse around. Random and very little concern, but just something I picked up on. Great sized menu for those who want to try all of their different tea options. Next time I'll have to try something fun. Most importantly, the staff were incredibly nice and friendly. I'll be back!

Nice place to have a drink and meet people! Staff is very friendly and will have good suggestions…read moreif you know what you like!

I had the catfish special on Friday. It included 3 pcs of fillet catfish with fries. It was fried…read moreto perfection and seasoned perfectly. The bar was beautifully decorated and styled with gorgeous upscaled decor. I will definitely return for more specials. Not a drinker so I just had water. Service was great also.

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.

The Blu is such an amazing lounge with amazing views of the city. The bathroom scene is…read moreeverythang!! Yummy crafted signature cocktails for any mood so you won't be disappointed! Marcus is great addition to the bar mixing up some goodness. Dale was witty & entertaining as well. I can't wait to return on a Friday or Saturday night for live music. This lounge is #BarbieApproved

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.

An underrated nightclub that deserves more recognition. This club sits in the Riverwest…read moreneighborhood, but you can't tell it's there because it/ quiet from the outside. The weekends are booming. I went there with friends celebrating the bachelorette and bachelor party with the Charli XCX, Ke$ha, Chappelle Roan theme. Cover charge is cheap and so are the drinks. They offer water at the side of the bar so you don't have to wait in line to hydrate and sober up on your drive home. Decent dance floor with cool lighting. They have a separate area near the dance floor with a pool table and a Pac Man video game with a set of couches to relax in when you need a break form dancing and wanna chat with your friends. It's a great place to come for your spirit and move your body with tunes to dance to!

Mad planet NEVER disappoints. Its so fun, never had a bad time. The vibe, the 80's music, the…read morepeople. LOVE IT!

This is a fun and vibrant spot on MLK just south of North Avenue. They offer a food menu along with…read moretwo fully stocked bars. They also have a covered outdoor patio in the winter (which is wide open in the warmer months). The music is very on brand and is pumping throughout the whole space. The Goonies was also playing on the TVs throughout the space. On the weekend, the party is downstairs with a DJ, a second bar, and even a small arcade in the back. If you haven't been yet and looking for a fun spot to meet up with friends, give this one a try!

We had such a great time at Summer of 85. Not sure how this was thought of but it really is a great…read morespot to hang out. The art work is crazy, but looks really cool. In the lower level there is a bar and arcade games as well as tables to hang out. We had a great encounter with Moe and Six as bartenders. We asked Moe what she recommended and then asked her to surprise us. She came through with "Purple Rain" and it did not disappoint. Then we asked Six go for the Karamel Chameleon and Ektoplasm and she did not disappointed either. They were both quick with their service and very nice. We also spoke to Kat at the bar on the main floor. I had asked how long to business had been open and the response was around two months. We got to try the Cat Fish Bites and Banana Foster's French Toast which were on point. I am not a big fish eating person, but the hubby is. Both were very good. We also ordered the Teenage Mutant Mozzarella Sticks and the Totcho Man Ranchy Savage which were both delicious as well. We all played 80's trivia which was a blast, made us really start thinking...lol. All around we had a great time!

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!