This is a true Wisconsin drive bar. It was packed on a Saturday. There was one bartender for the…read morewhole bar, about 3 slot machines and a pull tab machine. Their cocktails are $10 but definitely a joint you grab a beer. There was a friendly and wide range of bar goers. At one point the whole bar sung happy birthday to someone so I'd say this is a nice Midwest bar to grab a drink.

Solid Bay View spot - not quite a dive but definitely a casual place that most will enjoy…read more Interesting decor, very reasonable prices and a friendly bartender. I don't think they have food but they do have a lot of video poker machines if that's your jam. Would return.

Stella's is a great place to add to your list if you're in the area and want to pop in for a drink…read moreor two. It's a very vibey and eclectic cocktail lounge feel while still being a dive bar. The staff is always nice and attentive which is appreciated. Aside from bar seating, there are a few nooks with lounge style couch seating so if you can snag those, makes for an even better experience.

I was enjoying a date night with my husband. We had been to a hockey game, dinner at the 3rd Street…read moreMarket Hall, and then my husband had found this spot on Yelp and thought it would be the perfect place for a nightcap. It is the absolute perfect place for a nightcap. The vibes are warm, cozy, and candlelit. The bartender was outstanding. Their cocktail menu is surprisingly wonderful. We had a lovely time. I ordered a sazerac for my first cocktail. It was wonderful. It's a little heavier on the absinthe than some folks make it so something to note if you're not an absinthe lover. My husband got a Manhattan (which I tried) and it was pitch perfect. For my second cocktail, I got the revolver--coffee forward, strong, and delicious. My husband got a last word, which I also tried, and it was a beautifully herbaceous delight. Just when we think we've tried all the great cocktail bars in the area, one sneaks up and surprises and delights. Get to it!

It's the best neighborhood bar in the Milwaukee. Which makes it the best neighborhood bar in the…read moreworld. Go!

I have loved this place for a long time. It is simply a Milwaukee classic that everyone must…read moreexperience. But. The old man (I believe he's the owner) was very very rude. Me and my buddies, who are all very much so above 21 arrived. When he asked for IDs he saw a California ID and claimed it fake, and that was his grounds for kicking us out. After that he tried to take our IDs. Bartender also was ill-serviced with how she threw my credit card barely toward me. Loved this place. Now I don't. If you're from outta state beware of the dickish service.

Cute christmas decor that matches the vibe in the bar. All the seats were taken at the bar on a…read moreMonday night. Easy to order drinks though. My vodka lemonade was delicious. The vodka cran was also good. Everyone enjoyed their drinks. I saw a stage and wonder if they have live music. They had a movie playing when we were there.

Bartender was extremely rude and complained about his tip amount. Didn't deserve a dollar in the…read morefirst place.

An east side gem. Free popcorn, beautiful beer chalices, and a grand piano?! What more can you…read morewant! They are also open early, which is great when you need that occasional before noon beer. Cheap drinks, very divey, and the bartenders are always friendly.

Love the deuce!! Always a fun time. Friendly bartenders and interesting people. Cheap drinks and…read morealways love getting the set up. Also have darts, pool, popcorn and slot machines.

Excellent Lake Perch for Friday Fish Fry!…read more Combine excellent fare w good bartop energy and great service (Daniel) it adds up to 5-Stars. This place is not a secret as packed busy on a Friday early afternoon. The regulars were welcoming and fun. I had to have my Lake Perch fix and Swingin' Door delivered. The perch was fresh and lightly breaded. I tend to overdo it when in Wisco and had a clam chowder as a starter. The GF had the Rueben which also served as breckie snack the next day. My future semi-regular stop when in MKE.

I was heading to the Downer Theater after work for a movie on Friday night and of course wanted a…read morefish fry beforehand. I surprisingly don't have many options in my "MKE - Fish Fry" collection that are near downtown, but Swinging Door Exchange was one of them. I was pressed for time, so I placed a to go order rather than dining in. I got the combo fish fry (two pieces of cod, two pieces of perch, and three fried shrimp) with potato pancakes. I was also very easily talked into the half rack rib appetizer. The ribs were good, even though I prefer sauce that's more sweet and smokey. Their sauce was on the tangy side with a tease of spice that really only became noticeable when the majority of the half rack was gone. If I were in the mood for ribs as my main meal, I'd consider getting theirs as an entree. The two potato pancakes weren't homemade; instead, they were premade hash brown patties that some other restaurants also serve with their fish frys. These were perfectly acceptable in lieu of homemade pancakes. The cod tasted great, but the breading didn't hold up very well. Either the fish itself was too wet or the two block walk back to my car allowed for condensation to wreck it or possibly both. The perch was not yellow lake perch but probably something like pike perch. Even though both kinds of fish and the shrimp were all good sized portions, $29 feels like a lot. I wouldn't say no to it, though, if I were dining in next time and avoid the extra cost of their takeout fee. Shout-out to the bartenders working that night. The bar area was absolutely packed, but both of the ones I talked to about placing my order were friendly and helpful even with being super busy.

Agent wags and agent 47 held it down. Friday night busy bar and they killed it. Great service, good…read moreconversation.

The experience is identical to being a spy. They have just about 1 million real spy signatures all…read moreover the walls. I ordered a turkey sub (no bacon), and to be honest, pretty mid sandwich. There wasn't anything special, but it didn't taste bad. So it doesn't loose a star. Just to get the negative stuff out the way, it was kinda small for how much stuff was everywhere. It was cool stuff, but A LOT of cool stuff, y'know? Besides that, the staff and games were amazing. The entrance and exit were also pretty good

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!

Terrible Ownership, atmosphere, experience...see below. An…read moreAbsolute Joke - Duke's Is a Waste of Space and Time. THIS BAR IS NOT WHAT IT USED TO BE. If you're considering going to Duke's, don't bother. This place has completely hit rock bottom, and it's clear no one, especially the owner, gives a damn. The owner is unbelievably rude and has flat-out made it known in a conversation "I don't care whether you come here or not." The former owner could never. Why? Because the new owner's got other locations that funnel money into his pockets. So, your business means absolutely nothing to him. The atmosphere is nothing short of depressing. Whatever decorations once gave the place some semblance of life have been stripped away, leaving the bar looking like a rundown and that's given up on trying. No vibe, no energy, no crowd--seriously, there's hardly anyone there anymore, and who could blame them? It's painfully obvious that Duke's is circling the drain. The owner's apathy is contagious, and it shows in every detail. Even the bartenders hint that this place just isn't it anymore...ouch. The place is soulless, and it's a miracle the doors are still open at this point. There's zero excitement, no reason to ever set foot inside, and if you do, you'll regret wasting your time and money. Save yourself the disappointment and go anywhere else there are plenty of better options around the corner, or across the street.

Very bad service , first time being here and the lady with the long red nails was so rude. She only…read moretalked to her regulars, didn't pay any attention to my group Of our friends. Then we asked her to turn the music up and she refused too. We will never be back here , maybe get better bartenders.

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.