County Clare Inn was such a fun, unique place to stay in Milwaukee. While there are plenty of modern hotels in the city, the charm and cozy vibes here set it apart with more of a b&b vibe but in the heart of the city. We had easy access to downtown by car, transit, or walking, and even walked to Lakefront Brewery without issue. The lot for parking was small and a little tricky to maneuver, but it was available and there was also street parking if needed. The room was so spacious and with a hot tub, sleep and sitting spaces, wifi, and everything we needed. The breakfast options covered all dietary needs and included a made to order omelette station. We enjoyed our stay here. read more

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Solid stay with a great pub that serves an incredible menu. Tasty stuff. Quality omelette in the morning with a great selection of breads. Friendly staff and vibe. read more

The rooms are ok. I enjoyed the breakfast in the morning, although the chef could improve his attitude towards customers at times - seems to be a bit of a trend here. The real problem I've had is after our stay. We had a bit of a billing dispute since the room I was staying in was paid for in a block of rooms for a wedding party in advance. Since discussing that issue with the front desk attendant on-site, we were told that the Accountant and GM would "look into" the issue on their end. After calling today I was very rudely told essentially that there was no problem for them. Doesn't solve my issue since I was charged as well as my parents. But that doesn't seem to bother them. I've never been treated the way I was by a customer facing person, and I guarantee it wouldn't have been that way if I wasn't on the phone compared to in person. In the end I guess I'll be left to dispute charges online and/or file a BBB complaint. Would not recommend. read more

Milwaukee has so much character that when in town I like to stay somewhere unique and not at a hotel chain. Wow! This place was absolutely excellent. Greeted nicely at the front desk and with the January cold weather decided to eat dinner at the restaurant. The food and service and drinks were all excellent, as was the hotel room. The real treat was meeting Ben at breakfast who made the best omelets. Not your lobby-waffle do it yourself grab your food situation you might find at a chain hotel. This place has it together!! An extra bonus was the Friday evening live Irish music at the bar. In no way were we disappointed. Nice job to whoever owns this place!! read more

We rented a room for St Patrick's Day this year (2026) and had such a wonderful experience, the room was clean and comfortable, and the omelette bar in the morning was so good! We hope to make this an annual tradition read more

Excellent location. Ample parking. Authentic Irish drinks and food. Delicious lamb shepherd's pie, beef cottage pie. Fish fry is awesome. Great appetizers. Dinner starts at 5 pm daily. Irish beers are available. Spacious place. Friendly staff. read more

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OMG, About two weeks ago I had to come to Milwaukee on business, my girlfriend and I had heard about your restaurant,We stopped in and they seated us near the window, about two minutes later our waitress arrived at our table bringing water and asked if we would enjoy a drink, we ordered a Ruben Roll, and Irish chips after hearing how delicious they were. Our drinks came along with these delicious appetizers, Our server whose name is Carly describes some of the restaurants favorites dishes. We ordered Shepherd Pie and Meatloaf. Wow Both dishes were so yummy, But Carly came over a few times filling up the water, and making sure we had such a great time. On a scale of 1-10 she was a 15! Thank you for making this such an amazing experience. read more

I loved this place. It's clean, quaint & cozy. The staff is friendly and helpful, and the bar downstairs has good beer & food. It's close to the Hop, so getting downtown is a breeze. read more

Everything about our experience was grand! Really appreciated the phone call from staff the week of our visit to let us know that there have been car thefts of certain types of vehicles in the Milwaukee area, and we were even offered a steering wheel theft-deterrent! When we arrived we were created by friendly staff, who reiterated the car theft concerns, and answered other qs we had about the area. Sooo glad we made reservations for the attached Irish restaurant as it was the BEST meal we've had since before Covid!! Rooms was cozy, includes a large tub, as well as a shower. Great area of the city; we did an evening troll to see the Van Gogh immersive experience and enjoyed seeing Milwaukee by moonlight. We'd love to go back!! read more

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My Irish husband and I absolutely love County Clare. We've stayed here a few times and have always had a great experience. The rooms are quaint, all of which have whirlpool tubs. There is a nice in-room coffee/tea station. However, it's arranged around the sink, which doesn't leave a lot of room for those who need to do more than brush their teeth. The beds are on the firmer side but very comfortable. The included continental breakfast, served between 8-10 am, includes a made to order omelet station and an assortment of bakery and other items. This is a great place to stay, even if you live in town, for a quick getaway. Especially if you can't make it to Ireland! read more

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Cool Irish inn on a hill in Milwaukee. The lobby has green paint with artwork from Ireland. The workers have an Irish accent. The place has a great bar that has British and Irish ales and whiskeys. They also have wine. Had a Guinness and Smithwick beer. On the walls in the bar has some interesting Irish sayings and stained glass about different saints and Irish towns. The room is spacious room with a queen bed, whirl pool tub, a desk, and two chairs. The bed is very comfy. Nice dark wood head board and desk. Simple pattern comforter. Nice, white wood small wall that separates the bed area from the tub and vanity. Good price for the room. The place is close to the Knickerbocker Hotel, Hotel Astor, the lake, Monica's bar, and a few churches. Plus you can drive or walk into the main downtown area of Milwaukee. Great inn that I would love to come back soon! read more

County Clare Inn - Queen Bedroom - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

The rooms are a bit dated but clean. The hotel bar is great. Nice quaint Irish bar with excellent service and the fish fry was great. Free omelette was excellent. read more

County Claire was such a cool place to stay! I enjoyed going down to the restaurant and having some food and drinks. The room was super clean and I look forward to going back! read more

I loved this hotel. It was small but the rooms were spacious and very comfortable. The staff was friendly and very helpful. The restaurant was amazing - we ate there twice. I would stay here again without hesitation. read more

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Uh-mazing! The staff were all accommodating and helpful, from the front desk to the bartender to the omelet chefs. The rooms were cozy and comfortable, and the jacuzzi was the best way to wind down after a day in the city. The location was ideal, near the lake and adjacent to the Hop for easy transit after coming in on Amtrak and around town. I could not recommend them more! read more

Good for the price. Parking, brunch, all good. It is a pretty good value and on the weekend it includes brunch in the pub. There are only a couple drawbacks. If another room around you turns on the jacuzzi tub in their room, you have the pleasure of hearing it. The bed is hard... and a bit off the ground. However, you can use the ironing board to vault into the bed if it is too high for you. read more

County Clare Inn - The jacuzzi tub. - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Nice Inn in downtown Milwaukee. When in that area it's where I recommend staying, close to most everything . Service and lodging spot on! Cheers! read more

Homey, clean rooms, friendly service, and an outstanding location make this our go to place when staying downtown in Milwaukee. But the amenities go on...free parking, an included hearty breakfast (or Sunday brunch), and one of the city's best Irish pubs located right downstairs! Really don't have anything bad to say about it. read more

County Clare Inn - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

When I lived in Milwaukee, I always wanted to stay at County Clare. I liked visiting the pub that much! So when I heard Weird Al was going to be at Summerfest a few months ago, I booked a room for the boyfriend and myself. It could not have been more perfect--free parking right behind the building, walking distance to the Summerfest grounds, and even free breakfast of the menu in the restaurant! Bummer that there was't time for us to enjoy the whirlpool tub. My only complaints are that the sheets smelled strong of chlorine and the bed made some loud creaks when we get in & out of it. Also, we could hear conversations in the hallway (but there are signs asking people to keep it down, so the inn is doing their part). I would definitely stay here again! read more

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This isn't a big modern hotel - nor is it meant to be....it's a quaint inn located over an Irish pub. If you enter from the front, you walk through the entrance of the pub back to the check-in desk. The rooms are a good size, clean and tidy, and looks a bit "lived in" - as if you were staying in your aunt's guest room. The bathroom area is separated off and had a jacuzzi tub, (small) shower that had good water pressure, a "water closet" and a sink area (which is also where the coffee maker was located). There isn't exactly a closet, but there is a luggage rack and a bar for hanging your garments (on top of this is an iron and ironing board). The pub was also very clean and warm feeling. Everyone that we encountered at the inn and the pub was friendly and helpful. Best Things: Location! This was by far the best thing about County Clare Inn. The Inn is located with-in waking distance to the lake, shops, restaurants/cafes and many of the events that happen in Milwaukee (Bastille Day was being celebrated the Sunday we were there). The price. Honestly, this place was very reasonably priced given the location and room. At the time we stayed, they offered a promotion for select days of the week which included: a standard queen room, breakfast, parking, and two drinks at the pub. Things to think about: One of the draws of this hotel is that it offers breakfast....and maybe if you stay on the weekend and are able to order from their breakfast menu you'll have a better breakfast experience than I did. But, if you are staying during the week, here is what you should expect: Breakfast is held in the pub. Along the bar there is coffee offered along with hot water and teas. There was also a basket of apples and a selection of 2 (or 3?) cereals. There is also a small refrigerator that held some milk and yogurt. In addition, there is a stand that had bread, English muffins, and bagels. The latter were individually wrapped. Finally, there was a gentleman that would make you eggs/an omelet. Omelet and apple were good. Bagel was stale, and it got tossed. Coffee was okay. So....breakfast was okay, but after seeing some of the other reviews I was expecting a little more -- just setting expectations for you here. The hotel was clean, but around the tub could use a little bleach as there was some "darker" (mold?) spots along the edge. Overall: If you are looking for a streamlined, minimalistic modern hotel - then this isn't your place. But, if you're looking for a friendly, comfortable place to stay in Milwaukee that has a great location and good price -- stay here! Hint/Suggestion: Parking is in the back of the hotel. It is a little tight, and they may ask for your keys if you need to double park in the lot. If you are able, back into your spot. We watched a few cars juggling to get out in the morning. read more

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Our son recommended this place and we finally got the opportunity in Nov. when we attended murder and mayhem in Milwaukee. I asked for a suite and it was on the first floor. The LR could use more light. This had a fridge, later I found out you need to ask for these, so we got lucky. I love how they offer a free breakfast. We couldn't use it because it was daylight savings and didn't want to wait an hour to leave. Sat. morning was a nightmare trying to get out of our parking spot. There is so much activity Friday night and the gal at the desk has to do double duty moving cars around. The lot is very tight but it's there. For all its quirks you'll want to keep coming back. read more

Our stay here was absolutely the getaway needed. We stayed in the king room. The hotel was spotless, the room was so cozy with plenty of space. I loved the decor. The staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating. The bed was comfortable and the continental breakfast was nice. We also enjoyed the bar (with social distancing). They have done a great job making the hotel safe during COVID by individually wrapping all breakfast items, keeping the hotel spotless, and placing a shield at the front desk. We were extremely pleased and I highly recommend if anyone needs a getaway, come to the County Clare as soon as possible. read more

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The stay was good until the morning when I woke up covered in bed bugs bites!! Stay away from this place! read more

County Clare Inn - Bed bugs!! - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

The County Clare Inn was centrally located, clean, had jacuzzi tubs, and a great pub downstairs that stayed open late. Sometimes the service at the restaurant could be a bit slow but overall the experience was more than satisfactory. County Clare was a lovely place to stay and very nicely situated in Milwaukee. The prices are remarkable for the experience you're receiving and having the pub downstairs made the visit especially nice as we could bring a pint and snack up to our room as we relaxed before bed. The beds were a bit firmer than I like but there were tons of pillows available, which made me immensely happy. They have a small parking lot but will valet your car if there are no spots when you come in. I've spent a decent amount of time in Ireland and while there were certain aspects of that experience that were absent, the Irish breakfast and other food offerings were great. Also, fantastic Guinness pour and mixes. Thanks for one of the best pints of Guinness and Guinness mixes (like the Vanilla Vodka one or the one with Espresso vodka) that I've had in the US. read more

WOW for stellar online deals. Definitely check out their coupons online before you book a stay here. We paid $90 for the Sunday night Romance Package (whirlpool room), and got some restaurant bonuses with that - a free bottle of wine along with a free dessert with the purchase of 2 entrees and free breakfast in the morning. Upon check-in they gave us 2 cookies - good way to win me over. Good location - close to downtown yet quiet. We were able to walk where we wanted to go (within walking distance to the Lakefront Brewery tours, which was one of our big stops on the trip). And free parking for overnight guests. The room was fine - clean, just enough space, queen-sized bed, nice whirlpool tub. I didn't love the decoration, but that's OK. It had a countryside feel to it. I would definitely stay there again - way better than a Best Western or other random chain hotel. We enjoyed the restaurant well enough, though I don't know if I'd go back to the restaurant alone if I wasn't staying in the hotel. My husband enjoyed the Shepard's Pie and the flourless chocolate cake with raspberry sauce was divine. Be warned, the Bleu Cheese Dumplings are super filling. read more

Great location. Private free parking. Sunday romance package includes free drinks at the bar and free breakfast. Each room is clean and comfortable with a two person whirlpool bath. Friendly staff. read more

Charming Irish B&B in the Heart of Milwaukee. Love this place. I've been going back for years and will make this my place to stay when ever its available. The complimentary Bangers & Mash was the perfect breakfast before we hit the road too. They served a locally roasted Valentine Coffee, not the standard hotel coffee I was expecting. read more

County Clair is an kitschy Irish themed hotel and restaurant located less than a mile from Lake Michigan. While the hotel does have free parking the building is worn and there isn't a lobby. Just a hall that goes by the check in desk. What makes this review a one star is that the we were given a room next to the elevator on the top floor. The air conditioning equipment must be located just above our room because there was a constant rumble that shook the walls. The front desk couldn't move us because the inn was full. So now I'm laying here in bed listening to a constant low frequency rumble accompanied by a intermittent higher pitched wall vibration. I hope my ear plugs work or else it could be a long night. read more

Love love love. The hotel was clean and it's so quaint. It's more like renting a room in a home than a hotel. Large jacuzzi tub, bright and nicely decorated rooms. Very nicely decorated and the stay was comfortable. Friendly and attentive staff. Can't wait to go back, great location! read more

The County Clare is a warm and cozy type of Inn. I was very satisfied with the room, the service, and all the staff. The room was spacious and clean. The hot tub was a great added bonus and the welcome cookies were a nice touch. Our stay included breakfast and I don't mean a wimpy continental breakfast with juice and bread. The breakfast included made to order omelets, home made cinnamon rolls, homemade Irish bread and other traditional breakfast foods. There is a parking lot for hotel guest. I highly recommend the County Clare for a mini getaway. read more

What a wonderful weekend. A friend bought us a gift certificate to the County Clare and we decided to make a mini-vacation out of it. For $353.00 we enjoyed 3 nights at the County Clare, including breakfast. Although they refer to themselves as an "Inn" they truly have the B&B feel. Each morning we were treated to a wonderful breakfast. The first morning we had eggs benedict, the second french toast and eggs and for the third morning we enjoyed made-to-order omelets. We expected a "continental" breakfast, so we were truly pleasantly surprised. The food was fresh and well-prepared. Our room was comfortably quaint. We LOVED the double whirlpool bath. It's worth staying for that bad boy alone. My only complaint would be the bed. I think it could definitely use an upgrade. It was a bit uncomfortable and would "tip" depending on how we sat on the bed. We checked to make sure it was placed properly on the bed-frame, but I think the mattress was due for replacement. We enjoyed live music on Saturday night. The crowd was lively, but not obnoxious. My boyfriend was thrilled to find Murphy's on tap and enjoyed a few pints. I had the bloody mary (which is apparently a house specialty). For $8 you get quite a selection of bloody accoutrements, including a pickled potato and a beef stick. Unfortunately, the drink was mediocre and the pickled potato was the best part. I would 100% recommend the County Clare for a reasonable weekend getaway. If it wasn't for the uncomfortable bed I would have rated it 5 stars! read more

Business traveler here!! Been trying for 3 years to be able to stay here!! wow, took a shot with out a reservation. I was just lucky...super nice people, great value, nice room with whirlpool, nice sheets , great PUB!!!! the best in Mke. Thanks County Clare...I will be back!!! read more

Sleep in your car. You'll have a better experience. Old, beyond dated decor, and the entire inn has this weird, musty smell. Rooms only have queen beds, the rollaway was like sleeping on a marshmallow, the shower is a pull back plastic curtain, the toilet is in a closet the size of a tin can, and the white sink had cracks/stains near the drain. You hear the band playing downstairs in the pub when you are trying to sleep at 11:00pm on a Saturday night. Oh yeah, and we came back to our room mid-morning to pick up our jackets and our room door WAS OPEN! No hotel staff to be found, except the cleaning cart was outside the door and dust rag was on the table. I think they vanished into thin air! Like I said, sleep in your vehicle either that or another hotel/motel/b&b alternative. The only POSITIVE thing here is that they give you a chocolate chip cookie in a bag when you check in! (and it was delicious!) read more

This place is all the reviews say it is. My rating is 4.5, based on some very minor things. The staff were wonderful, and it wouldn't be a big stretch to imagine being in Ireland itself. The full Irish breakfast was superb, but put the brown bread in your pocket for the dog, as it tasted precisely like Milk Bone dog biscuits did in the 1950's. I can attest to this. read more

We've stayed at County Clare 3x during various annual trips to Milwaukee from San Diego and will continue, hopefully soon! Best inn, best food, Best drinks, best bar n best service ever! Love love love the County Clare, It's staff, location, ambiance, prices and highly recommend. Monica n Brad read more

The real deal. Great menu of Irish staples. Good beer. Great service, at the bar at least

What a great little find! This place is adorable. Our room was quite spacious. The semi-separate bedroom and bath space was nice. We appreciated the complimentary brunch on Sunday morning and the free parking. The cookies at check in were a nice touch. The staff was friendly. The place was very quiet, which we thought might not be the case given that it's above a bar. We liked that the location was a little bit away from Water Street and the chaos of downtown. Yet it was still convenient to everything we wanted to see and do while in Milwaukee. The price was also very reasonable. We would stay here again. read more

I've never stayed in the inn, but the pub is one of my favorite Irish pubs in Milwaukee! It's got a great atmosphere and bartenders who make you feel like family. They can make a mean drink too! Even if you're not sure what to drink, with just a few questions they can make you a fantastic drink that suits your wants! And the food is pretty fantastic as well! read more

Amazing service at the County Clare Inn! Reviewing the Inn: the staff are all extremely inviting and sweet! Check-in was great we even got fresh baked cookies as a welcome snack! The room was adorable and very clean. We stayed in the standard room and it was wonderful a nice whirlpool tub to relax in and from what we could here on our way out to eat really good live Irish music! Thanks County Clare for the service we will be back!! read more

Stayed here with family who were part of a wedding party. Nice and cozy with rooms that are like staying in Grandma's guest room; very clean but starting to show a little wear. The pub was fun with great service from everyone and food quality was very good. I'll come again if this is where the group is meeting. Otherwise, I'll opt for trying something else. read more