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I just remember coming here very drunk with a friend and just remember a very nice older bartender…read moremaking sure me and my friends were taken care of and able to get water and light drinks for an end of the night nightcap. The only cons is that it is a bit far away from the usual bars so it would def be a destination.

Stopped in for a drink on a Saturday night. Only one other patron. Pretty strange I'm thinking…read moreconsidering. Nice looking place, clean, outdoor patio, etc. Then started chatting with the bartender. Clearly not a "people person." One of, if not the most negative bartender I ever encountered. With a new more upbeat and friendly bartender, this place would be a great place to hang out.

Come and join your friends and shoot a game of pool!

Bring one of these. Yep that's my tip.

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Voted #1 Happy Hour Bar in both Milwaukee and the Walker's Point Neighborhood!

Woody's

4.4(18 reviews)

0.6 mi•Clock Tower Acres

Woody's. FRIENDLY, warm, great bartenders, bar pizza, snacks, clean, great music, sports stuff…read moretoo! Trivia and other fun. A bar full of good people. Top-notch owner, too!

Best old fashioned ever had at a gay bar. Service is great. This is a good corner bar that welcomes…read moreall. Bathroom has that very nasty distinct townie bar smell.

Pride parade 2019

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POP

4.9(7 reviews)

0.0 mi•Walker's Point

Stopped by for an event-great atmosphere! So colorful! I want to try the food next! Service seemed…read moregreat as well!

We requested POP to host a drag show for mine and my fiancée's joint bachelorette weekend in MKE!…read moreThe queens performed a variety of songs that we knew and loved and made both of us brides feel so special. Ramona was an amazing show hostess who was so witty on the mic, Ricky was a wonderful server who made sure our drinks were always full and Marcus arranged the logistics behind the scene to make it a totally unforgettable afternoon. All of the queens and the whole POP staff went so above and beyond, we couldn't be happier!

Thursday Drag bingo!

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LVL Dance

3.0(47 reviews)

Cheers to a terrible club for NYE. First off, charging a cover in Milwaukee is wild. Water street…read morebars don't even charge covers. And $15 per person?! But okay we paid it hoping for a good DJ. Nope we heard the wedding DJ special. With hits from 2010 for your whole night! What a blast on top of that the DJ missed the countdown. Everyone looked around like what? Charge a cover like that... your DJ needs to do better. Also the women's restroom was taken up by the coat rack? Would be fine if you didn't have the tiniest bathroom known to mankind for everyone else. It's literally 2 stalls packed inside a 4x6 closet. This used to be a gay bar but every time I'm here it's filled with straight couples. Couldn't keep a tab open either? If you would like to be transported to your hometown bar in 2010, come on down to La Cage

Waited 30 mins for a drink at La Cage. Either the bartender was drunk or high but I never got a…read moredrink and went elsewhere. this is my first time visiting the bar from Illinois and was expecting a great time. I hope that I have a better experience the next time I visit.

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LaCage NiteClub

2.0(4 reviews)

Wow this place is lit! They have great club lighting synced to the banging dance music with varying…read moregenres from old school to new popular dance music. They have dancers and a stage for dancers to show off their skills. Being dollar bills for a tip! I went here for a friend's party night out and had a blast with the bumping music, lots of dancing space, great lighting, cheap drinks , and a decent $10 cover charge. Drinks were good! Come here if you wanna dance your life away!

This does not feel like an establishment that truly welcomes everyone. My friend and I, who are…read morestraight, visited to enjoy the entertainment while celebrating her 50th birthday, and we were made to feel unwelcome from the moment we arrived. We approached the main entrance just before 10:00 p.m. and were told it was too early, so we went back downstairs as instructed. When we returned shortly after 10:00, security allowed us in and we sat at a table. Within minutes, a man named Santiago, who identified himself as a manager, told us we were not supposed to be there and said the bar was not open yet. Despite explaining that security had let us in, he continued to speak to us in a condescending and dismissive manner, making us feel as though we had done something wrong. The interaction was disrespectful and left us feeling unwelcome and insignificant. This was a very disappointing and unfortunate experience.

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Kruz

3.6(34 reviews)

0.2 mi•Harbor View

I stumbled into here during Pride this year with some friends and honestly I didn't know the place…read moreeven existed. They have a great outdoor space with bar and inside bar. The service was quick while the bar was busy. They had music playing and some TVs. I have no idea of this place serves food either but I'll definitely be stopping again.

Love kruz's patio! Cheap drinks, and bartenders are always so friendly :) a great stop always,…read moreespecially in the summer

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Foundation Bar

4.5(247 reviews)

3.1 mi•Riverwest

Tiki bars can really be a hit or a miss. They can be super expensive to have drinks at and often…read moredisplay the stereotypical cheesy decor. Foundation Bar was an unexpected surprise! From the outside it is so bland and you are truly unsure if you are walking into an abandoned building or a crappy towny bar. Once you enter, it may take your eyes a moment to adjust if you are coming in from a bright sunny day. Foundation Bar has super low lighting, very moody. There is ample seating and a few different seating options; bar stools, booths, high top tables. Seat yourself. To order drinks you walk up to the bar. There is not table service. The decorations here are great! There are some really incredible pieces and collections! Some I would love to have if I could find them. This is a very laid back atmosphere, very chill not loud or overbearing so relax and enjoy the ambiance. I believe my drink was called El Diablo and was very good. My boyfriend chose a Zombie which is always strong! He preferred my drink!

Such an impressive tiki bar! You would not know what an amazing atmosphere is inside from just…read morelooking at the exterior. The decor and level of detail is spot on. I could've stayed here for hours! Drinks were strong, authentic, and very reasonably priced. I loved the mystery rum mixes and how every drink is so different. We tried the volcano bowl, Mai tai, and zombie. Volcano bowl was obviously a fun drink, but the zombie was my favorite! Can't wait to go back!

Always watching. Ever mocking

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Dark colorful atmosphere with tons of theme kitchy nicknacks

Walkers Pint

3.8(38 reviews)

As a fellow lesbian, obviously I love The Pint as a safe spot for drink, great service, and sports…read moregames! A classic "dive" bar for cheap drinks and great company! Offer many events between anything like DJs, music bingo, chili cookoffs, and gingerbread house making! Definitely a classic MKE stop as an LGBTQ+ member or supporter!

Love Walker's Point! A great place to grab a drink and play darts, or hang out on their patio…read more Staff is so friendly, as are all the patrons! I love doing their $2.50 grab bag drinks when I can't decide exactly what I want. I love their Wednesday night karaoke and oftentimes never wanna leave!

White claw

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Five dollar tall!

Fluid

4.0(20 reviews)

The vibe here is always inviting! Staff is generally nice. Drinks are definitely hit or miss. I…read morefeel like the drink quality takes a hit the busier it gets. The back patio is a nice touch.

You can never go wrong at FLUID. Seriously. The bartenders are on their game. I was there tonight…read moreafter a long absence... (I now live in Chicago) and I'm not joking when I say it's only gotten better. Tonight's bartenders were Christopher and Eric (aka PUDDY) and they didn't disappoint. Not joking when I say I felt like I was "home." Owner Bill runs a tight, friendly, top-notch ship. The only thing missing was that I didn't get to see him. Thank you, Chris and Eric for making me feel like I never left. Btw. The decor is AMAZING!

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The Tin Widow

4.7(109 reviews)

Love this place. Family feels and unreal Christmas decor. The best in the city…read more Never disappointed

Meh. With a…read morebartender attitude that all vodka tastes the same, this isn't a cocktail bar. It's a reason to go anywhere else and not have the assumption that everyone has the same dull palate that the bartender does. And, yes. Bartender. Not a mixologist. Not any type of connoisseur of spirits. A dude with a beard and a holier than thou attitude that tells you just enough about the quality and care that will go into your drink. For such an incredibly welcoming community, this is a standout for its inability to reach the floor. Enjoy your allocation and force that Wheatley garbage into the one vodka drink you make. On the other hand, if you only want whiskey and gin drinkers, I apologize, and 5 stars for the ability to keep those other, less-than, vodka drinkers out.

Interior

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Yhazmin S.

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5 years ago

racist, anti-black and brown establishment! racially profiles and violently harasses young, queer black and brown peoples. the owner elisabeth is an old white racist who doesn't deserve her establishment or being involved in the queer community whatsoever. the queer community black and brown people fought for. rather go to cactus club and spend my money!!! where they treat everyone with compassion and respect read more

Tera P.

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3

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11 years ago

Extremely rude bouncer/staff. Do not accuse me of being-racist (I'm not white) or sexist or anything (LBGT supporter). I proudly support anyone of any personal choice so do not be rude to any paying supporter. Will not be back or support this business or its likeliness. Beyond disgusted. read more

Daniel B.

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2 years ago

The security guy at the door violated my civil rights. https://disabilityrightswi.org/resource-center/service-animals/ https://www.ada.gov/topics/service-animals/ read more

Joey J.

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12

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10 years ago

Cute place. Good vibe. The bartenders and door guys are rude, though. Once you get past that you are golden. Its cool. Very laid back atmosphere. read more

Anne S.

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10

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12 years ago

This bar is the college-esque Water Street bar, but in Walker's Point...and gay. The bar is pretty dirty and unkept, place looks rundown. Yuck read more

Gabriel Z.

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2

4 years ago

I took this in the back! They have beautiful lighting and staff! Please come here to enjoy the atmosphere!

Jessica Z.

109

5

7

8 years ago

Julio bartender steals cash...be careful, check your receipts , do Not put Cash on bar he will take it

Antollie L.

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6

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3 years ago

Had a lot of fun with my friend, who I haven't been with over 30 years. We had a great time!!!

Patrick E.

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10 years ago

Best bar I've ever been to, good looking dancers! Absolutely LOVED it!

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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.

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