This hotel bar at Iron Horse was a nice spot to unwind at after a big night. Hailey the bartender…read morewas friendly, and I tried my first Spotted Cow. Ok I'm not much of a beer guy these days but I had heard about Spotted Cows and how you can only get them in Wisconsin, so, when in Rome, right? It was good! Very mild and the kind of beer you could go through a few of pretty quickly. The bar itself is like the hotel; rustic, cool, modern, and pricey. I was hoping to get food but the kitchen was close to closing so I held off. They had Thursday Night Football on in the background, and the overall energy was good for a hotel bar. Not much more to say but was good to stop by for a pint to try it out.

Such a cute outdoor patio in the warmer months! We had been wanting to check out this place for…read morequite some time and it was a great lunch spot with friends. The cocktails were unique, the food was great, maybe a bit pricey, and the service was good too! Would like to go back.

One of our favorite rooftops in the city!…read more A true Milwaukee gem that we enjoy as transplants! This rooftop is always a hotspot choice to enjoy some time with friends be sure to send someone ahead of time to grab a good seating location as spots fill up quickly. I also think recently they adjusted their pricing to give you a better value which is nice. The bartenders are always super helpful and there are good options for everyone. I will also say their food options and selections have increased tremendously recently.

This rooftop bar is on the 9th floor of the Kimpton Journeyman Hotel and we came here due to some…read moredrink coupons given to us by the hotel staff for our anniversary. Just off the elevators there are people who confirm everyone coming in are 21+. The bar is to the right and there's some tables inside and then the rooftop is to the left with multiple other tables. It was pretty busy on a Saturday evening. We sat inside and enjoyed wine and a mixed drink, and enjoyed people watching and enjoying the nice weather. They do have food to order as well and a good amount of drinks to choose from.

Stopped in at this corner bar during the WI State Fair. Surprisingly it was not crowded. Service…read morewas good and timely. Went in specifically for the Fish Fry. I got the 4 piece breaded fish fry(cod, I believe). Beer batter was the other option along with walleye and blue gill. Meal comes with coleslaw, one full slice of marble rye and either chive fries or cajun chive fries. The cajun chive fries sounded too good to pass on so that was my choice. Food came in a timely manner. The marble rye was good and sliced thick. The cole slaw was average. The fries were a big disappointment. Not sure why, but they were very soggy, seemed to lose any cajun or chive flavor and didn't seem to be cooked completely. But the fish was very good. The breading was thinner as I like it. The tartar sauce was excellent, I wish all fish frys came with this tartar sauce. So while it wasn't the greatest, I would go back for the fish and tartar sauce and opt to pay up for a different side.

This is the worse place I've been at in a long time. The food tasted horrible. The tater tots…read moretasted like straight fish. Of course the day after Friday fish fry, you would think they would change the oil. Played bar dice with the bartender. He didnt even drink but took the house money he called it which added to the same price of my double. Hows that even legal. Than I had 7 dollars on the bar and 5 dollars magically disappears. And the bar was pretty dead. Who ever worked Saturday afternoon. Needs to be fired on the spot. Which would of been 06/06/26​

I try not to write negative reviews; however, when the owner of the establishment mocks their…read morepatrons I do not have any other choice. My friends and I were attending a birthday party at the bar. We had a friend in town from Ireland so we wanted to talk with her but the music was so loud we had to yell to even hear each other. My friend asked if the music could be turned down a bit and one of the bartender's obliged. When the owner came back in he quickly turned back up the music. My friend politely asked the owner if he could turn is back down and that is when he started mocking her and saying "I can't hear you" and saying it is Friday night so let's party. Yes, it is your establishment and you are allowed to do what you want but I also have the ability to choose where I spend my money and I will NEVER step foot back into a place where the owner is messed up on drugs and alcohol and does not care about their patrons.

tl;dr Did I mention the bladder busters?!…read more Mavericks is such a staple to a lot of my dude friends. It kind of reminds me of a college bar type vibe, with the friendliest staff and loads of shots. A lot of bar games are played there and it's way more spacious compared to some of the smaller bars in the more "hipster" parts of town. It has a front bar area with smaller tables and bar space, a pool table hallway/walkway and then a back area with full back bar and larger tables. It's not super swanky, but a great sports/dive bar for all of your game-watching needs. Also, the pub/bar food is amazing! Love the Ruben rolls, jalapeno poppers, the wonton-fried mozzarella sticks, and there's something about the pizza and the light, flaky crust there that keeps us coming back for more. I've been there for quite a few Packers games - it's the perfect spot. They've got a "bladder buster" (usually this is free miller lite or bud lite until someone uses the bathroom) and fun traditions like playing "The Bears Still Suck" song during commercials and Todd and Carol (the owners) often Emcee and make funny comments over the game or sometimes host raffles for cool prizes based off the shots you buy (smart). Todd and Carol are an absolutely delight and are always treat you like family when you're there. Will definitely be back for many more future Packer games (and I don't even like sports!)

Give me a good dive bar any day of the week - I am certain Ray and Dot's would take pride in being…read morea dive bar because they are one of the best in the city. This place has been around for decades. Don't tell anyone but when I worked at McD's on 76th street we would go here after close - mostly underage but it was a blast! Fast forward to being a legal drinker for many years - don't ask me how many :) Drinks are reasonably priced and everybody sits at the bar so this is my kind of place. So after a couple of cocktails you may want some food to coat your stomach and yes they have bar food. It's cheap, greasy and will hit the spot after a couple libations. Nothing special but it's solid bar food. The staff is friendly and tries to get to know you and will call you by your first name and remember your drink. The interior is just like a good dive bar but it is exceptionally clean.

Great staff. Reasonably priced. Clean. All walks of life patronize this VFW Post bar. This bar has…read morebeen a neighborhood meeting places for decades and continues to be.

Would poop here again…read more Clean bar and bathroom. Justin is awesome. A great dive bar in a city full of dive bars.

Classic WI dive bar, with great pizza/food from Vinchi's pizza. The food is CASH ONLY, be prepared…read more The drinks are MKE strong and there's extra seating in the back.

I stumbled upon this place after dinner. Great ambiance and modern decor. Music is always chill…read more The bartenders (mother and daughter duo) are friendly and make great cocktails. They also have seasonal drinks. They have an happy hour and live music nights as well. One of my new favorites.

Finally had to chance to stop in for some cocktails and the Devil's Daquiri was both visually and…read moretastefully appealing. The atmosphere is intimate with dim lighting and large windows to let the moonlight in. During my visit, they had a live musician set up and play just after happy hour ended. This block of Bay View continues to bring in new businesses that are helping the area thrive and 17th Ward is definitely a part of that!

This was our first time to Mattys. And it didn't let us down. The service was outstanding. The…read moreplace was packed, but it did not feel crowded. Great outdoor area. We were there for three different birthdays, and everyone had a great time. Food Was very good. Fried ice cream was beyond belief, outstanding and huge Highly recommend it.

We attended a banquet at Matty's Event Center. Very spacious space with a nice area for hanging out…read morein the open space. There is a stage and a fire pit as well as a bar. There is a bar inside the event center with plenty of seating. The staff was nice and tables were cleared of plates often.