Shout out to Roger the best bartender!! This IS the best bar in Milwaukee. Great atmosphere. They also always have fun food experiences such as a barbecue today and wiener Wednwsdays! Great locals, bartenders will remember you! read more

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Paul and I stopped into Newport Bar in Bay View for a Bloody Mary. We were not disappointed, it was delicious! It was perfectly balanced with the right amount of kick and came with some garnishes as well. Newport has great vibes, friendly staff, and definitely a new go-to spot for our Bloody Marys! read more

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I live nearby and The Newport offers delicious takeaway pizza. You can either make it at home or they'll bake it for you to go home. Or, eat at the bar too, of course. I though, had things to watch on TV and needed to return to my couch. Seriously. So much cheaper than a delivery pizza. Available late at night. A crispy Milwaukee cracker crust. I think I had a kiddie cocktail while I waited. Ohh yes, she even asked if I wanted the pizza cut into squares or triangles. C'mon. Squares. Obviously. read more

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The Newport is a cool little local hole in the wall tavern. The brews are cheap and the staff other patrons are welcoming and friendly. The Newport even had free ham and rolls available to customers. These kinds of taverns make Wisconsin a special place. read more

We love Newport. It's a must stop every time we are in town. Nothing beats a bar with TouchTunes, High Noon, and bartenders who are a quick resemblance to Nick from New Girl. The vibes there are immaculate and we always have the best time while there. If we lived here, my friends and I would quickly make this our 'How I Met Your Mother' bar spot. Highly recommend this as a stop while in Milwaukee! read more

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I love the design of this bar. Lots of bar seating so it makes service very accessible and quick. Friendly bartenders and cheap beer. Loved this neighborhood dive spot. read more

The Newport is the quintessential Milwaukee bar. Everyone is friendly, and no one gives a rip. Other joints try to be the typical corner tav, but the Newport achieves it without trying. I hope to become a regular, because no one at the Newport cares that I'm an old fart. read more

Fantastic beer, vibes, old fashioned bar stools, and well maintained bar. We really enjoyed our time here after a tough morning training at the hospital. The tap beer was fresh and you can tell well maintained. Definitely will be going back in the near future. read more

True Score: 4.25 Stars Cool Spot What's not to like about Franky's? A crowd that likes to drink and play good music. A staff that likes to drop a shot with you. Decent craft beer, but cheap shit beer too. String mixers and no nonsense. Not sure if there is a Franky, but if there is he's doing something right. This was one of the best bars we hit on our trip to Millywalkayyy. If you live there and haven't been you should go, if your visiting (when you can now) you should Mark this one down. It's a friendly good natured bar where the crowd wants to be friendly, drink, and have a good time. This is the kind of place where the entire crowd is having a good time, no downers. Thanks read more

tl;dr good town bar with plenty of TVs for sports times Newport is a pretty big standard in my group of friends, we are there maybe once every couple of weeks, which might deem us at "townie regulars." It's a corner bar that looks like a house and has Patch, the dog, as it's lovable but gruff mascot. Agreed with others that this is a no frills corners bar that comes along with good (sometimes live) music, reasonably priced drinks, lots of televisions for the games and great bartenders and people. Pull tab machine in tow and some decent grub during Packers games. Note: it DID just get a new line with a bunch of new taps, so maybe there are some frills. It's a quality place and we will continue to be regulars. read more

Newport has great beers and great people! The bartenders are always so friendly, even when it's busy and things are a little crazy. I feel like everyone at Newport knows each other. It's a classic neighborhood bar and a great place to get to know your neighbors. The patio is a plus too! read more

I just wish they cared about their customers a little more. Very unwelcoming. Was approached and was told to leave if we turned on a light.

This is a solid neighborhood bar and a fixture of Bay View. They have an adorable puppy (see pictures) who is not always there but when he is, the cuteness factor is through the roof. The bartenders are always friendly, attentive, and professional. They have various leagues like volleyball on Tuesdays so the bar is actually pretty hip and happening throughout the week if you're looking to socialize :) read more

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Great local Bay View hangout. Quick service. Good music. Friendly crowd. Great prices!

Wow! Times flies fast when you have been having fun. I remember when Franky worked at Slim McGinn's and his dream was to eventually own a bar. As you can tell his dream happened and he is definitely living it! If you want to see Frank your best bet is to show up during the day when he comes down from his apartment. You have to meet the owner because he an awesome guy! In the past couple of years this place has become hipster trendy at night. During the day you get the typical day drinker and nights are devoted to the young urban hipster. They actually have different prices during the day and at night. The crowds are completely different but that is what makes this place a gem. If you are hungry order up an Emil's pizza which is probably one of the better frozen bar pies you can order. Frank will put on a huge spread for the Packers games. Packer games are great there but the only downside is that the TV's are not that big. If you have not hit this hidden Bay View tavern then you have missed out. Many of Frank's kids work there as bartenders. Did I mention that this place I vote as the "Best Place to Get Drunk for Under $20"? read more

I like the Newport. I really do! This corner bar/dive/neighborhood spot is nestled in a super-residential part of the Beev. Blink and you'll miss it, because, well, you'll think it's a house. Not that I get there terribly often... it's sort of on the other side of town. That said, I think it's a great little dive bar with cheap drinks, nice bartenders, and friendly clientele. It's a fun spot to visit if you're in the Bay View neighborhood and are looking to have a few drinks with friends is a super laid-back setting. Super Milwaukee, super neighborhood-y, and pretty dang excellent. Me gusta! read more

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We stayed at a Airbnb a block away from this neighborhood tap while in town for a 3 game series of Brewer's baseball. The staff and clientele treated us as old regulars. Good service, great prices and fun people. Made it in all 3 nights. Thank you Kim for the initial welcome, Roger for the great shots and especially want to thank Aubrey for being such a perfect, professional, hustling bartender. We'll be back in August. read more

Great pizzas, staff, beer selection, vibe...just everything. Add this place to your rotation for sure or visit if you're just in town for a bit. read more

Fantastic beers, great company, and a wonderful atmosphere! Any night of the week is a good one to stop in! The bartenders are always friendly and even without a kitchen they make a great pizza! read more

Maybe it's because I'm still sort of new to Milwaukee, but I am bedazzled by these Bay View bars with good beer on tap for ~$3 a pint. Or less. The dive bars I'm used to in other places typically don't offer more than Bud/Miller Lite. You won't blow through an entire paycheck drinking here. I learned on Saturday that Franky's is also one of a handful of dog-friendly bars in Bay View (as in, I sat next to a dog at the bar. A very friendly husky.) The crowd always seems to be a mix of people; not just 20-something hipsters or cliques of old work buddies. Franky's has fast become one of my standby bars in Bay View and one of my favorites off the beaten (KK) path. read more

Listen up son. Your boy Kyle loves him a bar that has some shit talking characters. He loves a bar that has a pull tab machine. He loves a bar where he can walk in with 40 bucks and go straight floss up in that bitch. He loves a bar that has some fucking TVs because sports, Son. Your boy Kyle loves Franky's Newport. read more

"Dive" is so rarely misused when it comes to bars. We all know what a dive bar is and the images it conjures. Albeit on a scale that goes from fun-to-tolerable-to-disgusting. The Newport is not, in my opinion, a "dive" bar. It is a townie bar and a good one at that. A place that the classy locals go to for good, cheap drinks and that most esoteric of all bar experiences, atmosphere. And the atmosphere here is just about right. You'll see the 50+ blue collar types as well as the hipster types (NO! There are no hipsters in Bay View!). The lighting is a little too dark but not Bryant's dark, so you won't trip on anything.I enjoy the central bar layout which maximizes bar stool seating and makes it easy for the server to notice when you've sucked down your 3rd $4 tall, called drink. I live a few blocks from the Newport and drive past in everyday on my way home from work. It took a long time for me to actually go in. Quite frankly, the outside screams "dive" but the inside was a delightful surprise. read more

Amazing spot. We happened upon it walking back from the dog park. Everyone was super friendly - especially the owner Frank. We're visiting from out of town and immediately felt welcomed like a regular. I definitely recommend stopping by if you are in Milwaukee. read more

Been here many times for cocktails. A real neighborhood type bar, Sure it is "divey" but that is what gives it character. You can find the old folks to the derby girls here. Will be here again, and again. I like my reviews like I like my women... short and sweet! read more

Ah, nothing like a neighborhood bar on the corner of your block, 50 feet from your front door. Same regular crowd, same regular sights. And the pleasure of $2.50 bottles and $2 drafts of High Life. Added to the further pleasure of walking home. This bar benefits from being very friendly, in terms of patrons and ownership, as well as being in a convenient walking distance from other locations when you've got a group that feels a need to travel (especially on these finally nicer weather days). Walk out the door and take a right for Burnhearts, a left for yet another local joint, and a hard left for the BV Bowl and KK. This place was an absolute perk of moving where I did, and I'm there a couple nights a week. read more

I started coming to the Newport for their beer volleyball league, and it has been an absolute blast. Great service here, and a super fun and relaxed atmosphere. I'm looking forward to being a regular customer throughout the summer and beyond! read more

Corner dive bar with cheap beer. Nothing special, but not too shabby. Would stop by again. Update: they have a wonder private dog friendly patio, which is amazing for sunny summer days. Bartenders always friendly. read more

We were staying in an Airbnb just a few blocks from this neighborhood tap while taking in a 3 game series of Brewer's baseball. Can't say enough good things about the the staff and clientele. We were treated like regulars. Great conversations and prompt welcoming service. Thank you Kim, Roger and Aubrey! read more

A yuppie dive bar of young things that look like high school age kids to me. The bar is fantastic and just one of many great drinking establishments in miles town read more

Love the Newport. Corner bar, young patrons, cheap drinks. Best bartenders in the city.

My 2nd home!!!!! Love the people, love the bartenders, love the owners, i can go on and on. Seriously the most accepting, inclusive, loving people. Don't know where I would be without some late night heart to hearts with this crowd. read more

A very cool dive bar. Everyone seems super nice and they have fast service. It has a nice lighting aesthetic.

WOW! There is one word that describes this place and it's an important one. CHEAP!! This bar is so affordable. There is nothing special about the decor or an exciting theme that makes it memorable. It's just good cheap drinks with friendly waitstaff... and some days... that is good enough for me. If you are looking for a place to just kick back, and get a PBR with friends in a place where you can still hear yourself think, The Newport is your place to go in Bay View. read more

Ain't nothing wrong with the Newport Lounge. Absolutely no frills corner bar with good music, good times, and reasonably priced booze. Bartenders are overly friendly and this is a quality establishment. Excellent place to meet up or if you live in the neighborhood, a great place to frequent. read more

Nice bartenders great prices good music chill atmosphere! Nothing more needs to be said.

Yes its a dive bar. But its the best little dive bar it can be! Real cheap and real strong drinks. After a couple of times there the bartenders and regulars will know you by name. Frank, the owner, is a kind-hearted warm soul who will buy you a drink on most visits. One of the few bars i would go to if I was by myself. There is always somebody to talk to. Some of the nicest bartenders I've ever met. This is what a neighborhood bar should be. read more

This bar was so amazing! Parts of my family stopped here after a Cubs v. Brewers game and had a blast! Within walking distance was perfect and what completely topped it all was the dog came out to visit us in the bar! :) read more

Great people and great prices at this place. The crowds that hang out here are fun and the bartenders are all very friendly. I stop in at this place every time that I am in the area. read more

I moved to Milwaukee from the East coast and this bar is one of the places I fell in love with. The drinks are cheap and the atmosphere is what I think of when I think of a quintessential dive bar. The bartenders and the "regular patrons." are friendly and helpful. They have one pizza oven that makes quite yummy frozen pizzas and it is one of the few places in town that will show any Hockey game if you ask nicely! :) read more

Great neighborhood bar, Matthew and Katrina are extremely helpful. During the summer their patio adds more character to this fine bar