Henry's! It's been a long long time since I've been in. I'd say it's a decent neighborhood dive bar with all the options you'd expect for drinks. It does have a homey feel to it, since it's quite small. A handful of tables and chairs, little bar tucked in the corner, and even a somewhat separate front room equipped with a bunch of games. We came in with a group of seven and somehow snagged enough space at the front windows. Service was speedy, beers were cold, cocktails were A-OK. Ambiance wasn't all there, as the lights were starkly bright for being 10pm on a Saturday. Decent prices though! Can't speak to the food, but perhaps that should be on the list for next time! read more

It's a tiny little pub with a very limited menu However, all the dishes are top-notch and fresh prepared on the day Every item on the menu has its own signature little twist as well making it worthwhile Prices are extremely reasonable given the neighborhood competition read more

What a wonderful spot. Food was FABULOUS especially the curry coconut cauliflower soup. German potato salad great and my son's smash burgers. I loved the vibe. Small bar with a few tables very attentive staff and a fun group of friends gathered near us for a birthday. Lovely place. We'll be back!! I love a legit corner bar with great food!!!!! Reasonable prices too. read more

A must-see! cozy vibes, kind staff, delicious food. The fish fry! Get. The. Fish. Fry.

Absolutely amazing food. Everything we ate was incredible. The soup was a potato leek soup and we purposely didn't get frites just to try the soup. The chicken was amazingly seasoned, like mole chicken. It had refried beans, who doesn't love to eat beans?! The chicken pesto panini was very well pestoed. Will come back 10/10. read more

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We are staying at a firehouse and walked down bellview ave and found this place. Henry is no longer there, but Naeder is and he waited on us at an outdoor table tonight. He recommended two things and they were good. The naeder-burger is a half pound burger with special spices mixed in, together with a salad was a good rounded meal. My spouse had the ahi tuna salad, cooked medium rare. It probably would have been better cooked Rafael, but it was all gone when we were done eating. The prices are reasonable and food is tasty. Service by the owner is prompt and friendly. You have to try this spot. read more

Stopped by last night. I'm a neighbor and this is very much neighborhood bar. They make an effort to get to know you by name and everyone seems to know everyone. A small patio out front is popular especially right now with Covid. Their Taco Tuesdays are super popular, and they even have vegetarian options. I'm always on the look out for a good veggie options at a bar read more

Henry's - Outside of the pub - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

This was the third time that my wife and I visited Henry's. We found the service severely lacking, almost rude. They guy behind the bar came out to take our order, but did not write anything down. He seemed a bit annoyed when my wife wanted to make some changes to her French Onion Burger. She did not want the garlic sauce. When the burger came out, it was just like described on the menu. Because the guy was also annoyed when I told him that there were no paper towels in the bathroom, my wife decided to just scape the sauce off the burger, and eat it anyway. When I told the bartender/server about the paper towels, he said he knew, was busy, and would get to it later. He seemed busy "chatting up" the people seated at the bar. The soup was very good, and our burgers were okay. We visit MKE quite frequently as we own several rentals on the East Side. We will not come back to Henry's read more

Nice spot for a quick beer and maybe a bite. Cute little place, not a ton of seating room inside but it's perfect for a quick stop. We had beers and some cheese curds (how Wisconsin of us, right?) and it hit the spot in the best way. read more

What a neighborhood gem! Fun, friendly atmosphere and very good bar food. My wife and I are new to Milwaukee and live in the neighborhood. We thought we'd give it a try and we were not disappointed. The bartender, Kevin, made us feel like old friends. Very reasonable prices too! read more

If you are expecting something more than a dive bar, you have mistaken yourself! This here is your classic neighborhood bar. And, quite a fantastic one at that! Here is my reasoning for five stars: This dive bar follows all great dive bar rules. 1) Dim lighting 2) Bartender with an interesting past 3) CHEAP HAPPY HOUR DRINKS M-F, 3-6 4) Drink etiquette practiced 5) Locals & outsiders alike 6) Pub food 7) Food specials- 50c wing Monday's Hint: Try the Sriracha Honey sauce! 8) When you ask for an Old Fashion, or such, they won't ask you how to make it or turn you down because they don't have the right garnishes. Hence, the perks of a dive bar. I usually come here while on the wait list for PizzaMan, Cafe Hollander, or Bel Air. Henry's is a great place to kill time and it goes easy on your wallet. Always great service. Get a seat at the bar or awkwardly cram yourself next to someone on the floor seating. read more

It's true that the name of the place lured me in during a visit to Milwaukee. My co-worker and I enjoyed a couple of beers and light dinner. I had an appetizer of tortilla chips and a bowl of soup on a cold, wet spring day. The food was solid, as were the beers. And the bar's friendliness and charm were welcome after a couple of long days. read more

During one of several food discussions, Chris F. mentioned a strong liking to a burger at Henry's Pub & Grille. I made a mental note then later added it to my to-do list. I made it in tonight and selected the Nader-Burger. The burger patties are 1/2 pound, hand-pressed, fresh ground beef patties, but the Nader-Burger has a special seasoning blend added to the beef. I had it topped with swiss, fresh sauteed mushrooms, and thick and crispy strips of bacon because you order a burger the right way or you order a chicken sandwich and call it a day. I ordered my burger medium and chose tater tots for my side. The burger patty is served on a slighter larger burger bun, but the bun is buttered and toasted, so we're good. A couple of bites in, I noticed the burger was cooked to just under well-done. There was no pink inside whatsoever. HOWEVER, burger juices squirted out with almost every bite, so I'm guessing they cooked it to time rather than using a spatula to squeeze the blood out. I'd order a burger well-done every time if it was as juicy as this burger. The patty was seasoned very well with salt, pepper, and other seasoning, although the black pepper was the flavor that I tasted the most. The swiss cheese was melted over the mushrooms and the two strips of crispy bacon rested on top of the cheese. The burger was also topped with red onion, lettuce and tomato. I set those aside because I just wanted to taste the naughty parts of the burger. The tater tots were cooked well but weren't seasoned, so I generously applied salt and pepper to them. Maybe next time I'll choose the soup, but tomato basil didn't seem to fit the burger theme for me tonight. I've crossed another item off of the to-do list and the burger met my expectations. I don't think I would make a trip back for the burger, considering all of the other burger options in town, but I was not disappointed with this burger. BTW, they also have a Black n Bleu burger with a bleu cheese stuffed patty, which is another popular seller. I'm not a fan of bleu cheese, but it did sound good. read more

The bartender Rory was disrespectful when I asked about the pub's history. I had asked a simple question of how long the pub had been open and all he did was mock me, first by saying since 2 pm and then by saying a hundred years, a simple idk would have sufficed. I understand it was bar close but don't treat all customers like there drunk pieces of shit. I was very sober and hate being disrespected for absolutely no reason. Get a bartender with better customer service skills that was my second time being there and I'll never be back. read more

The burgers here are still fabulous (for the most part) but they forgot my mushrooms (and our red pepper mayor and our honey mustard). The bartender said it was her fault, but I can't help but think that it was the fault of the cook who was sitting out front drinking with the regulars. I am moving this burger to second with Rumpus Room being #1! This hurts me. I know Lindsay went to Three Lions and I haven't had a chance to really try the food there, but Lindsay was the fucking bomb!! read more

My wife and I have lived in the Downer Ave neighborhood for the last 8 years. One thing we miss dearly since the pandemic, is the ability to dine in at Henry's. It's not only been one of our favorite places to have a drink, but I consider it to be the best burger you will find in the city of Milwaukee. I'm grateful Henry's continues to serve food and drink for takeout during this trying time. One of my comforts is a Naderburger and tots! read more

Fun neighborhood pub and grill. Larger portions. Good quality food. Nice friendly atmosphere

I had been here a couple times before--the food was great, and the service was fine. I had guests visiting from out of town who were African American, and the owner came out numerous times and just glared at them. The both poor and rude service from our waiter was quite uncomfortable as well. I ordered a bloody mary to drink, and they said they were out of mix, so I ordered a draft beer instead. The server forgot it and didn't come back to our table once until after our food arrived. I tried to get his attention numerous times to no avail; given the time we waited, I likely would've had 3 or 4 beers before the food even came. While the table next to us arrived after us, they received their food about 20 minutes before we received ours. (I should add that other than the bar patrons, we were one of only two tables in the entire restaurant.) A 40 minute beer and RACIST behavior? I live in walking distance from this place, but I don't believe I'll be going back. Congrats Henry's, your message worked. read more

WINGS, This is the 2nd place that i've ordered wings and they come out crispy and delicious which really makes a difference. And their fries are so good it also helps that they are open late for you to get something last minute. Pretty descent menu I will be going back to try something else read more

As promised, I have experienced a bit more of what Henry's has to offer and would love to share my thoughts! As you may already know, Henry's is a very laid back little pub where most people know each other. A great place to relax and have some affordable drinks. However, there is something that sets it apart... I have now experienced the famous Naderburger. It's named after the owner, who I presume created it. You can order it many different ways, but my boyfriend and I chose to have blue cheese cooked inside the patty. When we bit into it, we just looked at each other and knew. The bun was warm and slightly toasted, the meat tender, and the blue cheese perfectly placed and portioned inside. They also serve a great side of fries. The service is always excellent, too. My boyfriend was craving some french fries one night and the bartender had already closed up and cleaned the kitchen. He was so cool about it and actually fired up the fryer for us without even blinking an eye. Henry's...so far, so good! read more

Great little bar in MKE but we could have not been more annoyed with the female bartender on 9-28. She ruined the atmosphere and any chance to hang out. She thought the louder she laughed and screamed, the better. Oh well........ read more

I use to live a stones throw away from this place, and it is one of the hidden gems in Milwaukee. The black and blue burger is delicious, the wings change but if you get them the right week they are delicious. The booze selection is perfect for the small bar that it is with reasonable prices.(usually a rotation of about three taps) One of the best things about this place are the bartenders, they always do a great job running around serving tables and still tending the bar. If you haven't checked out Henry's i recommend it. read more

Living in a new neighborhood, I end up having to check out the local options and hope to find a spot to settle on soon. And I'm still hoping... I came here with the roommate on a Tuesday night after we drove by and saw that it was taco night. We figured it was as good a time as any. Alas, they were out of tacos at 7pm. Slightly disappointed, but enjoying my $4 High Life (seriously? $4? I think it's cheaper at Hollander), we stayed and ordered burgers and cheese curds. The curds were good, decent portion for price, and cooked properly (cheese was melty (TB term) and they weren't over-fried). And then I heard the bartendress tell two people next to me that tacos were the special tonight and that she told the kitchen to save them 3 each. Which they proceeded not to order. .....really? At this point I rolled my eyes and sighed because it's my own fault for not being a friend or regular, but whatever. The Naderburger (special seasoning for an upcharge) was okay. The bacon and mushrooms were correct and tasted fine, and the tots were crispy. Service, despite sitting at the bar that only had 6 of us with a captive bartender, was offhand and negligent. Again, my fault for not being a "face" here. I guess that having an empty pair of beer bottles in front of eating customers is less important that asking your friends where they're getting their next tattoos. I'm pretty sure I won't be back. And the only thing that keeps me from giving this place one star is that I'm feeling as apathetic as the service. read more

The staff was very unprofessional. Went for a drink because we live down the street but when we got there and ordered a drink (and tipped very well) we overheard the bartender talking trash about us. She proceeded to go outside for a smoke for over 20 minutes when she was the only bar tender on the clock. Bad service and very unprofessional. Will not be returning. read more

Decent neighborhood bar. All the drink choices you would expect at a bar in Milwaukee. Friendly bartenders. Bones are slightly worn down but not terrible. Not a destination but if you are looking for a local pub and you are in the area, worth a try. read more

Great little pub nested just off of Historic Down Ave. They have a good variety of bar food, but by far the best is the Nader Burger (named after one of the owners)! Drinks are affordable and the bartenders are always very nice and knowledgeable. The atmosphere is always comfortable, with a mix of college students, professors, and neighbors. I would highly recommend checking it out! read more

Henry's is ok, it is a very relaxed atmosphere with lots of regulars. I am giving Henry's three stars however because every time I've been here it feels a little dirty, almost like a thin layer of grime coats the tables and that just grosses me out a little. read more

Bar tender went outside for a smoke when she was the only bartender serving at the time. And continued to talk bad about us even though we tipped over 50% less than three yards away from her. DO NOT go here unless you want to be trashed on by people who have NO lives. read more

My sister and I visited on a Monday night after seeing a movie at the Downer. They had $1.50 tacos which included a vegetarian option, so we were down. We started off by ordering chips and salsa. At $4.50 we felt totally ripped off. The chips were good enough, but they came with the tiniest bit of bland salsa. For $4.50, the should at least perfect the chip to salsa ratio! My sisters bean tacos were good enough, but she felt she could have made better ones at home. One of the main complaints was that they used green onion instead of regular onions. She kept eyeing the ones I had on my burger, but stated 'they were probably covered in meat juice' so she kept her mitts off of them. Win for me! I had the Napster burger with tots. Both were tasty, but nothing knocked my socks off. But, if you're craving a basic, well made meaty burger it will do the trick. The pub itself was tiny and loud. Cute enough, but not a great place to want to have a conversation! read more

A friendly, casual pub with a good beer lineup and great food. On a Friday I had the walleye fish fry, it was fantastic. Good sides (toasted rye bread was a nice touch) and the fish was very good. Perhaps on the salty side but what the heck that's probably what made it taste good. In past visits I was happy with food as well. On this last visit it was busy and 9:30 at night so no one came out to our table to get our order for the first 10 minutes we were there, so I went up to the bar and got menus. This wasn't a big deal, as they only had two people working the front of the restaurant, just something to keep in mind. read more

Their three cheese panini is delicious...I ordered it thrice just to be sure. The homemade vegetable drop soup was also good but their fries are worth a stop-in alone. Update: The quality of the cooking seems to vary depending who is in the kitchen; the quality of the ingredients is consistent and good; I am speaking to the quality of the cooking. When Mike is cooking the paninis are always well grilled/fried and delicious and I've stopped ordering if he's not in the kitchen because that's my go-to sandwich and I'm hooked on his preparation. Update II: Mike no longer works there. :-( read more

Small little Neighborhood bar, I sometimes go there on weekend late nights for some quiet chat with people around my place.

Fun atmosphere for kind of that neighborhood bar feel! The Henry's specialty burger is just meatloaf and kind of meh Fries are great! Staff is nice and laid back read more

Amazing!!! So many welcoming regulars! Danielle is the best bartender I know!! Great food, fantastic drinks, and a spectacular atmosphere!

Yesssssssss. Go when Danielle is there. Best bartender eveeeer. I love the food here and I love how small the bar is. So many regulars, but even if you aren't you will never feel out of place here. read more

Good bar food, inexpensive drinks, and generally good wait staff. This seems to be a place where my friends and I often meet up before doing something in Milwaukee. A nice way to start an evening. read more

This little gem has the best burgers, especially the Nadar burger. Their fries are perfection! The owner is very personable and they have a loyal group of regulars as well. My husband and I love coming here. read more

Yay! This place is happiness! Go on Sunday for the best Bloody Mary in the world.

Food was good, atmosphere was great! Friendly little spot, we would totally go there again. Perfect spot for a beer and tator skins.

Henry's is a cute little place off the main Downer strip. The atmosphere is cozy. I go there to study. There are plenty of plug ins for laptops, and it seems other grad students have figured this out. Doesn't seem to be a place undergrads flock to, which is a good thing. The free wi-fi is a huge plus. Just ask for the key and they will hook you up. The food there is good for a little pub. They have a speciality burger that is absolutely fantastic. I have had their brunch a few times and recommend it. Although some menu items are better than others. I really like their Eggs Benedict. Overall, menu items seem less expensive than other local places, but the quality of the food and the service is great. The bar can get a little smokey, probably because of its size, but I noticed they do not allow patrons to smoke at the tables. Decent beer selection. Lots of bottles. The bartenders are good for pouring a solid drink. Henry's also seems to be one of the only places on this side of town to get food after midnight. They have pizzas and will sometimes offer to fire up the frier if it's not too busy. In all, I highly recommend Henry's to someone looking for a quiet place to hang with friends, study or have a wicked burger. It is one of the East Side's hidden gems. read more