A solid mke bar, like it mainly for the patio. Huge patio! Can be very young, so don't frequent often. I did used to come here often in my 20s. Plenty of beer on tap ! read more

Great drink specials at the outside bar on Tuesday nights. I swear I got a vodka red bull for $5. Everyone knows those are always up charged because of the redbull so that was very interesting!! I also love the variety of seltzers they have like they have lots of flavors for Happy Thursday's, mango passionfruit, strawberry, and a raspberry dragonfruit. It's nice that they have an inside and an outside in case you need fresh air. Their lines do get pretty long for the bathroom, which makes sense because the women's only has two stalls. I'm not sure if they have another bathroom. Overall, nice vibes, good variety of music, and amazing specials!! read more

The Garage - Pubs Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Rude bouncers, accused me of having a fake ID so I brought my passport to prove a point. Don't waste your money here. No real management, they must be hiring ex-TSA burnouts haha read more

We came for the $3 tacos on taco Tuesday and it was delish! It's fairly loud inside but a fun little spot on Brady St to grab a drink and hang out with friends. There's some decent tables inside and service was pretty fast and friendly. read more

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terrrible atmosphere teribble bouncers they were so rude and don't think I will ever go back there Unbeliavabl how rude they were didn't serve us drinks and terrible service read more

Stopped by for a hangover brunch on Sunday and was really impressed with the food selection at Truck Stop and the beer list at Garage. I've been a number of times at night as well, love the mixed indoor/outdoor space and the multiple bars mean it's a shorter wait than most of Brady on a Saturday night. read more

The Garage - 1. NITRO Left Hand Belgian White Nitro - Pubs Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Very good food The Pulled Pork was excellent and the service was alright Ordered the Mac n Cheese but took an extra 45 minutes. Overall 4/5 read more

TJ is the absolute best!!!!!! service is always quick & reliable. we always have so much fun here read more

The Garage - Pubs Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Sorry to report the tacos are simply awful here. Perhaps I just caught them on a bad afternoon, but the steak was tough and overcooked, and the flavor was bland. I asked if they had any hot sauce and received an irritated blank look (as if this is an unusual request for tacos?) before receiving a plastic cup of frank's red hot. As a bar it has a sort of quasi-hipster dive vibe (not necessarily an "authentic" dive vibe, but it's fine so far as that goes), but if you're actually looking for even halfway decent tacos, I'd seriously suggest looking elsewhere. read more

Been a good 10+ years since I've been to the garage for brunch. Boy have things changed! The back wall where the original bar has been demo'd adding more bar seating and a second garage door that opens to an expanded patio/deck. I ordered a Bloody Mary while waiting on my guests. It comes from a bottle??? No house made mix? For Wisconsin I'm disappointed! The cheese stick, jerky and beer back of spotted cow were good, can't get that out of state. For food, there's no more table service so you have to order at the window. Looks like they've made quite a few cutbacks on things. Cool spot for drinks and bar food, but if you're looking for more it's not here. read more

My husband and I went there on Sunday for Brunch. We were greeted by the nicest bartender. He asked us if this was our first time here and proceeded to explain to us where we order our food. I got the avocado toast with an egg and my husband got the breakfast burrito. All I can say is WOW! So much food and boy was it good! I was supposed to have gotten a side of tots but quite honestly didn't miss them because my husband got a side of tots with his burrito and we STILL had leftovers. BTW, the sauce of the tots was amazing. We will definitely be back. read more

Great for food and drinks! Plenty of seating options and a patio. Can order food during Drag shows hosted by Melee the Queen! Generous portions. Fun atmosphere. read more

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My friend and I went here for the first time last night and really enjoyed ourselves. Chill vibe, lots of people there too that were in our age range, which was nice. We had only gone out to Water st before and that crowd was more college kids, younger, so it was nice to check out Brady st. Drinks were good, didn't have the food so not sure how that is. There's an outside area with a bar and indoor with a bar and it's two buildings, so spacious which is cool. Definitely will come back here. read more

The Garage - a bar with a lot of people - Pubs Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

The Garage hit a new low today with the bartender putting on deodorant AT THE BAR. That is all I have to say.

I haven't reviewed The Garage since 2014 or so. COVID has changed this place. Gone is the old fantastic food menu and in its place is Hidden Kitchen. Don't get me wrong, there's nothing wrong with the food but it's a far cry from the old Garage menu. What's super annoying right now is that they have two designated spots at the bar to order, but then they let people just walk up to any other spot and basically jump the line if they get the bartender's attention first. Also, the last two times we've been there, they've be woefully understaffed at the bar so that coupled with people line jumping and ordering from anywhere creates a huge amount of confusion and more waiting than is necessary. I still like this place, don't get me wrong, but if you're going to have procedures in place, then you should enforce them. It's not enjoyable to be queued up with 15 people and then watch one or two jump the line because they just walked up to another spot of the bar. read more

The garage is always a late night staple for the group! Every time I visit MKE and we go out, we always end up here at 1 point or another. I only ever drink here, but great selection, friendly staff, and good atmosphere. Will be back again read more

Sophia is the best bartender that I've ever met! She is so personable and makes a mean old fashioned. Every second I wanted to order a drink she was responsive and attentive. She makes me want to come to garage every weekend! read more

The Garage - a crowd of people at a sports bar - Pubs Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Sophia is the most personable bartender and always makes sure that you have everything you need. Garage is my favorite place to go to for a drink and everyone who works there is so kind! read more

Drag Brunch. Bottomless Mimosas. Tots. Say less! Love going to garage on Saturday mornings for this combination! Whether you go to garage for a night out with friends or a Saturday morning- you'll be sure to have a good time with a cold drink in hand! I would definitely recommend!! read more

Since I live off Brady Street, I often go to Hi Hat & Garage Bar! It's often my first pick of where to go since they have an amazing outdoor patio area that is dog friendly. They have happy hour deals on the week nights & Tuesday night is industry night. I recommend it if you are looking for a lively bar. It can get crowded at times & generally a younger crowd, but my parents have been out to garage bar a couple times & they really liked it. read more

The Garage - Patio - Pubs Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Love Maddie at the bar. She is so knowledgeable on beer and recommended my new favorite. Love the atmosphere and all the fun they have on special nights. Especially Happy Hour day!! read more

I went in with a few friends and we had a good time totally, then we walked through to the other side and we asked a few questions told the bartender some fun stories and then the manager came and ruined all the fun and just really killed the vibe. If you go definitely watch out for the manager that wears a bandana. She's a little off. read more

Great vibes here, love their bottomless mimosas so much!! If you come in sober you'll leave drunk and happy so I'd def recommend coming here :) read more

Been here a few times for food and drinks! Amazing atmosphere and service all around. 5 Stars, definitely recommend! read more

The Garage - Bar Area - Pubs Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Went back just after they re-opened. Still good. But my stuffed burger was over done. Other than that, 5 stars.

The best bar on Brady! Always a fun casual atmosphere with great drinks/food and a very attentive staff.

Connor and Red gave us the best most efficient service, love. They are the sweetest workers. -George read more

Two drinks for $5 - need I say more?? Such a great vibe but haven't ever ate the food here. Would definitely try it though. read more

The Garage - Pubs Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Hi hat Garage has awesome brunch, lunch, and dinner options! In the evening the bar is busy but fun! In summer there is a nice outdoor patio and bar. I recommend the Bloody Mary! read more

The Garage - Bloody Marys - Pubs Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

HiHat/Garage is a great Milwaukee bar. Garage has an awesome out door patio for the summer months. It can get quite busy on weekend evenings, but at other times it is a great spot to sit and enjoy our summers. The bartenders are so friendly during the day. They have all you can drink mimosas on Saturday mornings which is definitely one of the best deals in Milwaukee I'd you are looking to day drink. Garage has a small food window with a smaller menu, which is a great option if you aren't looking for anything fancy. Garage is connected to HiHat which is much more of a quint darker bar setting. HiHat is typically less busy and a little bit of an older crowd than Garage. Definitely a great combo if you are looking to grab a drink on Brady. read more

The Garage - Bloody Mary's - Pubs Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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We stopped in with a group of four on the morning of St. Patrick's Day for brunch and we were seated promptly, although The Garage was fairly crowded. The service was pleasant, the food was good, and the prices were reasonable. I haven't had brunch at The Garage/Hi Hat before, but I would return for some solid food a close walking distance from where we live. I chose the Reuben special, as did one other person in our party, and the two others selected the Breakfast Burrito and the Hot Honey Chicken & Waffles. Our food was delivered in a timely manner and everyone said they enjoyed their meals, although the Chicken & Waffles was a smaller portion than expected. The chicken was just four small pieces, and the waffle was a fairly small waffle split into four pieces (see picture). I would say this dish could be improved upon, as $13 for one small waffle and the equivalent of four pieces of chicken the size of chicken nuggets seems excessive. The Reubens were good, although the bottom piece of bread was pretty soggy when it arrived (probably from grease from the corned beef, but I don't know how long the sandwiches may have been sitting before being served). The breakfast potatoes were decent, but it's pretty hard to cook breakfast potatoes poorly. This was my first time getting a Bloody Mary at The Garage, which I would recommend. The Bloody comes with a few nice toppings and a chaser and is only $5. The Bloody mix itself was tasty, too. We had a good experience at The Garage for brunch. There are so many brunch places in Milwaukee, so I don't know if our experience was stand-out enough to come back in the very near future, but it would be a good and convenient brunch option if you're near Brady Street. The only downside of our dining experience was the loud music which was out of place during breakfast (but maybe because it was St. Patrick's Day), which made it difficult to hear each other at the table. I would give our over-all experience a 3.5. read more

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Fun place, decorations were awesome and the staff was really friendly when I visited Tuesday Night. This place is a bar first with a great kitchen. I would come here if I wanted to eat and drink with a large group and stay in one location hassle-free. We couldn't pass up the 50 cent wing night offer, so got Sweet Chili, Jamaican Jerk, and Garlic Parmesan. + Tots. The sweet chili and garlic parm wings were better than I thought they would be, at 50c and in a bar. Jamaican jerk was really good. I would come back here to try the burgers, maybe on a Monday. read more

The Garage - 50 cent wings - Pubs Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I love Garage. It's my go-to bar where I want to be comfortable and have a few beers and some tots. I actually like the Covid changes they made where you have to order at the bar and then order food at the window. I tried the hot ham and cheese this time around and was pleasantly surprised. The mustard was a delightful addition to the sandwich. read more

The Garage - Hot ham and cheese sandwich. Actually rather good. - Pubs Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Love this spot and love milwaukee. Ate at the bar and Sophia was so easy to talk to and relatable, she made the whole experience so easy.

This is the best establishment I have ever been to in my entire life. The food? Phenomenal. The vibe? Spectacular. I love everything about this place. If I could live here I would but unfortunately they would not let me live here :( #slay #shots read more

The Garage - Pubs Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

"Is that boneless?" Me: "I don't know. It looks too big to be boneless-- it looks really good!" That TWSS moment when you're actually discussing the chicken that came with your chicken and waffles. (It, despite looking huge, was boneless.) And sooo delicious! I'd yet to find a chicken and waffle keeper in the MKE but the hi hat garage's brunch version, served with syrup, rosemary butter and sage honey (I may be getting my spice/condiment pairings reversed but you get the general idea!) is definitely a strong contender. The (boneless) chicken breast somehow remained super juicy and the crispy breading was the kind you want to tear off, dunk in syrup and eat by itself. There were also a number of other harder to find brunch menu items here (Monte cristo, shrimp & grits, even fried latkes!) that I'd love to come back and try. They also (since its brunch after all) make a number of bloody Marys, beermosas, mimosas, and other specialty cock tails. Now, regarding the interior. I know the hi hat garage was remodeled like 13 1/2 years ago (kidding, but the remodel did happen quite a while ago) and I know I live pretty much literally around the block, but I hadn't been until this weekend. IMHO, the layout is much improved. With the old layout I never knew if people were just standing around or waiting at the bar to order a drink. And either way it always seemed impossible to get in to order one myself. The tables were nice but there never seemed to be table service. Now the whole place seems more welcoming, with the big bar in the middle. There's still tables out in front, but also a multi level patio that the interior opens directly on to via big (one might even say, "garage,") doors. Everyone working there (our server and others) were very friendly and greeted us as we entered and left. I used to always like the original hi hat lounge best, but with the remodel, the garage seems like it'll be my choice in the future. read more

The Garage - Its not brunch without chicken and waffles - Pubs Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Garage is one of my fave bars because everyone who works there is so welcoming & chill. Maddie and Sophia are my faves because they always check in to make sure you're enjoying your night. 10/10 immaculate vibes always read more

The Garage was one of the first places we discovered moving here to Milwaukee. We were lucky enough to know it before it was remodeled to what it is now. Yes the new digs work great but something has been lost from the old Garage. When your food goes downhill well everything else seems to follow suit. My favorite night to come down to this place was Ramen bowl night. I believe it was Wednesday and I religiously came to the place to eat and drink then. Not only was the price right but the bowls were magnificent. As the remodel happened the kitchen switched up chefs and they wanted to keep the popular bowl night alive so they made attempts to keep it moving. Well to say failure would be an understatement. Not only did they raise the price, which I truly have no issue with, they also dropped the ball on the quality, taste, and quantity of food you get. To say I was disappointed is to say the least. Especially with Tochi leaving MKE. Where do I get a good noodle bowl now! Don't get me wrong I still love enjoying summers on the patio of the Garage but I solely come here to drink now. The food, well it just isn't what it used to be. read more

Been coming to this bay for the last for years and it never gets old. Staff are really friendly read more

The Garage - a patio with tables and umbrellas - Pubs Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

City Tin Review #1 My bf and I stopped in for brunch yesterday, using one of the many City Tins for 2016. We were there shortly after they opened so it was nice and quiet on the Hi Hat side. I haven't eaten here in about a year (see previous review) but with the remodel and new menu I've been wanting to stop in. I like the new menu better. Although I haven't tried more than one thing, it's nice to see more veggie options (even a tofu scrambler for the vegans) and the prices are fair. I had the Garage Mimosa and the bf had the Manmosa. My drink was pretty good although they skimped on the booze in my opinion. For eats I tried the Fried Latkes with toast and eggs and let me just say, they were pretty darn good! I've only had latkes maybe once so I don't have much to compare to. They are made with caramelized leeks, mushroom and zucchini and fried into this delicious little pouch (not flat). The scrambled eggs were done well and the toast, it's toast. It also comes with a side of this creamy dijon sauce which was good but only for those who really like mustard. I was pleased and full without even finishing my food. My bf had the Pork Enchiladas which came with 2 eggs. Here's the thing, they aren't really enchiladas so I don't understand why they named them that way. What it really is is a stack of 3 tortillas with layers of cheese and pork so more like a tostada or stacked enchilada. That would be a better fit. His was tasty as well. Our server Nick was nice, attentive and offered his recommendations. All in all, not a bad meal and I'm happy to go back and try some other things off of the menu. read more

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