I stopped here to grab a signature cocktail at the bar before going to the restaurant for lunch. The place is 120 years old and it's been remodeled and changed around over the years but it's still very cool. The bar is beautiful dark wood with a colorful stained glass window in the back drop. The wood ceilings are ornate with tons of German decoration/objects all over the building. The bar is surrounded by multiple dining areas on two floors. The blond bartender was knowledgeable about the property and told me some of its history. One of the signature cocktails is the 100 year old old fashioned with Asbach brandy from Germany so that's what I ordered. The place is still family owned and the blond hostess is from the original family and one of person in the kitchen. The 100 year old old fashioned was pretty good and you have the feeling of sitting in a museum where you can eat and drink which is so cool. read more

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We were recommended this place by our uber driver and wanted to try out the German food. Overall we had a good experience. The bartenders were friendly and attentive. There were no drink prices listed on the menu so we weren't sure what to expect but it turns out they were reasonable. Husband got two different beers and enjoyed them. I got the strawberry wine, which was good but I probably wouldn't get it again. We wanted to try some food but weren't really hungry enough for dinner. We ended up getting the appetizer pretzel. It was good but overpriced at $13 for a small pretzel, a few small pickle sticks and a sausage. But also had a $1.50 up charge for a shot glass size cup of beer cheese. read more

Knight's Bar At Maders - a tray of bread and dippings - German Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I'm biased, but I love this bar. The dark wood and variety of medieval devices for protection and maiming is appealing to me. Great bartenders. Strong drinks. read more

Mader's is a grand old restaurant with stunning with stained glass and bas relief medieval scenes on the walls and old (yet surprisingly comfortable) chairs and light fixtures. That's pretty much the high point, though, as the music was a repetitive marching band theme and the food was inconsistent: great goulash, good pretzels, tasty potato pancake starter (a bit undercooked, tho), and decent sauerkraut and red cabbage, but the Veal schnitzel (a $9 up charge) was just ok, as was the pork schnitzel and the braised beef (tender but dry). What really put us off, though, was our waiter, Liam. He was great at the start: prompt with drinks, taking our order, and ensuring that everything came out correctly, but 20 minutes later he stared clearing the table and providing boxes while half of us were still eating. Very off putting and inhospitable, but given that the food wasn't across the board delicious as hoped, we rolled with it and departed. Overall, a much anticipated dining experience fell far short. Too bad, too, as Mader's used to be one of the best restaurants in town. read more

Like many on yelp, when I travel, I try to get at least one authentic local dining experience...I have never been to Greece, but when I do, sitting by the sea at a quaint restaurant, eating crispy grilled seafood bathed in olive oil, oregano, and lemon is a must. So when I was in Milwaukee, finding a great braut, fresh pretzel, and a perfectly poured German beer was on my to do list. Knights bar fit the bill. It was walking distance from hotel and got good reviews. It is a bar, a dark, drinking oriented bar. That may not be your scene but it was cool and authentic for me. Got the sausage sampler platter, which was 4 types of grilled sausage on a bed of sauerkraut, and a fresh pretzel bun. Add a properly poured pint of German beer...mission accomplished! Everything was fantastic, sausages appeared to be local, kraut was good, and bun was fresh. Again this a bar, and they used plastic utensils but no deductions there....it's a bar. If you like the beer hall ambiance, good beer, and want good Milwaukee sausage. Stop in and see the good folks at Knights Bar! read more

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We stopped in when passing through town after we saw the good reviews and amazing images of the decor online. It was very busy yet the staff was very accommodating. We received exceptional service from our service our server Miles. His passion for the establishment is evident in all that he does. Miles attention to detail in an effort to make our experience as positive as possible was quite remarkable. I would recommend this venue to anyone in search of a unique and delicious dining experience! read more

Knight's Bar At Maders - German Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Friendly bar staff and plenty of cool German and medieval memorabilia. The food was so so but we only had the Reuben and potatoe pancakes. I would go back and try something else. read more

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Excellent food and great German beers. Got the German sampler. It's supposed to be for two, but three good sized men got stuffed on it. Schnitzel outstanding, smoked pork incredible, spatzle amazing. The starter pretzel bread was fantastic. The beef and potato salad just ok. Great meal. Service mediocre. If you are breathing and bring my food to me, I'll give you 20%. That's all this guy rated. No personality, no smiles. Just a Pod Person. Not an inexpensive choice - one beer each and the sampler for 3 came to $45 each with tax & tip. Free valet parking next door. read more

Visiting one day in Milwaukee and stopped here on a recommendation. The bartender was a young guy who went out of his way to make us feel welcome- told us about other things to do in Milwaukee. Recommended the sausage & cheese tray which was amazing. Just a great experience- if I come back to town I would absolutely come here for the full German dinner experience. read more

The sign out front displaying the massive pretzel lured me in here! Sat down for a quick drink and ordered, not really sure what to expect. This pretzel could easily feed 4 to 6 people and it was GOOD. Nice crispy, buttery outside and and fluffy inside complete with a bowl of cheese and mustard for dipping... yum! Decent beer selection and the bartender was very nice. My only complaint (although I can't speak on the full menu) was that I felt the prices were a bit high. Worth checking out- the decorations are impressive and there is a hall of fame in the back of the building that has some well known celebrities that have visited. Cool place, and a convenient pit stop to carbo load during your river walk! read more

Knight's Bar At Maders - German Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Stephanie R's review pretty much says it all! Knights Bar isn't generally a go-to for me, but sometimes it's a nice respite from the 3rd Street madness. I've never seen the place crowded but I'm sure it can get busy. Every time I've ever been there it's completely dead. On the plus side, I can get a decent cocktail or glass of wine here - that can be hard to find on this block filled with mostly sports/beer bars. It's generally quiet and there aren't packs of bachelorettes screeching or bro's bro-ing. The few times we've been here, we've had "just fine" service at the bar. On the minus side, there do seem to be an inordinate number of kids in here (to be clear, I mean in the bar area proper not the restaurant) which is a little odd. As Stephanie mentions, prices are high even for 3rd Street. If you're thinking about food, you'll be forced to order from the main Mader's menu which sports some pretty astronomical prices. A bar-only menu would really help. The décor is nice, if a bit dated. There is a parking lot available for customers, which is a plus. In general, it's a place for tourists or to bring your meemaw for a glass of wine after a long graduation ceremony at the nearby Arena. read more

This is the bar side of the lengendary Maders. It is German so they have excellent wheat offerings on tap. Great happy hour specials. The lunch prices on the food are much less than the dinner prices the bartender has been there for over 20 years and he is knowledgable and friendly. It is a darker atmosphere with a lot of character. I loved it here! read more

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Walked by and saw the sign for a giant pretzel so of course had to stop in and check it, so this review is really only for the bar. The bartender was very nice and welcoming. He recommended the grapefruit beer to me describing it as a grapefruit beer soda type, which had me sold. My husband and I shared the giant pretzel, which is more appropriately shared with a group of about 6, but I am proud that we are half of it. It was a good pretzel and came out nice and warm. It had two dipping sauces, cheese and mustard, I preferred the cheese but my husband liked the mustard. I do recommend coming in if you need a beer break and snack while exploring the city just for the experience alone. read more

Knight's Bar At Maders - German Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

The bar at Mader's Restaurant, home of the Giant Pretzel! And mugs of beer, BOOTS of beer, Späten on tap! Sausage platters, with Düsseldorf mustard, and a lot of cheese. It's a fine establishment. read more

The Knight's Bar can be hit or miss, in my experience. Many times you can be ignored once you take a seat at the bar while the bar staff/servers finish whatever extensive conversation they might be having. I'm OK with waiting a few, but please, at least acknowledge that you will be with us in a moment. The beer prices are higher than probably any other place on Old World Third. The Reuben rolls are really good, and my parents both raved about their corned beef sandwiches they ate while in the Knight's Bar. The decor is appropriate, dark and has beautiful woodwork, stained glass and old world flair. If you're coming for the atmosphere, German cuisine and beer, this stop should be quieter than the Old German Beer Hall, but you'll pay more and service probably won't compare. read more

We had delicious beer at the bar with fun conversation with the bar tender. It's very nice when staff understands the history of a place like Mader's and the Lnight's Bar. We nibbled on the giant Bavarian pretzel served with a cheese sauce (canned?) and mustard. It's not bad bar food. The pretzel is made locally and baked in house to order. I also enjoyed a cup of liver dumpling soup. It was tasty although in the past, at other German restaurants, the broth was clear verses the brown broth here. I enjoyed it very much and truly couldn't tell you which is the most traditional preparation. Recommended. When you are in Milwaukee, yes, do as the tourists do, and get over there to really experience a fine restaurant bar with gorgeous decor surrounded by fantastic artwork. And take a minute I the hall of fame to really understand the history of this place. You will be floored when you see hand-written notes to Mader's from celebrities from the 1930's to ten 2016's. This makes Mader's look like the Sardi's of the Mid West. Recommended. Next time we will stop for dinner. read more

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Just had lunch at Maders! Excellent food, excellent service! I have been to Germany several times and Maders can top some of the restaurants there!! read more

Been here a few times on Sundays and the service is just not great. It takes forever to get service and then half the time we were given the wrong beers. And it's not busy so I don't quite understand why it's such a chore. The beers are right there so why does it take so long to get them? read more

Great food and appetizers. I'd recommend the Schnitzwich appetizer and the River West Stein beer and Spotty Cow, which are locally brewed in Wisconsin . Thanks to Gary, the bartender, for the awesome service and Wisconsin welcoming. read more

Knight's Bar At Maders - River West Stein (09.01.17) - German Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Came up from hermann mo, hermann is a little German town known for wine and wurst. I had high hopes but unfortunately it was the saddest excuse for processed sausage, bland sides, and over cooked under seasond everything else.. hermann is about a 7hr drive if you want to see what everything they serve should taste like.. read more

This is a cozy but fairly big bar off on one side of Mader's. You can drink beer out of beautiful steins and watch the game on their TVs. There's plenty of room to crowd around the bar and the service is good. Some beers are a little spendy but you can get cheap domestic pilsners. A nice place to pop in for a drink or two. read more

Knight's Bar At Maders - German Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I second the bad service reviews here. It was pretty dead there and we sat there for a while getting ignored by this heavy set man that was the bartender I guess...didn't get that far. There was one customer there and they were talking the whole time about the menu. All the other workers passing us by or just standing there didn't care that we sat there not getting helped either. Just stared at us awkwardly and passed by. Not so much as a hello be with you soon! We left that old dusty place with the floor making hardcore crackling noises as we left. We were ignored at the door again on our way out. Waste of time and bad service with everyone working there. Oh but they have a knight display in the window..haha!! read more

We were in the mood for German food so we headed downtown aiming for either Karl's or Old German Beer Hall. Well once we found a spot and started walking, Maders was the first one we crossed. Neither of us having been there before, we walked in. We were both taken aback by the cloth tablecloths and empty dining room at 6:30, so we headed over to the bar side. A hostess sat us in a booth and our server was over soon. She was very friendly and knew the menu inside and out - which was very helpful to us newcomers. She explained some of the lingo and walked us through a couple of the popular food items. We both opted for a beer ($7 each) while we decided. We just about fainted from the prices once we flipped the page to the entree side. There was barely an entree under $30!!!! We couldn't believe it. Yes I should have looked it up, yes I should have informed myself blah blah blah. Well we decided to split the appetizer sampler ($39.95). I apologize for not knowing the names, but it came with three meats and a dumpling. Everything was fine, but nothing was awesome. We didn't finish the meal since neither of us was really into it. While nothing was terribly bad about this visit, the prices were absolutely insane for what you got. The meat was fatty and the gravy was pure sugar. I don't think I'd be back with so many other German restaurants around here. read more

Okay food, okay service, but the German beers are served in cool steins which make up for it. read more

Knight's Bar At Maders - beer - German Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

While visiting Milwaukee last week decided to stop by for a drink. Our server Gage was so sweet to tell us all about Milwaukee and what area attractions we should visit. His service was superb and his stories were entertaining!! We have already recommended this place to all of friends and family. Looking forward to our next visit. read more

Amazing restaurant. Great old style German homemade food. Tons of amazing beers on tap. The decor is something you will only see In Germany. If you love German food and old world charm this is a must. read more

Service was very slow. Food had some hits and some misses. Dumplings are like hockey pucks. Reuben rolls are fabulous.

10 minutes and not even a hello, walked out, really looked forward to the experience I've heard so much about.

Went here on a Monday night and had the German Sampler and a Boot of Brew. The Place was pretty much empty.... was hoping for more of a crowd and better atmosphere to enjoy my German experience. Everyone was friendly who worked there. The sampler was good... not great. The best part of my meal was the pretzel type bread they served with my meal. I would go back if I visited the area again if Karl's isn't better. Hopefully making it over there before leaving this weekend. read more

Docked one star for the bartender's story of the arrow in the wall not matching up with the Old World 3rd Street walking tour guide's version. If you stop here, you MUST visit the gift shop and listen to some history from the lady up there. What a treasure!!! read more

Sorry to be negative about this place. The atmosphere is great but we had a terrible experience. Food was 3 star. We did better in New Glarus ot their Swiss restaurant. The Maitre D was worse than the one from Ferris Bueller. After about 2 minutes of no greeting I finally walked up to ask for a table. There was only one other couple waiting. The only table was in the bar which was fine with us; until we got there. The party at the bar was loud, swearing and well on their way to being drunk. The especially loud nasally woman was especially annoying when she kept singing the opening line to Laverne & Shirley. Finally talked to the Maitre D about it, gut the shrug off and nothing was done. The waiter was unimpressive and slow to come around. Also spilled the fried pickles on the table. No mustard with the pretzel as the menu offered. The schnitzel would have been great if it was served hot. The glass of wine was good. I'm sorry to say all this as it seems like it has all the right workings. At least they offer free valet parking. The car hop was our favorite person for the night. read more