I visited off-hours on a late Sunday afternoon, which was perfect for exploring the space. I live…read morenear the sister pub, Three Lions, so this had been on my list to "places to visit in MKE" for a long time. However, the continuous construction (I feel like it's been since 2012??!!) is always extremely discouraging and parking is like the survival of the fittest. The pub itself has a similar vibe to Three Lions. I ADORE the Union Jack painted on the ceiling and red English phone booth. It is reminiscent of a stereotypical "English" pub (and yes, I have been to many - mostly outside of London - in the past 3 years). There was only one employee working at my time of visit, and maybe 10-15 other patrons. I ordered the Ruben rolls, which were great but left in the fryer 2 mins too long. Sadly, they did not have any of the ciders or beers I longed for.... which is understandable these days due to tariffs. I definitely plan on going back to see what the vibe is like during World Cup matches.

Been going to Red Alison a lot for their Thursday trivia and that has always been a good time…read more Their food isn't always the best, though. Chicken tenders come out burnt or the food is not as advertised. Their shepherds pie is not braised lamb, it's ground beef instead. Still tasted good, but disappointing. Several things on their website menu are actually never available. Service has been decent, sometimes takes a while for them to come back around, but the place is always packed for trivia.

Had brunch here at the end of December; party of six. We sat in a back room; it was quiet and our…read moreservice was great. Food was great. Chicken wings, a fried chicken sandwich, loaded fries, pulled pork Benedict and the most amazing Bloody Mary. Everyone loved their meals. We have talked about going back to O'Lydia's soon!

I've been to O'Lydias quite a few times that I'm surprised that I haven't written a review!…read more I like O'Lydias a lot; outside from being a pub, they are a nice stopping point for shuttle rides during the summertime; for Summerfest and I believe for baseball games! But they also have some good food! I've been here casually and for events. They have room in the back of the bar for private events, which is nice. I've had the pleasure of trying their mozz sticks, sliders and wings! All really good. I don't live the potato skins but that is probably more to do with preference than anything. I hear they also do prime rib on Saturdays which I'm looking to have one of these weekends. The staff are super friendly; street parking. I'll for sure be returning.

The Swingin' Door Exchange is one of the unassuming places I frequently tell people to get to and…read moretry because the food is some of the best in the Milwaukee area! Consistently busy over the years and for good reason. I've been here a few times and I've never been disappointed with the service or the food. It's a dark, cozy little restaurant bar but with so much character and history. Service is friendly and efficient. I love that the food I've ordered here has always exceeded my expectations with the seasonings and quality of ingredients used. Reasonably priced too! If you don't have a reservation, you may end up waiting for a table in the back area at a high top but it's a great opportunity to enjoy one of their great drinks in the meantime!

As visitors from out of state, this was the very first restaurant we visited and unfortunately it…read moreleft a terrible first impression. We quite literally came here straight from the airport. To make matters worse, we had not eaten anything substantial all day and had actually looked this restaurant up weeks before our trip while researching places to eat the infamous Wisconsin fish fry, so we were really looking forward to the experience. The experience started off poorly when our party was essentially scolded by the hostess for sitting at a table that apparently needed to be cleaned for the wait list. To make matters worse, the busser laughed and joked that we were "in trouble," to which I could only respond, "Sounds like it." Not exactly the welcoming atmosphere you'd hope for as a first time visitor. The fish fry was decent our tab came out to $150 for 5 people, but the service was absolutely subpar and our tip reflected that. We also had to send back two drink glasses because they were dirty one still had lipstick on it, and another had food stuck to the inside of the glass. Overall, this was a very disappointing dining experience. Between the unprofessional treatment, lackluster service, and cleanliness issues, I would not recommend stopping here. There are plenty of other restaurants worth trying instead.

My husband and I came for dinner before a show at the Riverside…read more We ordered the pretzel appetizer with the Pot Roast and Shepards Pie. Everything tasted good. I really liked the mashed potatoes, very flavorful!! However, I'm pulling from my own inner Gordon Ramsay here- the Shepard Pie should be LAMB not beef and it should have veggies within. If you pay more you can get corn, bacon and cheese added. But where are the peas and carrots? Maybe that's a Wisconsin expectation? It did not taste different than the Pot Roast which came with broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots as well as two large scoops of potatoes. Being downtown the price is reasonable around $25/person with a drink, but portions are small. Luckily I don't eat much in a single setting. Our waiter Alex was good, moderately attentive, and generally took care of our needs. The overall volume was excessive making conversation difficult. Ladies room was clean, cold water for hands is not a favorite but not an unusual way to save a little money I guess. I would come back but only if I'm in downtown Milwaukee.

I was walking down Wisconsin and had a sudden urge for a dram of Teelings. I thought I would drop…read morein for a quick drink. HOWEVER, For an "Irish Pub, Mo's had a minimal selection of Irish Whiskeys. I counted 3, Jamesons Triple, Jamesons Black and Tullamore Dew. If it weren't for the fact that they had Guinness on tap and Irish Pub decor, I wouldn't call it an "Irish Pub"!!!

Brat House is a MKE staple in my opinion. Creative menu with tons of different sausage options, fun…read moredrinks, and quick service. The lunchbox shot is must when visiting. One fun thing this place offers is coach busses (buy a ticket) to the Packer games up in GB, which comes with all you can drink on the bus and access to a pregame party. The staff is always kind and the bus drivers are too. Classic Milwaukee "dive" bar!

Most of the staff is super friendly! We went and each got a pint, cheese curds and brats! Super fun…read moretime. Nice long tables to sit at, TV's with the games on them, great experience!

Cool little sports bar downtown. Great place to grab a beer and a bite before a baseball or…read morebasketball game. Reasonable prices. Be warned, I assume this place can get rowdy at prime times.

Par for the course!…read more Stopped into grab one of their shuttles to a brewers game and met up with a group of friends before. We enjoyed a few drinks and some food. Overall everything was pretty standard bar food. The wrap with wing sauce took the prize. We enjoyed the shuttle drivers as they took great care of us on our way over to the game and shared a few laughs as well. I think this is a solid option for shuttle to and from events.

This is a south side hidden gem. It has been there a long time, but outside of a few downtown…read more"Irish" bars, this is it. The staff is polite, the food is good, and the vibes are what you'd expect. Blue collar and friendly.

A fun, eclectic, neighborhood bar with good food…read more Stopped in on a Friday afternoon and started with the mussels. Wow! We ate every last one and all of the bread. I honestly thought about drinking the broth...so good! I didn't want anything fried so I opted for the Blackened Grouper --it was perfectly seasoned; not too hot and really well balanced. My husband had the Baked Cod and potato pancakes--he cleaned his plate. We both really enjoyed our food and the service. Carrie was behind the bar/serving. She was inviting, funny, knowledgeable and I was even more impressed as regulars started to roll in- she seemed to know everyone, what they liked and how they wanted it.

What an atmosphere for soccer!…read more I stopped in to watch the England Quaterfinal with a friend and of course as this is a home pub for them the place was packed. The bartenders worked hard to get through everyone and get orders in even if it meant we were lending a helping hand. I think this was one of the best game day atmospheres I've been to in the US. I will definitely be back to check out their food in the future and to watch some more games.

I've been coming here recently for the England World Cup games and it's been an absolute blast. The…read morecheering, the patrons, and the bartenders have all been amazing. I tried a couple food dishes - chicken strips, Scottish eggs, and the shepherd pie - all were fantastic and tasty! If you ever want a great soccer ambiance, stop here!