We stopped in on a whim after dinner out in the deer district. Driving home when I saw the holiday…read moreinflatables and I thought if I can find a parking spot, we are going in. I had heard about the Tin Widow's holiday pop up being one of the best area, the hype was not wrong. From the entrance to the ceiling and walks, this place is the definition of deck the halls. Unless you get here right when they open it early in the holiday season, I would expect a crowd. The drink menu is so fun with holiday themed drinks served in matching glassware. You can even purchase the glass/mug for an additional fee. A lot of the cocktails looked to be batched cocktails which help with the bartender's efficiency. Highly recommend making this place a holiday stop. I'm also curious to stop in after the holidays to experience it without all the holiday decor.

Stopped in for their Miracle on 2nd St holiday pop-up. We only had to wait about 5-10min for a…read moretable, but it does get busy fast, especially on weekends. They had several seasonal cocktails in special festive cups, which you could also buy to take home. I got the Cheery Cherry Chocosaurus, which was good, but pricey for what it was. Almost all the seasonal drinks were $15 each and didn't seem too big. The venue itself is medium sized, but feels crammed quickly. There's more people let in at a time than there is seating, so you have to move fast to get a seat. I'll likely come back during the summer to try something else.

As an avid Holey Mackerel enjoyer, this has been on my list for a while to check out. I came out on…read morea Sunday night for a few drinks. The staff were super friendly and willing to let my colleague test around with the Wisconsin Old Fashioned. Spoiler alert: it's better with the bitters as it comes. I was super pleased to see they carry Central Standard Door County Cherry Vodka too. There's a small patio area out back of the bar with a food truck. I would love to check out the food there whenever I visit back.

The last time we were in this space it was Boone & Crockett. So it's been a long time!!…read more We had a wait for Room Service and what better place to post up, have some delicious drinks and enjoy HH pricing?? The mister was well pleased to see several NA spirit options, and I was pleased to see many tasty cocktails. I had my first Harvey Wallbanger, and I really liked it - very refreshing. Also had a Negroni Spritz served in a very pretty glass. The bartender was very pleasant and the space is both comfortable and stylish. Even if you don't have to wait on Room Service (totally with it BRW) Lost Whake is worth a stop.

Super fun, chill vibe. We took advantage of the river views and fun people watching outside…read more Inside, the decor was super eclectic and thoughtfully done. Loved our drinks!

Just visited for the first time with a friend for a few drinks on a Friday night. We were there…read morerelatively early so it wasn't crowded yet. I can see the appeal of the place. There are plenty of little nooks and corners to hang out in small or larger groups. I'm sure it's extra good in the warmer months. They have a big patio area. The cocktails on tap were excellent - well balanced and tasty. I tried the Manhattan and the Negroni. They were also pretty reasonable. Service was good. I could really do without all the dead creatures hung everywhere though. It's just not that cool in 2026, even in Wisconsin. Maybe show some respect for animals.

This place is so cute! Nice little corner bar with great drinks and a Jim is a great bartender!! I…read morerecommend you don't try to win something from the vending machines bc you can't win the game unfortunately. You can only with the drinks.

This is a very unique bar - Japanese inspired drinks and Sake galore. Very small bar with great…read moredecor. They only lose a star because it took forever for either bartender to come and serve the group of four I had, and the place wasn't busy to wait as long as we did.

Top tier summer vibe in Bay View! The Burnhearts patio is such a great space to sit and enjoy a…read morebeer (or three). Shaded picnic tables and expansive seating options make this dive a spacious and comfortable spot. Lots of positive energy from neighborhood and patrons. Service is also great, lots of beer/cocktail items to choose from. And dog friendly outside!

I loved the vibe of this place. Its dark, moody ambiance with red lighting really lured me in and I…read morewas sold. I enjoy places that feel like I'm at a little party in someone's home -- so that's what this felt like to me. They had lovely servers as well overall a chill vibe.

I am happy to have stumbled upon this place. The bartender, Sam, was really hospitable. The whiskey…read moreselection was expansive. The decor was random, like a great "dive bar" deserves. It was a nice addition to my random trip.

Cool atmosphere! We just went for one drink to check it out, but the place is awesome!read more

Food is FANTASTIC! Employees are attentive, friendly and FUN! Close to multiple attractions in…read moredowntown Milwaukee. The bar and restaurant gets busy so hurry and stop on by to experience it for yourself!

The Yard no longer serves brunch and they no longer have the bottomless mimosas on the menu. The…read morefood is great, but if you want brunch, this is not your spot. Always go to the website or call before going. The Yard should recommend that YELP fix this inaccuracy

Three friends and I booked a reservation two months in advance for Barnacle Bud's Pop-Up Supper…read moreClub. The only reservation we could get was 4:30PM but we were excited we were able to get in at any time. Because of the timing, the sun was setting over the water, which was really pretty to see. I got a little confused with where to enter the building and I guess I went in the wrong way because I walked down the dock and entered the back of the restaurant by the restrooms, lol. Barnacle Bud's had a cool decor vibe and moody lighting. Our waitress was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and you could tell she was very excited about the menu and the pop-up experience. She provided exceptional customer service- she went over the menu thoroughly, came back to check on us multiple times, and always refilled our water, which I always appreciate! To start, we ordered wine and the relish tray. Everything on the relish tray was a little too vinegary for me but most of the table enjoyed it. However, the four of us didn't finish it. It was pretty powerful with vinegar flavor. For an entree, I had the salmon with veggies and my friends ordered the lamb chops, carbonara, and a vegetarian friend ordered a plate of Bud's potatoes and veggies. The food was good but I thought mine was very salty. And I'm glad I ordered my sauce on the side. For dessert, the four of us shared the mousse, which had good flavor and texture. Also to note, there were up-charges for veggies, sauce was $3 extra, etc., so just pay attention to pricing if that's a concern for you. Overall, it was a unique experience and worth checking out.

Barnacle buds was the best tonight! We went because I haven't been in a while and I was craving…read morethat outside vacation feel. Great weather, delicious drinks, and even better service. Brad was the best!