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    Ray & Dot's Tap

    4.0 (36 reviews)
    InexpensiveBars, American
    Open 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    RAY & DOT'S TAP ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Casual
    Juke Box
    Moderate noise

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    Amy M.

    What can I say about Ray & Dot's? It's a Milwaukee staple. It is where you should be. So go there. Your Grandpa would be proud.

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    3 years ago

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    1 year ago

    We went their for lunch and some drinks to watch the game but They do not allow kids so we were turned away

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    2 years ago

    Love this bar! Best Wisconsin old fashions and snacks for cheap!!! Bar tenders are awesome!

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    2 years ago

    Horrible service and they don't put any alcohol in the drinks. Huge stigma here.

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    3 years ago

    Thanks for being open and ready to serve piping hot pizza plus beverages at 11 PM when we arrived home from a delayed flight from Peru!

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    7 years ago

    Very welcoming place and not over priced. Got to try the jumbo stuffed pretzel . Fun place. Highly recommend.

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    14 years ago

    The welcome is warm and the Leinie is cold (and cheap). Terrific, down-to-earth watering hole.

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    When did they stop doing beer carry outs?

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    Coming here during the day expect a much older crowd, as it is an old VFW post.

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