I stopped here after lunch to check the place out after driving by it for years. This is your…read moretypical Stallis dive bar with a pool table, gambling machines etc. The place is very dark for some reason and it's mostly regulars but me and a few people from Chicago just happened to stop by. It's an old bar with old wooden coolers. John the owner was friendly and talked to everyone. As far as food goes it's frozen pizza and cheese bread only and that's as good as it gets. Overall it's a friendly neighborhood bar and I will probably stop back at some point.

The Counter Day bar serves very unique non-alcoholic beverages…read more (And although we made reservations for our multi-beverage experience, you are able to come to the counter to order single beverages.) It was a very fun experience. We had the 3-course (beverage) tasting. Each drink is a very complex mix of ingredients- and tasty. The bartender was very friendly and explained about all the ingredients he was including in the drinks. The taste is only part of the experience - the presentation and attention to detail is also important. For instance, the Echo and Narcissus includes an ice cube shaped like a rose . And the glassware is also very unique The flavors are complex and range from fruity to spicy A very unique experience.

Think that this dry bar is a really cool concept and definitely something that is welcomed in the…read morecity of Milwaukee (which is very known for all its drinking!). I am rating this three stars for a few reasons though: 1. We made a reservation beforehand online per the recommendation of the business. Upon arrival, our bar seats were not ready (they only allow you to book your seats for 1.5 hrs). This was not a huge deal but it didn't start the evening in the most welcoming of ways since I kind of felt awkward standing behind the people in our seats for a few minutes until they had gathered their thins and moved to another table at the Collective. 2. Service took a LONG time! There was only one bartender and these drinks take a bit. The bartender was talking to their manager I believe (?) and prepping other things. We probably waited about 15 minutes or so to put our drink orders in. There were no other tickets at the moment that I could see. 3. The drink I had wanted (which was on the menu) was told to me later that that was only offered if you did the 7 drink tasting menu. Oh well, back to the drawing board! I picked another drink out and it was quite good! 4. The drinks are pricy! There are lots of ingredients in these drinks which causes the price to be what it is. However, don't be fooled by thinking that since you aren't getting alcohol you will be spending less. In fact, you are likely going to be spending more! Not sure if I will be back but if you are looking for an NA bar with fun drinks, check this place out!

Looks like an average south-side corner bar from the outside, but what awaits on the inside is a…read morepart sports bar, part corner bar, part karaoke bar. My favorite bartender, Lora, is always in a great, friendly attitutde and has a smile to welcome you. She will introduce you to the regulars to make you feel at home. The drink specials are very attractive. Fridays are karaoke night and is when alot of the regulars will come out. Diversity is key to make this karaoke night interesting and fun. From young and old, rock to country, you will hear anything and everything. You will be doing the electric slide then joining in on the group song Love Shack. Boys will sing oldies and grudge, girls stick to country and girl rock. Pool table in back, darts up front, a MegaTouch and 3 slot machines give an alternative form of entertainment to the non-singers. The three or four tvs will show the local sports teams as well and sportscenter updates. Being set in an old polish neighborhood with a growing Hispanic population, you will meet all kinds of new friends here and come back for more. Smoking is out the front door on the corner, no back patio. Its on the Oklahoma bus line or parking on the street.

Small friendly bar in Milwaukee. a cool building with apartments above and how a bar should look…read moreand resemble

The Standard! What a quaint dive bar. If you've seen some of my other reviews, you know I love a…read moregood dive--especially one with pool tables and games. My out-of-town friends played pool, and I have to say, the red pool table was definitely a vibe. Perfect for those Instagram photo dumps if you're like me! I kept it classic with a Modelo and lime--my go-to for a casual night out that still gives a little vacation-in-your-city-kinda-energy that I needed in this cold weather. While we were there, I noticed a sign about their pizzas, which, in my opinion, is a hallmark of a great dive bar. Who doesn't want a late-night snack? Definitely adding it to my list to try next time! The bartender was also fantastic to chat with--she was so welcoming!

A great affordable spot and the staff is awesome too. Go bears Will stop by again next time we're…read morein the area!

After seeing that John Tafford with Bar Rescue helped this establishment, I called for information…read moreand where I could see their site online and was told there was none and to visit the bar. Not many reviews available which is a red flag for us.

Great place friendly people. Owner and staff are awesome. From Illinois but will be back.read more

A classic MKE dive. Right off of Brady so away from the busy busy bars. Used to be a firehouse so…read morelots of cool memorabilia. I love the 3 alarm special, and they have free popcorn!

Came in to this dive bar. Was welcomed by the best bartender Chris. Super knowledgeable about the…read morecity. As an out of towner visiting this was super helpful for our weekend stay. A++ Will swing by again!

Mittenfest is fun, from a people watching perspective, cause that's all we got to do. It's also a…read morecool place to get some grub as Iron Grate BBQ and many other businesses were down there serving up the goods. It's not the place to get your drink on though as the lines are notoriously long, actually more like ridiculously long! I am a grown person and do not, I repeat, do not stand in line, especially for 45 minutes to an hour. Maybe I would for some things, but not just to get a damn beer, no way! We wound up elsewhere to partake in libations and made a general quick appearance just to see what all the fuss is about. Not sure if I'll be attending this again.All I really wanted to enjoy was a few beers but we walked away briefly enjoying only the scene...

First to review! Boom!…read more (Of course, it's because up until now, no one had added a Mittenfest business listing to Yelp, I myself guilty and probably a more culpable culprit than the rest of you alls.) So, a quick FYI before reviewing. (read: this is a Yelpy public service announcement... ) If a business or event - and event not meaning someone's super bowl party or birthday or whatever, but event as in something large-scale and public in nature that occurs each and every year and contributes to the cultural landscape of MKE - is not already on Yelp, you... yes YOU... can just add it. It's super easy on desktop and even easier from your phone. I added a biz listing for a bar on Friday night that wasn't even on Yelp at all and did so in like a minute flat. Internetninja. Alright, now that that's out of the way, Mittenfest! First to review! Bam. I love Mittenfest. It's a great annual event for a great cause that showcases and highlights a few of things about Milwaukee that make me love this town so hard. +An outdoor street festival in the middle of winter? Check. Embrace your Milwaukeeness and your midwesternness and just get down with the snow and cold. It's good for you and it makes you feel alive. +Get a bunch of people together, donate $$/food/clothes for Hunger Task Force and drink some extra crafty beers and enjoy barrel aged Old Fashioneds and value-added Valentine coffee while catching rad local bands and catching up w/ friends? Yes please. +Local artists/crafters selling some locally-made wares? Bonus. +Goodkind's bone broth forever, please and thankyou. +A solid community vibe, stellar people watching, great drinks, and a general "down to hang" attitude despite weather. Someone said it best when they said this yesterday: "Any excuse Milwaukee can get its hands on to be outside and drink, it will gladly take." So yes. This event is a super-fab annual gathering of good times and good cause that aims to either embrace Milwaukee winter or give it a big fat proverbial middle finger, whichever way you prefer to look at it. In the last few years, popularity of this street festival has soared and with humble beginnings now having grown into 2700 "joins" on Facebox, there's no denying the fact that the festival's facing some growing pains. This is normal. Lines (sometimes long) are normal and should be expected at an event of this physical size (small-ish) and attendance (large-ish). A couple thoughts or potential bits of insight for the organizers as they navigate this growth... -set-up: Brandyland is perpendicular to the street, so there's really no doing anything about having a line cut the festival square in half unless you could use the sidewalk as a line instead. For the most part, people are courteous about lines and not cutting, but the organization game could definitely be upped a touch all things considering. Using natural boundaries or DIY stanchions could be helpful insofar as queues go, too. -I feel like a jerk calling this out, but $9 feels pretty steep for those OFs given the size and the wait. I know costs associated w/ putting this thing on are certainly there: Burnhearts probably has to pay the bands and pay for the permits and port-a-potties but, keepin' it real: the price on those puppies definitely made me stop at one when I otherwise might not have. -Is it crazy to suggest pushing this whole shebang a little further? With the good MF does for a solid cause coupled with its local popularity, seems to me that this winter festival definitely has the potential for growth, both in physical size and scale of offerings. If the City permitting office would allow Burnhearts to close Logan from Potter to KK, food trucks or other restaurants could come hang to provide more food, you could offset lines by having more beer choices, more port-a-potties, a larger area for artists/vendors, areas that are more "family-friendly" in nature, etc... just spitballing here, but seems totally plausible to me should it be something the organizers are interested in. Thanks for hosting this thing year over year, Burnhearts! I may be wrong on this, but I believe Mittenfest is MKE's only outdoor winter street festival at this point. People clearly love it and rightfully so; the concept is great, the cause is stellar, it's quality local art and libations, and it's a great excuse for community to come together and drink outdoors in boots and parkas. Well done.

True Score: 5 Star Dive Bar…read more Best Decor in Milwaukee This was my favorite bar in Milwaukee. That's saying a lot in this city because old school character dive bars are abundant. You walk into Jamo's and you're immediately and entirely in Jamo's world, which is intimate and unpretentious and dimly lit and anachronistic. It's stuck out of time (it could be 1951 or 1983 or 2002, though the clocks on the wall will tell you it's always after 5) and place (a block from Brady Street, but nestled snugly into its neighborhood, disdainful of the nearby buzz), with its own people and practices, a distinct sense and style. Jamo's is an old corner tavern, the quintessential dive bar. It's the definition of a hidden gem. There are no gimmicks here - besides being cash-only, Jamo's also sells cigarettes, and a young dude comes in and buys a pack at one point - and no real aspirations to be anything more than a simple, straightforward, old-school neighborhood spot with good drinks and good conversation. And it is that. By far the best hidden gem in Milwaukee. A must stop if your visiting. Thanks

I've known Jamo's for years and spent time there in my younger and dirtier days. I'm older and…read morecleaner now, but still enjoy an occasional buzz out on the town. Jamo's is the kind of place to lose yourself in. Steal a surreal moment and disappear into the looking glass of Jamo's. Patrons are friendly, the owner is a Milwaukee icon, and sometimes good looking people show up willing to converse. On the other side of the coin, Jamo's is a neighborhood bar with a heart, taking care of its regulars. I liked observing that after living with the Seattle freeze here in the Pacific Northwest. The bartender can be greedy if you're not a regular, so be careful with your cash, but that vigilance is part of getting that buzz on. Jamo's is Milwaukee noir. Cherish it.