The perfect dive bar doesn't exis---. Roman coin - a go-to dive bar and Milwaukee staple. Service is always excellent, and the bartenders friendly. Cheap drinks, but you do need to have cash! This is a cash only establishment. They have outdoor seating in the summer so you can people watch all of the fun of Brady Street. read more

Regano's Roman Coin - Dive Bars Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Very boisterous and fun clientele, jukebox, pool table at the back. They play a crazy mix of songs and it's a fun atmosphere.

Want a delicious Bloody Mary? Find a local dive bar! While I was a little skeptical to see a bottle of pre-mix pulled out, a liquid seasoning mix and dashes of celery salt were added before the bartender starting pouring it back and forth with a shaker. Taking bites of the pepperoncini garnish provided some nice heat in between sips. Don't forget to kindly ask for a chaser and tip your bartender. read more

Regano's Roman Coin - a cup of coffee and a pickle - Dive Bars Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I keep looking at this great piece of Milwaukee architecture that looks like early 1900s while shopping at the awesome Italian market across from it so I'm finally going to check it out. The building is absolutely gorgeous on the corner. I obviously stopped in as they opened because the sign was not lit when I started shopping across the street but it was on when I was done so the place was empty. The inside was a hodgepodge of old/new/in between, kind of all over the place compared to the outside. The bartender was friendly enough but didn't engage outside my drink transaction as with the second person who walked in. I ordered the spicy Bloody Mary which came with a domestic light beer chaser which looked super average. The beer was warm sadly, I don't drink beer often but when I do I like a nice crisp/cold beer. The Bloody Mary was super average with a sweet pickle and two olives and like always not very spicy at all with no celery salt which is a staple in my experience. read more

Allows dogs. (Maybe cats, snakes, ferrets and squirrels too?) Friendly bartenders. Good drinks. Dive bar with friendly clientele. Clean bathrooms. Pool table. Reasonable prices. Good ratio of tv's for a game to seating. What is not to love. And again, dogs are welcome! Love the place. read more

Classic Milwaukee bar. No frills, does the trick. They do have outdoor seating with umbrellas which serve as a great place to sip a cold beverage and people watch. read more

This MKE dive bar makes me smile! What a great little spot (conveniently located on Brady Street). I mean where can you go wrong with the cheapest of drinks, and the friendliest of staff. Oh, and dogs! I know not everyone is a fan of pups inside working establishments such as this one, but hey, they don't serve food here, so what's the harm. My fam was in town over the holiday and we were up for a little bit of day drinking on the sunny afternoon that it was. Along with the family, came their dogs, so this near by spot was a no brainer. We ordered some low keys beers, enjoyed a few games of pool, and met some other dogs (and their owners). Not a fancy spot, but a laid back one! read more

A Brady street (mental) institution. I keed, I keed. Very welcoming staff great specials. Great prices cash only but they have a ATM on site. Dogs are welcome. Pool table good music and darts. What else do you need? Foo - Amb 3 expect a dive bar. Ser 4 friendly Loc 3 Val 5 50/ 2014 read more

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I can't not love this place. Maybe I've just been on a dive-bar kick. Dives offer a variety in conversation that you can't really find anywhere else. Call it a search for authenticity, or maybe just quarters. Regano's is cash only (though there's an ATM) and if I drink strategically I can maximize quarter collection while just hanging out on a Sunday. When I say "dive" I mean it affectionately, and I'm generally referring to a place that isn't fancy and usually doesn't serve food. It wasn't until recently that I understood that bars in Milwaukee (possibly a Wisconsin thing, but I'mnotfromhereyaknow) can have either dogs or full kitchens but not both. There are plenty of restaurants around, it's Brady St. So it's nice to have a place that's dog friendly. I've seen some interesting dog confrontations. But also some laid-back dogs. Possibly sleeping. So I'm using "dive" to describe this place in definitely the most non-perjorative sense, but there is something decidedly old-school about Regano's. It's not just the old photos on the walls or the worn-in floorboards or the fact that some of the regulars have clearly been coming in for decades, it's something about the atmosphere. It's different from the rest of trend-sensitive Brady St. I like that it's here. And if you're hungry you don't have to walk very far. Or they'll let you bring food in. read more

Ally is a super hot cool genuine bartender and will treat you well! Only complaint is the door doesn't shut.

Roman Coin is a fun place with great bartenders, very friendly patrons, reasonably priced drinks, and a laid back atmosphere that is always welcoming. They have some snacks on weekend but you can easily get something from the many eateries around and with Glorioso's across the street you can't go wrong. I stop over while in Milwaukee and it is my local, Milwaukee waterhole. Have fun smashing in the Kiss or Simpsons pinball machines. They are pet friendly some bring in your doggies. read more

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The best dive bar!! Came across this spot because they allow dogs inside (AMAZING) and definitely recommend it if you're looking for a reasonably priced, friendly, divey bar in MKE read more

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This is a great place to meet friends and have a good drink. Bring cash because it's cash only but the drinks are pretty cheap which is always a good thing. When I went with my friends they had a couple dogs in there which I just love love love! They have a pool table if that's your thing. It's not a real big place so it's not real noisy so it is great for socializing and good conversation. read more

Regano's Roman Coin - Dive Bars Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Perspective is everything. There are folks who wouldn't be caught alive in Regano's Roman Coin. Some of those folks might see Regano's 4-star rating and think, "Hey, I've got to check that place out. People seem to really love it." They'd walk in and be like whuuutt? The Roman Coin is not about aesthetics. It's about soul. The soul of old Milwaukee lives in this former Pabst tied house (a building whose original purpose was to sling PBR suds and PBR suds only). It's Milwaukee's closest thing to Cheers. Even if everybody doesn't know your name, in no time at all, you'll make new friends, and be chatting with them like you've known them your entire life after only half a beer. And dogs. Who doesn't love a place that loves dogs? (Cat people, that's who. ;) ) The Roman Coin loves dogs, and your well-behaved pooch is welcome here. We have engaged in many delightful conversations with fine, dog-loving folks when bringing our rat terrier, Neala, to Regano's. She seems to like it just as much as we do, too, with all of that loving attention. Speaking of the soul of Milwaukee, The Roman Coin carries a host of Lakefront brews -- Milwaukee's longtime craft brewery. They're usually about a buck cheaper, too, than you can get them elsewhere around the city. And if rich ale isn't your thing, get a High Life. They've got that too. Regano's Roman Coin. A throwback. A beautiful, timeless, rugged, and soulful throwback. I love it. Enjoy, just step carefully around the men's room. The footing is treacherous and probably the only thing in this place that could use a little work. Otherwise, Regano's is perfect. read more

The Roman Coin is the real deal, folks. This Brady Street dive extraordinaire has been around for what seems like forever, but in the last few years, this spot has really come into its own vis a vis craft beer selections and an appeal to a more diverse crowd. Back in the day I remember Roman Coin being the requisite "old dudes drinking at 6am" spot on Brady, but these days, it's all ages cool and accessible dive-style, more open and inclusive, seemingly. (I attribute this to them becoming a bit more marketing savvy in the past few years. Way to go, Roman Coin!) You'll find lots of craft suds in bottles and on tap, normal bar-type offerings in the way of boozes, Big Buck Hunter, pinball, a pool table, an internet jukebox... you get it, right? I've heard the men's bathroom is super grody. The women's is pretty gnarly, so I can only imagine... Bottom line: dive-y goodness right on Brady, a nice change of pace from other spots in the area if you're looking for a cheap-ish, laid-back good time spot. Recommend! read more

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The Roman Coin is an icon in my mind now. It's so casual that its almost not realistic. There is one real great time to go to Roman Coin... you are with a group of great friends and want to kick it. You roll into the Roman Coin (perhaps in sweatpants), play some pool, rock the jukebox and drink a surprisingly deep selection of beer. This is one of those bars that take a few visits to win you over. Once it does... two thumbs up. However, I'd like to note that your experience can be very dictated by your bartender. Some are AWESOME some are lackluster/bad. read more

I used to love this bar but just went and the bartender was awful. He was super rude to everyone. Probably won't come back while this homie is working. read more

How have I never been here before??? There's roaming dogs and neighborhood locals, fat tire on tap and a genuine laid-back neighbor hood-y feel. (I didn't see any cats **only dogs** for the record but im sure they'd be welcome if they needed a drink after a particularly stressful day of napping on the couch.) read more

Regano's Roman Coin - A lil camera shy - Dive Bars Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

They welcome dogs! They welcome dogs! They welcome dogs! 5 stars! My boyfriend and I took our young Aussie on a Sunday to watch the Packers game. It was so much fun having our pup with us! Drinks are cheap, crowd is friendly. Definitely will go back! read more

Regano's Roman Coin - His first time at a bar. - Dive Bars Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Love this place. Great crowd- friendly bartenders abs they allow dogs! Great place for weekend day drinking

Ah, Regano's. Totally a townie bar, which is nice when facing the myriad of college and toursity Brady Street bars. Great selection of tappers and canned beers. Cheap drinking, especially for Brady street. During the afternoon it's a great watering hole, friendly bartenders. I do avoid it during Badger, Marquette, or Packer games though as the crowd can get quite rowdy. read more

Run don't walk. Super dog friendly and so much fun. Really cool people and friendly environment. No food but they encourage getting nearby takeout. read more

This place was fantastic--great vibe. We had some low key beers here as we made our way up and down Brady--but could have spent the whole night here. (Also cool that it is dog friendly.) Tip: taking a group selfie or other pic? Bask in the light of the neon Pabst/bowling pin sign. Guaranteed to produce a good shot. read more

I've had a review for 'The Coin' (that's what people call it, people) sitting in draft limbo for over a year now. After stopping by again last weekend it made me want to write about it. This bar is dog friendly. This bar is cash only. This bar has a pool table. This bar has a juke box. This bar has a pinball machine and a multi-arcade machine. This bar has a bunch of taps and a bunch of bottles. This bar has glorious windows. This bar has friendly people. This bar, is pretty great. (This bar does not have great bathrooms. Seriously though, you've been warned) read more

I will definitely back - took my two pups for a nice long walk along the lake and around Brady street to get them nice and tired out. It was Sunday Funday so stopped in to enjoy a beverage and ended up staying for two! Everyone was really nice, adn I love that you can bring in your pups. I will definitely be back! read more

Brady St. isn't quite what it used to be. It's more hip, it's busier and I don't spend nearly as much time there as I once did. The Nomad and High Hat remain very good choices but they alone cannot compel me to fight narrow streets and horrible parking. But the Coin, now we're talking. It sits a little further on down the road from the hub of Brady St traffic so you can usually find a parking spot close by. It's not as divey as some of the others bars in the area. In fact, it's the closest thing to 'Townie" you'll get from a bar physically on Brady St. The customers are typically of the late 20s to 30-Something crowd. The atmosphere is friendly, there are no cliques here. Dogs are welcomed inside which definitely adds to the over all comfortable feeling you get. The staff is attentive and open for a chat when they aren't pouring. It's well lit and clean There a pool table and a pinball machine in the back that don't see much use. There's a jukebox but I can't say what sort of music is on there, it seems to get less use than the pool table. A lot of reggae get's played; good reggae. At least on the nights I've spent there recently. Cash only bar here but there's an ATM inside. Frankly, I've grown to prefer cash only bars; it seems to help folks keep account of themselves (as in: sober). As far as drinks go; they have decent selection of bottled/canned beers and the taps range from Blatz to Lakefront. There are a few snacks available but I can't say I've been there while hungry. Wednesday is Trivia starting at 9pm. You play per round so you can play for one and still be a winner. I like this better than having to stay for 4 rounds of trivia (and 8 rounds of drinks) just to see if you've won a free drink. read more

I walked in with two friends. As soon as we walked in we got rude stares from the bartender and the regulars sitting at the bar and they wouldn't take their eyes off us for some reason. We were looking at their blackboard for specials trying to decide what we wanted and the bartender said "what can I get you" and stood there uncomfortably staring even after we told her we needed a minute. After we got our drinks (not the friendliest service), we decided to sit down somewhere in the middle of the place. There was a large dog sitting nearby, which was pretty odd and seemed unsanitary. It was clearly a regular because there was a bowl of food and water set out for it. The worst part is that a few minutes later, the dog PISSED on the floor and the group of people sitting around it acted like it was no big deal. They grabbed some napkins and started sopping it up. Didn't really clean it thoroughly and the entire bar REEKED of piss. We didn't want to stay for another minute after that so we quickly finished our beers and left through the back door. I understand dive bars aren't going to be the most charming, but the place was dirty and unfriendly and the pissing dog was the last straw. Never going back. read more

I, too, had wrongly assumed this was a laundromat. Alas, it is a dive bar. A dive bar in the sense that you wouldn't adhere to the 10 second rule if you dropped a peanut, at least 50% of the patrons were decently buzzed at 9pm, there was someone bellied up to the bar in their pajamas, and, at one point, 3 dogs were roaming around inside. Not divey enough to where I would, say, refuse to use the faulty-lock bathroom, however. (Read: The shitter was clean, ladies.) Decent beer selection. Mystery brown bag shots. (Always a plus.) If bar-crawling on Brady, I'd definitely stop in again! read more

Great place for a cocktail or brew. Friendly staff and a great selection of Wisconsin made beers! Plus, great food options around the area to bring into the bar and enjoy. Also, this bar is dog friendly. Fantastic local tavern. read more

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I love this classic Brady Street dive bar. Nothing fancy here, just plain fun. Be sure to get one of the Coozies! Great beer specials and a perfect place for day drinking. read more

$2 tallboys, at least on Wednesdays, and friendly dogs roam about the place, which is well-worn with a chill vibe. What's not to like?

At first I thought, a cash only bar who goes to those? I soon found out, I go to bars like that. Roman Coin is a great find on Brady. They have a great beer selection and a good price. But the real reason I go is not because of the people or the beer, it is for the canine companions. The first time I walked in I saw a dog perched up in a chair at the bar. I did a double take. At first I thought it was small man with frizzy hair but then noticed, it was a poodle. Just like Norm from Cheers, he was keeping his stool warm, enjoying the company of his fellow bar-mates. Most of the dogs seem to be regulars and like Norm they mind their manners very well. Getting back to my first comment, the nature of an all cash bar has a great ability to keep out, how shall I say this, all the hooligans/drunkies/college kids. That is something that I appreciate it. read more

I've tried to understand the appeal of the Roman Coin. I get that it's a no-frills dive bar on a street of "get all gussied up and dance to Drake" establishments, but this place is not for me. Rarely do I go somewhere once and then write a review, but I'm confident I will not return. There was a horrible smell. It was legitimately what my middle school locker room smelled like. Old gym clothes that haven't been washed in a while and are balled up in a locker. I don't know if it was one (or more) of the patrons or if its just the way the building smells, but there's no way I can come back. I was overdressed for this place and got strange looks. There isn't a certain "type" of person who goes to this bar, from what I can tell. Weird old guys with gold chains, college kids in ironic trendy clothing, cougars--the whole deal. I like that, but wish they would have treated me differently. They serve drinks in little plastic cups. There's no way those hold the amount that bars typically serve. And it's cash only as every single review has already stated. tl;dr I wish I could have enjoyed Roman Coin more but a mystery smell made me moody. read more

Great Classic Wisco Dive Bar! Cheap Tallboys and good conversation. Would definitely return in a heartbeat! read more

The Roman Coin is my new favorite bar on Brady Street. That's how great it is. I've been living on Prospect Avenue (right between Prospect and North Ave) for the past 6 years so I've been to them all but nothing beats the Roman Coin. It's basically a nice local brady street bar without the craziness of the garage/nomad/jocats crowd. Age ranges from students to older crowds. And the best part is they allow dogs! They have a great selection of beer (and yes I am a beer aficionado) and Pepper, the bar booze hound (no really, Pepper is a long-haired dachshund that roams the bar) is sure to greet you as you walk in. The owners are very nice and personable and are sure to tell you about the history of the bar, just ask! Prices are very affordable. Although cash only, there is an ATM machine readily available for all your beer investment needs. Great beer at a great bar on Brady Street...it doesn't get better than that! read more

Why the heck did I always think this place was a bloody laundromat? Man, am I glad it isn't. Very good beer selection, terrific prices (cash only) and just an all-around great feel to the bar. A pool table in the back section rounds out a top-notch place to kill an hour or two, as well as some brain cells. read more

Here's what you need to know: It's on Brady. It's a Dive. There's a jukebox. There's a mystery trap door. I stopped by during Harley Fest. Friends and I enjoyed making up lines to the biker fight that was unfolding on the other side of the glass outside. Much fun. Then the owner came in and made us move off the trap door. What?!! Yes that's right, she had to open the trap door to get into the basement. No idea what was going on. We took our beers outside. Fun fun. The bartender looked like Shane West with a little 'stache. Could be entertaining for the ladies? read more

Affordable drinks, generous pours, and friendly service. This is a neighborhood bar feel with a more open atmosphere. They even allow you to have food delivered here! We stopped by while waiting for our table at Thai-Namite. When our table was called, the bartender put our drinks in plastic cups so we could take them over. They have several dogs in this bar. The dogs kept to themselves, but if you're allergic like me this is a good thing to know before you go in. CASH ONLY - keep this in mind so you are prepared. read more

This is my favorite bar. Ever. With all the old Brady street places closing around it due to higher rent, thw Roman Coin will still be standing like it always has. It's a real bar. Games, excellent priced drinks and can bring in any food you want. This is a great place to hang out and bum the day away. read more

I love the Roman Coin. Like many other reviewers, I thought this was a laundromat until we moved just down the street. We soon discovered what a gem it is. They have a great selection of beer and drinks, and the bartenders are always friendly. Undoubtedly, the best thing for us is the patio area-- we can bring our dog here. There are typically at least a few other dogs there too so they can socialize. The owners are always friendly too. I don't typically talk to strangers at bars, but there's something about this dive bar that brings people together. I recommend you check it out, and bring your dog :) read more