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!

Tiki bars can really be a hit or a miss. They can be super expensive to have drinks at and often…read moredisplay the stereotypical cheesy decor. Foundation Bar was an unexpected surprise! From the outside it is so bland and you are truly unsure if you are walking into an abandoned building or a crappy towny bar. Once you enter, it may take your eyes a moment to adjust if you are coming in from a bright sunny day. Foundation Bar has super low lighting, very moody. There is ample seating and a few different seating options; bar stools, booths, high top tables. Seat yourself. To order drinks you walk up to the bar. There is not table service. The decorations here are great! There are some really incredible pieces and collections! Some I would love to have if I could find them. This is a very laid back atmosphere, very chill not loud or overbearing so relax and enjoy the ambiance. I believe my drink was called El Diablo and was very good. My boyfriend chose a Zombie which is always strong! He preferred my drink!

Such an impressive tiki bar! You would not know what an amazing atmosphere is inside from just…read morelooking at the exterior. The decor and level of detail is spot on. I could've stayed here for hours! Drinks were strong, authentic, and very reasonably priced. I loved the mystery rum mixes and how every drink is so different. We tried the volcano bowl, Mai tai, and zombie. Volcano bowl was obviously a fun drink, but the zombie was my favorite! Can't wait to go back!

Quirky old pub with American news artifacts including autographs, old typewriters, and the plates…read morefrom the last issue of the Milwaukee Sentinel that was printed on plates. Great for Aaron Sorkin nerds - ambiance on point. Our bartender was Daniel who is great at improvising cocktails for you if you give him a little direction. Great experience.

Great atmosphere. Delicious cocktails served by Daniel the bartender. The best margarita I have…read moreever had! We will be back!

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.

I love their drinks Unique and always a nice time…read more Really memorable and need to visit soon!

Ambience was great! Both of us commented on how good the music was for the environment. Our service…read morewas great as well and very happy to answer any questions or talk about the drinks. On top of that, the drinks were absolutely delicious! We're planning on buying some bottle of liquor from them that we tried, such as the chai liqueur, which was amazing! Excited to come back soon!

I try not to write negative reviews; however, when the owner of the establishment mocks their…read morepatrons I do not have any other choice. My friends and I were attending a birthday party at the bar. We had a friend in town from Ireland so we wanted to talk with her but the music was so loud we had to yell to even hear each other. My friend asked if the music could be turned down a bit and one of the bartender's obliged. When the owner came back in he quickly turned back up the music. My friend politely asked the owner if he could turn is back down and that is when he started mocking her and saying "I can't hear you" and saying it is Friday night so let's party. Yes, it is your establishment and you are allowed to do what you want but I also have the ability to choose where I spend my money and I will NEVER step foot back into a place where the owner is messed up on drugs and alcohol and does not care about their patrons.

tl;dr Did I mention the bladder busters?!…read more Mavericks is such a staple to a lot of my dude friends. It kind of reminds me of a college bar type vibe, with the friendliest staff and loads of shots. A lot of bar games are played there and it's way more spacious compared to some of the smaller bars in the more "hipster" parts of town. It has a front bar area with smaller tables and bar space, a pool table hallway/walkway and then a back area with full back bar and larger tables. It's not super swanky, but a great sports/dive bar for all of your game-watching needs. Also, the pub/bar food is amazing! Love the Ruben rolls, jalapeno poppers, the wonton-fried mozzarella sticks, and there's something about the pizza and the light, flaky crust there that keeps us coming back for more. I've been there for quite a few Packers games - it's the perfect spot. They've got a "bladder buster" (usually this is free miller lite or bud lite until someone uses the bathroom) and fun traditions like playing "The Bears Still Suck" song during commercials and Todd and Carol (the owners) often Emcee and make funny comments over the game or sometimes host raffles for cool prizes based off the shots you buy (smart). Todd and Carol are an absolutely delight and are always treat you like family when you're there. Will definitely be back for many more future Packer games (and I don't even like sports!)

This Bar is a little off the main bar strip, but one of the better atmospheres that feels a bit…read morelike partying in a house bar with its decor. It's clean, Friendly, and always has a diverse mix of people in the bar at any given moment. From rookies just beginning their drinking journey, to the seasoned veterans. So whether you want to play a some goldentee, darts, pool, or maybe just have a few rounds without people falling all over you. Michigan's is the place you should check out.

Excellent bar! Lots of hoodrats and aspiring junior thugs here, but of course that's what Racine's…read morefamous for. This is a fun, crazy place! Way better than any of the other Racine bars.

Such a cool spot! The sake selection was really amazing and our bartender Ian was awesome! He was…read moresuper knowledgeable and took the time to explain the different sakes and make recommendations based on what we liked. Definitely a fun place to grab drinks and have a night out! I highly recommend the lychee martini. It is the best I have had in Milwaukee! We joined the sake club while we were there!

Red Maple is one of Milwaukee's most unique spots for a drink. With its Japanese-inspired…read moreatmosphere, it offers an experience that's different from your typical cocktail bar. The sake selection is unmatched in the region, making it the perfect place to explore a sake flight, and the Japanese whiskey lineup is equally impressive. Whether you're a longtime sake enthusiast or just looking to try something new, Red Maple is well worth a visit for a relaxed and memorable evening.