Such a great little bar situated inside of the Crossroads Collective! Surrounded by a bunch of food…read morevendors, it's the one spot you can wet your whistle. Here you'll find plenty of brews on tap, wines, and a solid line up of canned drinks/seltzers. Most notable though, their house cocktails. I opted for the cocorita and was definitely a fan! If you like coconut flavor and margs, then you're in for a treat with this one. So refreshing and even comes with shaved coconut on the side of the glass. If tequila isn't your thing, they've got ya covered with all the other concoctions -- from a sunshine martini to a Gillian's island rum mixer. And even if you prefer NA, there's drinks cleverly called "placebo effects" for ya! Love the sprawling bar, with plenty of seats, that's right in front of the big open doors letting the fresh air in. Friendly faces behind the bar too. Look forward to returning!

Located inside the Crossroads Collective Food Hall, The Pharmacy Bar serves up a variety of beer,…read morewine, and specialty cocktails. Stopped by here on a recent Sunday evening. Sunday winter evenings seem to be a slower time at the Crossroads Collective, so we were able to easily get a seat right at the bar. Their specialty cocktail menu isn't expansive but is intriguing and my date and I were able to find a lovely little bourbon number that made our hearts sing. The service was completely lovely and the prices are pretty reasonable. Get to it!

Speakeasies are my favorite type of bar and love that this one is tucked away down Black Cat Alley,…read morewhere you need to press a button to gain access through the gate. We had made reservations so I'm not sure if one can just simply walk up and hit the button to get in for a table. The speakeasy itself is intimate, with dimmed lighting and limited seating. The table we were at was quite small so wouldn't accommodate much more than our drinks, the candle and perhaps if you wanted to reach over for your date's hand. The drink menu isn't your basic drink menu so be prepared for creative concoctions, with ingredients and spirits blended to perfection and served up in a beautiful glass. Our server was friendly and our drinks came quickly. Prices are a little above average but you're paying for the experience as well as the quality of the drink you're not getting everywhere else. The experience was memorable and a place I'd be happy to return to again for a lovely evening.

My friend and I visited Shanghai recently after an event. It's a fun little space and feels a…read morelittle exclusive with the speakeasy style entry. We ordered a couple cocktails and they were interesting, but not the best I've ever had. They felt like they'd been created to focus on being unique, rather than on winning flavor combinations. Sadly, our server was also distracted and kind of awkward, chasing us out into the courtyard to secure a credit card as if we were going to drink and ditch. His manner did not add to the overall experience. I've been meaning to try this place forever and now I can cross it off my list and move onward to better drinks and service

Great drinking spot in a fun social district. Bartender was fantastic. She made sure we had…read moreplenty of libations. Great perk of visiting are the cocktails on tap! No waiting for a great Paloma or cosmo! No food, but plenty of good vibes and a pool table. Washrooms could use some attention, but not a deal breaker.

Grogu keeps watch. The lights inside give some nice ambience. They have big front windows that let…read morein a lot of natural light. Sometimes they have dogs in there. They also have a pretty good beer selection; I really enjoyed the peach sour Revolution Brewery beer I ordered. The bartender was chirpy and friendly. A good "oooh it's 5 o'clock!!" beer bar.

Food was good, no doubt. Prices are pretty decent for the location. But the service was not so…read moregreat. It started out fantastic, but after we received our food, we were never checked on again and actually had to literally chase down our server to get the bill. Outside there were three tables of people, one large group who was waiting for the baseball shuttle and just drinking. Two larger tables were set up as reserved inside. They slowly filled as we ate our meal. And one other table of two came in after us. There were maybe 4 people at the bar. All this to say, it wasn't crazy busy by any stretch. We started with one server (who was really good) who took our order then we were handed off to another (who wasn't bad). When we arrived we were one of two tables inside. There were three servers on the floor and two behind the bar which was adequate for the number of people dining. Our initial server apparently was working the reserved seating, but even still, the second server never checked on us after we received our food. Also, we didn't receive our entire order. We weren't charged for the food we didn't get, but had anyone stopped by to refill water or see if we wanted more drinks, we could have asked about the missing food. So, all in all, not the worst dining experience ever, but not the best. Being ignored is never fun.

I feel like this place needs some recognition. We had a blast! First off, the bar and patio are…read moreperfect. Who ever designed this layout, kudos to you. It felt like a fancier bar, more than just the classic tavern style every Milwaukee bar is serving up. Fully loaded beer/drink menu. We sat outside since it was beautiful out. Our server was very attentive, and knew everything about the menu. The burger was delicious, with perfectly melted cheese. You can taste the quality in the meat and cheese. My wife had the house chicken sandwich. The chicken was thin, with a good amount of crunch. Exactly what you want for the perfect sandwich. Id love to come back for their pizza special on Monday nights. And for trivia! It looks like they have a shuttle so I hope to use that soon as well.

Finks is a gem of a dive bar. Very cool atmosphere, bartenders were quick and funny. They have some…read moreboard games and even a murder mystery game if you need something for your group to do.

They have a great patio and happy hour! Good vibes. It's a great spot as the weather gets better…read more The service was great. And I loved the drinks!

Had Edith on my list to try for a while and after a couple false starts (came on a couple of…read moreoccasions and they had closed early), we finally made it! The space is cozy and while I do love the overall decor--the lights killed the vibe for me (too, too bright in a space that begs for amber). The drink menu is delightful. I got a vieux carre while my dining companion opted for a boulevardier--both were outstanding. The owner/bartender is lovely and the prices are average for the area.

Can't say enough how much I love Edith. Friends and I have frequented a few times, since first…read morevisiting over the summer, and it's always enjoyable! Their menu is crafted perfectly, so each cocktail is its own unique experience. The ambiance is comfortable and moody (their playlists are a vibe), which makes it easy to stay a while. Best of all the service is always impeccable - from the owner herself to the mixologists! Highly recommend to anyone who loves a nice speakeasy!

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!

Have I know written a review of Foundations?? The first bar I visited during a job interview at…read moreUWM. A lovely friend and Riverwest resident brought me to this spot. Because of how much she loved it! Par for the course with tiki bars (as far as I know), the drinks are deceptively strong, delicious, and a nice change from my typical gin and tonic. Cannot recommend enough!

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!