I am happy to have stumbled upon this place. The bartender, Sam, was really hospitable. The whiskey selection was expansive. The decor was random, like a great "dive bar" deserves. It was a nice addition to my random trip. read more

Cool atmosphere! We just went for one drink to check it out, but the place is awesome! read more

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I have never had a bad time at mothership. They've been unlucky to have some flooding the past year but every time they come back stronger. They do the coolest thing I think for a anniversary party. They had three different bars with three different menus represented. It was nice to be able to try a bunch of different cocktails on that day. But they're always serving up great cocktails any day you go. They also have Dooby dogs outback which has some of the best fries with cheese sauce you'll have in the area. It's a small bar and they have a small enclosed patio. They also have I think two or three dollar Hamms. read more

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Excellent cocktail bar with unique vibe. Great place however expect to wait for drinks as they are quite intricate but delicious and worth the wait. They recently reopened from the flooding. Due to this they have a smaller menu than normal but still tons of options. read more

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Had a very lovely time at The Mothership! Love the decor; it's quite an eclectic mix of Hamm's memorabilia and Tiki. Music is quite eclectic as well; you'll hear everything from Patsy Cline to rap. The drinks we all ordered were super tasty, but not super strong. The music is a bit too loud for easy conversation, so with a little yelling you can make yourself heard to your group of friends. Sitting outside on the patio is probably much quieter, I'd bet. I don't know if they have speakers that pump music out there. When we left by the patio door, it was quiet, but no one was sitting out there so perhaps they didn't turn the music on yet. It was early evening, like 7:45 p.m. Great place right across from the dog park, so there's your entertainment right there. I believe they had a food truck outside selling hot dogs and burgers. I wasn't hungry and I'm vegan, so I didn't investigate to see if they offered anything I could purchase - sorry Vegan friends; I've let you down! read more

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I had never been to the Midwest before, and all I can say is, I was very lucky to be in Milwaukee. My partner and I are beer & cocktail connoisseurs and are always in search of a good time. Jenneca, the bartender who served us the entire time, made sure of that. Not only did she give us great service, but she made us feel like we were part of her community. She spoke to us like we were family and made two Angelenos feel like this was home. I truly did not know what to expect being out here, but I felt like I didn't want to leave. Jenneca was exceptional -- not only in her way of speaking to people, but also made lovely drinks. If I could move to Milwaukee now, I would, solely because I found a community in a place away from home, and that is so difficult to find. read more

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Mothership is one of my favorite bars in the Milwaukee area. They have a cozy set up inside and on the patio with spunky decor. Bartenders are great and I've always had a good experience. There is a food truck that serves some great cheese fries along with other stuff. All around great experience every time I've gone here and I'm so glad they reopened after the flooding. read more

This place gives just the best vibes it's super inclusive and it has this sports/tiki theme vibe and it's a bar where anyone can feel at home and have a good time. I went there with my friend and we grabbed a cocktail after dinner and the Bucks game was on a giant projector screen. When the game wasn't on. We were listening to eclectic music and grabbing really good drinks from their expansive cocktail list. The seating was really comfy and we loved the long stretch across from the bar. Again, it's just out of the way to make life a little easier on parking, grabbing a group and getting some good drinks. Also, just a chilly (if it's winter) walk away from Newport. I will definitely be back to try more from their giant cocktail list! P.S. there can be some weird stuff on the TV so you've been warned. read more

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Amazing cocktails and large beer selection with fun vibes. Their staff was super friendly and was easy to order. read more

The Mothership - Bars Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Let me tell you - this place is awesome. We're not from the area, so it was really refreshing to come in and be immediately greeted and embraced by the friendliest bar tenders. Maybe it's that Midwestern hospitality I'm so unfamiliar with, but it's great either way. I love the rules on the bar menu, it really promotes inclusivity. I also love the neon and black light vibe going on inside. It's even more fun in the bathroom! There's an outdoor patio with ample seating, but I wanted to stay and soak in the fun decorations indoors. Our bartenders were very accommodating and gave lots of recs for places to try in the area after revealing we had just moved to MKE. They told us of the fun Sundays they host during gamedays, and I cannot wait to come back to get this experience. Only had a few drinks, but we'll be back to test the entire cocktail menu. Thanks Mothership! read more

I can't believe I've never reviewed Mothership! Let me give you a quick story....when my husband and I first started dating a looooong time ago, we met up here back when it was Diamond Jim's. Back then it was the diviest dive and sketchy. Today, it's a charming space filled with cool vintage beer memorabilia, comfy seating and fun bartenders. They've got a pretty impressive cocktail program, a nice beer selection and pretty good wine. Every time we've visited, I've tried something new and always been happy with the drinks. The crowd is perhaps a little older than the typical BV hipster, but everyone should feel welcome. It reminds me a lot of Burnhearts but with easier parking. My only compliant is that they aren't closer to my house!! read more

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If there's a highly rated cocktail bar anywhere near me, I'll probably sniff it out. I'm just surprised it's taken me this long to make it to The Mothership! Tucked away in a quiet neighborhood, the place seems very unassuming from the outside. The inside, however, creates a very unique vibe with really delicious cocktails! My husband and I came after dinner on a Saturday night, around 10pm, and it was very easy to get a table. We snagged a corner table in the back, but not before thinking about sitting in the enclosed patio first. Unfortunately despite it being enclosed and heated, the patio was still just a bit too cold for us. Once we were comfortable, the drinks came next! I got a banana daiquiri and my husband wanted a drink on draught, but they were out, so he got a different one: Easy Money. I looooved my daiquiri! It was a cocktail and dessert all in one! I usually hate banana flavored things because I don't like the taste of artificial banana, but there's none of that to be found here! It's only a real deal banana in this drink! My husband enjoyed his drink as well. We only stayed for one round of drinks this time, but we will definitely be back! read more

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In ode to my personal favorite bar in Wisconsin and their style of poetry... I mean social media posts, I will be writing this review as if I had the honor of writing one of their captions to a lovely picture on their social media. Sup freaks hope ur enjoying the lovely smell of your mom tonight while getting one of the best d*mn drinks in town at Mothership the atmosphere of this bar is out of this world and is not like ur loser chain bar with rail mixers and sh*t Mothership has a real menu with real dranks that are real good service at this funky place is the bomb dot com dont come in here looking for some fancy pants suited up bartenders Mothership has cooler bartenders with actual personalities unlike ur ex anyway love this place and would recommend u get ur self there asap to party with some of the coolest bartenders and humans in town I also never remember to take pictures when I'm there so enjoy me and my favorite sign at the bar which is the only picture I ever take there read more

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I hate to say it... but maybe better drinks than the other tiki place. A little divey vibe, but exceptional mixology.

We had so much fun at The Mothership! Jason was our most favorite bartender, like ever. Loved the vibes. Every square inch of the ambiance was on point. Although it wasn't very busy on a Tuesday night (; we had a ball! read more

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The Mothership! In Bay View! After a couple of years meaning to stop by, we did and it was lovely! I tried a couple of their drinks: The Marooned Astronaut (which pairs beautifully with a sandwich from Maya Ophelia's) and then had an Espresso martini. Yummy! These libations are reasonably priced and I like that the decor feels organic and not staged by some consulting agency that knows nothing about Bay View or Milwaukee. Plenty of outdoor seating, and...as of late July 2023, Maya Ophelia's food truck is there some days of the week. Perfection! read more

The decor is a mix of tiki bar and alien invasion, with dive bar feels. Great drinks and cheap beer. Not a ton of tables but big enough that it doesn't get chaotic. I loved the milk punch. read more

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Quirky and fun bar hidden away in Bay View! Awesome cocktail list, in addition to all the old and new school brews. Unique choices for what's shown on the TV's, but that only adds to the cool atmosphere. Old, young, everyone is welcome, and will feel at home here! 70/2023 read more

Delicious drinks and a dope bartender- what else could you ask for in a neighborhood bar! Chill ambiance and top notch draft cocktails. Stop in and be weird! read more

Mothership is a Bay View staple. I love that you can go there and get a great cocktail or be an absolute degenerate and drink cheap beer. I always feel super comfortable here and love having them in the neighborhood. read more

The Mothership - Bars Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

The King of Bay View hipster bars!!! I do mean that in the best way. There are other really great bars in BV - Burnhearts, Backyard, Vanguard, Puddler's Hall, etc... but do that have the most Hamm's swag you will ever see? Do they have a great wine list?? do they have a clean bathroom? Well, sure, some do, but I do feel most "at home" at the Mothership. They seem to cater to widest demographic of patrons with the least attitude. This place really reminds me of the bar in my parent's basement, so that may account for some of the attraction for me. You'll often catch some random goofy movie on the big screen. If your looking for a cozy place for date night, or a place to bring the whole gang, and you don't want to fight for parking on KK, The Mothership has you covered! read more

Great bar. They play the sports. Except no baseball. They don't like when you do that here. read more

Cute divey bar with a hip vibe. They had Back to the Future on the huge TV and an impressive liquor selection as well as knowledgeable and friendly bar staff. We had a small pitcher of Hamm's for only $6. A likable, fun stop read more

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A good cozy place to hangout with friends. Really enjoyed the vibe. Beers on tap are very affordable! There is a big sitting for a big friend group. read more

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Edgy dive that has everything I want in a Bayview bar. Nice tunes, great drinks and good deals on occasion. Usually get a drink really quick! Also not a bad spot to catch a game. read more

Order the Pineapple Old Fashioned! Best Old Fashioned I've ever had. 10/10 Great neighborhood bar - Worth a visit!

Ricky has opened a well rounded bar bayview needed. Want an ice cold cheap (as in price) Hamms draft, but want some great cocktails too? This is the place. It welcomes every single walk of life. Video games? Check. Cheap beer? Check. Vibrant cocktails? Check. Bourbon? Check. Outdoor patios? Check. Solid music and sound system? Check. Some food options? Check. Get in and have a few. read more

Most underrated bar in Milwaukee. This is what a neighborhood bar should be. Unpretentious and divey (in the best way possible), with cheap beer, smart bartenders, social consciousness, good spirits and fantastic cocktails. I wish every bar was like this one. Edit for typos read more

Finally made it here and was not disappointed. Awesome service and the cocktails were so good. The step papi was amazing highly recommend. Just good vibes overall here, awesome crowd, bartenders were a lot of fun. Definitely coming back. A classic bayview spot read more

Loved this place until we didn't. Been here multiple times but it only takes one time to ruin it. Tried to order a shot for our group said they couldn't do it, tired to order another shot said they could asked what they could make us and said "whatever you can make out of the bottles we got" asked if they could make a lemon drop shot said yes but we aren't going to do so bc they were mad at this point bc they "had a long day" as a person in the service industry I'm always on their side but tonight was a different experience we have loved this place aside from tonight. We asked for the bartenders name and were attacked from some lady not working complaint that we asked for the bartenders name. Said his name was steve but the lady confirmed that was a fake name. So. Hopefully you have a better experience and they appreciate your company and money however our entire family will not be back. Bad day or not you don't get to pick your customers... we love and appreciate our service people but every once in a while they do us wrong and tonight proved that.. good luck! read more

What an excellent addition to Bay view. Located on the corner of Lincoln & Logan across the street from the dog park. High-end gas station sandwiches and two dollar beers, how could you go wrong.? I love the mystery beer tappers, No brand loyalty here, just what you are in the mood for... Hoppy malty or weird. Vintage Games beer signs and cartoons, with a hint of science fiction! Beautiful patio with great views of the dog park. Come alone or bring your group. This place is Miller lite years ahead of the rest. read more

The Mothership - Yumm - Bars Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Take me to the Mothership. Ricky and his crew run a tight ship: great, reasonably priced drinks; friendly atmosphere; good music; and appropriate COVID precautions. They've adapted as CDC guidelines have changed, but keep the drinks flowing. Beer and yuzu shot - amazing and refreshing Hamms and Campari - lil spritzioli action Sparkling Negroni - wicked good Mezcal Negroni - mind blowing Dirty martini - new riff on an old classic, would recommend ordering this to try something new Go. I'd highly recommend. read more

Great vibe and good drinks, everything you want from this kind of bar. And some of the nicest bartenders you'll meet. I'd come here all the time if I lived closer. read more

It was my first time going here and I will ABSOLUTELY be back. We were greeted immediately and given drink menus the second we sat down. They have a huge selection of cocktails - something for everyone. The bartender was very attentive and kind. Service was super fast - which is very impressive considering most of the drinks we ordered seemed like they'd take a little longer to make, given how many ingredients are in them. Towards the end of the night my friend and I just ordered one drink to split. The bartender gave it to us with 2 straws in the glass. It's little things like that that go a long way! Friendly atmosphere, amazing decor, and we love everything The Mothership stands for. Truly all are welcome there. Probably my new favorite bar and so excited to come back and try some more new drinks off the menu. read more

The Mothership - Fancy Spritz - Bars Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Huge fan of The Mothership's owner Ricky. We are happy to support him and his staff by getting some growlers and cocktail kits togo read more

The Mothership - Happy hour at home! Grateful to The Mothership for their togo options! - Bars Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

The absolute best bar in Milwaukee. Ricky and company manage to balance a neighborhood corner bar with an excellent cocktail and spirits program. You can get everything from a shot of Campari and a Hamm's or a craft beer, to all the classic cocktails done right, as well as inventive house drinks, all in an extremely unpretentious environment. After moving to the Pacific Northwest, we sincerely miss the very special place that is The Mothership. read more

Incredible drink selection! This bar has really evolved over the past couple years. Love the look and feel. Multiple outdoor seating areas. Great bar to have in the neighborhood! read more

I'm astonished that this place doesn't have a review yet. I love the mystery beer concept, and they have a solid cocktail selection. Went with the hoppy beer and attempted to guess it's origin. It didn't matter. It was cold, fresh, hoppy and in a MUG for $4. It's a Wednesday so it's a neighborhood vibe, but I can see it gettin cray with NBA Jam sash over in the corner. "Everything Must Go" read more

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Paul Blart: Mall Cop was on the screen. The subtitles didn't match the audio. Really bright in there (it's not Christmas yet) and people were smoking in the enclosed patio space. I had a Miller lite and it was cold, but because it was 16oz it got warm before I could finish. I couldn't tell where to pee. Nice place. It's open. I also had the bourbon. read more

Easily the best bar in Bay View. The friendliest staff and best, most creative cocktails in Milwaukee! They've done a great job with Covid safety and have been the only bar I've felt safe going to all year. read more