Great ambiance. Food menu needs to be revamped. Needs more choices But, it's definitely a vibe! read more

The ambiance was great but the service could be improved. We waited over 30 minutes just to get drinks. We only ordered 1 round in an hour period. Didn't even bother to order food because of how slow the service was. read more

Amazing views, lovely staff, and delicious cocktail drinks! The is a rooftop bar right in the Historic Third Ward, and highly recommend to anyone who wants to check out a new bar. Came here for a bachelorette party and had an amazing time! read more

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Got engaged/ proposed to here! The staff was great and gave us free champagne for a toast!

We stopped by during a tequila sampling and because I am a tequila girl, I was very happy. It's a year round rooftop bar, the entire thing is enclosed with heaters in the winter. And it is SO CUTE decorated for the holidays. It's kind of pricey, but it's inside of a pricey hotel so that's expected. We got the curds, chicken sliders and truffle fries. The fries were my favorite but the other food was also good. I'd eventually like to go back and try the rest of the menu items. Service was quick and friendly! read more

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Nice upscale rooftop bar if you're looking to dress up a little and have a change of pace from the usual bars. The views are really pretty too especially with the sunset. Definitely don't go there hungry though, didn't realize the food menu were bar snacks, but still good. The bartenders were very nice and cocktails were delicious. There's fire pits but some are reserved and some aren't. I went on the website to check if we needed reservations and it says parties under 8 is a first come first serve basis. I saw you could also reserve a fire pit but when I clicked on the option, the website said that option was unavailable, so I guess those people who were able to reserve one called the place. I would definitely do that for the future otherwise you're kind of waiting around hoping for someone to leave to take their spot by the open fire pits. read more

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Wanna go to a rooftop? The answer is always 'yes, please!' The Outsider is a gorgeous and well thought rooftop bar onto of the Kimpton the Journeyman -- on the ninth floor. It's open on the daily at 2pm and can accommodate groups up to 15 people. The views. O.M.G. Just what a view of downtown Milwaukee. The cocktails are sublime ($14-$16) and ever changing. The menu features a handful of eclectic items from popcorn to bulgogi. The staff seemed attentive and knowledgable. We came in on a Sunday afternoon around 4PM. It was packed! My group of 10 eventually found some seating (it is kind of hard, so be patient) and enjoyed a duo of cocktails each before heading elsewhere. What a thoughtfully curated space! The Outsider oozes cool. If you want to see MKE like you've never seen it, head up to the ninth floor. read more

Pretty nice place to have a drink and take in the views of the 3rd Ward in downtown Milwaukee. Unfortunately it was pretty cool outside so this rooftop bar was enclosed to keep out the frigid weather. But the views were still there! Has a number of fireplaces so even though the only thing separating us from the 30 degree temp was a vinyl wall, it was nice and kozy. It was a Friday night and apparently this is the place to be, because it was very busy. Mostly younger adults (mostly in there 20's) It did start to clear out a bit after 11pm. Wait staff were busy but hard working. Drinks took a little while, but no big issue. Overall great place to have a drink, take in the views and do some people watching. read more

The Outsider (on the 9th floor of the Journeyman Hotel by Kimpton) has a *fantastic* view and a good rooftop vibe. The drink and food options were good, albeit pricey. There were two bartenders (maybe 3) and a host, but there were no servers that evening, so we had to go to the bar to order. Staffing is a challenge everywhere, so one can't be too tough on the item. Service from the bartenders was friendly enough and the host did double duty bussing. My advice would be to add a server or two - they'd be busy. read more

The Outsider - Awesome view to the West - Lounges Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Located on the 9th floor of the Journeyman Hotel, this rooftop establishment is sure to please! Cool vibe, beautiful views and delicious cocktails. We stopped in on a Saturday night before dinner, around 7pm and the place was hopping! We were able to snag a seat on a shared bench outside and it was lovely. The sun was setting, Disney movies were playing on the outdoor tvs, and everyone was having a great time! read more

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Went to The Outsider for some drinks with some friends recently. The rooftop is really cool and they have a lot of FirePros and heaters to keep you warm even in the fall. The place was packed and it was somewhat difficult to find a spot as it is all open seating. Because it is open seating the place is so big, it takes a while for the staff to get around to you. The drinks were good and I liked that they had fall inspired ones. They are somewhat pricey however. read more

The Outsider - Sitting area - Lounges Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Very poor service all around. Wrong drinks, long wait due to server socializing with bartender, weather was nice though. Happy hour does not exist like the website states. Took 30 minutes to get a drink while the bar was at 20% capacity, then got delivered the wrong drink and the server was nowhere to be found afterwards. read more

I've only tried the truffle fries here once before and they were so good. Drinks here are also spot on. But the ambiance is the main attraction. I love the vibes of this rooftop, the convenience of it being downtown, the fire pits, and the overall aesthetic! Has always been a favorite spot of mine when I'm in downtown. Definitely one to check out. read more

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The Outsider is a rooftop bar done right. Unobstructed city views? Check. Comfortable patio furnishings? Check. Fire features to fight off the evening chill? Check, check, and check. They also happen to serve up some lovely signature cocktails. Their Violet Voodoo is a light and lovely ginny number that suits the surroundings and is a perfect summer evening delight. I also love their Peach julep. Because bourbon. They have decent wine, beer, and spirits lists. I know I have ordered the Macallan 12 year here. They have a nice selection of light bites to choose from, so you can snack and sip in the rooftop summer sun. Their rosemary chips with onion dip is one of our faves. The service is always friendly. It can be a bit slow, but, they're also pretty much always busy. The drinks are, in my opinion, overpriced. But, you're paying for the view. I get it. And, happily do it. Definitely my favorite spot to bring out of town guests. Get to it! read more

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Went early for Pre-fest drinks. Rose Sangria was a hit. Good music, great views, amazing vibe. read more

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We did not eat any food Great service Amazing rooftop bar, great ambiance Our waitress Ellie was hustling the whole night! read more

Come here for the drinks and atmosphere! Do not come here for the food!! The shishito peppers had no flavor and came with Mayo. I know what aioli tastes like and love aioli. This was plain Mayo. The truffle fries were fine. Very average and came with ketchup. The drinks were so fun! They had a special cocktail list for women's history month. The AOC was perfect for people who like gin and tonic. It had lychee on top. I would recommend the butterfly drink for a sweet desert drink. It had coconut cream in it and tasted very creamy and sweet. read more

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The outsider is a fun bar in terms of aesthetics. The view is nice and the service is really awesome here. It was easy to find too! I came here as part of a first date. I thought sitting by the fire was nice but the people behind us felt kind of close in my opinion. Outside of that they seemed to follow COVID procedures and social distancing. My biggest qualm is that my one and only drink cost me almost $19. I highly doubt I'll ever return because that's just not my style of going out for a drink. The drink itself was good! It's a very nice place other than my qualm. I'd definitely suggest anyone give it a try! It's a really cool spot to chill even without the drink. Maybe next time I'll try their food instead of just ordering a drink. read more

A cozy place with great view and outdoor rooftop seating. Fireplace in the middle makes it romantic.Our drinks were really good. DJ was playing great music so the ambiance was good. Service was good too . Our food came pretty quick. read more

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This is the perfect place to come to have a few drinks. It's very cozy & has a lot of room for multiple parties. The service was good as well! The only negative I could say is the drinks are overpriced but it's a rooftop bar in downtown MKE so you expect that! I would go again! read more

Firstly, I'll say that this rooftop is beautiful, the staff were very friendly, the drinks were delicious, and it was a great place to visit during my weekend stay in Milwaukee. Unfortunately, the staff failed to give me back my debit card, and ultimately told me they had given it back to me, and I must have "lost it". It turns out in their busyness that they gave my debit card to another customer, who later found my social media and reached out. I had already cancelled the card. I leave this review in hopes that they'll be a little more careful moving forward as it's just inconvenient and was very confusing/frustrating! read more

I always love coming to The Outsider for some night out drinks! This bar is located on the 9th floor of the Kimpton and it is beautiful no matter what season (in the summer they have everything open, in the winter, you can still feel like you are outside but everything is closed in and cozy). Two things to note: This is definitely a fancier place so expect to pay the price for that. For example, we ordered three drinks (one mocktail, one wine and one cocktail) and the bill was over $40. I don't mind paying that because I don't come here often and it is an experience, but just something to keep in mind if you are budgeting. Two, you cannot bring in outside food. This makes it tricky if you went somewhere in the third ward to eat and want to bring home your leftovers but stop at this bar first. I am not sure if the host would hold them for you if you asked (she did not offer), but just another thing to keep in mind before you go! read more

I popped into this rooftop bar with a friend for some drinks around sunset. The place was fairly busy on a Sunday evening, but at the same time there was enough seating outside. Beautiful to see the sun go down, and fairly ok views of parts of the city. Even though it was very hot outside, they still turned on the gas patio heater. While this looked nice, it did make it swelteringly hot, and also environmentally unfriendly. I asked for it to be switched off by the waiter said he didn't have permission. Really strange to me why someone would have switched it on in the first place during a heatwave. read more

My experience at The Outsider was disappointing to say the least. The drinks were good, but that's where the positives end. Upon arriving the host seemed very disinterested. She seated us indoors and it was several minutes before any server came over to take our order. Every person we encountered seemed inconvenience to be there which made for an awkward experience overall. The outdoor rooftop looks beautiful, but we were told it was full (which is totally understandable). However, several other walk in parties arrived right after us and were seated inside for a moment before being moved outside a short time after us. It was strange. If you're at the hotel it might be worth popping up to see the rooftop, but I won't add it to any lists of "must visits". read more

Cool rooftop location on top of the Kimpton hotel. Highlights: - View: nice as you could see the city from a few different sides of the rooftop. - Atmosphere: some couchy areas with fire pits. Midlights: - Naming confusion: The Kimpton, The Journeyman, The Outsider--all one in the same - Odd crowd: thought it might be hip and trendy but not so much--at least the night we went. Lowlights: - Cocktail menu: I'd expect a more extensive menu of cocktails but there were only a few and none sounded appealing. Was thinking it was going to be different than it was but maybe I'll need to try another night as the space has promise. read more

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Very cute. Went on a lot of dates here with my girl. Very cute vibes during the winter and summer it's beautiful. Highly recommend, food is good drinks are better. Service is fast. read more

The outsider is such a fun rooftop bar! The drinks never disappoint. Staff is friendly and nice. Service can be rather slow at times. If you sit at a table you may have a waitress- although, when ordering from staff I have waited for a drink for an upwards of 20 minutes. Solution for this order at the bar and make sure your drink is never empty! Drinks are a little expensive for Milwaukee - but they are craft cocktails and you're hopefully enjoying a nice afternoon on the roof, outside overlooking Milwaukee! To me, it's justified! read more

One of my favorite cocktail bars in Milwaukee! I love coming here in the summer time when the rooftop bar/patio is open. The have nice couches out there and a nice view of the city from high up. There aren't many rooftop patios in the city so it is nice and refreshing. I also love bringing any visitors here for a quick drink! There are some cons but none that stop me from coming here as this place is so unique. 1) The drinks are pricey. But what else could you expect from a very nice rooftop bar in a city where they don't have many of these. I've never had a bad cocktail here at least so that makes up for it. Since it is so pricey though I will never stay very long here. 2) It is always so busy when I go that service is so so slow. You can see the workers are working fast and to the best of their ability but it can be difficult to keep up with such large crowds. I've not once had fast service here. It does get annoying but I love the ambiance and atmosphere of this place that it has never scared me off. read more

We stopped by here for a drink before my cousins wedding. Such an awesome rooftop! Very spacious, room for groups of all sizes. The drinks were really good. I wish we could have stayed longer. Definitely will go back! read more

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Amazing food and drinks! Staff is outstanding and I can't say enough about the service. Went there for my birthday last month and it's was the best experience I've ever had. Definitely will return read more

Some friends asked us to meet them here for a round of sunset drinks recently. It was cool that evening, so we all sat around the fire and let their amazing view was over us, along with the heat from the fire and the warmth from our cocktails ;-) I've never eaten food here, but their cocktail menu is quite elaborate and more than a bit on the pricey side. That said, the drinks we enjoyed that night were the best I've had in Milwaukee in recent memory, so they were well worth the freight. Highly recommended!! read more

Very nice terrace, food is ok and good. However they don't reserve tables and they never answer the phone if your call.... Way too overages for the device your get. But as I said place is fantastic read more

Probably one of the best rooftop bars in Milwaukee. Depending on how busy they are (which is 100% all weekend), service can be less attentive and they were doing timed tables during COVID too. The drinks are so/so, sometimes overly sweet. The food is a hit or miss - my favorite was probably the fries with aioli. You come for the views and the fire pits are a really nice touch! read more

I love grabbing an evening cocktail at The Outsider. Before this week, I had only been in the warmer months, but upon learning they cover the patio and have beautiful fireplaces when it's cold out, I had to get there for a winter evening. The fireplaces were beautiful and warm. The service was amazing!! Our waitress Maggie was extremely helpful and kind. She recommended some great drinks and was great to chat with. Now that I know it's so cozy in the winter, I can't wait to come back! read more

The Outsider - Covered winter patio - Lounges Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

This place is amazing. I absolutely love coming here when I can afford it. The prices are outrageous, but the view, food, drinks, and service almost balance it out. They have a great happy hour for both drinks and appetizers, so getting there when they open not only ensures you snag an amazing seat with a view, but you don't have to apologize to your wallet afterwards. If you enjoy outdoor seating with comfortable furniture, fireplaces, unique food and drink options, and an incredible view of the city I highly recommend you check out the Outsider. read more

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Good ambiance for outdoor bar; service: nothing special. Drinks: ordinary. Food: none

Security told me I would get kicked out for hitting a vape in an open outdoor area. Super expensive sweet mixed drinks. Not worth the price. Mostly juice with small measured alcohol pours. read more

The Outsider is my absolute favorite place to grab drinks with out of town friends. The view, the fun seating, the drinks are all worth it. It has such a fun vibe that is unmatched by another place in the city. Cannot recommend it enough. read more

The Outsider - Lounges Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I returned to Milwaukee for a visit and was amazed how the city has grown. For years the city was a staid, Midwestern working class city, with a fun, beer drinking culture. Today, as construction projects consume almost every block, Milwaukee has its own urbanity and sophistication. The Outsider is the epitome of this new Milwaukee. Situated on the roof of the Kimpton Journeyman Hotel, the Outsider ran the risk of being the cliche of just "another roof top bar." However, with its indoor/outdoor concept, gorgeous lighting, use of much glass, and comfortable seating, its design takes this rooftop bar to a new level. The Outsider is "world class," and would be fitting in Hong Kong, Melbourne, New York, São Paulo or London. The bar was packed on this Tuesday night with an attractive, eclectic crowd, with no Packer emblem in sight. This was a Milwaukee of silk and linen. My city has finally come of age. It was great to take in. Prices match what you are getting. Service was Wisconsin nice with a touch of class. The Outsider was what I envisioned for Milwaukee in the 1990s and urged city leaders and developers to "hip up," but the city was not ready. Twenty-five years later, Milwaukee has finally arrived. Too bad I now live in Salt Lake City. C'est la vie......... read more

The Outsider - Dusk - Lounges Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I first visited this bar over a year ago, pre-COVID regulations. My boyfriend and I went on a Saturday night after our dinner reservations and had to wait a bit, but it was worth the wait! The first time I visited, we sat at the bar where we had attentive service. I recently went back to the Outsider with some friends on a Thursday evening for drinks. We were seated in the back corner of the rooftop portion of the bar overlooking the city. We had a booth-like area with our own fireplace. Our waiter was great! Attentive, not overbearing. We all enjoyed our drinks! They were also doing a special menu for Black History Month with a portion of the proceeds donated to a local charitable organization. Cool concept! Definitely recommend this spot if you're a local or a visitor, you won't be disappointed! read more

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