A Milwaukee classic. We came to play pool for a friends birthday. It needed up being such a busy night and the bar was packed. Great time, well priced drinks, pull tabs, darts, everything you need! read more

Wolski's Tavern - Dive Bars Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Wolski's has great vibes, free popcorn and friendly people. It is a great bar for all folks

Great little bar!!! But once it gets busy PJ becomes an ass and Tony remains polite and calm! Yes. It's busy. Yes. It's crowded. Not the customers fault! We are a pretty easy going group but that stops when you treat us with SUCH disrespect like we are are bothering you by spending money. One of us won some money at the slot machine and she was told that that is the least of his worries right now.... with an eye roll, she was paid with money. We may have absolutely spent here having more drinks. We wanted to stop in because of the history of the bar. Find someone who can handle a crowd!! read more

It's the best neighborhood bar in the Milwaukee. Which makes it the best neighborhood bar in the world. Go!

PJ is the fkn dudeeeee!!! Really knows how to make out of townies feel like regs. We love a good dive bar!!! we will be true regulars soon enough. Free popcorn and darts!!! Hell yaaaassss read more

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I have loved this place for a long time. It is simply a Milwaukee classic that everyone must experience. But. The old man (I believe he's the owner) was very very rude. Me and my buddies, who are all very much so above 21 arrived. When he asked for IDs he saw a California ID and claimed it fake, and that was his grounds for kicking us out. After that he tried to take our IDs. Bartender also was ill-serviced with how she threw my credit card barely toward me. Loved this place. Now I don't. If you're from outta state beware of the dickish service. read more

A classic WI establishment. It's the same as it was when I came here for the first time 10 years ago and the first time my dad came here 40 years ago (more or less). Fast service, fresh popcorn, and the best people watching in town. I like that this place attracts patrons of all ages and types, dedicated to staying til close for one of the famous stickers. Nothing particularly unique about the interiors, but it is a large space which is great on a Saturday night when you want to bring your wedding after-party here (have seen this done :)). read more

Wolski's Tavern - Souvenirs! Highly recommend one of their bottle openers. They last forever. - Dive Bars Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I've lived in Milwaukee my whole life and had never been to Wolskis until this past weekend. Why? No good reason really - I assumed it was a yucky, gimmicky dive full of Jo-Cats chatches looking for "I Closed Wolskis" stickers. Friends, I was wrong. So wrong. First, the bar is actually really nice! Not a dive in the musty-carpet/smells-like-urinal-cake way at all. It's clean, comfortable and (at least on our visit) full of nice, normal people. Second, they make a good Brandy Old Fashioned. Third, it's cheap! Fourth, the staff is absolutely delightful! Finally, know that ya girl is old as hell and could never make it to bar close these days. BUT - my visit was on my birthday (see old as hell above) and they totally fronted me some if those coveted "I Closed Wolskis" stickers AND they gave me FREE UNDERWEAR. What kind of at gives you free underpants on your birthday? The BEST bar, duh. read more

Wolski's Tavern - You get free undies on your birthday! - Dive Bars Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Great people, great beverages and amazingly reasonable prices for all the coolness you get!! And check this out: https://youtu.be/fuqy_Q6uu_I Charlie Berens and Miles from "You Betcha" did a super cool video on this place!! Check it out!! I happen to be a big fan of their comedy so obviously I gave this place a try and I'm thankful I did!! The bartenders here are friendly, cool, chill and make you feel like this yo' new living room. Thank you Charlie and Miles for recommending this fun and happinin' spot!! read more

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Tons of fun! I've been here once before. Second time is the charm. A raging rainstorm came in so we drank our beers under the porch. A classic bar with staple beers. Cannot miss with this place! read more

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No Old Style ? pikers..... but good to see the Packers back in the cellar, where they rightfully belong. read more

This is a classic spot with inconsistent drunken management. If that's your thing, you'll enjoy it. Their dog policy is BEYOND FRUSTRATING. Are they allowed or not? Depends on the time. Even though they're "always allowed" in the outdoor area, they may kick you out. If they don't allow dogs, fine. If there's a cutoff, fine. But I don't enjoy the question from a drunk employee "why would you bring a dog here after 12?" When I don't have an answer to that question. Because my dog likes it here. Because I do. Because you have an outdoor area where employees have told me dogs are always allowed. I've also been turned away with my boy because a bar tender "was allergic." My favorite bar in town doesn't allow dogs. It's totally fine. But get off your high horse about my choices when your policies are so vague. read more

A man- who I think is the owner? - turned away my fiancé, sister, brother in law, and I tonight because we all have Texas ID's. I kinda get it because he said "too many fakes" and we look young, but he added on "yeah y'all need to leave". My fiancé was the one speaking to him and he was very respectful to the bartender but the man was dismissive and kinda rude. My fiancé and I just moved here from Texas and had family visiting so it wasn't a great experience. Won't be returning ever, even when we get our Wisconsin ID's! Also it smells pretty bad in there read more

I'm a Chicago area guy visiting Milwaukee for the Labor Day weekend. Had an awesome dinner at Tauro (I also reviewed the restaurant) and walked 3 blocks to this bar with my wife and son. Our Son lives nearby in Tosa and brought us here after dinner. Super friendly bar tender and clientele. Free popcorn, like I really needed it after our dinner. Old school vibe and decor. read more

Wolski's Tavern - Dive Bars Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

We had a great time at Wolski's! Shelly was our bartender and she was awesome. Being our first time in Milwaukee she gave us great recommendations and she was great company. Definitely our favorite bartender we had on our trip and we had a lot of good ones. Can't wait until we come back to town. Wolski's will definitely be our first stop. read more

Wolski's Tavern - Dive Bars Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

It gets very busy in here during the weekends but it is a great place to hang out with a group of friends. If you make it to bar close, you can get a sticker that says "I closed wolskis" read more

True Score: 4.25 Stars People Getting Drunk A quintessential bar in Milwaukee. It's dark, the music is good, and the drinks are strong. We hear in the summer they do big crowds outdoors. We were directed to this bar after going to the Lakefront brewery and it was a great recommendation. If you are fancy and don't fully appreciate a regular ol'bar this won't appeal to you. It's nothing fancy, and basically has high tops with wood stools, but if you have an appreciation for the simplicity and warmth of a neighborhood tavern you'll feel right at home here. Good beer, good pours, good popcorn. Just a great experience! Thanks read more

Stumbled upon this place -- I think HONESTLY by just googling Bar. We spent many hours here. Only leaving when the popcorn couldn't fill the hunger hole any longer. It was so fun. I can't wait to visit again next fall. read more

Love this dive bar. Great service, ambiance. You also have endless popcorn so how can you go wrong. Pool and darts inside. One of my favorite dive bars I've been to in MKE. read more

Came in to use the restroom after sitting at the park and first bartender was very rude asking for ID and being rude to my friend who was hard of hearing because she didn't hear the bartender talking to her when she was looking for the restroo. Should not be working there if she could not accommodate to deaf/hard of hearing people. Shouldn't even get a one star. read more

Older bartender with glasses cussed us out after waiting patiently for drinks. Gladly poured a regular a drink but ignored us. Also, had a 12 year old working behind the bar. Guess that's legal in Wisconsin? read more

Rally weekend we stopped in for a drink. We were greeted w "we don't have Busch light and smoking is outside"...nice profiling...we don't even smoke lol We did stay for a drink and we were given some popcorn. Be kind to everyone! read more

Stopped to have a beer and play darts to end our awesome trip. PJ the bartender was awesome. Super friendly and knows his city! Dart boards were nice, and beers were cold, free popcorn didn't hurt either! Free swag from PJ when we left, def coming back!!!! read more

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If you've never closed Wolski's, you haven't lived! Great bartenders, outstanding popcorn, inexpensive drinks and steel dart boards. Everyone is friendly and the atmosphere is unpretentious. Make sure you stay until bar close to get your sticker for the authentic experience. The bar has been in business for 110 years. If that doesn't tell you something maybe go elsewhere. read more

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Wolski's is a Milwaukee staple. A legend. A landmark in the community. I Closed Wolksi's bumper stickers can be found worldwide. That being said, it's just a bar. There are many other bars in the area that I would rather sit at, but the crowds here can be fun. This place is probably more popular with people because of the nostalgia, the reputation, and the bumper sticker. Much like riding the Cyclone in New York, it is not the best coaster around, but it has history so it draws people. Wolski's has that vibe to me. Parking can be a pain, but there are a few small lots around. The beer menu is average, but you'll find something you like to drink. There is a full bar that can make all of your old fashioned, whiskey, and vodka drinks. They do offer free popcorn, which is nice. It is also a sales trick because it is salty, which makes you thirsty, which causes you to drink more beer. Old school, just like Wolski's. If you are in the mood to visit an old school dive bar in the Milwaukee area with a vintage feel and atmosphere, check out Wolski's. It should be on every bucket list for residents and visitors alike, if only to get the sticker. read more

went here for the first time with some great friends. the older female bartender came up to my friend and said "your tattoos are horrible" when he just got them the day prior and they are meaningful to him. I then asked her "can I please have..:" and she said "do you have a mother?" I said "uh yes?" she stated "anyone with a mother has manners" so I preceded to ask her "may I" as if I were a middle schooler asking to use the restroom. very rude staff. will never return. this bar is very hyped up in my city, but i refuse to go back. would give zero stars but since that's not possible... I give you one star. PS., no stopped cow, and that is THE Wisconsin beer. crazy. read more

Now this is an amazing example of a dive bar! Couldn't sleep so I headed out, grabbed a ride share and hit it! The bar tender is amazing. The bar feel is phenomenal. As I was enjoying a frosty beverage I noticed a dive game being played at the other end of the bar. So I had to know what was happening. When the keep came back I asked about it. Was told it is"bar dice". After a brief explanation of the rules it was practice time. I rolled a few times and picked it up quickly. Needless to say there is a set of dice and a cup on the way to my house! Bar dice and an excellent selection of Wisconsin beers made for a great way to unwind. read more

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Absolutely a highlight of my visit to Milwaukee. We arrived right when they opened at 2:00, so I can only speak for the daytime atmosphere. It's apparently quite different at night when the college students arrive. We sipped our Schlitz and High Life drafts as the proprietor Dennis gifted us some fresh, hot popcorn and regaled us with some history and stories of his family. They have owned it since its inception in 1908. Dennis is a peach, and chatting with him just made our day. This would be my local if I lived nearby. The bar is comfortable like a good old pair of shoes and has personality to spare. FYI, I found it by searching for former "tied houses" in Milwaukee, which were associated with the big breweries. I kinda regret not making it to more of those when in town, but in this case, I'll take quality over quantity. read more

If you are looking for a neighborhood bar, this is your place! They have a good amount of local Milwaukee tabs, especially from lakefront brewery. They also have a pool table & dart boards making it the perfect hang out. I have never gotten bad service there, even when it's busy, the bartenders are always fast and nice to all patrons. it has a prime location on the streets from Brady, so it's easily accessible! They even have a annual chili cook off. This will always be one of my go to's. read more

Man, our last stop in a night out in Milwaukee, and I wish it had been the first. Beautiful wood bar, on a quiet street. Outstanding service. Decent beer selection, with an excellent whisky selection. The bartenders made us feel like locals. Highly recommended and I will return. read more

Classic. Wolski's is the oldest bar in Milwaukee or so I am told (I really don't know if this is true). It's true dive. Great popcorn (free and unlimited), free darts (steel tipped, do your own scoring so you can play whatever game you want), and pool. Beer is cheap, drinks are strong, they have shots of Chartreuse - which I'm not sure if this is a good thing or not, but they have it! If you stay until close you will get one of the iconic "I Closed Wolksi's" stickers. To close Wolkski's is a challenge, that is why the stickers are so elusive. Parking can be a challenge; if you park on Kane you can cut across the park, which we always seem to do when it is either raining or snowing. Clientele is interesting..... it is a cornucopia. College kids, college drop-outs, anyone over 21 basically, old people, derby girls, East siders, everybody!! It is one of the few bars I've been to that does not really have a demographic. They do show Packer games (and other NFL teams, when it is not at the same time as the Packers), and other sporting events/whatever is popular on tv. There is a jukebox. The sink for the men's bathroom is outside the bathroom so you can see who washes their hands.... This would be an interesting place to take an out-of-towner who wants to see what a true Milwaukee bar experience is like. Keep on doing your thing, Wolski's. We will keep coming back! read more

A champion of darts... I am not. A Milwaukee institution? Wolski's *is* most certainly that. Wolski's is a real deal dive bar; no doubt those "I Closed Wolski's" bumper stickers have become akin in both notoriety and ubiquitousness to that whole "Wall Drug" thing. DID YOU KNOW: If you're the last, last last last last person in the bar you'll get a SPECIAL red "I Closed Wolski's" sticker? I don't have one, but I'm going to get one. Someday. Cheap beer, stiff drinks, good tunes, tons of dartboards, perfectly dingy (uh... maybe a little more than I'd like, but hey, they *are* a dive), and friendly neighborhood folks make for this MKE dive bar that's been around for ages one for the ages when it comes to what makes Milwaukee famous. Four big stars, Wolski's! read more

Best Vegas Bombs in town! Ask for Sean, he is a great time and will leave you with a great drink! We wouldn't go anywhere else!

Yep, I momentarily got lost on the way here, but I can thank a house just south of here that listed mileages and directions to various cities, and etc., for saving my butt. Not to mention, the current reconstruction of the Humboldt Ave. bridge didn't help in my quest to find this place. But, I managed to find Wolski's in the end, and it was fun. Great selection of Wisconsin-only beers(even if the prices sometimes are slightly high, but I also understand how famous this place is), free popcorn, cool bartenders and patrons I could easily talk to, several dartboards, and many international flags on the ceiling that reminded me of Rossi's in Chicago. All blended in to a very enjoyable experience. I'm saving the fifth star for whenever I can finally come back, and see how closing this place is like! read more

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A neighborhood bar that's beeFun for all bar legal folks! My son and I had a fun time! I recommend this bar!

Might be the worst Wisconsin bar. Bartender couldn't recognize a REAL ID from another state so she threatened to keep it. When told it was real and to give it back, the bartender cussed at me. Definitely don't go there if you aren't from Wisconsin. Not worth the hassle. read more

The owner is an absolute a**hole. Not only do they not serve food? I mean who doesn't serve food, but the crowd is the same white 50 year olds. On top of that., as someone who was going in there on a semi frequent basis he decides to tow my friends car when the weather outside is -20. Then, on one of the biggest snowfalls of the year he buries my car in snow "to teach you a lesson". This guy doesn't care about anyone but himself. I'll be letting friends and family know not to waste their money on this business. So much for a good member of the community and patron. Never going back here again. read more

Wolski's Tavern - Dive Bars Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Classic Milwaukee landmark, neighborhood dive. I remember knowing about this place when I was a kid because my dad had a bumper sticker of theirs on an old travel bag. Then as an adult I was properly indoctrinated into the great, dimly lit drinking emporium that is Wolski's. I've closed it several times and have pretty much the whole collection of bumper stickers. And a shirt. I like that they are one of the bars associated with the Lakefront tour. They serve up plenty of local stuff, which rules. I've also always really enjoyed all the cool pictures on the wall of people sporting their Wolski's stickers around the globe, plus the Milwaukee Braves pennant for the '57 team. All super cool. This is such a come-as-you-are, crazy joint. It can get overly packed and loud at times. But it's fun. Wolski's is a hangout that I hope will be around for generations to come. I'd rather be Wolskiing at the moment, as well. read more

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Wolski's is a Milwaukee landmark! We got there "early" around 9pm and the bar was packed. It's not because that was the standard, it was only crowded for a bar crawl from UWM. Once they left, the place cleared out. Either way, the bartendered were INCREDIBLY nice... they chatted me up at the bar and even taught me how to play darts. Wolski's is exactly what you expect.... an AMAZING laid back bar with huge personality. The best part... at 12:30... the bar starts filling up. By 1:30 in the morning, it's PACKED. At 1:45 they opened the doors and anybody who left from that point on got the grand prize... an "I Closed Wolski's" bumper sticker I earned my bumper sticker of the five hours I spent in the bar and I feel like it's one of my greatest accomplishments! I can't wait to go back. It's an amazing fall/winter bar! read more

Wolski's Tavern - Wolski's is know for its dimly lit, crowded bar. Prue bliss. - Dive Bars Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Hole in the wall tavern stuck in the middle of crammed homes. Hilarious landmark of the city. Their bumper sticker is all over this nation. And no. I did not close Wolski's. Tonight. Dark, dark, classic forever neighborhood bar. This place will be here well beyond my lifetime. Service was quick when we walked in. Interesting people watching. Just the neighborhood for the most part. Great for a quirky drink or an all in night. Go for it! read more