50 Best Bars near Brown Deer

“Best burgers and friendliest staff around.“

“Very delicious. Ordered chicken satay with peanut sauce and some spring rolls for pickup everything was so delicious will be back !“

“Absolutely amazing experience for bridal and groom parties! Matt was an awesome game show host and had great jokes! I feel bad as I forgot the female host’s name but she was also amazing! We had the best time and I know the bride and groom loved every minute.“

“We stumbled into NorthSouth Club before Summerfest because we had time to kill before the show. The crew working that night was incredible and very conversational. They had overheard we were going to The Academy Is and offered us wristbands! Thank you, Tyler, Phoebe and Max for making our night! Drinks were great, and the axe throwing was so fun!“

“Went for the first time today for a doggo lunch date with muh fur baby. Wonderful staff and quick service. I noticed negative reviews complaining there was dogs, well no crap it’s the business model and there’s an actual picture of a dog on the door and logo. ANYWAYS price is a little steep but when I got my food holy cow it was delicious. And I love that they have dog friendly menu items available as well. The place is super clean for the amount of guests and animals that come through. Loved that the food pickup and service area is separate from dining. The only downfall was I did pay for pickles and there wasn’t any but I didn’t even notice it until I devoured the first half of my food. No big deal. I ordered the steak sandwich and strawberry limeade which I also love is made by hand with fresh fruit. My dog is now sleeping in a food coma as am I.“

“Damond provided outstanding service. Great atmosphere. The Chicken Sandwich is truly the best ever. I’ll be back, working my way through the menu!“

“Thank you to Nico, Tyler, and Mitch, who were all incredibly friendly and helpful. With the outing organized by my employer as a staff bonding experience, which we know can often be awkward, this team at Nine Below truly made it a fun and memorable experience.“

“Korner-Q’s was recommended to us by a friend, for hamburgers. We arrived late, and hamburgers were sold out. My husband ordered the chicken tacos, which were so tasty! The portion size was perfect, too, not too much with lots of fillers found at other restaurants. But the best part of our experience was meeting the owners. We chatted with Terry for a bit. What a lovely man! He talked about the business, decisions they’ve made, balancing family with work in a very strategic way. They have devoted customers, and we could see why. They knew everyone by name! Terry is known for his BBQ. His menu is smaller intentionally, well curated to show off his best dishes. We will certainly be back, and bring friends with us!“

“We had a blast playing on the stage in the center hall these last two times. Definitely a room with a ton of potential and great acoustics.“

“Hitched a ride to catch the crew,
but before we rolled, we stopped for a chew.

Wings went wild, piled up proud,
big ol’ birds built for a hungry crowd.
Bread ’em, bare ’em, grill ’em with flame,
then pick your potion and sauce your game.

Spicy garlic brings the bite,
maple bourbon sweetens things right.
Jerk gets jumpy, Buffalo burns,
one wing disappears and another returns.

Cold drinks clink, good company too,
the perfect pit stop before rolling with the crew.
Grab some grub, give those wings a try,
then hitch that ride and let McGinn’s drive.

No parking puzzle.
No game-day plight.
Just wings before wheels
and a ride for the night.

Hitched in hungry.
Shuttled out full.
Wings were wild,
and the company cool.

Peace. Piece. Poultry. Peas.

Mr. E & Justin Thyme“

“Great Beer selection, even gluten free options!“

“Great people. Good drinks“

“We stopped on a Sunday afternoon. The bartender she was great. Personality and vibes were on point. Made us feel welcomed.

They had happy hour on their signature drinks and they were all delish.

I love the dive ish bar feel but the offering of craft cocktails.“

“All they have for food is all they need for food: pizza. They have classic and modern cabinets + enough pinball, skee ball, and hoops games to keep you entertained. Plays are $0.25/player for every game, but they have specials that lower the cost per play even further. Great for small and large parties alike

Vegetarian options: Mona Lisa is a margarita pizza

Dietary restrictions: They have ciders and seltzer, but I do wish they had more rice beers

Parking: More reliable parking is on N Jackson

Kid-friendliness: The bar is strictly 21+

Wheelchair accessibility: Ramps to main floor. I believe there's an elevator to the second floor“

“This has become my go-to gathering place on Downer Avenue. It's classy, relaxing, quiet enough for conversation, and has beverages to suit just about any mood or taste. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable.“

“Lunch date was amazing! Vibes, food and beautiful atmosphere!“

“Best date spot for young professionals in MKE. Come for the atmosphere and stay for the even more ambiance. It's like if Einstein invented the Tunnel of Love attraction in all those classic films about yt people wearing sweaters and getting married at age 17 instead of nuclear destruction, but even more.“

“Once we got engaged, we started looking at tons of venues and The Atrium was intriguing and we went to view it. When we were there on our initial tour it was everything we ever wanted including the upstairs bar, outdoor space and the beautiful main level. Working with The Atrium leading up to the wedding was a great experience, we were assigned Lori for our day of coordinator. We met Lori prior to the wedding day, and instantly had a connection. I knew Lori was going to be a great asset for our wedding day, she is full of knowledge and worked on the catering side in her past so every ounce of knowledge helped us. Come wedding day, she was by my side, making sure everything was perfect, including my bustle! I couldn’t have imagined having a better person by my side, bending over backward for me and our guests. Lori is a great asset to The Atrium’s team!“

“We travel in large group as a Team. They were awesome accommodating us, offering our best way to have the most fun! The staff were super friendly and interacted with us throughout the night. The Boys and parents got in on all the fun!! 10/10 would recommend! We need more places like this!!“

“This is one of the best patios in the city of Milwaukee. You feel like you left Milwaukee and are at a chill vibe resort. They greet you like family and the service reflects that as well. Tim, our server, was super fun and patient explaining all the drinks. Definitely added to the experience! If you’re in Milwaukee and looking for a place to destress and enjoy some great cocktails, music and vibe, stop in at Tied House Milwaukee!“

“What a hidden gem! The perch and cod were so moist and perfectly seasoned with a light cornbread breading. Tammy cooked and brought out our food. The men serving were comfortable and friendly, very relaxed place. We will be making this place a regular! Love the support for the police in there too!“

“👍🏼👍🏼 always have had a good time here. Definitely a great bar especially so close Fiserv Forum!“

“Walked in as a stop before dinner. Everyone here was quietly watching Jeopardy on the tv and politely saying their answers. We grabbed a booth and joined in the fun. Services was great. Won a $1 off a pull tab and wished we could have stayed longer. Vibes are incredible.“

“Edward was our bartender and he was so sweet and made us an authentic Old Fashioned Sweet, the local drink you have to try! We met some locals (thanks, Paul!) who gave us great recommendations for things to do in the area. We even got the password for Don’s TV Repair lol, which is another place we’re about to visit and get some drinks. Thanks McGilly! You made these Chicagoan’s feel welcome :)“

“Fantastic place for fancy drinks and food. The tahini miso noodle bowl was AMAZING. Vegan, vegetarian, and GF options are clearly labeled. and they have a great selection of nice cocktails too! Also tap beer, mocktails and thc options. Can get crowded and busy at night, but mid afternoon on a weekday is perfect.“

“Very awesome place to go for Alternative events! The bartender is friendly, nice, and generous. They have a nice small outdoor area to escape the noise and have privacy. I come here frequently for their Goth nights. Very underrated, more people need to come here to appreciate it's hidden treasures“

“Bard is the best bartender!! We only come in when he’s bartending. B Bringing A Arms R radiating D dad energy“

“I took my daughter-in-law to Blu at Pfister for Victorian tea. We each enjoyed one pot of tea from a selection of 15 different teas. We had 3 layers of food to enjoy, savory and sweet including scones, cucumber sandwiches, salmon and crab, turkey, pesto, red pepper along with various desserts with chocolate, fruit. We definitely needed to go boxes! Enjoyed the great views of the city and great service. We also each ordered a mimosa too!“

“Good service great food“

“Wc's rhythm and blues is a great place to have a nice decent party no drama just fun fun fun come on down and kicking with the family.“

“Great food, great beer, and great service! Dan was very friendly and has a great personality!“

“Sofie is a great New York speakeasy style lounge with live music and djs on the weekend nights. P“

“At in Wonderland diner today for lunch. Amazing food, our waiter Ben double checked if certain things were safe for me (I'm gluten free). Had a gluten free bun for my burger. If you are gluten free or not I highly recommend this place!“

“One of the few classier places where you can sit outside to enjoy a decent beer with a view. The crowd is not too young, they often play a good selection of dance hits, and typically very friendly. Sundays offer half off on tap beers. Cheers!!“

“They are dog friendly and have consistently had good options on tap. Do know that they are a bar only, not a resturaunt. They have bags of chips for sale, but no food food. I like it because I like having a place out that I can take my dog. Dogs allowed inside and out on the patio.“

“Bottom line, this is my favorite bar in Milwaukee.

I happened upon Agency by chance so I entered without expectations, but I could have set them high and they still would have been beaten. Between the atmosphere, staff, and of course the drinks, Agency is high on my priority list of places to return to if I’m ever in Milwaukee again.

If you are someone that likes a complex drink that you absolutely cannot get anywhere else or even try to recreate, Agency is the experience for you, and they don’t gatekeep. They’ll tell you about every bit of effort that went into your drink, whether you order from the menu or have them build a cocktail for you (dealer’s choice).

Their experiential menu is a must-try, and each item has a small plate it’s intended to be paired with. Looking at the prices online can make Agency seem steep, but the effort and complexity of their drinks make the prices well worth it.

Highly highly recommend.“

“Amazing meal!! Our server Ray was the BEST!“

“Had the honor of visiting Shanghai last weekend, absolutely fantastic experience, the atmosphere was warm and relaxing, the drinks spot on, and the service (Calvin) very knowledgeable of the cocktails. Highly recommended!“

“Awesome place to grab a drink and actually talk.“

“The food was awesome great atmosphere!! Was happy we found it after turning down 3 others places to eat!! Would visit again if we come threw that town again!!“

“great place to hang out. has been there for years“

“Great good and friendly fun place to go.“

“Gorgeous interior and bar area. Excellent food! Excellent wait staff and hosts. Great place to eat, chat and catch up with friends“

“beautiful place too have some adult beverages“

“Great place to watch a Packer game!💛💚“

“jaw dropped! amazing staff and place to hang out 💯“

“Stopped in to play pool and grab a drink of bourbon. Dom was awesome to us. We were stopping in on the way home to TN and wanted to hit a game of pool. $1 in quarters and got change broken for us. Cash only but they got an ATM - just in case it's your first time through. It was a great stop in Milwaukee!“

“Although I have never closed Wolski’s, I have stopped in for drinks and darts and was not disappointed! However my favorite experience at Wolski’s actually happened without ever leaving my car. I drive rideshare and was picking up there. As I pulled up, I immediately noticed the bouncer arguing with some drunk college-aged guy who was clearly being denied admission. As all his friends walked past him and handed off their ID’s, the bouncer kept dealing with his mouth, but stayed calm and just kept repeating “go home”. But Kevin thought his turtleneck and sweater combo granted him access anywhere so he tried to slip past. He made it through the first door before the bouncer body slammed him and the door slowly shut behind them. The need to know what was going on behind that door overwhelmed me and I considered getting out of my car. But my thoughts were interrupted when the door swung open and the bouncer threw Kevin out like Uncle Phil did Jazzy Jeff. The best part - the bouncer looked to be in the 50+ age category. At that point, he gave up on trying to get through the bouncer, so he moved on to trying to scale the fence. When I tell you I about died when I saw his pathetic attempts to get over it, I mean he wouldn’t have stood a chance sober with a step stool. He eventually gave up on the fence and walked around to find another way in. I wanted to follow, to see what feeble attempt he would make next, but then my riders came. Just when I thought the story couldn’t get any better, they started talking about a douchebag whose friends all left him. I told them about the guy getting body slammed and they asked if he was wearing a turtleneck. I found out one of my riders was his ex-girlfriend so I of course told the story in full. My one question to her was “does he have a weird relationship with his mom?” And they all burst out laughing. Apparently he does. Shoutout to the bouncer!“

“Finally got the fish fry, well my husband did and I got the grilled cod, it was fantastic! My 2 pieces of cod were GIGANTIC and very flavorful as well. Busy place and a really friendly bartender who helped us while picking up our food. Will be back to tey other things!“

“Amazing food and great atmosphere!“