15 Best Cocktail Bars near Mequon

“We assembled family from out of town to celebrate my brother and SIL's 43rd wedding anniversary. We ordered several small plates to serve as appetizers for our group of 6. Plates emptied while we oood and ahhhed each delectable choice. Entrees were just as enjoyable. Cocktails spot on and a few desserts made it around far sampling. Servers were outstanding and the ambiance, relaxed. We were there on a Wednsday, reservations are recommended. Some folks dining outside, enjoying one of the few comfortable evenings left in Wisconsin. Will definitely return as well as share the experience with others!“

“Crave always gets it right. Everything is on point here, including the service, food and atmosphere. You don't have to ask for utinsils or napkins when you've ordered take out, because unlike some othere restaurants, they get it.
Excellent job. I look forward to my next visit?.“

“Definitely a 10/10 great hospitality, food and drinks were good as well. Food was very fresh and hot and the wait was not too long! Definitely will be back❤️ oh yeah music was definitely a vibe“

“Bartenders cute“

“We stopped off for a drink when we were visiting from Scotland, UK this February in the snow. The B&B leaflet says “arrive a guest, leave as a friend” and even for us who just stopped for a couple of drinks, that is how we felt. We were greeted with a smile, the atmosphere was brilliant and many of the locals were happy to chat to us. What a wonderful place, thank you for the welcome. Next time we will stay in their B&B, The Stagecoach Inn.“

“I’d been eyeing this place since we booked our stay in Cedarburg months ago. We came in from St. Louis and I knew I wanted to have birthday drinks with my husband and kiddo here on Wednesday evening when we were in town! It didn’t disappoint. The wildfire smoke had cleared quite a bit, the sky was sparkling, and it was a gorgeous evening to sit on the patio and enjoy our drinks. I had the spritzer, my husband had the summer Mule, and our son had the kiddie cocktail with cotton candy. The overall vibe of the place is just perfection, from the second you walk inside until you find a spot to hang on the patio. I wish we didn’t live six hours away. We’d be regulars! Thanks for a happy birthday memory, Art of Joy!“

“The pizza was excellent! Crispy crust on the thin side, tasty sauce, and good toppings. Reminds me of a real Chicago style pizza. A couple center pieces had almost no sauce under the cheese tho. Don't be afraid to lather that beauty! Delicious“

“I love checking out new bars when I get the chance. The beers were great, first time visiting and was impressed by the decor. I can't say I especially felt welcome, more like a line item on a list of job requirements for bartending. Maybe that's just the vibe of the place? I'd go back, just get a table and keep to myself instead of trying to belly-up and hang out.“

“Emily gave us an exceptional dining experience. The food was amazing, our cocktails were fabulous (try the Rye Manhattan Up!), and the vintage decor really sets the tone. Highly recommended-“

“We attended a family wedding at Milwaukee Ale House on 10/5/24. The party staff was AMAZING. They were professional, attentive, and kept things running smoothly. Sue the coordinator is top notch. She met us the morning of the wedding so that we could set out centerpieces and other decorations. She has great ideas and is super easy to work with, she definitely knows what she is talking about. Jason the bartender makes amazing drinks and is very creative, the best drinks I've had in a long time. Jason also was a pro at handling a guest that had too much to drink, he sensed it and dealt with it in a way that did not embarrass the guest at all. Jamie was working that night as well, she is organized, fast and handled some last minute table changes without a complaint. Sue, Jason and Jamie were wonderful and deserve a pay increase for the services they provide, I am sure they are not making what they deserve. It's not often you come across such hard working individuals and it was truly a pleasure. I will not hesitate to recommend the Milwaukee Ale House to anyone that is looking for a wedding/party venue.“

“Amazing place. Best drinks ever. Great charcuterie.“

“Don't know why this place has three dollar signs. It's incredibly cheap! $4 for pretty much everything (20 craft taps, well/rail drinks, and wine). They have a great selection of 20 rotating craft beer taps for $4, and also offer growler fills. It's hard to go wrong here.“

“My wife and I were here about a month ago after living about a quarter mile away for an entire year. We wasted an entire year. This place has amazing food, well made, fresh ingredients, and the staff were amazing.
If I had one bit of critique it would be that the music was a bit loud for my taste.
Definitely worth a detour.“

“We randomly found this place and went for lunch. We sat outside. Our server greeted us and was wonderful. My wife asked her a few questions about the menu and she was kind enough to answer. I had a smash burger with fries. Kid had the ceaser salad wrap and my wife had the BLTA. We got the bang bang shrimp for an app. Everything tasted great. The smash burger had good flavor, the tomatoes and onions were fresh. The bun was really good. The bang bang was really good as well. Good flavor, not huge pieces of shrimp but plenty of it for the 3 of us. The wifes sandwich had a ton of bacon. It was the really good thick bacon. They made sure it wasn't soggy. The outside patio area was nice. Everything seemed brand new. Nice chill lunch time vibe. Only thing i was a little confused about was if the meal came w fries or not. We just asked the waitress for fries io chips. The fries are really good. We'll definitely go back.

Parking: There is a parking lot next to the restaurant. There is also street parking.“

“The food is amazing! Reasonably priced. However the wait times have been long the few times I’ve gone. One time it was about 15 minutes of sitting at our table before we even were greeted or got waters. Again, great food, just slow. Maybe they’re short staffed“