22 Best Cocktail Bars in Milwaukee

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

“We had a few drinks and some fried snacks. The food and atmosphere and great. We also took a pie making class with Valeri in the back pie making kitchen. The class was supper fun. She is an excellent teacher and very knowledgeable. We made strawberry rhubarb pie and it turned out excellent. Valeri really ran a great class and made it fun and informative.“

“Loved my 1st visit to Bryant’s!! Old school neighborhood cocktail bar with fantastic service, vibe, great bartenders and cocktails crafted to fit your interests and tastes. Back in time with low lighting, vintage sound system and good ole cash registers. Don’t miss Bryant’s, a true one of a kind!!“

“Great quality tequila for all the fantasic house cocktails!!“

“Go here all the time. Fantastic and fun atmosphere, and is my go to“

“We dropped in for their Christmas pop-up.
They really take it to the next level! We had to wait in a small entryway for about 15 minutes before we snagged a table. Highly recommend getting there early for the Christmas pop-up.

It was worth the wait! The drinks were perfectly crafted and the decorations had me in awe.“

“Best Old fashioned in the state of Wisconsin“

“Royal Street MKE formally Daq Shack MKE underwent a beautiful transformation inside but the heart, quality of food and service are the same...wonderful! It's always like visiting family here, the main bartender always remembers us even though we only come a couple times a year when in the area. Food is always fresh, hot and delicious. Absolutely go if you're in Milwaukee try all the flavors they provide with the daiquiris.“

“I took my dad out here for Father's Day at his request. We had a very nice time. The beer selection was lovely. The lady at the bar was very nice. I think for a chill summer Sunday afternoon on the outdoor patio, it was really sweet. It's true the bathrooms are co-ed but I had encountered this in Frankfurt Germany so I wasn't fazed, but the one I went in had 1 stall and a urinal outside the stall with no privacy so be prepared for that (I didn't see if you can lock the door once you're in there for more privacy).“

“The atmosphere is amazing, drinks are wonderful and it’s an all around vibe.“

“Great cocktails and beer, cozy vibes, and a cute outdoor patio. Dog-friendly inside and out! They also do a deal on Mondays where you get a dollar off your drinks if you bring a book. Lots of non-alcoholic, THC, and gluten-free options. They have a couple snacks, but allow you to bring in food from neighboring restaurants.“

“What an excellent venue and a fantastic show. Great customer service. We will definitely be back. Marquee & The Moonlighters were so talented. We will definitely be back. A great date night.“

“I come to finks frequently, Jason has continued to impress me with his speed of service. The entire staff is incredible, but I can’t express enough how much Jason provided a high level of service, I will continue to bring my business to finks as long as he’s working here!“

“This is a great music venue, and quite possibly the best Italian restaurant in town. That’s a great combo!“

“Idk if this place serves food but I’m doing 5 stars for the drinks.
Me and my partner came here on a whim the other night and it exceeded our expectations. The Halloween decor was awesome and the drinks were super good and only $7! We are bartenders from Minneapolis where a good cocktail these days will easily run you up to $20 per drink so we were actually pretty blown away at that price point considering the drinks were on par with any other upscale cocktail bar. 100% will be coming back next time we are in the city!“

“My husband and I came from central IL for work but turned it into a date night. We had so much fun at Lost Whale! We tried nearly all of the cocktails (some twice) and fell in love with the shooters!
We're planning a trip back because we also feel in love with the area and want to explore! Thanks for a great Friday night!“

“Bartenders cute“

“Yep yep“

“Great happy hour 4-7pm Tuesday thru Friday. And the same happy hour Friday and Saturday after 9pm! We were so surprised when we got two craft beers and a domestic for only $10! Decorated nicely and also has pool and darts. My only complaint was that it smelled a little smokey.“

“Great atmosphere and amazing friendly staff. Owner Ben makes sure you have a great experience!“

“I've never been to Milwaukee. I asked where I could get a true Milwaukee meal experience and was directed to The Vanguard. it was fantastic and Kelly was an absolute gem of a person.“

“First time there! Had a great time! Was there for the whole afternoon! Such a good time! The owner takes pride in his Bloody Mary's 🙂 The bartender, Lexi, was awesome! Thanks for a great day!“