33 Best Cocktail Bars in Milwaukee

“Such a lovely place. Glad it was recommended to us. Great drinks and ambiance.“

“When anyone from out of town asks me where in Milwaukee they should visit for a cocktail I say Bryants! This place is spectacular. They decor, the staff and of course the drinks. No menu but they can make anything. They'll also recommend drinks based on your favorite spirits or palette. Last time I visited I had an Aviation and the time before that a Corpse Reviver.“

“Love this Bay View gem. Great vibes, music, and overall ambience.

Unique, tasty drinks - expect a wait to order at center of bar area. Staff work hard to get drinks out.

Sad to see Maya Ophelia’s vegan food truck go though! Twas such a great compliment to this establishment.“

“Best Old fashioned in the state of Wisconsin“

“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.“

“Dirty Sprites are good and they had a cool creature from the black lagoon pinball machine. I think they replaced it butIthe fact they had it was cool

Kid-friendliness: Who takes their kids to a bar like this?

Wheelchair accessibility: No ramp :(“

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

“One of my favorite spots in Milwaukee. Fantastic cocktails, with fun themes around holidays and seasons to keep things extra interesting. It’s the place I always want to go visit- it’s so much fun! The staff is entertaining and friendly, and they play some great classic movies that are fun to have on in the background.“

“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“

“Vintage has got to be my favorite bar in Milwaukee. It’s a place where you can feel welcome no matter who you are or how old/young you are. Homey, cozy, cute, welcoming, fun, and safe are words I’d use to describe Vintage. They have a fun and diverse selection of beers/seltzers which I really appreciate as I’m always looking for something new. Prices are super fair, bartenders are friendly. Women owned too!!! I love love love Vintage!“

“This is such a wonderful spot in Bayview. Really lovely drink menu, a super kind staff (that helped me with a card issue super professionally and it was a mistake on my end basically not theirs!) They do tons of local artist collaborations , a super cute spot for events! I really think this is a wonderful establishment with an amazing team.“

“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.“

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

“Bartenders cute“

“It was our first time today. Bartenders were great, and the drinks were better. Need to stop by and enjoy a summer day outside!“

“Love getting away from “mom” (and dad) mode to have a night hanging with our favorite bartender, Kyle. Will forever be our go to!“

“A nice taste of Milwaukee. Right on the lake, good non expensive drinks, local food trucks and dog friendly! The music is a bit loud at times so not ideal to sit inside if you want to have an intimate convo. However, the lakeside seating and the patio were tranquil.“

“Came here for some Charlie Brown Christmas jazz and was not disappointed. The atmosphere is something to be experienced. The lighting is appropriate, the Acoustics are good. The seating is very cozy and intimate.Their cocktails are delicious, and inventive. I enjoyed everything I drank during my visit. 10 of 10 would come again“

“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!“

“free pool..🙂...friendly staff“

“Was my first time here and I will definitely be back! My friend and I only stopped in for appetizers and some sake but the service, atmosphere, and food was absolutely amazing. Looking forward to coming back for a more intimate occasion.“

“What a great find. Nice place, great energy. The service from hostess, bartender, waiter, and food runner was prompt, polite, and sincere. Food was excellent. The queso was flavorful, melty, and delicious paired with the lovely bread, and assortment of fruits. The empanadas were the obvious stars of the show - soft billowy outer shells that had a nice bite, filled with delicious stuffings. Dessert was great as well, opting for that sinful cookie bar with ice cream.“

“Stopped at potawatomi for the first time and not being much of a gambler I stopped at bar 360 to have a drink and just get a view of the whole scenery and I'm glad I did the vibe is very cool with plenty of blue lighting that gives the whole place a nightclub vibe and they were playing good music plus the prices we're not very high like I expected and they even head drink specials which we both enjoyed and overall after doing little gambling it was definitely the best part of our visit plus the bartender was awesome and provided great service so if you're looking to take a break before gambling all your money away definitely do it at bar 360 it's right in the middle of the place you can't miss it lol.“

“I’ve been meaning to try Santino’s for years. We picked up two pizzas, the giant meatball, and tiramisu. Everything was perfect! So delicious!“

“We went there on Valentine's Day at 4pm for their tasting menu and both of us were blown away. Great service. Great views. Great Vibes. and beyond great food. The "friend, lover" cocktail was THE best cocktail I've ever tasted. Every course in the tasting menu was excellent but the Beef Tenderloin was BLISS. I don't think it's possible to cook it more perfectly than they did. Really amazing. The desserts are really impressive too. Which says a lot because I'm generally not much of a dessert person.“

“Great food, staff is very nice.“

“Excellent Italian apricot pastry and espresso.“

“Went for the Christmas themed drinks, they were amazing. The entire vibe was great. Usually a solid spot as it is but the Holiday Theme takes it up a notch and is a must during the season. Justin in the bar made amazing drinks and service was wonderful and kind as always.“

“Super cute patio!! I appreciated that there were covered and uncovered parts, as it stated to rain while we were outside. It feels like a peaceful oasis in the middle of Third Ward. My friend and I got the espresso martinis and banana rum cocktail...both were good!“

“Pizzas are fantastic, service is wonderful, atmosphere is unparalleled!“

“Stopped in for an afternoon coffee. It was fresh and flavorful. My fiancé had the espresso martini and she said they were incredible.“

“The staff was friendly and helpful with all my questions on drink selection since this was our first visit; we sat at the bar; they have these open garage-style doors, making it almost seem like we were outside. I ordered the Green Mile, and the wife ordered the daiquiri number one; we both enjoyed our drinks and the setting; this was a fun and pleasant experience“

“One of the best dining experiences in my life. No joke.“