23 Best Cocktail Bars in Milwaukee

“This cocktail lounge is amazing. Cade made the drinks perfect!!! You tell him what you like and he will make you the best balanced, tasty cocktail. Great conversation, great atmosphere, and fantastic drinks! Definitely checkout this place.“

“The bartender named after the news channel you wish your grand parents would turn off forever, makes the entire experience worth visiting alone. Great drinks and a fun atmosphere. Guaranteed to make friends every time you visit. Can’t recommend enough.“

“Best Drinks in Milwaukee 🔥“

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

“Didn't get food there... Not sure if you even can. I got the {Name Redacted} cocktail. It was delicious. The ambiance is top tier, and the drinks are good. If you are looking for a gathering place that is a notch above, then this is the place for you.“

“Best Old fashioned in the state of Wisconsin“

“The mothership ruined my life. They introduced me to the Bloody Jerry and now im hooked. Im just visiting the area and im not sure how anybody can recreate this. It was like drinking my banchan and I loved it. If I every visit the area again I will have to comeback here. A Bartender from a different bar recommended this place and im so glad she did. I went to that bar for the vibes but came here for the drinks and I didnt leave disappointed.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Sugar Maple is a great staple in the Milwaukee craft beer scene. With so many beers on tap, there’s definitely something for everyone! They have a full bar if beer isn’t your thing. The service and atmosphere are nice, and there is a patio out back. Sugar Maple often hosts fun events like Name That Beer trivia (free to play!), food trucks, beer and food pairings, and brewery visits/tap takeovers. They now offer an order-in food selection as well. If you like craft beer, Sugar Maple is an excellent bar to visit.“

“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.“

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

“Stopped in to pregame before dinner nearby. An engaging and friendly bar with very creative drinks. I had the six seven which blended perfect compliments and could taste almost all of them. Just a chill bar with big seating, board games, and movies playing on the screens.“

“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.“

“RIP-Best tiramisu I’ve ever had😩“

“The food at the restaurant upstairs was pretty good, then the drinks downstairs were phenomenal. The speakeasy vive was truly amazing and the drinks were even better. Bartenders were friendly and not pushy, which helped make our experience over the top. Having a mixologist make your drink makes a world of a difference!“

“Great place inside The Market. Travis was awesome.“

“Milwaukee has no shortage of bars worth visiting. Boone & Crockett on the river is one of the few worth planning around.

The setting earns its reputation. The riverside patio is one of the better outdoor drinking spots in the city, and the candlelit interior has a warmth that the rustic, up-north aesthetic could easily feel forced in lesser hands — here it doesn't.

The drinks are classically crafted and genuinely well-executed — the kind of bar where the person behind the counter actually knows what they're doing rather than just following a recipe card.“

“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.“

“Super friendly staff. VERY quick order to food on the table time. Had the pork belly Benny and the carnitas con huevos and both were fresh and delicious. The hash browns (added onions) were some of the best I’ve ever had. Got an order of the French toast with Caramel and candied pecans and that was also very good. Heard they feed seniors for free on Wednesday so going to send my parents over there next week! Any place that treats seniors that was is worth patronizing. We’ll definitely be back!“

“Meow Bar & Lounge is a terrific cocktail lounge with a mid-century modern vibe and a cat theme. The place specializes in ice cream drinks, and no one in our party was disappointed. I was delighted with the Turtleface, a THC-infused cocktail drink with chocolate and caramel.

At the time we went, early on a Friday evening, there was only one bartender working. He did an impressive job of serving the small crowd, but given the time required to mix up ice cream drinks, a little patience was required.“

“Fun bar, great vibes, awesome bartenders!!“