The Dark Horse Tavern

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Hours:
1517 S 2nd St, Milwaukee
(414) 837-3016

About The Dark Horse Tavern

The Dark Horse Tavern is a welcoming spot with a unique atmosphere. The bartenders, including Dava and Charlie, provide friendly and attentive service, making customers feel important and valued. The tavern has a great bar and additional seating area, perfect for socializing or enjoying a quiet drink. The decor is eclectic, featuring artwork in the women's bathroom that celebrates notable women, including RBG, Rosie the Riveter, and Frida Kahlo. With a relaxed atmosphere and a focus on inclusivity, this tavern is a great place to grab a drink and catch up with friends.

The Dark Horse Tavern Reviews

4.8
62 ratings
Restaurantji Rating
5
90%
4
5%
2
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Food
4.0
Atmosphere
4.9
Service
4.9

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Restaurantji Rating

The bar’s location is on my way to other places like Fluid and Walker’s pint. Back in 2021, I was being re-introduced to the Milwaukee LGBTQ+ community after living in Denver for the past 8 years. Before leaving, I volunteered at the AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin, helped organize the gay softball World Series in 2009, and also volunteered at American Family Field for the LGBTQ+ softball league SSBL. I ran into this bar walking from Woodys to Walkers Pint. I walked in and...read full review

Walked in with two of my friends (we’ve been coming here a couple of times a week for months), and a bartender we had previously been very cordial with suddenly asked all of us for our IDs. I’m 33, clearly above 21 (as are my friends). We happily complied (I even made a joke about feeling young), and ordered our drinks. He asked us if we wanted to open or close the card. While we were trying to figure it out, he makes a loud, slick-ass comment about how he’s only closing...read full review

$2 shots of Tully during happy hour and in this economy!?!

IYKYK so get to knowing!

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Hours

Monday 4PM - 2AM
Tuesday 4PM - 2AM
Wednesday 4PM - 2AM
Thursday 4PM - 2AM
Friday 4PM - 2:30AM
Saturday 4PM - 2:30AM
Sunday 4PM - 2AM
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