34 Best Cocktail Bars near Oak Creek

“Made a reservation for 7. WSB handled it well. It was not too busy (Sunday 5p) , had great service. I had the special , bacon wrapped meatloaf , veggies, and potatoes. I do not like cauliflower BUT their was good. I was very happily surprised.“

“We had the BEST servers and staff last night. Super friendly and very professional. It was really busy, but we didn’t wait long at all for drinks or food.“

“One of the best bars in the area. All the drinks are great, you can’t go wrong. Just order what you like and they’ll make one of the best you’ve had. They change their menu about quarterly and have really unique drinks. Great old fashioneds! They also frequently have food, but check their Facebook page to see what’s happening.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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“

“Best neighborhood bar ever !! A go to when in the area !!“

“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.“

“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!“

“Lost Whale is a Bay View Staple when it comes to the bar scene! It's a fantastic cocktail bar with some of the best drinks in the City of Milwaukee! Between the backyard patio and the cozy bar, there is never a time of year you can't be comfortable here! The staff & bartenders are incredibly nice and fun to hang out with. Lost Whale also now has a resident food truck in the back to keep you full while hanging out!

Lost Whale also let us rent the bar out for a night so we could host our engagement part there! I would be willing to bet that every single person we invited had one of the best nights of their life!

Regardless if you are a local or visiting Milwaukee, Lost Whale should be a bar that's on your MUST VISIT list!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“excellant service, food is well worth going too daily,“

“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!“

“Great food, staff is very nice.“

“Twisted Path is truly a gem in Milwaukee! The bartenders are kind, knowledgeable and fun to strike a conversation with. The cocktails will knock your socks off while you’re looking at all the different plants they have. A MUST if you’re in MKE!“

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

“The stuffed shrimp is amazing ! Cold beer and great conversations !“

“Great 👍 nice bartenders nice friendly service and people 🤠“

“We were curious to stop in after driving past. Our initial thought was it was one of the stock market bars where the drink price fluctuate based on demand. After walking in we realized it was more of a theme. Decorated with photos that remind you of New York as well as New York scenes. TVs above the bar, pretty high up were showing stock market news.

We took a seat at the bar, we were the only ones there as it was pretty early in the night. We both received menus, but when we compared to each other we didn't have the same menu. There must've been some additions or subtractions from one of the menus and they didn't change them all out. The menu also has a little statement about the bar, encouraging patrons to learn and network about the stock market.

We ordered drinks, The Strawberry, named after the founder of the bar, and The Wall Street. The drinks were a little on the pricey side. Based on the ingredients on the menu and watching the bartender make the drink, the recipe must've changed a little. I think we ended up getting a slightly different version of The Strawberry and The Wolf of Wall Street drinks.

Overall, it was a nice place. You can tell its new. They do serve food and hookah as well, though we didn't try any. It would be nice to have the dynamic pricing in the drinks to fit the theme a little better, but at least the drinks are Wall Street themed. For its namesake, I though the stock market TVs would be a little more at eye level or play a bigger role in the bar. The main TV had a movie playing at the time of our visit.“

“Updating my review to say: Vegan wings are back (Tuesdays only)! They have been my favorite for nearly a decade— very glad to see menu options expanding again. The hot chickn sandwich and elote are also not to be missed! Updated from previous review on 2024-11-17“

“La comida es muy sabrosa !! La atención muy agradable !!! Felicitaciones“

“Excellent Italian apricot pastry and espresso.“

“I love this dog friendly bar so much!! Great vibe and great bartenders!!! Super great Dave, Jennifer and Joe!!“

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

“Delicious boozy slushies to go! Unfortunately there is only one worker, so a nice day with a busy deer district can make the line extremely long. If you live in the area, I highly recommend getting the yard dog and saving the glass for only $12 refills for a life time!“

“Finally stopped in today for dinner with a friend. (After wanting to stop in for a while now.) I was very happy I did. Drinks were great! Dinner was great! Cameron our server was great! Hope to be back soon! Will recommend to others!“

“All you can eat sushi? C'mon! Who can say "no" to that!? And it's good too!“

“an amazing dining experience! food and wine list on point, and the atmosphere is amazing! 10 out of 10 would recommend!“

“Such a fantastic place! Great food, everything was so delicious. Fresh tortilla chips, the best I have had. Beautiful decor. Bright and lively atmosphere. Fresh breezes flow inside on nice days with sliding doors open. Cute patio. Conveniently located. Awesome staff. Definitely a favorite to come back to. Thank you Pattie!“

“I have been going here for years. The fish fry is EXCELLENT and I have NEVER been disappointed. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!“