50 Best Bars near Saint Francis

“The five stars are for nostalgia and preservation of a time gone by. Gordie’s is frozen in time. A time before technology took away interpersonal, face to face neighborhoods. A time when everyone knew their neighbors and looked out for one another. Gordie’s hasn’t changed for decades.I walked in and looked like I was a “brother from another planet.” There wasn’t many choices on offer, so I had a Tito’s and soda. “You mean a Tito’s and seltzer?” “Yeah.”There were four strangers in the bar at 10:30 on Valentine’s night 2024. One of them yelled at me, “You must be from Whitefish Bay.” I said no. I’m from lots of places, but not Whitefish Bay. By the end of the night, we were all hugging each other and showing photos of our loved ones. Gordie’s was that kind of place. People looked out for each other and had a safe place to go in the neighborhood for a beer and a shot of liquor. Places like Gordie’s won’t last long. Go and enjoy a piece of history.“

“I live in the area and coming here I always see the service and the customers are pleasant and welcoming. Well recommended.“

“Corner bar that’s a local institution“

“I've been to Izzy's several times for post work drinks. It's a great little dive bar. Super friendly owner, he'll ask you your name and introduce himself. $1.50 beer and every third one is free. Would highly recommend you check it out for yourself.“

“Best bar ever !!! Excellent service and cold drinks. I love this place 👍“

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

“Amazing Experience at The Landing Food & Spirits in St. Francis!

I had the pleasure of dining at The Landing Food & Spirits my visit was nothing short of amazing! From the moment I walked in, the warm and inviting atmosphere made me feel right at home. The staff were friendly and attentive, ensuring that every need was met with a smile.

The food was absolutely delicious! I had it exceeded my expectations in both flavor and presentation. The menu offers a great variety, so there's something for everyone. Whether you're looking for a hearty meal or a light bite, you’ll find it here.

The drinks were also top-notch—whether you’re into craft cocktails or prefer something more classic, there’s a great selection to choose from.

My recommendation you gotta get a good music system to enhance the vibes.

I highly recommend The Landing Food & Spirits for anyone looking for a fantastic dining experience in St. Francis while you hop on Freeway 🛣️ (Drink responsible) I’ll definitely be back soon!“

“Vegetarian options: Lol. It's a barbecue place with a "literal meat baby" on the menu. Not many vegetarian options. Maybe the pickles

Kid-friendliness: It's a barbecue bar in wisconsin kids gotta bring their parents if they want to go“

“Hit the mark with our visit last night. Sat at the bar for a beer and a big pretzel. Ended up sitting for dinner. What a patient staff we encountered. Actually felt like VIP. The service was tight yet not overwhelming. The jumbalaya was great. My wife loved her red cabbage, potatoes and schnitzel!“

“Always wanted to go here, but never got around to it. Very fun. Thought it would be more expensive, but a Surfside came with 10 throws. Played 2 games with some friends, hit a bullseye and won a koozie. Overall, cool place. Kiu helped us and was extremely nice. Good job yall.“

“This was an extremely fun stop to our night, there was only two workers, but they were making the best of the situation and were extremely friendly. It did take a little bit for them to come over, but it wasn’t a problem at all she apologized as well. The worker was extremely nice and helpful through the whole night. She checked on us multiple times and was very wonderful. It was such a blast to come hang out here and learn new fun things to do. Highly recommend making a stop. We stopped in on a Saturday night and it was pretty empty. Definitely a fun place to stop and hang out. They have ax throwing as well.“

“Went for the first time today for a doggo lunch date with muh fur baby. Wonderful staff and quick service. I noticed negative reviews complaining there was dogs, well no crap it’s the business model and there’s an actual picture of a dog on the door and logo. ANYWAYS price is a little steep but when I got my food holy cow it was delicious. And I love that they have dog friendly menu items available as well. The place is super clean for the amount of guests and animals that come through. Loved that the food pickup and service area is separate from dining. The only downfall was I did pay for pickles and there wasn’t any but I didn’t even notice it until I devoured the first half of my food. No big deal. I ordered the steak sandwich and strawberry limeade which I also love is made by hand with fresh fruit. My dog is now sleeping in a food coma as am I.“

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

“All they have for food is all they need for food: pizza. They have classic and modern cabinets + enough pinball, skee ball, and hoops games to keep you entertained. Plays are $0.25/player for every game, but they have specials that lower the cost per play even further. Great for small and large parties alike

Vegetarian options: Mona Lisa is a margarita pizza

Dietary restrictions: They have ciders and seltzer, but I do wish they had more rice beers

Parking: More reliable parking is on N Jackson

Kid-friendliness: The bar is strictly 21+

Wheelchair accessibility: Ramps to main floor. I believe there's an elevator to the second floor“

“great owner who is really great at incorporating others to feel appreciated . also the food is awesome with great portions“

“Great food! Nice selection of entrees and sandwiches. The Rachel I ordered could have had more sauerkraut, but the 1000 Island and horseradish on the side were plentiful. The spinach & feta roll appetizer was delicious, and the homemade chips on the Irish nachos were light & crispy.“

“We had fun designing our golf hole. The staff, Makaylah and Rachel, were very helpful! There were lots of prop to add, but there could be more ramps to add different levels. That said, we saw some ideas how others used the props to make makeshift ramps. Had a fun bar vibe.“

“Best place in milwaukee !!! Nice drink , the beer is cold and the food is amazing !!! Must try poutine with the beef !!! The staff is awsome !!!“

“Great Beer selection, even gluten free options!“

“A great bar with good vibes and family orientated! Always a great time at halftime social“

“Walked in as a stop before dinner. Everyone here was quietly watching Jeopardy on the tv and politely saying their answers. We grabbed a booth and joined in the fun. Services was great. Won a $1 off a pull tab and wished we could have stayed longer. Vibes are incredible.“

“food is so awesome! everyone is so nice! absolutely loved it!“

“Best bar experience in Milwaukee. Really talented bartenders making phenomenal drinks. Good, price-friendly, flavorful drinks! I'm really impressed with the talents of the bar service. Wicked good place for drinks and service! The bartenders deserve a round of applause 🙌 👏“

“never again will I walk into to this establishment 0 outta 5.“

“My hubby did a pickup order and wow, we were impressed! Pickup fish fry isn’t usually something we do (thanks kidney stones for ruining our night) because it gets soggy but tonight we had to and it was really good. They packaged everything separately so the tartar and the slaw weren’t warm sitting in the container with the hot food, I had the combination platter and the package the baked cod in a separate soup container which was great. My husband had the blue gill and really enjoyed them as did our 5 year old. The food was all really delicious and I can’t wait to dine in next time. My husband said while he had a beer at the bar while he waited for our food all of the employees were friendly and pleasant.“

“Rain was the absolute sweetest bartender! We came from up north and it felt like a dive bar with the happy hour pricing and kind staff. I always come back here when we go to Milwaukee because of the FOOD!!! best bar food you’ll ever have in your life ❤️“

“Best Drinks in Milwaukee 🔥“

“Only place around we know where you can play pingpong for free! They had pinball machines, darts and pingpong in the back. We came here for my mother's 64th birthday because she wanted to play table tennis and it was so fun! I haven't seen her smile like that in a long time!“

“I just found out about this place today and went there around 1:00 pm. I ordered #2 Smashburger for myself and The Archie for my husband along with fries & onion rings! I have one word that sums up the food. Yummy!! You won't be disappointed.“

“This was our first time eating here. We would constantly see people walking out with to go containers so we thought we'd check it out. WOW was I glad we did. Food was amazing. Probably some of the best food I've had in Cudahy. John was super awesome and the place was real fun and a relaxed atmosphere. Will definitely be back again.“

“We had a blast playing on the stage in the center hall these last two times. Definitely a room with a ton of potential and great acoustics.“

“A favorite spot in Shorewood. Their drinks are great and the food is delicious. (Their Reuben sandwich that only comes around once a year is the best I’ve ever had. Wish they’d do that more often!). It can get crowded pretty quick, so I’d get there early if you’re able.“

“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.“

“We had a blast .. found Holler House through Google search of oldest bars in Milwaukee. The owners Tom and Cathy are amazing and the locals made us feel at home! We have so many pictures and so much fun! Be sure to do a shotski! These Texans had a blast!“

“got a pizza to go and a couple drinks while I waiting. staff was friendly and attentive. bar had a good buzz of business. the pizza was SO GOOD“

“Great atmosphere the drinks are one of a kind and delicious!! Very cute inside decor and the Ally is so cool.“

“If you want to know what life was like before corporations took over everything, step back in time to the Valley Inn. The food was delicious and the cook, also waited on us. Nice neighborhood vibe, that I don’t see much anymore.
My wife and I split an Italian beef so the cook prepared it on two separate plates, without any attitude like you get at a lot of restaurants.“

“this is Art’s house Art gives very few cares and will show you photos of him when he was ol he takes his time so don't go when youre in a hurry he gave me a flash light which doesn't relly work which is probably why he gave it to me theres a hole in the back deck which has to be seen to believed he loves jokes, the News, TMZ, and bar dice. I dig the characters here man on a calculator plugged into the wall, a three legged dog and a marathon-running doctor Art used to save newspapers for me but he doesn't do that anymore which is fine because i used to pick up the papers just to take them home to recycle i became the middle man for his newspaper disposal which became quite redundant art may offend or he might not again don’t ever go here when you’re in a hurry.“

“I just came in for a martini. Perfectly made. Lovely view. Knowledgeable and friendly staff. If you are visiting town you need to make it here for a drink and the amazing view from the top of the Pfister Hotel. Cash isn't accepted, and there is no official dress code.“

“Went last night for trivia. Had a reservation, but had to change the amount of people upon arrival. They accommodated us, which was unexpected, but appreciated. Our server, a young man in his early 20’s was excellent. We had the soft pretzels for an app, the Cuban and the chicken ceasar wrap for entrees. The food came out quickly and was delicious. My gf had two Paloma’s. Their prices are crazy cheap. I have been bartending for 15 years and I have worked at places 7-10 years ago where the prices were at what the prices here were at. I couldn’t believe that buffalo trace was only $8!!!! You guys should/could charge 15-20% more. Regardless of my opinions, overall, the experience was excellent. We will be back and now I know why the place was full on a Thursday in the summer. Keep up the good work.“

“Lo recomiendo, 100%, este lugar de nutrición aquí encuentras las mejores crepas y bebidas energéticas, Waffles y más Es un lugar con muy buena vibra y muy limpio todo muy saludable Pasen a visitarlo“

“I had the pizza and garlic bread for the first time today. My grandson brought it home and both were excellent. I'll definitely be getting it again.“

“At in Wonderland diner today for lunch. Amazing food, our waiter Ben double checked if certain things were safe for me (I'm gluten free). Had a gluten free bun for my burger. If you are gluten free or not I highly recommend this place!“

“Great bartenders, fun events!“

“Once we got engaged, we started looking at tons of venues and The Atrium was intriguing and we went to view it. When we were there on our initial tour it was everything we ever wanted including the upstairs bar, outdoor space and the beautiful main level. Working with The Atrium leading up to the wedding was a great experience, we were assigned Lori for our day of coordinator. We met Lori prior to the wedding day, and instantly had a connection. I knew Lori was going to be a great asset for our wedding day, she is full of knowledge and worked on the catering side in her past so every ounce of knowledge helped us. Come wedding day, she was by my side, making sure everything was perfect, including my bustle! I couldn’t have imagined having a better person by my side, bending over backward for me and our guests. Lori is a great asset to The Atrium’s team!“

“Great people. Good drinks“

“Great place to watch soccer. They also have a nice beer selection.“

“Awesome place!! My uncle used to be part owner years ago and my mom worked there. Supposedly I was conceived on the bar“

“👍🏼👍🏼 always have had a good time here. Definitely a great bar especially so close Fiserv Forum!“

“Best date spot for young professionals in MKE. Come for the atmosphere and stay for the even more ambiance. It's like if Einstein invented the Tunnel of Love attraction in all those classic films about yt people wearing sweaters and getting married at age 17 instead of nuclear destruction, but even more.“