50 Best Bars near Saint Francis

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

“Very clean place. Great place with great people. very relaxing place.“

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

“We were driving by and the outside signage was calling our name. This is an old school corner tavern. We ended up staying longer than intended. We met Marty, the bartender and owner, great guy, had everyone going. Also his mom walked in and sat with us and told us the history behind the bar. Everyone in the place were all laughing and sharing story’s, felt like I had known these people my entire life. We will definitely stop in again when we are in the area. Thanks Marty!“

“Corner bar that’s a local institution“

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

“Really enjoyed our meal at St Francis Brewery. Stephanie, our server was attentive and friendly. Food delivery was super speedy. Pretzel bites and cheese were so good. We had the Beer can chicken and chicken tenders- both excellent. Also big fans of the sweet potato fries. Live music was fantastic. Altogether a great vibe- we’ll be back!“

“I'm a regular at this lovely place I have never been let down :) The food and the staff are very friendly they treat me like family with kind and respect sharing some laughs along the way too. If I could give this place a billion stars on google I sure would this place deserves all the love best place in Wisconsin in my book“

“Absolutely amazing experience for bridal and groom parties! Matt was an awesome game show host and had great jokes! I feel bad as I forgot the female host’s name but she was also amazing! We had the best time and I know the bride and groom loved every minute.“

“We stumbled into NorthSouth Club before Summerfest because we had time to kill before the show. The crew working that night was incredible and very conversational. They had overheard we were going to The Academy Is and offered us wristbands! Thank you, Tyler, Phoebe and Max for making our night! Drinks were great, and the axe throwing was so fun!“

“Fun atmosphere, great staff and many of events to attend.“

“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!“

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

“Best Drinks in Milwaukee 🔥“

“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.“

“Great place to watch a Packer game!💛💚“

“They are dog friendly and have consistently had good options on tap. Do know that they are a bar only, not a resturaunt. They have bags of chips for sale, but no food food. I like it because I like having a place out that I can take my dog. Dogs allowed inside and out on the patio.“

“We took a chance on this place for a quick dinner while visiting Milwaukee from Chicago. The food was amazing, one of the best burgers I have ever had. Very kind and friendly service. The atmosphere was warm and cozy. Definitely a must try.“

“It’s usually a lil slower (at least when I’ve gone) but there are always good people hanging around. I also think the ode to labor protests is really cool. I appreciate that they have a nod to the history of the building“

“Stopped in before a game in Milwaukee and this place was such a cool find. From the mustache guy behind the bar to the laid back, homey atmosphere, we felt welcome right away. Our girl Jamie took great care of us and recommended the meatloaf sandwich, which was absolutely delicious. She killed it as our waitress. Great food, cold drinks, awesome people, and just an all around good time. We’ll definitely be back next time we’re in Milwaukee!“

“This is one of the best patios in the city of Milwaukee. You feel like you left Milwaukee and are at a chill vibe resort. They greet you like family and the service reflects that as well. Tim, our server, was super fun and patient explaining all the drinks. Definitely added to the experience! If you’re in Milwaukee and looking for a place to destress and enjoy some great cocktails, music and vibe, stop in at Tied House Milwaukee!“

“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.“

“The best way to describe it is the best Culver's you've ever had.

The burgers are sloppy So this is not the kind of place you want to go to while on a diet, and the ice cream is very good.

The fries are good, but nothing too exceptional.

There is only street parking but when I went it was fairly easy to find parking. Plus there is a residential neighborhood nearby.“

“Awesome atmosphere where everyone is friendly. Great owner and awesome bartenders! If you haven’t been here already, you need to go!!!“

“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.“

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

“Friendly bar and meet new friends and watch sports“

“Great people. Good drinks“

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

“Great bands and beer selection“

“Great Beer selection, even gluten free options!“

“Great bar, delicious drinks, and the bartenders are always great. Cody is the best!“

“Although I have never closed Wolski’s, I have stopped in for drinks and darts and was not disappointed! However my favorite experience at Wolski’s actually happened without ever leaving my car. I drive rideshare and was picking up there. As I pulled up, I immediately noticed the bouncer arguing with some drunk college-aged guy who was clearly being denied admission. As all his friends walked past him and handed off their ID’s, the bouncer kept dealing with his mouth, but stayed calm and just kept repeating “go home”. But Kevin thought his turtleneck and sweater combo granted him access anywhere so he tried to slip past. He made it through the first door before the bouncer body slammed him and the door slowly shut behind them. The need to know what was going on behind that door overwhelmed me and I considered getting out of my car. But my thoughts were interrupted when the door swung open and the bouncer threw Kevin out like Uncle Phil did Jazzy Jeff. The best part - the bouncer looked to be in the 50+ age category. At that point, he gave up on trying to get through the bouncer, so he moved on to trying to scale the fence. When I tell you I about died when I saw his pathetic attempts to get over it, I mean he wouldn’t have stood a chance sober with a step stool. He eventually gave up on the fence and walked around to find another way in. I wanted to follow, to see what feeble attempt he would make next, but then my riders came. Just when I thought the story couldn’t get any better, they started talking about a douchebag whose friends all left him. I told them about the guy getting body slammed and they asked if he was wearing a turtleneck. I found out one of my riders was his ex-girlfriend so I of course told the story in full. My one question to her was “does he have a weird relationship with his mom?” And they all burst out laughing. Apparently he does. Shoutout to the bouncer!“

“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 was greeted by the bartender, Charlie. I recently parted ways with some of my gay “bar friends” and needed a change of scenery. Not knowing my story Charlie made conversation and made me feel welcome. In about 7-8 minutes meeting Charlie, he knew I happened to be gay. Since then I make it a point when friends visit for pride I take them to this place. All of the bartenders have always treated me with great respect and I enjoy the atmosphere. With me standing tall at 4’9” I’m happy to visit this inclusive place where I’ve happened to develop friendships with people who happen to be straight, oh and people who happen to be gay as well.“

“I love Palaminos. The ambience is an old pub eatery. Many people eat at the bar, but there is ample seating for groups. The fish fry is the best in the city! There are 3 hearty pieces of cod. You will not go away hungry. The staff is great! definitely put it on your list!“

“As others have said, homey/divey vibe, nothing fancy but perfect for what it is. Feels like it's always been there. Great food too, friendly owner/bartender, an an excellent brandy old fashioned.
If you don't love this place, I think it says more about you than it does about Phylos!“

“Great little Japanese bar. Bartender was very knowledgeable about sake“

“Absolutely love Bittercube“

“We had my mother in laws surprise 80th birthday at D'Vine! We had about 50 members of our family there and we were all so happy with the space and the service. Andrew is so kind and accommodating to work with! We will definitely go back the next time we're in need of a family gathering space!“

“Arrived on a Tuesday around 430pm. My husband and I shared the Medicine Bowl soup special and were blown away! We also got the Po Boy and Steak sandwiches. Both were excellent-and huge- we have lunch now for tomorrow! Service was also wonderful. We will be back!“

“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!“

“We were with friends. The wine and cocktails were great. My wife and I shared a steak pizzaiola and we each subbed a Riverwege salad. It was sooo good!

This time my wife and I each had the Italian Beef. I subbed the Riverwwdge salad and she had the house salad. All delicious, as were the cocktails and wine“

“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.“

“Great bar with welcoming bar tenders and fun patrons! If you want to have a great time, this is the bar for you!“

“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“

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

“This has become my go-to gathering place on Downer Avenue. It's classy, relaxing, quiet enough for conversation, and has beverages to suit just about any mood or taste. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable.“

“This is a perfect hidden gem of a bar. Amazing drink selection, fair prices and great bartenders. You’ll also find hidden amazing little points in the venue…like the garden/patio area. Highly recommend.“

“beautiful place too have some adult beverages“

“great place to hang out. has been there for years“