34 Best Cocktail Bars near Wauwatosa

“Bibi is the absolute best! We absolutely adore her! She makes the bar what it is with her Bubbly personality, tasty bloody Mary’s (even late night) and her fresh friendly conversation. The bar chairs could use more options for the disabled customers they have, but overall A++ for customer service and good quality.“

“I absolutely deleted their Puerto Rican pulled pork sliders. Insanely delicious, 9.4/10“

“Great Beer selection, even gluten free options!“

“Don't know why this place has three dollar signs. It's incredibly cheap! $4 for pretty much everything (20 craft taps, well/rail drinks, and wine). They have a great selection of 20 rotating craft beer taps for $4, and also offer growler fills. It's hard to go wrong here.“

“My fiancé and I really enjoy coming to JoJos 👍🏿 it’s a very chill spot to come to and the bartender makes the best drinks 🍹 I recommen the long island ice tea on point 👍🏿💯“

“Food was delicious! Will be back!“

“Only all GF place I know of around here!!! And it’s good and it’s got a great atmosphere!!!“

“Great food. Awesome service. Cool vibe. I enjoyed my experience. Will go back again.“

“Food was so delicious, ambiance was beautiful. Our waitress was super sweet and attentive. I enjoyed my birthday dinner here last night. Wonderful date night experience. Thank you for the hospitality. Highly recommended ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Classic lounge energy with surprisingly solid bites. I grabbed a small plate alongside a drink and it hit the spot—simple, savory, and well-timed. Dim lights, old-school vibes, and a pace that encourages lingering. Feels timeless in a good way.“

“This is our go-to bar in MKE! We keep coming back because of the atmosphere — and especially because of the bartender, Bred. He’s super cool, always remembers us, and his service is amazing. Plus, the drinks he makes are always on point!“

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

“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 Old fashioned in the state of Wisconsin“

“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.“

“Hands down one of my favorite cocktail bars. Also extremely reasonable price for the quality of cocktail. It has a welcoming, cozy, and unique interior that would make for a good look and find game. They also sport a huge selection of liquors and the bartenders there have always been a great source of knowledge on some of their personal favorites if you're looking to branch out. My two favorites to get here are the JLP and the Classic Old Fashioned. Cheers!“

“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.“

“Best bar in the country, no contest. If you’re in Milwaukee, you’re very lucky to have The Mothership in your backyard. And if you’re not… make the drive, catch the train, book the flight, whatever you have to do, you won’t regret it.“

“The food was excellent!! I got the bruschetta flight and it was hard to pick a favorite flavor. I was very hesitant on ordering bruschetta from a bar but this was some of the best I have ever had! I also had the chef special chicken sundried tomato artichoke on croissant with cheese. Also was amazing! Ended up meeting the chef and owners, very welcoming and good people! Can't wait to go back and try more food! Bar and basement hang out have cool vibe!“

“I was able to try this place for the first time last weekend and it was awesome! Sugar Maple does a lot of cool pop ups. We went to the Strangers Things one. The cocktails were so fun and tasty. The staff and owner were all so kind!
Highly recommend!“

“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.“

“My husband and I came from central IL for work but turned it into a date night. We had so much fun at Lost Whale! We tried nearly all of the cocktails (some twice) and fell in love with the shooters!
We're planning a trip back because we also feel in love with the area and want to explore! Thanks for a great Friday night!“

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

“What an excellent venue and a fantastic show. Great customer service. We will definitely be back. Marquee & The Moonlighters were so talented. We will definitely be back. A great date night.“

“This is a great music venue, and quite possibly the best Italian restaurant in town. That’s a great combo!“

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

“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.“

“Great atmosphere and amazing friendly staff. Owner Ben makes sure you have a great experience!“

“I still recommend but after last night I won't be back for a while. My husband and I drive over an hour to come here when we get a date night. Last night the bartender was slow and we thought no big deal but it became a big deal when both him and the other bartender spent most of their time messing around with their drunk friend. Eventually the bartender with the long hair and beard sat next to a girl at the bar and their drunk friend and the bartender just kept stroking her hair. It was very off putting. The other bartender thats usually there(big Samoan individual?) is always very attentive and nice. This was creepy. Food was good as always but for the 1st time ever I couldn't wait to leave.“

“So the review written by "Being Still", I was there with this person. The restaurant reached out to this person through Messenger, but because they blocked Being Still, there is no way to respond to them. And they took the comments off their facebook page and blocked Being Still.... nice.... Seems sneaky to not leave a honest review up for people to see the conversations, but to only have the good ones on your Facebook page. Instead of having to go look in the review section to find honest reviews.“

“Yep yep“

“This is a perfect bar! I’m so impressed by Jade, the bartender. She is a class act! Managing the entire bar on her own with a friendly smile and delicious drinks. It takes a special person to craft such a comfortable, cool, classy spot. A+++++++“

“free pool..🙂...friendly staff“

“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.“