Bar Exam
The Vig Is a Really Big Show
A restaurant and bar 'with a soul.' And very nice happy hour prices.
Oct 6th, 2026 by Michael Horne
The Deep Groove Hums of History
1875 building, oldest on Brady St., lovingly restored as cafe, bar and listening lounge.
Feb 2nd, 2026 by Michael Horne
Your Office Is New and Truly Unique
Tons of office memorabilia and jokes, reasonably-priced drinks and food.
Nov 13th, 2025 by Michael Horne
Sip & Purr Is Unique Cafe and Bar
Have your drink and watch the cats. Its international cat rescue program now chronicled in new movie.
May 1st, 2025 by Michael Horne
Lakefront Brewery’s New Riverwalk Patio
Lovely new covered patio offers great views of the river, city and Holton Street Viaduct.
Jul 26th, 2023 by Michael Horne
How Falcon Bowl Was Saved
And how the nationally historic Riverwest bar and bowling alley is being transformed.
Jul 12th, 2023 by Michael Horne
Clementines Evokes the New Bay View
Even as it honors the history. Bartenders and owners love it. You may, too.
Sep 19th, 2022 by Michael Horne
Nashville North Is All About The Music
Live music every day, typically country, usually starting at 3 p.m., with creative street food.
Jun 22nd, 2022 by Michael Horne
Thurman’s Is Back From The Dead
Closed for more than a year, the baseball/Grateful Dead-themed bar off Brady Street returns.
Jun 15th, 2022 by Michael Horne
Pabst Mansion Beer Garden
Historic mansion was home to Milwaukee beer baron Captain Frederick Pabst.
Aug 20th, 2021 by Michael Horne
Milwaukee County Parks Traveling Beer Garden Returns
Rare non-casualty of pandemic has run annually since 2014.
May 14th, 2021 by Michael Horne
The Riverwest Filling Station is a Gas
A Riverwest gem with a long and storied past.
Jan 24th, 2020 by Michael Horne
