Bar Exam
Klinger’s East Is a Time Warp
Still with same owner after 40 years, it's very old Milwaukee -- modest, cozy, quaint.
Jan 19th, 2016 by Michael Horne
History of the Up and Under
It dates back a century, was a Polish bar, "soft drink parlor" and a house of blues.
Jan 10th, 2016 by Michael Horne
Benelux Stars Where Speakeasy Stood
Once a dive with bootleg liquor, now a spectacular setting for world class Belgian brews.
Dec 31st, 2015 by Michael Horne
Von Trier Is a Teutonic Treasure
It abounds in such artifacts and boasts a huge selection of German tap beers.
Dec 18th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Monica’s on Astor Replaced Former Bordello
It's a cozy, unique bar in building that goes back to 1850s. But about that racy history...
Dec 8th, 2015 by Michael Horne
The Irish Pub’s Roots Go Back 120 Years
Its history saw it go from Pabst Tied House to "soft drink parlor" to gay bar to Irish bar.
Dec 4th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Hybrid Lounge, City’s Newest Gay Bar
In a building whose history goes back to 1890, it attracts a hybrid of gay and straight folks.
Nov 30th, 2015 by Michael Horne
1894 Building Boasts New Orleans-Style Bar
New Brass Alley on Third St. has spent heavily on atmosphere. Evolution ping pong bar is on 2nd floor.
Nov 20th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Oscar’s Is a Classic South Side Pub
A century old, just below 16th St. Viaduct, known for its hamburgers and reasonably priced micro beers.
Nov 11th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Harbor Room Is Classic Gay Men’s Bar
Its colorful 108-year history charts the rise and fall of a dense manufacturing neighborhood.
Oct 29th, 2015 by Michael Horne
O’Lydia’s Has 99-Year History
The atmospheric, old-style tavern still has the original floor, tin ceiling and back bar.
Oct 22nd, 2015 by Michael Horne
Major Goolsby’s, Still a Great Sports Bar
One of nation's first, where Charles Barkley and Reggie Jackson, among others, hung out.
Oct 14th, 2015 by Michael Horne
