Bar Exam
Thirsty Fox Is For Golfers
At city border near Brown Deer and Tripoli golf courses, the old road house has been here since 1930s.
Aug 7th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Bay Street Pub May Underwhelm You
It's definitely old Bay View, not the "other East Side." But the beer garden has charm.
Jul 24th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Saz’s, Where Scott Met Tonette
Famed as the place where Scott Walker met his future wife, Saz's colorful history goes back to 1895.
Jul 17th, 2015 by Michael Horne
The Harp, a Unique Waterfront Bar
The riverside has lots of restaurants and even breweries, but the venerable, Irish-themed Harp is the only true tavern along the water.
Jul 13th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Kruz, a Tavern on the Docks
Near the lake, the RR tracks and a scrapyard, with one of the city's finest patios to take in the scene. What are you waiting for?
Jun 26th, 2015 by Michael Horne
The Raunchy Prior Life of Finks
The upscale Humboldt Ave. bar was anything but for its first 100 years or so.
Jun 16th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Kneisler’s White House, City’s Most Historic?
First established in 1891, and run by the same family for 115 years, the Bay View bar is a classic.
Jun 3rd, 2015 by Michael Horne
The Only Saloon in Piggsville
And the Valley Inn is a dandy, with a nicely-restored 1898 building and all those photos (and stories!) of floods.
May 27th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Steny’s Is For Sports and Wing Nuts
Chicken wings, a huge selection of beers, 17 flat screens blasting games, and super jolly crowd. What more do you want?
May 19th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Thurman’s 15 is Always Dead
Metaphorically speaking only. The name celebrates the deceased Yankee, the atmosphere is heavy on the Grateful Dead, and the cozy tavern can get pretty lively.
May 8th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Riverwest Public House, a People’s Paradise
It's also where you sign up for the Riverwest 24 bike race on May 1st, so get ready to wait in line.
Apr 28th, 2015 by Michael Horne
George’s Pub Features Singing Bartender
George is 82, sings like Johnny Cash, and takes no guff. Nor do his customers, many retired cops who probably still carry guns.
Apr 23rd, 2015 by Michael Horne
