Bar Exam
Duke’s and Scooter’s Are Both Bargains
The co-joined bars at 150-8 E. Juneau share a building from 1876 and boast the cheapest prices on Water Street.
Apr 10th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Zad’s Is a Relic of Old Milwaukee
Working-class bar with more than a century of history still opens at 6 a.m. You can feel the ghosts of its rooming-house era.
Apr 1st, 2015 by Michael Horne
Club Garibaldi’s Very Italian Roots
It's a bar, restaurant, music club and a place that still serves as an Italian Mutual Aid Society.
Mar 25th, 2015 by Michael Horne
The Nomad Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Owner Mike Eitel opened it in 1995, assuming he'd fail and go back to pursue his Ph.D. Bad prediction.
Mar 23rd, 2015 by Andrew McCann
RC’s Rock of Gibraltar
The first place opened by tavern titan R.C. Schmidt offers cheap drinks and tattered charm in a magnificently overbuilt steel structure.
Mar 13th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Palm Tavern’s Incredible Drink Selection
Dive-bar exterior obscures remarkable selection of micro-beers and countless liquors you may never have tried.
Mar 6th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Halliday’s Is Historic Oddity
An 1888 home designed by Alfred Clas became a funny little tavern on Farwell where a bar stool always seems available.
Feb 25th, 2015 by Michael Horne
The Rise and Fall and Rise of Dino’s
Riverwest bar, revived once again, was among the first in the nation to serve Lakefront beer. The food is good, too.
Feb 11th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Champion’s Pub, a Place for Conversation
It's an atmospheric place on a dead-end street where it won't hurt to quote Kant or Kierkegaard.
Jan 28th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Simple Pleasures of The Newport
On the plainer, north side of Bay View, its a classic, unpretentious neighborhood bar.
Jan 15th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Last Call for Treats
A bar since 1895, with quite a checkered history, it will close on January 17.
Jan 7th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Victor’s Is a Hit on New Year’s Eve
The celebration lasts 34 hours here, and attracts a 1,000-plus customers. Will Mark Belling be there?
Dec 31st, 2014 by Michael Horne
