Bar Exam
The Limited Charms of the UWM Gasthaus
Other than the beer selection, it’s a drab, deflating place. The good news it will soon be replaced.
Dec 17th, 2014 by Michael Horne
The Red Lion’s a Roaring Success
Former Brocach turns from Irish to English, with plenty of beer, ale and cider on hand.
Dec 15th, 2014 by Michael Horne
The Standard Has a Strange History
Just off Brady Street, it goes back to 1888, with a long list of owners and names.
Dec 2nd, 2014 by Michael Horne
Historic Brown Bottle Reopens
The 1907 building has an atmospheric interior filled with Germanic touches and Old World craftsmanship and the Schlitz is just $2 on tap.
Nov 19th, 2014 by Michael Horne
This Is It, Our Oldest Gay Bar
Opened in 1968, across from Cathedral Square, the no-frills joint is the state's oldest continuously-operated gay bar.
Nov 14th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Hosed on Brady Loves Fire Fighters
No bar in town has more fire fighting memorabilia. Few have changed the beer signs more often.
Nov 7th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Harp and Shamrock Is a Survivor
The 1885 building on 21st and Wells is sagging, but venerable old bar attracts “Jeopardy!” and trivia lovers.
Oct 23rd, 2014 by Michael Horne
How a “Bar Rescue” Created Nick’s House
Reality TV show helps Y-Not Y-Not Y-Not turn into a 70's-themed bar.
Oct 16th, 2014 by Michael Horne
The Gig is Good for Cheap Micro-Brews
Tucked away in Riverwest since 1904, it offers micro-brews in a micro-neighborhood
Oct 2nd, 2014 by Michael Horne
The Uptowner, Home of the Beautiful People
Riverwest building has been home to a bar for going on 130 years.
Sep 19th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Last Call for The Curve Bar
After a short run on prime real estate, the bar will be looking for a new home as the city continues its ceaseless evolution.
Sep 17th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Axel’s, The Quintessential UWM Haunt
Old-school charm from the nexus of Milwaukee’s college scene
Sep 8th, 2014 by Michael Horne
