Bar Exam
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
Valent’s, Your Early Morning Bar
A neighborhood bar in search of a neighborhood, the one-time hangout for American Motors workers opens 6 a.m. but closes by dinner time.
Aug 28th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Holler House Has America’s Oldest Bowling Alleys
One of the last of the classic South Side Polish taverns, it's a vintage slice of Milwaukee.
Aug 20th, 2014 by Michael Horne
No Breaks For Jim’s Time Out
An old wooden downtown dive that’s outlasted nearby parking structures, jailhouse tenants and a few fires.
Aug 13th, 2014 by Michael Horne
McKiernan’s, the Home Base of Bob Donovan
The alderman and mayoral candidate loves hanging out here, safe from those wine-sipping streetcar fans.
Aug 5th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Gee Willickers Is a Tiny Time Warp
Hyper-local, old-style Riverwest bar is hard to find and barely touched by time.
Jul 24th, 2014 by Michael Horne
How Linneman’s Became a Mainstay for Music
The Riverwest bar, built in 1902, has a stage musicians like and authentically historic atmosphere.
Jul 16th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Scaffidi’s Hideout, Perfect Place to Play Pool
A classic neighborhood bar that goes back a century, with three pool tables and old school charm.
Jul 8th, 2014 by Michael Horne
The Easy-Going Charm of Y-NOT II
No bar in town keeps longer hours -- or has had the same proprietor for so many years.
Jun 19th, 2014 by Michael Horne
In Defense of the Nomad
Why all the attacks on Nomad’s “favela” and why it matters.
Jun 17th, 2014 by Joey Grihalva
