Bar Exam
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
Milwaukee World Cup Bar Guide
Where should you watch the World Cup? Read on.
Jun 10th, 2014 by Joey Grihalva
The Surprising Charms of Fluid
The unassuming neighborhood bar has Pride of place in the annual parade.
Jun 7th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Swingin’ Door a Downtown Classic
Its history goes back to 1879, when it was the Western Union telegraph office.
May 29th, 2014 by Michael Horne
