Bar Exam
Hop Over to The Wicked Hop
One of the few taverns on streetcar line, in one of few buildings to survive Third Ward fire.
May 24th, 2018 by Michael Horne
Walker’s Pint Is City’s Oldest Lesbian Bar
In an 1885 building that's been a tavern for more than a century. A local classic.
May 11th, 2018 by Michael Horne
A Bar That’s Also a Museum
Brew City MKE in Grand Avenue Mall serves only Milwaukee beers -- and brewing history.
May 3rd, 2018 by Michael Horne
Unique New Place for Craft Beers
Eagle Park Brewing Co. is now in the century-old former space of The Hamilton. It is solid.
Apr 20th, 2018 by Michael Horne
Toni’s Is Strictly Old Bay View
Full name Toni's Moody Blues, style working class, history harking back to 1886.
Apr 10th, 2018 by Michael Horne
A Gentleman’s Club for 134 Years
Downtown's Milwaukee Club, founded 1884, is the oldest and most exclusive bar in town.
Mar 23rd, 2018 by Michael Horne
Sobelman’s Is Deliciously Historic
Unique Schlitz tavern from 1889 has great heritage, great PR, great burgers.
Mar 14th, 2018 by Michael Horne
The Cheapest Tavern in Town?
Ollie's is classic South Side workers' bar with no craft beers, but 111 years history.
Mar 2nd, 2018 by Michael Horne
What Makes Hooligan’s a Landmark
Long colorful history includes days as a political campaign headquarters.
Feb 19th, 2018 by Michael Horne
Snack Boys Boasts 130-Year History
Upscale South Side bar was once working class saloon before Prohibition.
Feb 8th, 2018 by Michael Horne
America’s Leading Concertina Bar
Formerly Altenburg's, now Kochanski's, still preserving an old Milwaukee tradition.
Jan 18th, 2018 by Michael Horne
Top 10 Bar Exams of 2017
Most popular stories: old bars. Corner bars. And some surprises.
Dec 28th, 2017 by Michael Horne
