Bar Exam
Vintage, an East Side Bar With Odd History
Former Morry's space was once auto dealer and then refrigerator showroom.
Nov 13th, 2017 by Michael Horne
Baby Boomers Is Classic Bay View
The old working-class Bay View before the 288 Stitchweld apartments arose here.
Nov 2nd, 2017 by Michael Horne
The Backyard, a Unique Bay View Bar
A tavern here since 1909, and where else can you grill your own steaks outdoors?
Oct 20th, 2017 by Michael Horne
Circle A Is Classic Riverwest Tavern
Built next to RR track, building a tavern for 120 years, now intimate music venue.
Oct 11th, 2017 by Michael Horne
Bryant’s, Serving Cocktails Since 1936
Originally a "tied house," Bryant's is city's oldest cocktail lounge. Stop in during Doors Open.
Sep 22nd, 2017 by Michael Horne
Quarters Is Very Old School
It's the old Riverwest, not the new, for cheap beer and hard rock.
Sep 12th, 2017 by Michael Horne
Henry’s Is Anything But a Bistro
More low-down bar than East Side chic, but in a century-old building.
Aug 31st, 2017 by Michael Horne
Junior’s Hook Has 125-Year Heritage
Old South Side tavern since 1892, with countless owners, is suddenly chic.
Aug 22nd, 2017 by Michael Horne
Nomad’s History Goes Back to 1880s
"Soft-drink parlor" of 1920s now has soccer-themed, international ambience.
Aug 16th, 2017 by Michael Horne
The Foundation Goes Back to 1893
Structure has carried neighborhood taps and now Milwaukee's go-to Tiki bar, Foundation.
Aug 4th, 2017 by Michael Horne
Romans’ Pub Was Old Speakeasy
Old roadhouse from 1885 had booze and Chicago connections during Prohibition.
Jul 28th, 2017 by Michael Horne
Shorewood Tavern Located on Bike Path
American Legion Post has a classic, 1940s bar, just steps from the Oak Leaf Trail.
Jul 22nd, 2017 by Michael Horne
