Bar Exam

Bar Exam: Nessun Dorma The 13th Owner of Bar
Bar Exam

Nessun Dorma The 13th Owner of Bar

Bar's history goes back to 1909. Was first to serve Lakefront Brewery beer, in 1987.

Bar Exam: Vintage, an East Side Bar With Odd History
Bar Exam

Vintage, an East Side Bar With Odd History

Former Morry's space was once auto dealer and then refrigerator showroom.

Bar Exam: Baby Boomers Is Classic Bay View
Bar Exam

Baby Boomers Is Classic Bay View

The old working-class Bay View before the 288 Stitchweld apartments arose here.

Bar Exam: The Backyard, a Unique Bay View Bar
Bar Exam

The Backyard, a Unique Bay View Bar

A tavern here since 1909, and where else can you grill your own steaks outdoors?

Bar Exam: Circle A Is Classic Riverwest Tavern
Bar Exam

Circle A Is Classic Riverwest Tavern

Built next to RR track, building a tavern for 120 years, now intimate music venue.

Bar Exam Doors Open Edition: Bryant’s, Serving Cocktails Since 1936
Bar Exam Doors Open Edition

Bryant’s, Serving Cocktails Since 1936

Originally a "tied house," Bryant's is city's oldest cocktail lounge. Stop in during Doors Open.

Bar Exam: Quarters Is Very Old School
Bar Exam

Quarters Is Very Old School

It's the old Riverwest, not the new, for cheap beer and hard rock.

Bar Exam: Henry’s Is Anything But a Bistro
Bar Exam

Henry’s Is Anything But a Bistro

More low-down bar than East Side chic, but in a century-old building.

Bar Exam: Junior’s Hook Has 125-Year Heritage
Bar Exam

Junior’s Hook Has 125-Year Heritage

Old South Side tavern since 1892, with countless owners, is suddenly chic.

Bar Exam: Nomad’s History Goes Back to 1880s
Bar Exam

Nomad’s History Goes Back to 1880s

"Soft-drink parlor" of 1920s now has soccer-themed, international ambience.

Bar Exam: The Foundation Goes Back to 1893
Bar Exam

The Foundation Goes Back to 1893

Structure has carried neighborhood taps and now Milwaukee's go-to Tiki bar, Foundation.

Bar Exam: Romans’ Pub Was Old Speakeasy
Bar Exam

Romans’ Pub Was Old Speakeasy

Old roadhouse from 1885 had booze and Chicago connections during Prohibition.