Niki & her interns were also nice enough to do a lot of “research” into the Milwaukee Night Life. The weather may be cold, but these hot spots should warm you up (Note: I can personally attest to the awesomeness of High-Hat and really anything on Brady Street. I and a few of my board buddies sampled several offerings of this hip spot when we were in Milwaukee for our first board meeting) Be sure to click any image to enlarge it, then you can easily scroll through all the images in full screen with complete descriptions across the bottom! Enjoy!
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- Spin 233 E Chicago St, Milwaukee, WI 53202 Looking for a blast? Come to Spin Milwaukee for a super cool atmosphere and a game of ping pong. Featuring a main floor filled with ping pong tables, this is the place to go for a delectable Milwaukee brew and a ping pong match. Always filled with vibrant personalities, you are bound to have a great time, every time. -Kayle
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- Casablanca 728 E Brady St, Milwaukee, WI 53202 Casablanca, conveniently located on Milwaukee’s bustling Brady Street, is the perfect amalgamation of fancy stylings and accessible atmosphere. With what is arguably the most thorough and tasteful menu of Middle Eastern food in Milwaukee, Casablanca has become more than a restaurant–it is a staple of Milwaukee culture. Complete with an outdoor patio, hookah lounge, and copious amounts of exotic dishes to try, Casablanca offers an experience that any Milwaukee connoisseur favors.
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- Hi-Hat Lounge 1701 N Arlington Pl, Milwaukee, WI 53202 Hi Hat Lounge has been serving Brady Street in Milwaukee, Wisconsin since 1998. Hi Hat Lounge has been, and continues to be on the forefront of Milwaukee’s craft cocktail movement. Besides serving up awesome craft cocktails, Hi Hat Lounge serves a full menu featuring appetizers, burgers, sandwiches; brunch on the weekend, and varying nightly specials.
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- The Garage 1709 North Arlington Place, Milwaukee, WI 53202 The Hi Hat Lounge grew into the adjacent area, which was appropriately named, the Garage. The Garage has a more casual atmosphere. The type of place that is great for patrons to comfortably hang out, catch up, and watch some sports on the massive projector screen. The Garage carries over 70 beers, is open for Brunch on the weekends, carries an awesome menu featuring appetizers, burgers, sandwiches, and varying nightly specials.
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- Yeild Bar & Restaurant 1932 E Kenilworth Pl Milwaukee, WI, United States 53202 Yield Bar has established its little parcel of the Milwaukee music scene in recent years. Live music nightly. Hip, not overstated, a great place to drink and catch some great live music.
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- Landmark Lanes 2220 N Farwell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202 Landmark Lanes, 2220 N. Farwell Ave., in operation since 1927, is an East Side destination for people from all across Milwaukee. Milwaukee’s best bowling alley bar – according to OnMilwaukee.com Best of Bars voting in 2011 – is actually three bars, the front bar, the back bar and the side bar.
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- Hotel Foster 2028 E North Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202 Merging Parisian elegance with the tradition of tavern Americana, The Hotel Foster services a variety of products as both a full service bar, and coffee house on Milwaukee’s East Side. Offering locally roasted Valentine coffees and Rishi imported teas, as well as an ever changing menu of classic/craft cocktails and unique beers from around the world*, The Hotel Foster offers affordable options for every palette at every hour.
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- At Random 2501 S Delaware Ave, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53207 If you’re looking for a pint of craft beer — or even a Miller Lite — you’ll be sorely disappointed. At Random doesn’t do beer; it’s way too working class. This Bay View landmark is better suited for a romantic night out, a secret rendezvous or a special occasion for which sipping Scotch is required.
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- Sugar Maple 441 E Lincoln Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207 The best microbrew bar in Milwaukee. Over 60 taps always changing. Pay a game of ping ping on the patio. Very knowledgeable staff if you don’t know what you want they will help you. Good energy with a dark and cool atmosphere.
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- Foundation 2718 N Bremen St, Milwaukee, WI 53212 Sick of the dreary Milwaukee spring? Come to Foundation for a taste of summer. With a Tiki bar theme, this bar serves a variety of summery delicious drinks. Although it can get quite packed in this small Riverwest destination, you are bound to have a groovy time. -Kayle
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- Art Bar 722 E Burleigh St, Milwaukee, WI 53212 Located on Riverwest’s bustling Burleigh St, Art Bar features a variety of delicious beers and always has art on the walls. Art Bar welcomes dogs of the neighborhood, and has a great 2 for 1 deal on Tuesday nights. -Kayle
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- Nessun Dorma 2778 N Weil St, Milwaukee, WI 53212 Riverwest’s Nessun Dorma is cozy, inviting, urban and affordable with a medium-sized menu featuring foodie-approved appetizers, soups, sandwiches and nightly specials. Nessun features an extensive selection of wine, beer and liquor.
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- Bremen Cafe 901 E Clarke St, Milwaukee, WI 53212 Bremen Cafe is a hip dive bar acting as a social hub of Riverwest culture. It provides a wide array of board games and drink choices for all types, adding to the welcoming and rounded atmosphere. Often presenting live acoustic sets, Bremen Cafe ensures the return of it’s loyal regulars and curious newcomers alike. – CJ O’Connell
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- Mad Planet 533 E Center St, Milwaukee, WI 53212 Mad Planet has been a staple of the Milwaukee nightlife scene since it was established in 1990. It has a unique energy that seems inexhaustible, carrying the club from dance party to live music venue and back again. This fun ostentatious club presents a retro dance party every Friday night spinning the funky sounds of the 80’s and 90’s. During the week, live music reigns supreme. Mad Planet has been host to many big-ticket national acts, including Arcade Fire, the Black Lips and Lucero, as well as providing a stage for some of the best hometown acts Milwaukee has to offer.
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- Riverwest Public House Co-op 815 E Locust St, Milwaukee, WI 53212 Wisconsin’s only cooperative bar. Riverwest Public House Co-op serves many local and organic products for drinkers and non-drinkers alike. Many of the ingredients are made fresh in-house or grown nearby. We host all kinds of events and community meetings. Live music Thurs-Sat.
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- Oriental Theater 2230 N Farwell Ave, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202 The Oriental Theatre, located a mile north of downtown, a mile south of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and 5 blocks west of Lake Michigan, is at the heart of Milwaukee’s alternative Eastside. Every Friday and Saturday before the 7pm show in the main theatre, the lush sounds of the Kimball Theatre Pipe Organ introduce the film, just like the good old days. This pipe organ is the largest of its kind in a theatre in America, and the third largest in the world. On November 13, 2009 the theatre opened its own bar at the concession stand. In addition to a wide selection of gourmet concession items, theatre patrons are now able to enjoy cocktails, wine by the bottle or glass and beer from Milwaukee and the world. Patrons are welcome to bring their drinks into the auditorium, so they may enjoy them prior, during and after their movie-going experience.
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- 42 Lounge 326 E Mason Milwaukee WI 42 Lounge offers a refuge for all the nerds who like to party with other nerd! If you’re into gaming, either casually or competitively, this is the best place to go for a few drinks and a fun atmosphere. It may look like a trendy nightclub at first glance, but in the corners – XBOXs and Playstations are available for all your gaming needs.
