MIX IT UP: MILWAUKEE’S UNIQUE BARS

Hotel Metro. The tropical-themed drinks are as enticing as the majestic cityscape surrounding you.

Get the night rolling with a couple of games of bowling at Holler House and Koz’s Mini Bowl. A Milwaukee institution, the Holler House is home to the two oldest sanctioned bowling lanes in the country. At Koz’s, try your hand at a very different type of bowling entirely. Duckpin bowling is played with a smaller ball and shorter, heavier pins, making it a fun twist on the classic experience. For bars that strike the perfect pitch, stop at High Note Karaoke Bar to give your vocal cords a workout and sing like no one’s watching. For a relaxing evening accented by the smooth sound of jazz music, make your way to the East Side's The Estate for a warm ambiance and an exceptional evening of music. Light a fire under your night out with a creative evening at Glassnote Candle Bar. Let your imagination run wild while curating the candle you’ve always dreamed about, with a cocktail in hand.

➞ With Milwaukee’s bar scene is as eclectic as the rest of the city. From the Pink Squirrel cocktail to modern speakeasies, stunning views to gameday brews, there’s a local watering hole that’ll make you feel right at home.

At Mosler’s Vault in the recently opened North Avenue Market, order a drink from a modern speakeasy in a repurposed bank vault. Take a pour from the longest bar east of the Mississippi River at Buck Bradley’s Saloon downtown. Stumble upon a hidden gem at the Milwaukee Athletic Club and address the elephants in the room. The Elephant Room is a wonderfully eccentric space featuring scenes from the African plains, including several detailed paintings of elephants. The self-proclaimed birthplace of the Pink Squirrel, the Blue Tail Fly, and the Banshee, Bryant’s Cocktail Lounge is unlike any other bar in the city. With no menu, the bartenders craft the perfect made-to-order cocktail for you to enjoy in the comfort of the intimate atmosphere of this throwback bar.

See some of Milwaukee's most beautiful views sitting high in the sky at the Pufferfish tiki bar above downtown's

Sports fans have no shortage of options for places to watch their favorite team, but there’s nothing quite like MECCA Sports Bar and Grill in the Deer District With a 42-foot indoor screen in the shadow of Fiserv Forum, the restaurant and bar creates a gameday atmosphere unlike any other.

Relive a piece of Milwaukee film history at the 4th Base Restaurant, site of the famous “Major League” bar scene. Stop in and grab a drink before a Brewers game or re-enact the scene with your friends.

Catch World Cup fever in 2022? Watch the world's game and prime yourself for the 2023 Women's World Cup at a trio of great soccer bars. Nomad World Pub has a festive atmosphere and an outstanding patio space. You'll also find welcoming vibes at the Highbury Pub in Bay View and Three Lions Pub in Shorewood. Each establishment opens their doors early enough for you to catch all of your favorite European teams.

➞ Milwaukee is known far and wide as Brew City, an ode to our beer-brewing tradition and its evolution into our flourishing craft beer scene. We've also mastered wonderfully inventive takes on classic cocktails like Bloody Marys, Old Fashioneds, Pink Squirrels and so many more concoctions. Over the past several years, though, the city that beer built has been developing a wide variety of thoughtful mocktails inspired by drinks, beers, and ingredients packed with flavor but without the hangover.

B AR S FOR A N/A NIGHT OUT

Throughout the Milwaukee area, bars offer unique creative versions of mocktails that offer any sober or sober-curious visitor a sensational N/A drink. Whether you're looking for outstanding live music, shuffleboard, or an ambiance for your next night out, Milwaukee has a bar for you.