"As soon as you're welcomed through the door, though, you're welcomed into Bosco's extended family. 'People think my name is Bert and call me that all the time. He's also not particularly picky what you call him. Francis-based tavern and restaurant, 3709 S.
"Paul Frenn – along with his wife, Jennifer – opened Bert's Bar 10 years ago and is the "face" of the friendly St. But it's a true gem for Lake Country beer lovers looking for a place to sample something new." Bert's Bar
"Located just off the main drag in Hartland, Beer Snobs Ale & Eats isn't exactly a tough place to find. The Italian-American bar and restaurant is festooned with Christmas lights and decorations, including full-sized trees, garland, ornaments, nutcrackers, angels, stars, candy canes and kid-sized Santas." Beer Snobs Ale & Eatsġ22 Cottonwood Ave. " Balistreri's Bluemound Inn is a welcoming spot that's worth a stop any time of year, but it's particularly wonderful during the month of December. "And, if you venture a bit off the neighborhood's main drag, you can find a cute little baby in a combat helmet choking down a cigar and a pint of beer." You can find bars blasting the city's hottest live music until well after the sun goes down, and you can find bars blasting England's hottest soccer matches right as the sun's coming up. You can find exquisite sandwiches and tasty craft brews. "You can find just about anything while roaming the streets of Bay View looking for a bite or a beer. "For some, it may look a little sad or empty, but for Don Krause, who's owned the bar for 16 years, it's a thrilling image: a blank canvas." Sure, there's a flashing 2020 sign with some paper snowflakes near the front – but other than those small echoes, Art*Bar was mostly artless. Burleigh St., had just finished its latest gallery: a popular showing of miniature art pieces, in its aftermath leaving tiny pinholes where tiny art once wallpapered the bar. "An unexpected sight greeted me as I recently walked into Art*Bar: no art. The Riverwest tavern, found at 722 E. "The fact is, Aliota's – a decidedly unextraordinary looking pub, located in a strip mall next to a coin laundry – is among the best illustrations for the phrase 'don't judge a book by its cover' that I've ever encountered." Art*Bar Plus, the unassuming space makes The 024 feel like a true hidden gem, the kind of place where there’s a bonus thrill because you sense you’re in on a cool secret." But the snug space and intimate neighborly vibe are features, not bugs, combining with the décor – tans and reds with lovely wooden tables – to create a cozy and homey atmosphere that feels warm and welcoming even on just your first visit. " A shared space that holds maybe a few dozen, The 024 is a humble taproom that’s very much a room (though on warmer days there is a riverside patio that can seat an extra 20 beer lovers). If you're headed out, please follow establishments' COVID protocols, be safe and be considerate. And here are just a few of those hidden gems that you definitely shouldn't forget – and that you should discover for yourself for your next drink.
They may not be the fanciest places or the most hip, but without them, a part of Milwaukee's welcoming neighborhood soul would go missing. Some might say we've got a problem we'd say we just have our priorities straight.īut with so many places from which to choose, it's easy for some locales – even truly classic Cream City clubs – to fall between the cracks or hide in plain sight. True to its Brew City nickname, Milwaukee is no stranger to bars – to the point that we have more drinking spots than grocery stores.