http://onmilwaukee.com/rss/rss_bars.xml Milwaukee's Daily Magazine Bars and Clubs en-us Thu, 24 May 2012 15:15:22 CDT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://onmilwaukee.com/images/layout/rss_logo.png http://onmilwaukee.com 144 30 Lisa Simonson likes dive bars. In fact, the 24-year-old marketing professional by day likes them so much, she works at two of them, while waitressing at a third. "You can sleep when you're dead," she says with a smile. We caught up with Simonson at Mark's Sports Pub, 4035 S. Clement Ave., where she explained why regulars are friendly, funnier and more apt to start a fight when see a patron who's wet his pants. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/lisasimonson.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/lisasimonson.html?30283 Thu, 24 May 2012 13:08:00 CDT Another nightlife spot for Walker's Point. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/upbeatlounge.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/upbeatlounge.html?30280 Wed, 23 May 2012 19:01:00 CDT It's always great to read an outsider's view of our fine city, and again today a national source -- this time Esquire -- has put Milwaukee on a nice pedestal. We're the "Bar City of the Year." http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/jeffsherman/barcityesquire.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/jeffsherman/barcityesquire.html?30257 Tue, 22 May 2012 11:47:00 CDT If the bacon craze is winding down, don't tell that to the Saloon on Calhoun, which recently changed its name to the Saloon on Calhoun With Bacon. The popular western suburban sports bar and grill, nestled in a most unexpected location at 17000 W. Capitol Dr., is going bananas for bacon, putting the pork in everything from cocktails to apps to desserts. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/saloononcalhoun.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/saloononcalhoun.html?30212 Tue, 22 May 2012 09:06:00 CDT Find out more about William Jenkin's latest venture. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/theduplexserum.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/theduplexserum.html?30227 Fri, 18 May 2012 13:34:00 CDT Heather Lynch chats about relationships, future plans, beer goggles, her thoughts on 40-year-old men with gray hair and a shot she makes with lots of whipped cream. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/heatherlynchmos.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/heatherlynchmos.html?30180 Tue, 15 May 2012 09:05:00 CDT The new "punch top" on Miller Lite is chug-tacular. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/mollysnyder/punchtopcanmillercoors.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/mollysnyder/punchtopcanmillercoors.html?30185 Mon, 14 May 2012 13:05:00 CDT The Milwaukee Brewing Company's brewery tour is a lot of suds for your $7. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/milwaukeebrewcotour.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/milwaukeebrewcotour.html?30174 Sun, 13 May 2012 11:17:00 CDT Silk Exotic want to move in Downtown. Dave Begel thinks this is a good idea. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/davebegel/silkdowntownrevisited.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/davebegel/silkdowntownrevisited.html?30139 Tue, 8 May 2012 14:38:00 CDT Sure, Milwaukee is world-famous for its prowess in beer making, but our city is gaining notoriety for its cocktail scene, too. We don't want to stop you from stocking your reception bar with Lakefront or Miller, but why not give props to our talented bartenders by featuring a local signature drink at your wedding (or another festive occasion), too? http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/springweddingcocktails.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/springweddingcocktails.html?30127 Mon, 7 May 2012 17:03:00 CDT It's Friday! Tomorrow's Cinco de Mayo! The reasons are endless, but most importantly: shouldn't you know where to find the best margaritas in town? http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/bcbtmargaritas.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/bcbtmargaritas.html?30105 Fri, 4 May 2012 08:27:00 CDT Mexican beers: common and uncommon http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/milwaukeecervezas.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/milwaukeecervezas.html?30072 Wed, 2 May 2012 05:31:00 CDT The May edition of Food and Wine has a nice toast to Milwaukee within an article from Jim Meehan. "Milwaukee Bars: Cocktails with Attitude" mentions several local places and brands. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/jeffsherman/foodwinecocktails.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/jeffsherman/foodwinecocktails.html?30056 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:01:00 CDT This summer, Walker's Point will put on a new jacket; one initially intended for the East Side. Blue Jacket Bar will open at 135 E. National Ave. in July, according to Laura van Heijningen, who will own the place with her husband, Tom. The van Heijningens were initially eying a location on Murray Avenue on the East Side, before settling on the space that, until last Friday, housed the Triangle Bar. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/bobbytanzilo/bluejacketbar.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/bobbytanzilo/bluejacketbar.html?30049 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:16:00 CDT Brian Blochowiak has been a professional bartender for 18 years and used to have five Milwaukee bar jobs at one time. Today, he is a bartender and manager at The Mad Planet, where he has worked for 12 years, and a bartender at Hosed on Brady. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/featuredbartenderbrianblochowiak.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/featuredbartenderbrianblochowiak.html?29995 Sat, 28 Apr 2012 09:03:00 CDT O'Brady's, 1834 N. Water St., will reopen as a bar and grill this summer. Also, ReThreads in Bay View opens its doors on Tuesday, May 1. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/rethreadsobradys.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/rethreadsobradys.html?30001 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:36:00 CDT There's a rhyming thing that's been going on up on the 23rd floor of The Pfister Hotel. That's where you'll find Blu, which offers perhaps Downtown's best view and where the snack of choice was, until recently, the cashew. So, naturally, when the folks at Blu, wanted to bring you something new, they settled on fondue. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/blufondue.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/blufondue.html?29966 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 05:30:00 CDT Impala Lounge opened in the old River Horse space, 701 E. Center St. It's owned by Wendy and George Mireles, who also own Cafe Corazon, 3129 N. Bremen St. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/impalabar.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/impalabar.html?29934 Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:53:00 CDT Aubrey Jensen hasn't been bartending for that long, but she knows what she likes. She makes a good Old Fashioned (because she likes them) and doesn't mind making a Bloody Mary (also because she likes them). The bartender at Tonic Tavern, 2335 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., comes from Appleton but does her drinking in her current neighborhood, Bay View. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/aubreyjensen.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/aubreyjensen.html?29888 Sun, 15 Apr 2012 09:02:00 CDT In 2004, Milwaukee-area native and UW-Madison grad Shane Welch founded Sixpoint Brewery in Brooklyn. Now, nearly a decade later, his beer is launching in his hometown. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/sixpoint.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/sixpoint.html?29863 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 05:02:00 CDT For Sarah Brittman, life on either side of the bar suits her well. The easy-going barkeep has intense , blue eyes, an easy smile and the gift of conversation. The combination of these traits, along with her ability to pour a good drink, keep the regulars coming back to both of her establishments. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/sarahbrittman.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/sarahbrittman.html?29818 Sat, 7 Apr 2012 05:29:00 CDT Cocktailing is a year-round sport in Milwaukee, but the peak season generally coincides with our all-too-brief flirtation with warm weather. We've enjoyed a pleasant spring, which has provided ample opportunity to visit some of the city's spots and check out a few new venues for al fresco drinking and fun. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/outdoordrinkingguide.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/outdoordrinkingguide.html?22697 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 05:26:00 CDT According to Tim Brodersen, the owner of Up and Under Pub, 1216 E. Brady St., he will soon take over the Bay View Brew Haus, 2535 S. Kinnickinnic Ave. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/downandover.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/downandover.html?29748 Wed, 28 Mar 2012 10:56:00 CDT Nic Stanbro enjoys the art of mixology, and as a connoisseur of good beer - particularly IPAs - working at a place where beer is brewed onsite is a good fit for him. But the thing Stanbro likes best about bartending is that it has allowed him to be a stay-at-home dad for the past eight years. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/nicstanbrostfrancisbrew.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/nicstanbrostfrancisbrew.html?29703 Tue, 27 Mar 2012 05:32:00 CDT Known as Gebby to his many friends and customers, Andrew Gebhardt is a regular face behind the bar at Colonel Hart's in Wauwatosa. He's been there for seven years, ever since he caught the bartending bug after picking up a spontaneous St. Patrick's Day shift at O'Brien's. The bartender and former Milwaukee police officer recently set aside some time between rolling bar dice and riding his Harley to talk about his family, his job and his clientele - including the stripping TV personality. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/andrewgebhardtcolharts.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/andrewgebhardtcolharts.html?29680 Sun, 25 Mar 2012 11:04:00 CDT Former Long Wong's manager Jon Bliesner and former bartender Bob Schindel remodeled the space and opened JandB's Blue Ribbon Bar. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/mollysnyder/jbblueribbon.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/mollysnyder/jbblueribbon.html?29667 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 20:09:00 CDT Slowly but surely, Wauwatosa is becoming a popular destination for thirsty Milwaukeeans in search of good drink and good times. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/tosabarguide.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/tosabarguide.html?5661 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 05:02:00 CDT It debuted at OnMilwaukee.com's Annual Bartender Olympics at The Wherehouse last month. And since then copies of our first print partnership have been flying off the shelves. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/jeffsherman/2centsmke.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/jeffsherman/2centsmke.html?29640 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 14:03:00 CDT It's no secret that I love Guinness. Always have. Even before they seriously upped the ante with the widget in a can (and then in a bottle). But this St. Patrick's Day, I suggest you give an American beer a try. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/bobbytanzilo/killians.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/bobbytanzilo/killians.html?29574 Sat, 17 Mar 2012 08:01:00 CDT Fergal Murray, master brewer for Guinness, has a big job: to maintain the 250-year-old legacy of one of the world's favorite stouts. It's also a fun job, one that includes world travel and, of course, plenty of Guinness tasting. Hear more from Murray in this special St. Pat's Day feature. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/guinnessbrewmaster.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/guinnessbrewmaster.html?29609 Sat, 17 Mar 2012 05:11:00 CDT St. Patrick's Day reminds me that my darling of draughts is good 'ol Guinness. Beer snobs may snicker at my pedestrian taste, but I don't need my beer explained to me in order to take pleasure in it. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/healthyguinness.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/healthyguinness.html?29624 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 16:16:00 CDT Many Irish immigrants settled in Milwaukee over the years, and a number of neighborhoods were identified as "Irish." The result is a thriving Irish Fest and a plethora of fine pubs pouring Guinness, Harp, Murphy's and more. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/pubguide2.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/pubguide2.html?6709 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 05:17:00 CDT Before you join the throngs of revelers this St. Patrick's Day, take a second to RSVP to the biggest party of them all: Guinness' global St. Patrick's Day party and world record attempt. OnMilwaukee.com and Guinness have teamed up to get you in, and all it costs is a few clicks and a glass of Guinness. (And, let's face it, you were going to drink one anyway. Why not make it count?) http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/onmilwaukeecomstaffwriters/guinnessworldrecord3.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/onmilwaukeecomstaffwriters/guinnessworldrecord3.html?29616 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 16:33:00 CDT Read any history of Milwaukee and you'll find stories of historic beer gardens established along the Milwaukee River beginning in the 19th century and continuing through prohibition in the early 1900s. These beer gardens were community gathering places, open air picnic areas with a festive family atmosphere. And the Milwaukee County Park System hopes to bring that spirit back to Estabrook, a park with a long, storied history. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/estabrookbeergarden.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/estabrookbeergarden.html?29598 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 09:02:00 CDT Nothing says "drinking holiday" quite like St. Patrick's Day. Whether you're hitting up your local Irish standby or bar crawling into the wee hours of the morning, however, this is no occasion to get behind the wheel of a car. Just to make sure the thought doesn't cross your alcohol-addled brain, MillerCoors and the Milwaukee County Transit System have teamed up once again to provide free bus service Saturday, March 17. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/stpatsfreerides12.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/stpatsfreerides12.html?29588 Tue, 13 Mar 2012 16:27:00 CDT With one week left until the big green party that is St. Patrick's Day, you may or may not already have your itinerary of Irish cheer in place. Either way, you can still sign up for the biggest St. Paddy's Day celebration on earth. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/onmilwaukeecomstaffwriters/guinnessworldrecord2.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/onmilwaukeecomstaffwriters/guinnessworldrecord2.html?29562 Sat, 10 Mar 2012 09:25:00 CDT Greg Landig, the owner of The Bomb Shelter, passed away on Friday. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/mollysnyder/gregbombshelter.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/mollysnyder/gregbombshelter.html?29564 Fri, 9 Mar 2012 20:28:00 CDT Brew City Bar Tab takes a patron's-eye look at the Milwaukee area's diverse selection of bars, clubs, pubs, taverns, lounges and more. Stay tuned each week for bar reports, reviews and other content to help you explore and discover the city's bar scene. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/bcbtnumbers.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/bcbtnumbers.html?29552 Fri, 9 Mar 2012 05:24:00 CDT A couple weeks ago I took a behind-the-scenes look at Shaker's Cigar Bar, Milwaukee's historic - and notoriously haunted - Walker's Point bar. This past weekend, I got even more up close and personal with an overnight stay in the building's third floor haunted penthouse. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/shakersovernight.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/shakersovernight.html?29520 Wed, 7 Mar 2012 09:56:00 CDT Milwaukee's not only known for its beers and independently owned bars, but also its food and and friendly neighborhood restaurants. And just our luck, many of these restaurants have some amazing little bars inside them. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/collegedavewinter12.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/collegedavewinter12.html?29406 Tue, 6 Mar 2012 09:02:00 CDT According to a sign on the door, Fanatics Sports Central, 185 N. Jefferson, is "closed for maintenance." At this point, the owners are unavailable for comment. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/Fanaticsclosed.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/Fanaticsclosed.html?29499 Sun, 4 Mar 2012 17:40:00 CDT Men's Journal is out with its list of "The 24 Best Beers in America," and Milwaukee's own Sprecher makes it with its tasty Black Bavarian. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/sprecherbest24.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/sprecherbest24.html?29470 Thu, 1 Mar 2012 08:07:00 CDT The western suburbs encompasses a lot of municipalities and neighborhoods, so we know this was a difficult category. But, OnMilwaukee.com readers made no bones about their favorite watering hole west of the city limits. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/bestwestbar12.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/bestwestbar12.html?29303 Wed, 29 Feb 2012 15:03:00 CDT You hear it often, in some bars more than others. Usually the word makes an appearance once a bar patron is a few drinks in. Sometimes it's uttered within minutes of bellying up to the bar. It elicits mixed reactions from bartenders everywhere, and I guarantee you've used it yourself. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/bartendersdirtyword.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/reneelorenz/bartendersdirtyword.html?29463 Wed, 29 Feb 2012 13:56:00 CDT Caroline's Jazz Club, 401 S. 2nd St., is one of two jazz clubs in the area - the other being The Jazz Estate on the East Side. Most of the musicians who perform at Caroline's are local, meaning they currently live in town or did at one time. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/carolinesjazzclub.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/carolinesjazzclub.html?29455 Wed, 29 Feb 2012 13:03:00 CDT As OnMilwaukee.com gets ready to host its fourth annual Bartender Olympics, you can prepare to cheer on the competition by familiarizing yourself with future Milwaukee Bar Olympians. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/bartdenderolympianab.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/bartdenderolympianab.html?29449 Wed, 29 Feb 2012 11:04:00 CDT As OnMilwaukee.com gets ready to host its fourth annual Bartender Olympics, you can prepare to cheer on the competition by familiarizing yourself with future Milwaukee Bar Olympians. We've been profiling the participating bartenders over the last two weeks in preparation for the big night at Wherehouse on Thursday, March 1. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/olympicsabbeykagan.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/olympicsabbeykagan.html?29440 Wed, 29 Feb 2012 09:43:00 CDT As OnMilwaukee.com gets ready to host its fourth annual Bartender Olympics, you can prepare to cheer on the competition by familiarizing yourself with future Milwaukee Bar Olympians. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/bartenderolympiancorinne.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/bartenderolympiancorinne.html?29437 Tue, 28 Feb 2012 17:36:00 CDT Recently, OnMilwaukee.com stopped by The Newsroom Pub to have a couple pints of Guinness with James Thoreaux and chat about a mummified cat, the life-changing nature of parenthood and his signature drink The Helen Keller. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/jamesthoreauxnewsroom.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/jamesthoreauxnewsroom.html?29435 Tue, 28 Feb 2012 15:01:00 CDT Because not all of Milwaukee's noteworthy watering holes fall within the city limits, this year we tried something new and decided to give a shout-out to the 'burbs. The response was overwhelming and it was a tight race, but in the end Club Paragon, 3578 S. 108th St., in Greenfield, emerged victorious. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/bestsouthburb12.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/bestsouthburb12.html?29315 Tue, 28 Feb 2012 13:04:00 CDT