The workday can soarto a heightened level of efficiency and enjoymentsome might even sayblisswith a self-created and -imposed system of rewards throughout the day: acup of coffee when you finish that report, or, in the case of Milwaukee’s work force, a pint at theMilwaukee Ale House when the clock strikes 5 p.m. The warm, wooded interior, anextensive menu, friendly servers and freshly brewed craft beers are a worthyreward for weekday endeavors. The entertainment lineup at the Ale HousethinkEnglish pub quiz, swing dancing and live musicguarantees a fun-loving crowdmost nights of the week. On Thursday nights the Ale House adds a little karaoketo its beer, spiking the odds that someone will think singing “I Will AlwaysLove You” is a good idea.
Milwaukee Ale House
233 N. Water St.
414-226-2337
Runners-up (After-Work Watering Hole): Nomad World Pub, Brocach Irish Pub
Runners-up (Karaoke Bar): New Yorker Bar, House of Frank N Stein