Authentic Greek food in a European atmosphere. Good place to start or pause during a night out.
http://www.apollacafe.com/
Operated by Milwaukee's Bartolotta Restaurant Group, this elegant restaurant and bar overlooking Lake Michigan offers a wide selection of wines and a cosmopolitan atmosphere. http://www.bacchusmke.com/
Vast wine list, 12 different bottled beers, eight on tap, and 13 different martinis. http://www.balzacwinbar.com/
Area favorite relocated and enlarged just one block west of Water St.
http://www.brewcitybbq.com/
Sophisticated/Full bar service, intriguing wines. Open until 9 p.m. Mon.-Thurs. and 11 p.m. Fri. & Sat.
http://www.broadwaybistro.com/
Irish food with an American spin, plus the best in Irish drink and entertainment. Barry Dodd plays acoustic Irish 9 – 11 p.m. every first and third Thurs. and 5-7 p.m. Sun.
http://www.countryclare-inn.com/
Dance club on North Ave.
http://www.themilwaukeescene.com/
New York sophistication and a back bar featuring over 400 liquors.
http://www.eagansonwater.com/
Located in the historic Ambassador Hotel. Food until midnight, live jazz Fri. & Sat. evenings.
http://www.envoymilwaukee.com/
Sophisticated nightspot.
http://www.evebar.com/
Fitzgibbon’s Pub
Friendliness of an Irish pub, with darts, video games and pool.
Traditional pub food by the fireplace or on the patio.
http://www.retrocom.com/retromilw/harp.htm
“Retro” nightclub with lighted dance floor and DJ spinning disco 8 p.m. http://www.cafemilwaukee.com/
Upscale appetizers, extensive wine list and specialty drinks. Live music in the adjacent “garage.”
http://www.hi-hat.com/
Official post-game party site for many sporting events and before and after nationally known entertainers. Also frequent live entertainment upstairs in Turner Ballroom. http://www.milwaukeeturners.org/
Patio on Milwaukee River, open late on weekends, some weekdays (weather permitting).
http://www.johnhawkspub.com/
The atmosphere of Wisconsin’s Northwood’s.
http://www.thelodgemilwaukee.com/
Irish food, fun, and drink.
http://www.mcgillycuddysmilwaukee.com/
Extensive list of wines, featured by the glass; over-sized martinis, and world-class beers. Great place to relax.
http://www.hotelmetro.com/
Great spot for sports fans near the Midwest Airlines Center.
http://www.millertimepub.com/
Mykonos Gyro & Cafe
Serving Greek specialties until 3 a.m.
Known for its specialty margaritas.
http://www.rudysmexicanrestuarant.com/
Houses Milwaukee Press club collection of historic signatures and memorabilia dating back to the 1890s.
http://www.milwaukeepressclub.org/
Coffeehouse by day, pub by night.
http://www.nomadworldpub.com/
Popular with pro athletes from the nearby Bradley Center.
http://www.pubcrawler.com/
Internationally known for “James Bond”. “Secret” entrance just starts the unique experience; nightly DJ and dancing on weekends.
http://www.safe-house.com/
One of the city's newest locations, this spot features small-plate dining and is open to midnight every day.
http://www.swigmilwaukee.com/
Offers a cafe atmosphere and extensive wine list; they recently added an upstairs club called Red Light, which stays open until bar closing.
http://www.ztrocadero.com/
great martini selection; dinner until midnight.
http://www.cafevecchio.com/