Milwaukee's Best Live Music Venue

Fashion-conscious sophisticates flock to this upscale restaurant/bar in the trendy Third Ward.

Reviews:

• “Snore.”
• “Romantic”
• “Upscale & trendy”
• “Keeps getting better”
• “Aged like a fine wine”

Tips: Feel the rhythm with live flamenco guitar music on Wednesdays, 9pm to 12am.

Sauce

Laid-back live music cafe and bar features local acoustic acts, by-weekly open mics and full menu of salads and sandwiches.

Reviews:

• “Open Mic”

Tips: Every day from 3pm to 8pm get a dollar off beer, wine and cocktails.

Bremen Cafe

A classic supper club where excellent steak and live entertainment keep everybody satisfied.

Reviews:

• “Great steaks, location, very reasonable”
• “Kaplan Family”
• “Great food, great people, great bar”
• “typical milwaukee”
• “awesome”

Tips: Stop by for the Friday fish fry—clam chowder, salad, fish and fries for less than $10.

The Packing House

An in-your-face stage makes this club ideal for watching up-close jamming between local and touring musicians.

Reviews:

• “MILWAUKEE TREASURE”
• “Small and intimate”

Shank Hall

Booze and blues mingle in this smoky joint that advertises its popularity with a wall of famous performers’ photos.

Tips: Check out live music every Thursday night—and no cover.

Up & Under Pub

Microbrews and Delta blues mingle with big-band swingers at this colossal tavern.

Reviews:

• “AWFUL!!”
• “Overcharged and told “OUR HANDS ARE TIED”"
• “eh?!?”
• “Ale House & Louise’s Demise”
• “Ale House needs upgrading”

Tips: If you can’t find a spot on the street, try the pay lot on Buffalo and Water ($3 after 4pm) or the pay structure on Water and Chicago ($2 after 4pm).

Milwaukee Ale House

Two story bar and grill offers locals a place to dine on burgers, fries and drink a beer or play a game of pool.

G Daddy’s BBC

When it’s sunny, this is where the action is, as concerts, towering trees and foreign foods vie for strollers’ attention.

Reviews:

• “The best”
• “Music everywhere”
• “excellent”
• “A GREAT PLACE ON A GREAT LAKE!!!”

Tips: Concert ticket prices vary for stadium seating, but there are great spaces available on the lawn on a first-come basis.

Henry W Maier Lakefront Festival Park

Reviews:

• “now milwaukee’s oldest, and only real jazz club.”

Estate

Nightly drink specials are offered at the lounge that features a large beer list as well as live music.

Vnuk’s Lounge

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