Milwaukee's Best Singles Scene

Slickly decorated restaurant and bar serves eclectic tapas-style dishes including sesame beef skewers, pan-seared Ahi tuna and spinach gnocchi.

Reviews:

• “mozzarella paninni sans mozzarella”
• “New Location in 3rd Ward even better fit”
• “CLOSED”
• “great small plates, nice ambience”
• “Great martinis!”

Tips: Join their E-mailing list to receive a free glass of wine.

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Martini specials, live jazz and cushy decor make this a sizzling spot on ultra-happening Brady Street.

Reviews:

• “Hi hat is trying too hard”
• “Have the chocolate martini”
• “Credit Card Hassle”
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• “Lounge Appeal”

Tips: Order a bloody mary and you’ll also get a small chaser of Harp. For something sweeter, try the popular mimosa, topped with orange liqueur.

Hi Hat Lounge

Lounge features all-American cuisine including lobster, steaks and seafood in a casual atmosphere.

Reviews:

• “The Place To Be…”
• “Couger Brew city HOT SPOT”
• “Bartenders are great, music is good, popcorn with your drinks!”
• “No other place like it”

Victor’s Cocktail Lounge

Laid-back Irish pub offers frothy brews, cheap eats and casual conversation.

Reviews:

• “FUN FUN FUN!”
• “Food”
• “Flannery’s”

Tips: The front bar has three TVs to keep sports fans happy.

Flannery’s

Beautiful people gather at this stylish lounge in the picturesque Cathedral Park area.

Reviews:

• “The Place To Be….”
• “A Great place for singles!”
• “Great after work, horrible after dark”
• “Open air in the summer”
• “the best”

Tips: Drink specials and free upscale finger food are the draw for Taylor’s well-known happy hour (Monday-Friday, 4pm-7pm). Get there early on Tuesday and Thursday, when the finger food is sushi.

Taylor’s

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

Fashion aficionados will be tempted to dance the night away at this progressive nightspot.

Reviews:

• “No longer a good place to go”
• “Avoid Eve if you have any self respect!”

Tips: Arrive before 10pm to avoid a cover charge.

Eve’s Taste

Locals flock to the bar where dancing on tables is encouraged and drinks are plenty.

Timers

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

Restaurant serves hamburgers, pizza and offers daily specials including a Friday fish fry.

Hob Nob

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