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COZY
CORNERS
BARS
&
CLUBS
COUNTY CLARE INN
& PUB
Downtown
Warm up next to the
wood-burning stove, a
cozy spot surrounded
by wooden booth-
benches and stained-
glass windows.
CAROLINE'S
JAZZ CLUB
Walker's Point
This intimate music
joint and cocktail bar
showcases regional
jazz and American
blues artists.
plus Valen ne's Day getaways
LIVE MUSIC
The Back Room
at Colectivo
Showcases local and
international touring artists
2211 N. Prospect Ave.
(414) 286-3663
Cactus Club
This laid-back corner bar
may be "rough around the
edges," but it has great
sound and hosts local
and national indie acts.
2496 S Wentworth Ave.
(414) 897-0663
Caroline's Jazz Club
Features live jazz, blues
and more from some of
the best musicians in the
greater Milwaukee area
and beyond.
401 S. 2nd St.
(414) 221-9444
Circle-A-Cafe
Neighborhood bar with
live music, then DJs and
an eclectic jukebox kick
in. Open weekends.
circle-a-cafe.org
932 E Chambers St.,
Riverwest
(414) 562-4101
Company Brewing
Riverwest's neighbor-
hood brewery, restaurant
and music venue.
735 E. Center St.,
Riverwest
(414) 930-0909
County Clare
Inn and Pub
Classic and contempo-
rary Irish ballads and Irish
sessions.
1234 N. Astor St.
(414) 272-5273
The Jazz Estate
Swanky little jazz bar
that has been hosting
musicians for over 40
years. Unassuming
and intimate, the
space feels more like a
neighborhood cocktail
joint than a national jazz
venue. jazzestate.com
2423 N. Murray Ave.,
East Side
(414) 964-9923
Kochanski's
Concertina Beer Hall
This local landmark
features polka jams and
a variety of original music.
kochanskisconcertina.com
1920 S 37th St.
(414) 837-6552
The Packing House
Live jazz music.
packinghousemke.com
900 E. Layton Ave.
(414) 483-5054
The Rave
/ Eagles Club
Built in 1925, the spacious
club, still maintains
touches of its former
elegance. The Rave hosts
live music in a variety of
genres several times a
week. therave.com
2401 W Wisconsin Ave.
(414) 342-7283
Shank Hall
An intimate East Side
rock club hosting diverse
live music since 1989.
shankhall.com
1434 N Farwell Ave.
(414) 276-7288
Turner Hall
The former home of
gymnastics group The
Milwaukee Turners, this
historic hall features live
music, comedy shows,
and a full bar.
1040 Vel R. Phillips Ave.
(414) 286-3205
X Ray Arcade
Live music venue offers
all-ages shows, arcade
games, and a full bar.
5036 S. Packard Ave.,
(414)-998-0665
CLUBS
The Mad Planet
This club goes back in
time to revive the past
with retro '80s night on
Fridays, and a crowd that
often makes the scene
feel a bit time-warped.
mad-planet.net
533 E. Center St.
(414) 263-4555
LaCage NiteClub
Gay club with multiple
bars, dance floors and
video screens, DJ tunes &
female impersonators.
801 S 2nd St.
(414) 383-8330
BREWPUBS &
DISTILLERIES
Great Lakes Distillery
616 W. Virginia St.
(414) 431-8683
Lakefront Brewery
Beer Hall
lakefrontbrewery.com
1872 N. Commerce St.
(414) 372-8800
Milwaukee Ale
House
233 N. Water St.
(414) 276-2337
BARS
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BARS
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BARS
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