Key Milwaukee

January 2026

An A-Z visitors guide to Milwaukee Wisconsin. Sponsored by Key Magazine Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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keymilwaukee.com 47 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. pabsttheatergroup.com X Ray Arcade This Cudahy live music venue offers all-ages shows, arcade games, a full bar, and food options such as pizza bagels. 5036 S. Packard Ave. xrayarcade.com RETRO SIPS Toast family and friends with a cool cocktail in a toasty local retro bar or lounge. At Random Cocktail Lounge Features mid-century decor and drinks, including ice cream drinks and classic concoctions. 2501 S. Delaware Ave. atrandommke.com Bryant's Cocktail Lounge Sip expertly curated vintage cocktails at this classy lounge, opened in 1938 and known for its plush walls and exotic lighting. 1579 S. 9th St. bryantscocktaillounge.com Foundation Bar An extensive menu of classic tropical drinks and an incredible collection of Polynesian carvings, artifacts, decor and lighting. 2718 N Bremen St., Riverwest foundationbar.com Don's TV & Repair Speakeasy Burgers, shakes, classic cock- tails, and more at this nostalgic restaurant and speakeasy. 1100 S. 1st St donsmke.com 90s2k Cafe Party like it's 1999 with throwback jams from the 1990s and early aughts at this bright and cheerful bar and dance club. 1103 N. Dr. M.L.K. Jr Dr. 90s2kcafe.com Shakers Cigar Bar Long rumored to be haunted and a former hangout of gang- ster Al Capone, this Walker's Point establishment features Gilded Age and 1920s decor, a variety of menu items and cock- tails, and several guided tours. 422 S. 2nd St shakerscigarbar.com Summer of '85 Enjoy tasty bar fare and soak in the bright neon and colorful graffiti atmosphere, complete with a retro rap, rock and synth- pop music selection. 2213 N. Dr. M.L.K. Jr Dr. so85mke.com Five O'Clock Steakhouse Hot Toddy Left to right: Bryant's Cocktail Lounge, Cactus Club, Random Cocktail Lounge Five O'Clock Steakhouse & Alley Cat Lounge, Foundation Bar, Caroline's Jazz Club keymilwaukee.com 47

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