Bryant's Cocktail Lounge
Cocktail Bar and Lounge$$$$
Historic Mitchell Street, Milwaukee
The folks at Eater and Serious Eats like this place. Would you agree?
"holiday cocktail selection during Old Fashioned Cocktail Hour"(6 Tips)
"Probably the best mood lighting cocktail lounge in town."(3 Tips)
"Try the Marquette favorite Brain Buster."(2 Tips)
"The best $5 Mai Tai anywhere!"(3 Tips)
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Mina FarahzadAugust 16, 2014All kinds of cocktails. I especially loved one called the Herb that had mint, cucumber, gin, and tonic. And you can't go wrong with their chocolate ice cream cocktail!
EaterMay 28, 2014Cocktail expert David Wondrich is a fan of this Milwaukee bar, which is the city’s (and possibly the state’s) oldest—established in 1938. Wondrich says it was “cool before there were hipsters.”
Kathryn HallFebruary 6, 2015Coming here is like stepping back into 1940 & I loved it! They have no menu but will make you whatever you want! There's a bar & only about 5 booths. It's cozy, retro & they play oldies :)
these folks are masters of the cocktail, and pairing them to your tastes. they really know what they're doing 😁
Mary MApril 6, 2012My FAVORITE place for drinks in Milwaukee! I went once with the recipe for a smoothie and asked them to turn it into a cocktail.....look for it in their little black recipe book! Tiger Blood!
Great cocktail lounge. Amazing drinks. No menu - tell bartender flavor/style/spirit and be wowed or try Brain Buster. Great music, cool vibe. Fantastic bar staff/owner. Park on Lapham for car safety.- Ike OzurumbaNovember 25, 2012Probably the best mood lighting cocktail lounge in town. Extensive knowledge in mixology, so be sure to have some fun and tell your bartender/waitress what you like and see what they come up with.
Serious EatsMay 14, 2014Their claim to fame is that they don't have a cocktail menu; instead the knowledgable bartenders ask customers what they normally like and are in the mood for, and make cocktails to suit.
Chris OlivaApril 18, 2012THE place to go for an awesome cocktail. Pricey, but worth it. No drink lists, as the bartenders have all that memorized. Just tell them what you like, and they'll create something delicious for you!
Erin RenshawSeptember 24, 2012No cocktail menu, but don't worry. Tell your bartender your tastes and he'll take good care of you. Also- If you've never tried one, you've simply got to get an ice cream drink. Yum!
One of my absolute favorite bars. Awesome drinks and equally awesome staff. Gotta try their Mai Tai, but be careful - it's rather strong! :)
VISIT MilwaukeeOctober 28, 2013Bryant’s holds Cocktail Hour on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 5-9 p.m. All ‘Depression Era Cocktails’ are half-priced, including the Old Fashioned, Cassis, Whiskey River and many more.
AntonioAugust 28, 2014Great place trust your bartender they won't steer you wrong! Great place to take your lady friend to. Lots of fruity drinks!
Samantha VanderhoofDecember 2, 2011Love the dim lighting and rat pack music & vibe. This is an excellent date spot, or just a great place to enjoy delicious cocktails specially made for you.- Bryant's Cocktail LoungeNovember 10, 2013Trouble finding parking? There is a HUGE public parking lot with over 250 parking spaces just 1/2 block south of Bryant's on 9th Street.
Mike is the best bartender,hell make anything u name.....i love bryants:-) mai tais will fuck u up but chocolate raspberry ice cream or martinis are amazing- Bryant's Cocktail LoungeSeptember 14, 2013Want to know more about Bryant's history, join Wisconsin Foodie Kyle Cherek as he narrates the history of Bryant's for Open Doors Milwaukee. 9/21/13 at 2 and 3PM.
Amazing custom cocktails. Get the Cucumber Collins it's refreshing
The Roman Holiday is a gingery treat! A great summer cocktail.
Art of AdventuringSeptember 5, 2013They serve over 450 cocktails. They don’t have a menu at all. You tell the bartender what kind of mood you’re in and they’ll get you drink based on that. Read more
Sit at the bar rather than the tables in back. Watching the geniuses behind the bar working their alcoholy magic is the best part about coming to Bryant's.
Aaron OlsonJuly 30, 2014the best place everyone has now heard of...but you still need to check it out.- Bryant's Cocktail LoungeDecember 6, 2013Check out our specially priced holiday cocktail selection during Old Fashioned Cocktail Hour, Tuesday-Thursday from 5-9.
- Bryant's Cocktail LoungeOctober 9, 2012Mad Men Halloween Party, 8/27/12, 8PM. Drink Specials, photobooth, and $100 Cash for best Mad Men costume! http://www.bryantscocktaillounge.com/MadMen.html
During the holiday season don't forget to try the punch! It packs a fruity punch!
Zack SeuberlingJanuary 4, 2015sells more chartreuse than anywhere else in Wisconsin--according to a bartender. I believe it.
Love this place, you can't leave without ordering at least two drinks- Ike OzurumbaNovember 25, 2012lighting like the inside of a submarine. love it. try a paloma! its tastey. really like this place.
- Bryant's Cocktail LoungeOctober 5, 2013Love MadMen? Don't miss our fourth annual Mad Men Halloween Party, November 2nd. Should be a blast.
TV Food MapsAugust 29, 2014Check out Bryant's Cocktail Lounge as seen on Drinking Made Easy Read more
Cocktail Hour from 5PM to 9PM Tuesday to Friday. Half price old fashioned cocktails and depression era drinks.
Nathaniel BauerJanuary 8, 2010You have to try Frank's Drink if you like whiskey. Rye Whiskey, Chartreuse, Bitters and other secrets John Dye won't tell you. Also Sporting Fraternity every month is awesome.
Brian KapelluschJuly 19, 2011They're perfect at giving you a drink that has exactly the characteristics you're looking for. Read more
Live on the edge and just tell the server what you like to drink. You won't be disappointed.
- VISIT MilwaukeeJuly 20, 2010Try one of Bryant's 450 world famous cocktails, such as the flaming Black Magic! Read more
- Kathryn YuNovember 25, 2012The Holiday Punch is very sweet and reminds me of jarred maraschino cherries.
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Milwaukee's oldest cocktail lounge, open since 1938. Featuring over 450 specialty cocktails, served in a vintage cocktail lounge environment.
Closed until 5:00 PM (Show more)
- Tue–Sun
- 5:00 PM–2:00 AM
(414) 383-2620
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Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
No
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Happy Hour
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