Rapid review: Milwaukee Brat House

Located right in the heart of Old World 3rd Street, the Brat House is surprisingly large and roomy with a lot of bar-area real estate but also a number of tables and semi-secluded booths for groups of varying sizes.

Though, technically, the bar tries to capture the feel of an old, European-style pub blended with a classic Milwaukee tavern, there isn't much of an overall theme. Quite simply it's a bar, with a lot of different beer -- that always comes in pairs.

Additionally, the menu offers a wide selection of brats -- late-night, too -- and the grill produces typical bar fare of above-average quality.

Menu: With 12 beers on tap -- including local favorites Miller Lite and specially-brewed choices from Lakefront -- and another 23 available by the bottle, you'll be sure to find something you like.

Price: Good. Pairs of beer cost between $4 and $6, with nightly specials including three-for-one domestic taps on Thursdays, and $2 pairs on Wednesdays. Monday is Irish Night, with deals on Irish taps, Jameson and car bombs while the Germans get their night on Tuesday.

Dress: What are you wearing right now? As long as you're appropriately covered, you're appropriately dressed.

Parking: It's Downtown, so you're always going to need to do a little work in order to find a spot. But, unless there's an event at the Bradley Center or U.S. Cellular Arena, you shouldn't have too much trouble.

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Posted by milwaukeebeerdude on Feb. 28, 2010 at 12:39 p.m. (report)

Great, fun establishment. Cheap, cheerful and friendly bar staff. They have great quiz night (I think with Quizmaster) on Wednesday nights too!

Posted by rnzh102 on Feb. 11, 2010 at 12:09 p.m. (report)

Went for happy hour a few days ago before a Bucks game, great service, cheap specials, nice environment!! Didn't try the food but it looked good.....

Posted by hungryman on Feb. 11, 2010 at 9:18 a.m. (report)

Been there once, good burger. Would definitely go back.

Posted by boozehound on Feb. 11, 2010 at 4:59 a.m. (report)

easily one of the best overall bars in milwaukee. cheap beer, internet jukebox, great bartenders, great owner, and brats!

Posted by yogomac on Feb. 10, 2010 at 4:07 p.m. (report)

The Brat House Rueben is outstanding!

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