Papa's Social Club
7712 W. Burleigh St.
(414) 871-1704
papassocialclub.com
On tap: MGD, Miller Lite, New Glarus Spotted Cow, Leinie's Red, Leinie's Honey Weiss, Spaten, Bud, Bud Light
Grill: yes, pizza and appetizers (from Mama's Italian Cuisine next door). Big Screen TV: yes (2). Music: live music Thursdays and Saturdays; dj/dancing on Fridays. Games: darts, Golden Tee, video games.

We were going to use a funny Italian phrase to describe the vibe at this place, but, nah -- fuhgeddabowdit.

OK, sorry, but this place does have movie posters of "Good Fellas" and "The Godfather," photographs of Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett, and a sign that says "Milwaukee's Little Italy." On a recent evening, they were showing Robert DeNiro in "Casino" on the big-screen TV's -- just in case you still couldn't figure out the theme.

Papa's goes for the Las Vegas cocktail lounge look -- dark lighting, candle-lit tables, padded bar stools with backs, and large, round booths. The bartenders wear ties, and the cocktail waitress wear low-cut black dresses.

Pizza and appetizers are available from Mama's restaurant next door -- the garlic bread is definitely a standout. Papa's has a drink menu offering a large selection of martinis and shooters.

There's a good happy hour at Papa's: half-priced drinks and free hors d'oeuvres daily from 2 to 6 p.m. Papa's offers other specials throughout the week, including deals during Bucks and Packer games. Wednesdays are billed as "an evening with the Rat Pack -- enjoy their movies, music and drinks."

Saz's State House
5539 W. State St.
(414) 453-2410
sazs.com
On tap: Miller Lite, Miller High Life, MGD, Leinie's Original, Leinie's Red, Leinie's Creamy Dark, Leinie's Honey Weiss, Leinie's Big Butt, Leinie's Amber Light, Sprecher Amber, Sprecher Pub Ale, Hacker-Pschorr Weisse, Pilsner Urquell, Guinness and Louie's Demise
Grill: yes, restaurant food. Big Screen TV: no.

Saz's is more of a restaurant than it is a pub -- patrons at the bar can get crowded out by diners waiting to be seated at this popular eatery. As you would expect at a restaurant bar, Saz's offers a lot of hearty appetizers -- ribs, mozzarella marinara, clam strips and chicken tenderloins are some of the items to snack on.

Saz's is the only west side bar that has a shuttle to the Bradley Center for Bucks and Marquette games. The shuttle is free to those who patronize Saz's, $5 to non-diners. Saz's runs a Happy Hour special on domestic taps Monday through Friday from 3 to 6 p.m.

Slim McGinn's
5901 W. Bluemound Rd.
(414) 475-7546
On Tap: Miller Lite, MGD, Harp, Newcastle, Konig Ludwig Weiss, Murphy's Irish Stout, Murphy's Irish Red, McSorley's, Leinie's Red, Leinie's Honey Weiss
Grill: yes. Big Screen TV: yes. Games: Golden Tee.

Slim McGinn's is similar to Derry Hegarty's Pub -- it's a quiet, conversation-friendly bar that attracts an older crowd. McGinn's has the best-named stadium shuttle -- the Slimosine drops off patrons at Miller Park.

The menu at McGinn's offers a wider variety than most pubs - meat loaf, pork chops, Porterhouse steak and garlic-mashed potatoes are some of the entrees available. There's also a Friday fish fry. On Sundays McGinn's serves a brunch that includes omelets and French toast.

Steve's on Bluemound
5841 W. Bluemound Rd.
(414) 257-3210
On tap: Lakefront Riverwest Stein, New Glarus Native, Leinie's Red, Leinie's Honey Weiss, Lowenbrau, Bud Light, Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, Bass, Guinness, New Glarus Spotted Cow, Hacker-Pschorr Weisse, Blue Moon, Miller Lite, Miller High Life
Grill: yes. Big Screen TV: yes (3). Games: darts, pool, air hockey, foosball, video games.

Steve's on Bluemound is a spacious sports bar with a shuttle to Miller Park, and all the classic barroom amenities -- darts, pool, air hockey, foosball, big-screen TV's and video games. This is probably the top place on the west side as far as bar games are concerned.

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