Updated: Heels Martini Lounge opening mid-May

Published Wednesday, May 8

Heels Martini Lounge, an upscale cocktail lounge, will open on Wednesday, May 15, in the Astor Hotel, 920 E. Juneau Ave.

The Harp gets new patio, menu

Published Wednesday, May 8

You might want to put The Harp on your mental list of outdoor drinking destinations this summer. The iconic Irish bar recently got a new patio and patio furniture.

New concept for Miller Time Pub & Grill

Published Thursday, May 2

Miller Time Pub & Grill will soon have a new concept that will offer "a comfortable, neighborhood social spot while paying homage to its beer-inspired roots."

Featured bartender: Jason Burczyk from Ten Bells

Published Wednesday, May 1

Recently, we stopped by Ten Bells to chat with Jason Burczyk about bourbon, tattoos, music, his hatred of sports and what it's like being an identical twin.

Outdoor drinking guide

Published Tuesday, April 30

Cocktailing is a year-round sport in Milwaukee, but the peak season generally coincides with our all-too-brief flirtation with warm weather. We've enjoyed a pleasant spring, which has provided ample opportunity to visit some of the city's spots and check out a few new venues for al fresco drinking and fun.

Moct closing, new eatery to open

Published Thursday, April 25

After nine years, Moct - a bar and club in Walker's Point - has sold the business to a new proprietor.

Thurman's can't be dead

Published Thursday, April 18

According to an employee, Thurman's 15, 1731 N. Arlington Pl., is closed for repairs. The bar, he says, will reopen in the future but was unsure when. I really hope this is true.

Stewart explores the connections between botany and booze

Published Monday, April 8

Bookseller and author Amy Stewart writes some cool books, typically sprouting from her passion for gardening. Her latest - "The Drunken Botanist: The Plants that Create the World's Great Drinks" - goes indoors, specifically inside the bar, to uncover the close ties between botany and booze. She comes to town next week.

Miller Park shuttle guide

Published Thursday, April 4

With another Brewers season upon us, plenty of fans are looking for a ride to the ballpark. It's a safe alternative, if you're planning to drink - and even if you aren't, parking can be a nightmare at Miller Park. Plus, it's always fun to have somewhere to go before or after the game to celebrate (or commiserate) with your fellow Brew Crew lovers.

"Geek bar" to open Downtown

Published Thursday, April 4

A new bar, 42 Lounge, will open at the end of the month at 326 E. Mason St. Owners Lynn and Anthony Nilles say they are waiting on furniture delivery. The lounge will specialize in "all things geek

Featured bartender: Lucas Oseland of Bar 360

Published Thursday, March 21

Lucas Oseland has a unique bartending job in the city. As a barkeep at Potawatomi Bingo Casino's Bar 360 - located in the heart of the casino and not bound to the smoking ban law - he is surrounded by sights, sounds and smells that most bartenders are not exposed to.

Anthony's opens in Third Ward

Published Tuesday, March 19

Anthony's On Jefferson recently opened in the old Hilo space.

The high cost of binge drinking in Wisconsin

Published Wednesday, March 13

A new report calculates the $6.8 billion cost of binge drinking in Wisconsin comes out to about $1,198 for each Wisconsin resident.

Irish pub guide

Published Wednesday, March 13

St. Patrick's Day falls on a Sunday this year, but Milwaukee's Irish pubs aren't letting that get in the way of their revelry. Many places have simply adapted, offering all-day celebrations instead of all-night ones, or serving up brunch as well as dinner.

Judge's Irish Pub to close

Published Tuesday, March 12

Judge's Irish Pub, on Milwaukee's East Side, is about to serve its last round.

West Bend resident reintroduces Lithia Beer

Published Saturday, March 9

West Bend's Lithia Beer - which once had the tagline "The Beer That Made Milwaukee Jealous" - was founded in 1848. In 1999, Gunter Woog, who was born in Germany but moved to West Bend in 1952, bought the trademarked name and recently partnered with Sprecher Brewery to reintroduce the beer.

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