By Carolynn Buser Chief Content Officer Published Nov 24, 2014 at 1:53 PM

A recent post from "The Culture Trip" -- a site that gives readers the best of art, food, culture and travel -- took a look at "The 10 Top Bars in Milwaukee: Hip Hangouts & Top Cocktails."

After reading, I couldn't help but think what my take on this list would be.  The Cultural Trip list is good one, and includes local favorites such as Bryant's, Hotel Foster, Hi-Hat Lounge and more.

In fact, you voted and agree with most of these.  The only stop that made our top 5 for Milwaukee's best craft cocktail bars that was not on The Culture Trip's list was Great Lakes Distillery. 

What additions would you make to this list? Here are four Milwaukee bars that I think are worthy: 

1. Great Lakes Distillery, 616 W. Virginia St. 

 

On tap today - Peach Sweet Tea Old Fashioned: Kinnickinnic Whiskey, peach sweet tea, & bitters!

A photo posted by GLDistillery (@greatlakesdistillery) on Aug 8, 2014 at 8:28am PDT

What better place to get a great cocktail than from the source itself -- the maker! Great Lakes Distillery not only makes and distributes its delicious product it also serves it in its own bar. 

2. Pizza Man, 2597 N. Downer Ave.

I loved the tiny, history-laden bar at the old Pizza Man and wasn't sure how I would feel about the new one. After cozying up at the new location a number of times, I am still in love. 

3. Goodkind, 2475 S. Wentworth Ave. 

 

the seasonal shift is happening fast! this might be your last chance to have our signature drink, 'The Morris & Co.'! #gin #mint #spruce #lillet #lime #craftcocktails get in here out of the rain and visit @hellokatierose and @daniel_dufek #getcozy

A photo posted by goodkind (@goodkindbayview) on Oct 10, 2014 at 4:11pm PDT

The horseshoe-shaped bar at Bay View's Goodkind is warm and inviting -- along with all the cocktails that come from it. Katie Rose and crew are there to keep you trying their concoctions all night long, and you really can't go wrong with any of them. 

4. Camp Bar, 4404 N. Oakland Ave. & 6600 W. North Ave. 

 

Mmmm Old Fashioneds #brandy #milwaukee #oldfashioned

A photo posted by CampBarMKE (@campbarmke) on Apr 4, 2013 at 4:52pm PDT

Camp Bar is one of my favorite places to get a cocktail. Plus now you can also get your Camp Bar fix in Wauwatosa. Cheers! 

Carolynn Buser Chief Content Officer

Carolynn Buser is one of Milwaukee's loudest and most adamant cheerleaders (don't dare try to disagree). She's the primary voice behind much of OnMilwaukee's social media and content direction, and apologizes in advance if she can be too sarcastic at times. 

What else? She's a wine lover, closet trashy novel reader, beauty supplies addict and devourer of cheese (shocker for a Wisconsin born and bred girl, right?). She's also a bit of a foodie, which is a word most of you hate, we know. She works as hard as she plays - and that includes in the gym! So, you've probably seen her at one of the area's newest restaurant openings (and yes, she will share her opinions good or bad) or enjoying a cold one at a local pub.

All in all, Carolynn's a believer in positive thinking and will do her best to smack down your negative ones while writing about her city, her loves, quests and more.