By Dan Downes
Photos by Jonathan Canny

Attebury’s opened up last spring under the management group behind the Palms Bistro & Bar in the Third Ward. For those who are familiar with the old location (The Carleton Grange Pub), the British-style pub motif is apparent, but it doesn’t hit you over the head with kitsch and knick knacks the way that some themed places can.

By Stephanie Schettler-Cumming
Photos by Jonathan Canny

With baseball keeping us busy in the summer and football in the winter, Milwaukeeans are always looking for a sports bar to grab a brew and catch the game. Karma Bar & Grill on Ogden Avenue in Milwaukee has an ample selection of TVs, beers, spirits and house-made food, perfect for your game-viewing pleasure. What was once the location of the historic John Ernst Cafe has transformed into a modern bar with a few historic touches still intact. Now helmed by 34-year-old owner Ari Domnitz, the venue has gone through a decor spruce-up and menu flip (adding house-smoked barbeque and customized mac and cheese, among other tantalizing options). Sports fans and night owls alike make their home away from home at Karma, enticed by the laid-back vibe and daily specials.

By Ben Alger
Photos by Jonathan Canny

I’m a craft beer junkie and, if you’re a regular Alcoholmanac reader, you might have picked up on that in my past bar features. The excitement of visiting bars that boast an ever-changing array of craft beers keeps me on the hunt. I feel it’s my mission in life to dig up these places around the Milwaukee area and bring them to you. With that in mind, on a recent Friday afternoon, I found myself down in Oak Creek pulling up a stool at Erv’s Mug on Howell Avenue and Ryan Road.

By Stephanie Schettler-Cumming
Photos by Jonathan Canny

From the moment you step inside Taylor’s People’s Park on Main Street in downtown Waukesha, you’ll be delightfully surprised by its eclectic look and feel. The intricate figurine art hanging on the wall behind the bar adds a unique esthetic to the cozy, dimly lit atmosphere. Beginning with a slight upper-hand, People’s Park was established by the same owners as the already successful hotspot Taylor’s, located in Milwaukee’s Cathedral Square. One of the first bars in recent years to take part in the nightlife revival effort of the downtown Waukesha area, People’s Park has been a welcomed addition to their nightlife scene. With great drinks and fantastic food, this upscale venue is a prime place to stop by for a drink or take a date.

By Ben Alger
Photos by Jonathan Canny

An Irish sports bar? Does it get more festive than that? Callanan’s Parkway Pub, located where Oklahoma meets National Avenue in West Allis, is the place to meet your friends or coworkers for the next happy hour tryst or night out. The bar has recently undergone an external facelift and you can’t miss the large orange sign out front. Ample lot space and nearby street parking give you no excuse to avoid the temptation to stop in. Believe me,
I drive by this place each and
every day.