Angelo's Piano Lounge

If I still lived in Milwaukee, I would be at Angelo's every weekend. Angelo's is a throwback to a classier era, when tiny piano and jazz clubs proliferated from coast to coast. When I was in high school living in NYC, I would get dressed up, head downtown, and drop in to half a dozen places like Angelo's. Dark, sultry, back then filled with smokers looking Bohemian and arty, the music was cool, and I felt so hip drinking my Whiskey Sour.Angelo's provides a 21st Century model of what I described. It's perfect for a romantic tryst or a date that has prurience in mind. The music is eclectic, the drinks made well, and the crowd in the know. Angelo's is a treasure. Go and keep this vestige of better times alive.

Yes, I miss some of the nostalgic kitsch that made Angelo's special, but I like the updated look, and I tip my hat to the new owners who thought enough to revive and retain Angelo's Piano Bar.The old bar remains with new bar stools, except for Angelo's bar stool at the south end of the bar. The lighting and colors are brighter and warmer, at least they were on my visit when the sun was still out, well it was cloudy but not night time. You know what I mean. The tables are new with and the bar has that "new bar smell" from the new wood and construction. I was also told the entire roof had to be torn off and replaced.A new keyboard is located on the south wall in the center instead of the southeast corner of the old piano. The drink list offers a handful of drafts, bottles, and wines, as well as a fairly healthy list of spirits. Prices seem in line and reasonable. Angelo's will be open 7 days a week, opening at 3:00 Saturday and Sunday and 4:00 the rest of the week. Music runs 4:00pm-8:00pm Sundays and 9:00pm-1:30am Thursday-Saturday.My visit today was brief, but I plan to return soon. Giving four stars for now until I check out the music scene and a typical Friday or Saturday night. I'm just happy Angelo's is open again.

Plenty of street parking. Happy hour Tuesday-Friday 4-8pm 2 for 1! Live music Wednesday-Sunday they take requests!

Angelo has sold the place to some very nice people. You would think that when the namesake moves on they would lose their character,nope. We went here for a quick happy hour stop since the last time we tried to go it was closed for remodeling. Yes is was pretty early in the day and yes we were the only people in the place other than the bartender, which happened to be one of the new owners. He was super gracious that we were there and went straight into the story of the remodel. The place looks amazing! Anyone who went here pre-remodel knows the place needed some love. They were able to fix the place up without losing any of the character. No more David Lynch vibe though, sorry.This place remains a spot I go out of my way to bring people. Glad to see it back open!

My first time at the Piano Lounge was recently, as we had friends in town wanting to find "live music." We honestly didn't know of any Saturday live music in town, so we ended up at the Piano Lounge. Albeit-- too early for the music.The place was dead at 7pm but the business owner was there setting up for his usual 9pm crowd that came to see his musicians. We heard about the history of the place and the "townie" vibes it got with all of the regulars. Seemed cool.Drinks were cheap. Not a place to order a fun cocktail though. Just get your classic beer or old fashioned or vodka soda.

I mean how can you not like Angelo's? It is a great small bar with live music and great drinks. O not to mention the bartenders are super nice and fast service. Every time I visit Milwaukee I always make sure to make a stop here at least 1 time! Great bar!

Worst pizza ever. Haha. We just wanted drinks while exploring Milwaukee for first time (and after too much dinner) when we found this great place. We misread the sign as "Angelo's Pizza Lounge" but we didn't misread the vibe. Bartender was on point with his old fashioneds & manhattans and we won a shot via a dice game. Sometimes established neighborhood bars feel unwelcoming but this place was friendly and fun. Tons of history and great stories. The woman playing piano covered a Zutons original, which was amazing. The owner joined her for a duet on that one. Really glad we found this place and stopped in.

Note - It's only appropriate that a place as monumental as Angelo's marks my 200th review, just shy of my 7 month Elite-iversary.Sometimes you are lucky enough to find a place so incredibly unique that words to describe it will likely escape you.Such is the case with Angelo's. There is only 25 or so seats in the entire place, but each one is occupied by the most individual of characters. Regulars have commitments measured in decades, and the decor has not changed since their inaugural visit.The bar and it's furnishings hail from the 1950's. The mirrors and wood paneling from the 1970's and the classic cocktails from somewhere in between.And the cast of performers each have their niche too. Jerry is the resident Sinatra-esque crooner. Danny is the Irishman with a full repertoire of requisite Celtic tunes and Jose is well verse in the Latin love song genre. With enough encouragement, Angelo, the Proprietor, may be persuaded to join in the folly with one of his sentimental favorites. This, my friends, it a night at Angelo's. A night so epically original that it inspired a local filmmaker to create a short film to document just that. So as I render myself speechless on the magic of Angelo's I implore you to check it out for yourself, as some things just have to be seen to be believed!

I feel weird giving this place two stars, but let me explain.........I wanted to like this place so bad, and I have had it bookmarked since I moved to Milwaukee, so when we finally went I had high expectations. Needless to say, my experience was disappointing which was a bummer. I am not a quitter though and I think I will give it another try in the future and maybe bring some friends that would be a bit more adventurous. Observations: 1. Average age was around 50. Which doesn't usually bother me because I am a bit of an old soul, however oddly I did feel a bit out of place. 2. It smelled very musky and was much smaller and intimate than i expected. 3. Everyone in the bar got up and sang some fancy show tune I didn't recognize, made me feel like I needed to do the same (and then embarrass myself because I have the voice of a 3yr old child) 4. We sat next to a really sad older guy at the bar that was obsessed with telling us his life story. I think this was one of the main reasons I didn't have the best time is because he completely trumped our experience. (not in a good way) 5. Cash bar :(6. Despite the cash bar, my drink was stiff and fantastic.

Angelo's is live music that creates a MAGIC. Where else in Milwaukee?WOW.What a great place to feel good.