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a man sitting at a bar in front of a television
a candle lit in a glass on a bar
Amy!!!!
a person holding a can holder
Bar None Now Open Sign
Erik E.
Dec 20, 2018
Simple, friendly, neighborhood bar located right on Water Street. Thought Water Street was only for Bros and Hooker Heels? Think again.Amy knows how to take care of you here, through a stiff drink at a reasonable price and right at home conversation just like you were an everyday regular. Just the perfect amount of sass and smarts to keep you laughing all night. Plus she's easy on the eyes, hah.This is a great place to hang out either on your way to an event downtown or to finish the night. Games are always on TV and the music selection is a perfect mix of indie alt. Although the place is small, a dart board and Simpson's pinball machine is nestled in the rear. Oh and you can't go wrong with Schlitz on tap.
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Andy N.
Jul 13, 2017
Modern version of Cheers in Milwaukee ... A place you can call home. Excellent bar run by awesome peoples (ahem ... Amy). Great company. Good drinks. What else can you ask for?
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Dan R.
Sep 18, 2019
Drinks. Nice bartender. Nice place--easy, no frills place to relax. As an out-of-towner from Kentucky, I felt at home.
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Marty S.
Nov 24, 2009
Bar None is in the location that previously held Grant's Pub and Guitar Bar. Like Grants and Guitar Bar Bar None is still crammed between the much larger McGillycuddy's and Juneau Ave. Unlike Grants or Guitar Bar Bar None has a glitzy neon sign in front and thus a rating of at least 3 stars in my book.Bar None is still very cramped although the new owners put in new flooring and counters so for the moment it feels less like being crammed into the basement of a college frat party and more like being crammed into a party at a rented condo waiting for the housing market to rebound.The night I was there the bartender said the owners were from Madison and her previous bartending experience was in Madison so maybe this will be the spot to watch Badger away games if you want less of a sports bar feel then the Buffalo Wild Wings a half-block away.
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Jon A.
Sep 21, 2011
Water Street. You either love it or you hate it. Personally, I fall into the latter category. If I were to witness Russell Crowe, Chris Brown, Dane Cook, Snooki and Charlie Sheen petitioning to outlaw handicap parking spaces, it would still be less douchey than many Water Street bars on a Saturday night. That being said....BarNone is like a diamond in the rough. It's a small, clean bar full of friendly people who are there to hang out and have a good time. No spray tans. No hooker heels. No dudes roaming around looking for a dancing female to randomly dry hump. Here you will find people you actually want to be around. The bartenders have always been friendly and attentive and the owner is a sweetheart. The drinks are a good deal, too. I'm definitely a fan.
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Emily T.
Oct 22, 2012
The only bar on water street worth going to. Good people, fair prices, great drinks. Amy, the owner, is usually behind the bar and can make anyone instantly feel at home. If you're in the mood to be bumped into by douchebags, ignored by the bartender, and over-pay for under-poured drinks, by all means head over to any other bar on water street. If you want a good, strong drink, poured by one of the best bartenders in Milwaukee, then definitely check out BarNone. Oh, and if you love whiskey and/or work in the service industry, you'll fit right in.
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Sarah S.
Dec 28, 2011
As far as bars on Water Street go, this has quickly become a new fav. It is small and usually only one bouncer and one bartender but you'll feel at home. Music is good, never had a problem with good service and it's easy to pull up to the bar or play a quick game of darts. I think this will become one of my new stops whenever I commit to a night on Water St.If you're looking for a place to chill, and either on your way up and out or a place to finish the night with good company and some sass, you should stop in and see for yourself. Can't wait to become a regular!
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Brennan S.
Feb 4, 2013
It was raining the last time I went there. Grumble! Grumble!Actually, it's always a good time at Bar None. I should go there right now.
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Mark S.
Aug 31, 2012
Pretty gross dive bar. I was there tonight and the waitress actually tossed a die (by mistake) into my full glass of beer. I laughed it off, but she never offered another glass to I reluctantly drank it.She then said that she would buy us all a round of shots, but when she brought them there was one for her and not one for me.It's somewhat of a neighborhood bar, but even for water street bars, it's not great. Walk 100 ft. in some direction and get better service and better atmosphere
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Andrew F.
Jan 21, 2019
Stopped in for the first time on a whim with some friends, fantastic all around! The Monday margarita specials are a nice touch. The ambiance was relaxing and welcoming, augmented primarily by the yankee candle. Dark Berry is a vibrant aroma. If you've never tried out Dark Berry, it's a staple for my candle collection.Patio is difficult to get to and the pool table is in the basement (weird?). Overall, highly recommend...great experience.
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