Cactus Club

Stopped here for some pre-dinner drinks. The bartender was very attentive and accommodating. We sat outside after getting our drinks, where there was a food truck serving the immediate area. Looked like a local hot spot with the amount of people and I look forward to coming back when there is an artist performing!

The bar area up front was super cute, the bartenders were generous and accommodating. The back room with live music is awesome!

A great place to catch a live band. The sound in the tiny room is great and engineered by a true master. If your band is playing there you will receive great sound on stage as well. If you need something from the sound engineer it's merely a question away. Truly accommodating. No pretension.The atmosphere in the bar is so warm and inviting. Plants, art, natural fabrics, and embracing of their history with art and artifacts is so prevalent.The patio area is well manicured and lively.Bands are treated fairly and all costs and money matters are very much up front for all performers well in advance to their show.The bartenders and staff are mostly nice outgoing and friendly people- the ones I haven't jived with I am willing to give a second chance because we all have our bad days. I get a sense of some of them wanting to be bouncers sometimes.A total bay view institute we all love - that in my opinion- was made exponentially better with the new owner.

i loveee cactus club!!!!!!! i've never had drinks from the bar, but i go often for music shows and the venue always elevates the performance. the crowds are also generally energetic and stylish, and the ambiance is one of the best parts of the establishment. the plethora of stickers is pretty cool and the lighting is always theeeee best. i really like going to shows here because you can go up really close to the performers which is a rare experience. there is also FREE WATER! ***FLASHING LIGHTS WARNING FOR THE VIDEO***

It was a fun evening with surprisingly good music. Drinks were good and they have very good pours at the bar.

Great place to see a live show with lots of drink options, both with alcohol and NA. I love the Sunday Fundays that they did during COVID to pivot when there was no live music. They had a drink window to order from, a food truck and local artists showcasing their work. Now that live music is back, I really appreciate all of the protocol they've put in place to ensure the safety of customers, staff, and performing artists and crew! Cactus Club is quintessential to the Milwaukee arts scene and we are so lucky to have this gem in our city!

Some amazing shows here but the bathroom situation is dire, as in forcing out a pee at warp speed so you can get out of there before a dude walks in and rattles the stall you're holding shut with your hand

The "new" Cactus Club has still got it. Business in front, party in the back! Wait, no mullets here. Drinking in front, music in the back! Service is pretty quick for a one-man bar, and selection is pretty good. Parking is plentiful.Cover charge to enter the back room for music is affordable, and the sound is good. But you better wear earplugs. Came for the Powerwagon reunion show, and the two opening bands were entertaining, as was Powerwagon. I'm happy to report that my face is now back to normal after their sheer rock melted it off.

Make sure you check to see what event is going on here before you go. If you don't fit the bill for which clientele the event is trying to reach, they will essentially kick you out. I guess more like strongly advise you to leave. This will happen in a very undiplomatic and vitriolic way, where someone you've never seen before will ambush you outside of the bathroom and grab your shoulder. Without even introducing themselves lol. I initially didn't even know it was an employee suggesting I leave. I only realized when she offered to give me my cover back. I guess I appreciated that I got my money back but sheeesh learn how to handle these situations better. No need to sneer at people who don't fit the event. This lady also told my friend not to be "dramatic" when he was confused on why we were being asked to leave when I (not her) updated him. She just butted in and said that while I told him it's an event not for us and they want us to go. We immediately left tho and didn't give her a hard time at allI'm sorry I may have been intruding on an event that wasn't exactly for me but I didn't realize that was the event for the night. Introducing yourself, letting us know what the event was, then voicing why we might not be a great fit for the night would have made for a lot less of a contentious situation. Very strange experience

Cactus Club is the best bar to go see new music and mingle with the locals. I've been going here for many years and have recommended it to many people. The bartenders are very sweet and fun to talk to. I am always happy with my service here! I really like that they have a large non alcoholic beverages besides soda for DDs to enjoy as well :)