HiHat Lounge
HiHat Lounge
Bar
Lakefront IPA at 6.6%, and for $4. Stop it!
Hi Hat
The High Hat eclectic decor.
a drink in a glass with a straw
View from overlooking the bar.
a view of a building through a window
the interior of a dimly lit restaurant
Bar area
New pic over the bar. No more head platter holding chick.
Local artwork waaaay above the bar.
The Corpse Reviver - Right gun, Lucid absinthe, Lillet Blanc, lemon and orange curaçao. Fucking yum.
Just Call Me Diablo on the Beach
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The deals.
Take the stairs downward toward the bar inside of a pit!
interior
interior
Firecracker Shrimp
Bleu pig burger
The Old School Benedict! #eatlocal
"I would like an egg-white based drink" - it was delicious (as usual)!
Mac n cheese
Mac n Cheese with BBQ Pulled Pork
Kaylie P.
Jan 15, 2025
Cool vibe of the bar with a great bar tender! He created drinks based on what we described we liked. Service was great.
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Cynthia C.
Feb 11, 2019
I loved this place. Stopped by on a Tuesday night after munching on some food at the Garage right down the hallway. Walking from a very modern decorated bar to an underground retro bar is definitely an experience to be had. Whereas the Garage is more of a beer bar, this section was more cocktail, and what stood out is it's very unique list. I was browsing the list of employee-crafted cocktails and picked out my drink of choice when the bartender asked "what do you like to drink?" I told him I liked tequila, he said he might have something for me and asked me if I wanted to try it. I liked the assertiveness, and I will drink anything a professional makes for me, so I said yes!! I love bartenders who aren't afraid be creative with customers and I did actually enjoy the drink very much. Also among the frame-filled walls on the second floor, one contains a series of up-skirt shots of women maybe flashing the camera (it was too dark and high up for me to actually be able to tell).
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Frank A.
Mar 1, 2016
3.5 starsNice lounge for a drink, but took a very long time to get drinks.Also, they had a DJ - which for a lounge doesnt seem too necessary and the music was very loud.Atmosphere was nice and crowd was good.
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Phillip W.
Mar 27, 2018
We stopped by on Monday PM for the $5 burgers and Happy Hour 1/2 price draft beers.The converted cellar environment is great. The bartender who waited on us was friendly and efficient.It's pretty hard to complain about a ~$15+tip tab for dinner that includes draft beers. The scaled-down (1/3-lb vice 1/2-lb) signature burgers were still pretty filling. The cross-cut fries and tots tasted fine, but weren't especially hot.OTOH, without the specials, our tab would have been more like $35+tip. And neither the lackluster draft beer selection nor the food -- even with the additional 2.666 oz of burger meat -- would stand up to that kind of pricing.
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Eric T.
Jul 18, 2015
Like other reviewers, I would rate this lounge between a 4 and a 5. Probably the surprise of the evening while beer crawling along Brady Street and points in between. I was recommended the Hi Hat Lounge by the Nomad Pub, and wasn't disappointed. Upon first impression, it feels like you are entering a small pit area due to the large atrium that encompasses the bar area (very large bar area, in fact). The decor itself was dark, which was unusual, given that I arrived around 5:30 PM on a summer evening. The draft beers that the bartender served kept me comfortable, though. In fact, the drinks were unbelievably good! After my second or third, and fourth IPA (I lost track after three)), I had to get a burger & so forth to keep my blood alcohol level from reaching epic proportions. The food and drink prices were very reasonable. I was actually surprised once I received the bill and said to myself "Thank God that these aren't Chicago prices." My bartender was awesome, and even recommended other bars to hop into on nearby Brady Street. The venue itself looks more than just a bar, so I'll remember to bring the Mrs back for a lunch or dinner. The place projects itself as being not too loud, yet not terribly quiet either.When in Milwaukee, check out the Hi Hat Lounge.
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Seiche S.
Jul 22, 2021
I'm sorry this happened to one of my all time favorites. -apparently, it's not a "cocktail bar" and is now a beer bar (not very good selection) I miss HI Hat of my youth.
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Jessica J.
Jul 12, 2019
I loveee this place and totally dig the rustic vibe! I come for the cocktails, which are always so yummy the service can definitely be on the slower side sometimes but it hasn't stopped me!
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Elizabeth B.
May 25, 2021
We stopped in relatively recently to have a few beers. I was a little disappointed by the beer selection -- mostly domestic taps. The atmosphere is definitely cute but I had a hard time finding a beer I would want to drink (but that is my personal taste, I settled on a Modelo). They do have PBR and Miller products. The staff was really nice and friendly.
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RealHonest R.
Nov 4, 2019
This place is like nothing we had ever been to in Milwaukee. Truly possibly a one-of-a-kind!Walking in the front door is somewhat confusing, as you can see the lower-level bar but not how to get there as the stairwell is actually already behind you. That said the signage is plenty and we worked our way downstairs. The bar is somewhat small but done so in a way that doesn't make it feel small. The music is decent and not overly loud. And the overall vibe is Irish Pub meets Basement Hangout (in a good way).The mixed drinks are somewhat expensive, but absolutely worth it. They are true custom mastercrafted mixes that are all uniquely delicious. Live-fire smoked glasses, roasted marshmallows, muddled blueberries, and top shelf ingredients are all amazing ingredients in their drinks. The beer selection is top notch as well if that's your preference. The food is very very good. We had the cheese-curds (some of the best in the state) and the buffalo chicken won-tons (hot, spicy, and delicious). Both expertly prepared and presented perfectly. You could tell the kitchen staff really cared about what they made. What made our night was the bartenders. There was a pretty-capable-but-still-learning young lady behind the bar, and a veteran-yet-still-young manager that would step in to help her when she got stuck. The result was a dynamic duo that was fun and attentive and just all around awesome. The manager could have made the situation very awkward for the newer bartender, but it was clear that was not her intent at all. It was just refreshing and light and wonderful all around.If you have a couple or small group and looking for a great stop in your evening, definitely add Hi Hat to your list!!
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Mason W.
Dec 17, 2023
Super cozy vibes during the week and great going-out vibes on the weekend. Bartenders are super kind, namely Redd and Ted. Am a huge fan of the random movies showing on their TV each night, whoever's in charge of that has great taste ! Always a great time at HiHat
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