Newsroom Pub

I haven't had an experience with bad service lately but this spot was really terrible. We had never been here before so weren't sure if we were supposed to order at the bar or at our table. After about 15 minutes we decided to order at the bar. He helped multiple people before us, including the couple next to us that said "they have been waiting" ... he decided to help them first anyway. My friend ordered the southwest chicken salad and the bartender asked her if chicken was ok. She said yes ... and was served the salad with ground beef? We also ordered another drink after our meal and he forgot about them for about 10 minutes so we just left. I don't usually speak poorly of places but the man working was just flat out a bad server.

We stopped in before a show at the Milwaukee Rep across the street. Extremely cool old bar with great history since the mid 1800's. Location of the Milwaukee Press Club. Great antiques and tons of signatures on the walls from famous actors, politicians. Writers and athletes. The bartender was very friendly and filled us in on some of the history. They have a small dining area with a limited menu, though we didn't have time to try it out. Looking forward to stopping in again.

It's worth a stop to take a gander at the history in the Newsroom Pub.This is the longest continuously operating press club in the Americas - 130+ years, and there are several nice 19th century decorative touches throughout.The beer and wine selections were not vast. The Mr. went with a Miller High Life and I had a cabernet.It was quiet at 5:30 on a Thursday night with an oldies music show later that night across the street. There was a couple at the bar in town for a Lake Michigan cruise and a handful of other people. More trickled in closer to showtime.They had the Safe House menu available as far as food, which you could order at the bar and someone would bring it to your table.All over the walls you can see the Milwaukee Press Club's collection of signature plaques, including celebrities, presidents, comedians, and of course journalists.Depending on what's going on with shows across the street, they may be closed by 9 pm, but if you're around earlier and haven't been, stop in for a drink!

Read the reviews about slow service and came in anyway, what an outstanding decision. Marks Manhattan is by far the best Manhattan I've ever had. Am I eating here...not this time. Did it take a minute to get my drink...yep. Do I care...nope. This place is awesome. Ignore the "Karen's" and come here the next time you're in Milwaukee, it's totally f'n worth it!

Nothing but positive things to say about this place. First, it's just fu*king cool. The vibe. The history. The bartenders. I mentioned that I was interested in the spy museum next door, and one of the bartenders took a break, then told me to follow him as he guided me into tue back alley entrance of the spy museum and showed me his favorite exhibits. I will definitely head back to the news room if ever in the area.

Becca is a great bartender! We are from Austin, TX and she made us feel right at home. And she makes the BEST drinks. Sweet and Spicy old Fashioned is the best drink ever. I love this bar! Beautiful, friendly, cozy!

Newsroom pup feels like it can't find its feet. It's a beautiful space but... it does not match the vibe of what it's decorated as (which would be awesome) and it feels like it used to be a baller spot but since Covid it's just barely hanging in. Let me explain.The inside is lovely and classic. As one of the oldest restaurants in the US and being right next to the theaters, it feels like it should have on instrumental jazz or classics music. Instead it was Lady Gaga and Hoobastank, which I don't hate but it didn't go with the classy speakeasy vibe. It was just weird.The menu also clashed- it felt like a sports bar, not a cute and classy little bar to get drinks and a bite to eat before or after a show, or take a date. The cocktail menu looked damn good, but I didn't partake as I was driving. Womens bathroom was beautiful and clean but the door does not close easily, and there is No place to hang a purse or a coat. It was weird.Food came out quickly but was also a mixed bag. The spinach artichoke appetizer was absolutely lacking something- it tasted slightly flat. Chips need work. No salt. Bread would be better than the chips. Moderately disappointed, I've never had an under seasoned spinach artichoke dip since there's so much Parmesan cheese in it, but it was just... flat. Some salt and lemon juice would make it good. It was so close to being lovely but it wasn't.For my entrée I got the BLt keto salad, and there were pros and cons. Pro: beautiful presentation, the dish it was in was gorgeous (and supported the classy speakeasy vibe), it was tasty and came out fast. Cons: other than the chicken everything was on the bottom of the bowl. The bacon pieces were dust sized and at first I wasn't even sure there was any, but it was all on the bottom of the bowl instead of mixed through, which was odd. Avocado crema under seasoned/ bland.My knife was dirty but the fork was spotless. I wasn't going to cut anything up so o didn't complain but that was a perfect example of what the place is like- one thing is spot on the others are meh or missing or weird. I had good service but I saw three people come in, there was no one but me in the space, and they left. I suspect Covid understaffing but it was weird to have zero bartenders or waitresses or anyone there. I'll try again in a few months to see if it's improved because it's a beautiful space, and if they can live up to the classy/luxury vibes it would be amazing to take friends to after we see a show at the theater, but for right now I'll just go to St Kates for that.It's a beautiful space, and I suspect they got knocked down hard with Covid and are struggling to get back on their feet, but if things don't improve I'll find another spot downtown to fill my need for a classy, sexy spot to wine and dine at before or after hitting the theater. St. Kates is fun and the art displays are awesome but it's a little noisy for my taste, but the food is better and the silverware is clean so it'll stay my go-to for now.I really want to love this place and I see potential but right now it's not there.

Went to newsroom pub during happy hour on Thursday and after seeing food delivered bartender says kitchen closed for some odd reason of tickets not getting to kitchen area. Needs to be better run.

Best Bartender Ever -Dan, Agent SterlingJust tell him what you like and he'll mix up a special drink for you. Quick, experienced, professional. Great place to stop before a show.

Daniel was amazing, made us honestly consider moving to Milwaukee and making the Newsroom Pub our regular hangout spot!! Love ya agent Sterling!