Redbar

Service, food, and atmosphere were great!This is the second time we've been to Red Bar. The first was for the wake of our cat almost a year ago. It was a lovely place to sit, eat, drink, and reminisce with family. On a weekday, it was busy, but not so busy we couldn't have a conversation.We just returned for the second time with a few friends over the holidays. It was a Friday evening and was pretty busy and buzzing near the bar. We hung out in the back by the pool tables and played a few games of pool and a game of Jenga . We had the area to ourselves.The bartender was juggling a large group of people ordering drinks and food and did a great job of getting to everyone. The wait was never too long. We ordered a few different types of fish fry, cocktails, and beer. All were good.The place was clean and everything was functioning. They had a large stack of board games to play, which was awesome. The pool table was in decent condition, but the pool cues were in rough shape and needed to be replaced. That, and the $1.50 price for a game of pool were the only downsides to the evening. We will be returning!

The food at Redbar is still fabulous, and the fish fry is one of the best in Milwaukee. However, on this Friday night in the middle of September ageism reared its ugly head, and I was hurt. Yes, I am an old, white man who might be construed as pretentious. I wear dark lenses and wear fedoras, but I'm not "pretending" to be anything I'm not. I have looked different since I was a kid, and enjoy standing out in a.crowd. The bartenders were decidedly cold to me, wouldn't engage, and I had to yell out to get service. That has never happened before at Redbar, but these were different bartenders. They spent much time conversing with younger guys at the bar. I understand. They're more attractive, and the people behind the bar can relate to them more. However, ignoring customers because of their age and gender is unfair.Ageism is a festering disease in the United States. No one cares because old people should be in nursing homes anyway according to most Americans under the age of fifty. As an old, white man, I feel this prejudice every day. I don't deserve it.

My first time here and I would definitely return! Came with friends for a birthday celebration. Enjoyed the upper level tiki bar - opens at 6pm. Ordered a variety of BBQ and we were all happy! Lots of space to hang out. Plenty of TVs to watch sports. Our bartender was hustling since she was alone upstairs. Great neighborhood spot!

We visited RedBar with Onmilwaukee's Tavern Tour. We hadn't previously been there but had a great time learning about the bars story from the owner and then also getting a little lesson on the history of pull tabs. (Have you ever wondered how they were legal. Moving here from IL I have definitely wondered about. And now I know!) The experience included a couple complimentary drinks and pizza brought in from Transfer pizza. But the Saucy Swine menu, served at RedBar (there's no table service so you need to go to the bar to order) looked too good not to try. So we sampled the cheese dip starter and will definitely be back to try many more menu items. The bar has a great vibe (be sure to check out ALL the bobbleheads) and staff was super friendly. Looking forward to going back. A friend who has been there says they are a great place to watch a Packers game.

Stopped in to try the BBQ here and that menu is good, worth another visit. Great craft beer menu here, but ask for the menu to see what they also have in cans. There's a free shuttle to Brewers games, which is a big plus from this side of town. There's a cash only Tiki bar upstairs on Friday and Saturdays which I've not checked out. Redbar is a normal neighborhood corner bar catering to its locals but worth a visit for the bbq and sides.

It's great bar to spend your day at. Great people, inexpensive prices, delicious food, and a caring owner. Everything you want in a bar! It's a great place to watch a sporting event.

Stopped in on a Friday evening and it was packed! Found a seat at the bar to enjoy the fish fry! Excellent portions and a very crusty batter for the fish plus housemate season potato chips for the main side. It was my favorite Wisconsin fish fry, but the atmosphere is great and the other dishes I saw come out of the kitchen will make me return in another time!

Excellent fish fry! Tonight was our third time going to Redbar for their Friday night fish fry. They have excellent potato pancakes and Brussels sprouts as well! Bartender Ian is great! He's very friendly and makes a tasty brandy old fashion! He remembered us each time we came in. The vibe at Redbar is relaxed and friendly. I would definitely recommend stopping in for dinner and drinks!

The Redbar is a sweet will hometown bar with great BBQ. If you are in the area... this is a place which needs to be on your list. We are from ND and visiting and friend and always request to stop for at least a drink. Tonight I had a speciality "sammich" that was pulled pork, mushrooms, Swiss, and spinach with a zesty bbq glaze. And wholly balls... drooled and eat and now so full and very satisfied.

The wife and I have been to this place several times for dinner and the food has always been consistently great. Big portions, great sauces. I love their homemade pickles. The bar is your average south side corner bar with a couple TVs and I think there might be a pool table in the back. I'm not sure. There's some tables for seating but it's not a huge place. We usually eat at the bar, which has never been a problem until our last visit. We were there early on a weeknight and there was plenty of room. I ordered a beer and my wife ordered an ice water. We were then told by the bartender that since we were eating at the bar, my wife HAD to order a drink. So she ordered a soda. The bar and restaurant are separate entities, which I understand, but they both go on the same check. So to the average person off the street, they're one place.This kind of rubbed us the wrong way as there was no sign or mention of this policy in the menu and we've never experienced this before. I mean, if we sat at a table, the bartender would have to bring us our food and water anyway as they didn't look like they had any other waitstaff. Or, if we had just came in for drinks and no food, would she be allowed to sit at the bar with just a water?If my wife's cousin hadn't been with us, we probably would've just left without ordering anything. I left the cost of the soda off my tip and left. Unfortunately, we won't be back. Hopefully Saucy Swine finds a better location of their own.