Revel Bar

Friends were at Topper's eating something called pizza, and I couldn't handle their lack of culinary discretion, so I stopped in at Revel next door.I celebrate Milwaukee's diversity. Revel was evidently popular with Milwaukee's African-American population. The bar brought back memories of my high school days in NYC, and I loved the music. While he asked for my identification, the bouncer joked with me, saw I was more than five decades over the drinking age, and told me to put the ID away, and he helped me order a drink. Everyone was warm, and several people even complimented me on my fedora. I only had one drink because my friends were afraid to come in. That's Milwaukee's problem. Fear prevents us from getting along. I accept and appreciate diversity, color, and ethnic heritage. That's America, people. We are all different. Enjoy the mosaic.

One of my favorite places to go to for a night out with my friends. Friendly staff and a great atmosphere. I always look forward to coming here when I come to visit

Some friends and I came for a birthday and had a good time. The hookah was cool and tasted great! I can't comment on the pricing, because I got there late and a friend bought me a cocktail. People were dancing and the DJ played great music!The one thing I really disliked is that there is only one bathroom with one stall for women. As soon as I walked in, three women followed me in and started banging on the stall. I had only been in there for 10 seconds and they saw me walk in because they were right behind me. They were extremely rude and kind of threatening. Needless to say, I got out of the bathroom as soon as possible and went to a different bar.I understand this is not the bar's fault for having rude customers, but if I go here again I'm bringing a friend everywhere with me!The decor is cool and they have a long bar and a big TV with music videos on, which I loved!

It's an ok place. On the smaller side. It's long and narrow, a few tables and some extra seating at the back (but that might often be reserved on wknds). They have hookah if you're into that. It's not really my jam but doesn't bother me, either. One main bar. There is a DJ area, as well. Not sure if the regular vibe as I've been here twice, I think (not including the other bars it used to be called before).I prefer downtown more for clubbing it.

I want to like Revel... Im unsure about the identity of the space. Its a dark lit intimate space with hip and upscale style seating and couches. The TV's are everywhere which is a good thing. Is it a bar? A dive? A hookah spot? Or a nightclub? They played music videos or mainly hip hop and some pop of like 4 or 5 years ago. So a lot of hip hop but the vibe was more like south side dive bar.The Interior is on point but this adds to the confusion. We ordered a hookah for 20 bucks which is typically the standard price and two drinks. The tab was reasonable. We were not able to use our groupon because it was after 9pm this I did not know. Ok well we had to adapt.Besides our table, only the bartender was smoking a hookah. This was an issue. You cant have hookah option and no one smoke it! The music was not current at all. The people at the bar were playing Yahtzee.... lol Yahtzee! Some other group was shooting darts. We needed some coals for the hookah. The bartender came from behind the bar and to gather the hookah and take it to light the coals in the back. Big issue! Take a note from Casablanca and light the coals in the back and get a hookah bowl for the coals and bring them out to the table. This takes to long to take the hookah, light the coals and bring it back to the customer.I wasnt able to use my groupon, so I will be back to cash that in. After that I wont go back unless changes are made. On a weekend night at 10pm people were playing Yahtzee as a owner you have to look at that and make changes. They should add special nights to attract a more diverse crowd (no people of color on this night) and more people, it is to big of a space to be so empty.

Anti-black. Customers at the bar were being extremely aggressive and staff was told about their behavior and staff decided to kick out the black patrons because the black patrons were standing and the non-black patrons were sitting. 0/10. The customer service is awful and elitist. Allen is the best worker they have and deserves all the praise. Tuck was terrible and encouraging the negative behavior. I only gave 1 star because I had to!

THIS PLACE WILL TAKE ADVANTAGE OF YOU!!!Went there the other night and ordered three drinks(which were very weak)and a hookah. When I went to close out the tab I was charged each drink as a double even though I never asked for a double. Apparently if you don't "specify that you don't want a double" they'll make you a weak drink and charge you for a double.

I personally think Revel Bar is great. Their staff is really friendly & their security team always does everything they can to make sure every patron is safe.

They're security pockets the coverage charges. They has no cash app but are charge $5-$15 to get into a bar but let certain people in for "free".... In Milwaukee, Wisconsin.I went and asked to go speak to the GM, the security said that the GM was bartending and couldn't speak to me. The bar is never known to charge to get in but after midnight the security only accepts "cash" covers but you also can't speak to the GM to confirm the bar charging to get it. When every other bar is not charging at all.

Love coming here. The atmosphere is good for vibing and dancing. It's great for any occasion and the service is always 10/10.