The Belmont Tavern

Great cocktail bar. They have Happy Hour from 4-8pm weekends with $2 off almost everything.I had the DON'T PULL YOUR PUNCHES: Strawberry Mango Infused Paranubes Rum, Novo Fogo Tanager, Bitter Truth Falernum, Orgeat, Fresh Lemon, Saffron BittersDefinitely want to come back for their Fri/Sat 90s at 9pm with great music and signature drinks.

My fav bar in cathedral square!! These bartenders are legit and take the time to make a great drinks while being quick. I've had group events here as well coming for date night. They have specials throughout the week and a phenomenal drink menu. Always super clean and a pretty consistent crowd. i think drinks are priced well for the effort out into them! If you like good music and a good lounge like spot this is the place for you.

No complaints here! Belmont is a great place for a great time! Located in the bar district of Jefferson St. this is nestled into an area that I've known as a local hot spot ever since moving to Milwaukee. Not quite as crazy as water street and a bit more reserved than Brady St. Jefferson St. is one of my favorite alternatives to hit up for watering holes. Belmont is a solid spot to chill out at and get your drink on. The music seems to always be solid whether it's the DJ or just tunes on shuffle. There's always drink specials so what else could you ask for? A classy hip interior and a cool waitstaff make this a favorite hang out on Thursday through the weekend!

I love the space and potential vibe but every bartender I've had had a weird vibe and their cocktail list is underwhelming considering how well the space is furnished.

Have tried this bar out three times, and have to say the location, interior decor and vibe (had a DJ one night!!) and the menu options are all amazing! The only downside and reason for the 3 star review? The bartender we had twice (same guy) was incredibly rude (no it wasn't busy), and the drinks were not made with the appropriate alcohol as we watched the pours. I am completely understanding during these crazy COVID times if a bar is out of something to make a specialty drink, which we were told they were for two cocktail menu options. What is not okay is ordering a drink that is supposed to have Havana Club, and getting Sailor Jerry's. And then ordering a different one and getting rail gin instead of Henrick' s, and then lastly getting an Aperol Spritz and having it be so watered down it didn't taste like one at all. If you are going to substitute an alternate (and lesser expensive) brand of liquor to complete a cocktail, you should let your customer know, plain and simple. It made our group feel like they were being shorted what they paid for, despite receiving a finished drink that tasted OK.I'd like to give them the benefit of the doubt here, but its happened on two separate visits and seems to be the norm. Update your menu if you need to! I will say that the bouncer outside was the best! We sat on the patio when we went, and he was such a hard worker, always cleaning and clearing tables, and genuinely seemed to enjoy his job and the people he met. Not sure that I will be back on my own accord anytime soon, but would go if a group wanted to and would likely stick to a bottle of wine I can recognize the label on or a call cocktail I can specify!

Solid, crafty bevies and groovy space. A little empty at 6pm, but prolly picked up later.

Belmont Tavern is a very pleasant, stylish spot for a drink. The place is relatively small but feels more spacious thanks to tall ceilings and a wall of glass windows to the street. The decor has touches of art deco. The bartender was friendly and mixed some great drinks during happy hour. The free popcorn was fresh and tasty. The only minor critique I'd have is that the music was a bit loud for the early evening (although the sound system is great.) The volume was more appropriate for later in the evening when the place is hopping, but at the time we were there in the early evening, it was filled with after-work parties and friends chatting in the early evening. Check out the website for nightly specials, or visit from 4 pm to 6 pm for happy hour. I'll definitely return and explore more of Belmont's cocktails.

I love the vibes and ambiance here. The bartenders are all so friendly and I love the drink menu. It is always super clean and I've never had a problem with service here. They are super attentive. Such a great place and I always come back here when I want cocktails!

One star because a.) I have to, and b.) this place is decorated nicely. Everything else was sub par. I did not appreciate both bartenders crappy and condescending attitudes or the garbage drinks they were pouring. The "We Wear Pink on Wednesdays" is one of the worst cocktails I've ever had! And it was Thursday, soo..?? The old fashion, a classic that's hard to mess up, was less than impressive. There are too many other quality cocktail places around town to waste your time coming here.

Just Ok- definitely not 4 stars. Service was slow even though there was only 1 other customer at the bar.