The Sofie

A basement lounge bar perfect for hanging out with your buddies vibing to good beats. I went here on a Wednesday open deck night whereYou can hear different DJs play.I'll definitely come back and stay a littleLonger. The ambience is chill and loungy with plenty of couches to hangout in, it makes you feel VIP!

Met a friend for drinks here last night, my first time at this bar. The bar was easy to find, located below street level with ample signage. We were there around 9pm on a Tuesday night and the place was pretty empty. We sat on a couch in the back area. The seating is very comfortable and the vibes are cool, but the music was very loud especially for a fairly empty bar.A waitress came to drop off our waters and take our orders for drinks. Once the drinks were delivered, however, no one checked on us again for the rest of the night (we were there for two hours). The cocktails were really good though - my friend got the SCC and I got the Blue Bird and we both enjoyed it. The price also seemed reasonable.

The Sofie has been on my list of places to grab a cute cocktail for months! Such great vibes! On a Saturday night, some dirty martinis hit the spot! I am a dirty martini connoisseur and I must say that these were so good! Perfect ratio of olive juice and vermouth. I wish they had blue cheese olives but I digress! The glasses were chilled which added a nice touch. Next time I'll get one of their specialty martinis because those looked yummy too! The music and lights set the mood up perfectly and wasn't too loud to have a conversation even though it was packed! I love the separate area where you can rent out tables for an event and party! Will definitely be back!

Stopped by on a Saturday night for a drink.When you walk in, you head up straight to the bar or head back towards the lounge section.The Sofie had a great cocktail list but I don't think most patrons are aware as I had two people come up and ask about my drink. I shouldn't have been too surprised as most folks were ordering beer, canned beverages, or shots. I ordered a Chai Whiskey Sour, and my friend ordered Elusive Dreams (tropical vibes focused drink). My drink was well balanced and a very unique flavor profile.If you're in the area, don't skip out on the cocktails and enjoy a great drink!

My friend and I went to the Sofie for the Thursday $5 martini deal. This was my second time there and (just as I thought) it was wonderful. We ordered cosmos and they had the perfect amount of citrus. The bartenders were quick and attentive. The decor is modern, and the outside entrance almost feels speakeasy-like. Totally worth it!

I had my eye on The Sofie for a while. We had spied it one evening when we were on our way somewhere else and were immediately intrigued. A tucked away basement bar with a charming name? I'm in.We finally tried them recently. Ultimately, it just wasn't really our jam.The inside is lovely. We sat at the bar but there was also some lovely fireside lounge seating that would be more intimate and comfortable as well. They're cocktail menu didn't wow me but there was a salted caramel manhattan on menu that sounded lovely (if a bit on the spendier side for Milwaukee at $20). Having been served manhattans in Milwaukee that were brandy based, and being unfamiliar with the brand of spirit the cocktail included, we inquired with the bartender as to whether it was a brandy or whiskey cocktail. He didn't know. He found out for us but I mention it as this is not the sort of spot with spirit knowledgeable tenders.That said, it was whiskey based and so we went ahead and ordered it. And, I will say it was an interesting spin on a manhattan!There was a second bartender behind the bar who was discreetly (but not discreetly enough, obviously) vaping inside (behind the bar) while we were there. Not a huge deal to some but not something I care for.All in all, an ok experience at The Sofie.

Came to the Sofie for the first time on my birthday which fell on a Thursday night which is ladies night! They had select martinis for only $5-6 (I forget what it was)! The martinis were all really good, sweet, but I enjoyed that. The vibe in there is very loungey and comfortable! I had reserved a section in the back which was very easy and they had bartenders checking in on us and clearing our table which was super nice. I love the location of this bar and definitely will be back!

The Sofie has been on my list for while. We finally found ourselves here at 9pm on a Friday. It was not very busy so we had our choice of tables. The cocktail menu looked promising- with a range of cocktails and martinis to hit most people's palates. I ordered a lemon drop martini and a mule. Both were overly sweet and slightly underwhelming for a place that called themselves a cocktail bar. I think if you go in with expectations of the Sofie being a typical bar, but not a cocktail lounge, you'll be more satisfied. All in all, it was an OK experience.

Kind of a hipster, speakeasy vibe. Dark, moody, a little loud with funky music. They have nice amount of seating for being a small area, and they have couches that let you comfortable hang out with your small group. There's apparently live music there frequently. The bartenders were all sweet and attentive.

Expensive but worth it! We sat at the bar and the bartender made us custom drinks, catering to our preference and allergies! Every drink was good, and he listened to our feedback.It made for a fun night out with friends!