Y-Not II Tavern

Place is ok. Corner tap type. Many regulars here. Reason for the 3 is strictly on ordering drinks where the ice is over the glass even after the pour. Nice job on conserving on the alcohol. But terrible if you want Outsiders to ever come back.

This early morning bar that is the ideal place to wait for your car to be detailed next door at Metro. It's open late too, and reviewing the reviews, the closer you get to closing, the less friendly the bar is. I can't stay up that late so I won't ever experience that. Morning to afternoon the place is populated by neighborhood regulars, and the sun leaks in to reveal the dust. There's a picture of this place next to the "Dive Bar" entry in most dictionaries. I recommend parking between two much nicer cars than yours if you drive, but it's better to bicycle, walk, or take public transportation so you don't have to stop at one drink. However if you're waiting for your car next door at Metro, maybe you can order a Shirly Temple, but I can't guarantee that the bartender will know what you're talking about.

We found this place by accident during a bachelorette weekend. A true hole in the wall and very welcoming to our group! They are open super early and then go to the bar next store to keep the party going!

I was having a 4 to 5 star evening at this classic Milwaukee dive bar that turned into a 1 star.My husband was ordering drinks on a tab, for himself and friends. I had friends ordering drinks via cash or their own cards. My husband paid for drinks. I paid for drinks. My friends paid for for their drinks. I know I was leaving tips when using cash, and all my friends are decent tippers as almost all of us have worked in service industry at one point in time. By the way, drink prices on a weekend evening were very reasonable.As we were leaving, the bartenders were cleaning up. One said to me, rudley, as we were walking out that my husband did not tip. I found that difficult to believe, but I left the cash that I had and apologized.I approached my husband about it, and he was extremely upset. He had a large bar tab and said he left a decent tip.There was clearly miscommunication between the bartenders, or the bartender was confused about who my husband was, or they were trying to get more money, or they were trying to create drama.Anyway, it was a weird, rude encounter that made myself and the others I was with question the integrity of the employees. Definitely a place for "regulars." Which I do not plan on becoming. :/

Always a good, friendly, neighborhood dive bar. Everything is in mini bottles, and the price is worth everything.

What a hidden gem! Was brought here by a friend and I'm thankful for it. Great service friendly regulars and cheap drinks! One of the last bars that open early for folks that work 3rd shift. Take a chance and stop in, you will have fun

Great place to visit. Friendly staff and patrons. We were served quickly and prices were good.

Fair prices, plenty of seats, relaxed vibe. Love the neon signage. Open from 6am to 2am.

There is a two way mirror in the women's bathroom. Be safe ladies.

Whoever the lady is serving the small side of the Y-not bar on van Buren street has the WORST attitude out of anyone I've ever met. I came in with a group of friends early in the morning (mind you it was already very busy inside for this early hour) and she demanded all of our IDs. This is not a problem as we are all in between ages 25-30, but the way she demanded was incredibly disrespectful and she yelled it over all the other guests present and quite literally embarrassed us. She then proceeded to have the most horrible attitude toward all of us when we tried to order a drink, use the bathroom, have conversation with her, etc. she has short hair and she is a witch. I will NEVER come back to this place because of her horrible attitude to customers and I will never advise my friends to go here. There was nothing pleasant about this experience, when we were only there to enjoy the environment and purchase drinks. I wish I could give negative stars to this woman for how horrible her attitude was towards customers. It's clear she has favorites- so watch out if you're not one of them!