Kiesling

Kiesling checks every box for me: friendly, knowledgeable bartenders; cheap and crafty options living happily together; odd movies on the projector; occasional DJs; great decor; zero attitude; and Milwaukee Junction right outside. I walk in grinning every time.

Order a High Life for me. Add the shot-and-a-beer special if it is running.

You want a genuinely welcoming neighborhood bar, an unfussy cocktail, a crew hang, or a place that feels like yours on the first visit.

You want a velvet-rope scene, formal service, predictable entertainment, or a bar that takes itself too seriously.