Looking to try the top pubs around?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top pubs in Milwaukee, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to achieve your dreams.
1. Oscar's Pub & Grill
Topping the list is Oscar's Pub & Grill. Located at 1712 W. Pierce St. in Mitchell Park, the New American spot, which offers burgers and more, is the highest rated pub in Milwaukee, boasting 4.5 stars out of 639 reviews on Yelp.
Yelper Sandy N., who reviewed it on Dec. 12, said, "If you're craving a juicy burger, Oscar's the spot. This restaurant gives bar vibes with bar prices, but the burgers are so much more. They're large, juicy and cheap."
2. Sobelman's Pub & Grill
Next up is Menomonee River Valley's Sobelman's Pub & Grill, situated at 1900 W. St. Paul Ave. With four stars out of 688 reviews on Yelp, the pub and traditional American spot, serving burgers and more, has proven to be a local favorite.
Mara S. wrote, "Sobelman's list of Bloody Marys is the reason to go to this pub! They have made themselves famous with The Bloody Beast, a huge Bloody Mary topped with a slider, a whole fried chicken, sausage, cheese, pickles, bacon-wrapped chicken and more!"
3. Milwaukee Brat House
Kilbourn Town's Milwaukee Brat House, located at 1013 N. Old World Third St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the pub and German spot four stars out of 527 reviews.
Lily Z., who reviewed it on Nov. 1, said, "I had never tried cheese curds before, but what better place to try them than in Milwaukee? These things were the best cheesy concoction ever. Such delicious, melty cheese from every curd. I would come back to Milwaukee for these alone!"
4. Von Trier
Von Trier, a pub and German spot in Lower East Side, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 146 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2235 N. Farwell Ave. to see for yourself.
Yelper Jason Z. wrote, "Can you get more German than this? Atmosphere is great and bartenders are friendly. It's one of many places that brings culture to Milwaukee."
5. Old German Beer Hall
Finally, in Kilbourn Town, there's Old German Beer Hall. This spot has earned four stars out of 241 reviews on Yelp. You can find the pub and German spot at 1009 N. Old World Third St.
Kathy R., who reviewed it on Oct. 31, said, "Stopped into this place on a whim while in Milwaukee on a business trip. I had a great local beer, a brat on a yummy pretzel roll and fried cheese curds. The food and beer was great, as was the service."
