Sometimes eating before a concert, a game or a theater performance just doesn’t make sense. But where can you go afterwards if you need a bite?
The late night scene in Milwaukee has changed a bit over the past couple of years, but there are still quite a number of spots in (or near) Downtown where you can grab a bite post-10 p.m., especially on the weekends.
Here’s a list to get you started.
Brick 3 Pizza
1107 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., (414) 224-6040
brick3pizza.com
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Serving: Pizza
Open Friday and Saturday until 1 a.m.
Casablanca
17800 W. Bluemound Rd., (262) 261-6000
casablancaonbrady.com
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Serving: Middle Eastern fare
Kitchen open until 1 a.m.
Elsa's on the Park
833 N. Jefferson St., (414) 765-0615
elsas.com
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Serving: American fare from wings and burgers to entrees
Kitchen open until 11 p.m.
George Webb
812 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., (414) 278-0225
georgewebb.com
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Serving: Diner fare
Open 24 hours
Ian’s Pizza
146 E. Juneau Ave., (414) 727-9200
ianspizza.com
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Serving: Pizza
Open Friday and Saturday until 2 a.m.
Jack's American Pub
1323 E. Brady St., (414) 763-2830
jacksamericanpub.com
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Serving: Pub fare
Open daily until midnight
The Knick
1030 E. Juneau Ave., (414) 272-0011
theknickrestaurant.com
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Serving: Pub fare
Open daily until midnight
Mangos Cafe East
1682 N. Van Buren St.,(414) 509-8896
taco-everyday.com
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Serving: Wings, tacos
Open daily until 12:30 a.m.
Miller Time Pub
509 W. Wisconsin Ave., (414) 271-2337
millertimepubandgrill.com
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Serving: Pub fare
Open Sunday through Thursday until midnight and Friday and Saturday until 2 a.m.
Milwaukee Brat House
1013 N. Old World 3rd St., (414) 273-8709
milwaukeebrathouse.com
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Serving: Sausages, pub fare
Kitchen open daily until 1 a.m.
Mo's Irish Pub
142 W. Wisconsin Ave., (414) 272-0721
mosirishpub.com/milwaukee
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Serving: Irish inspired pub fare
Open Friday and Saturday until 11 p.m.
Oak Barrel Public House
1033 N. Old World 3rd St., (414) 897-8320
oakbarrelmilwaukee.com
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Serving: Pub fare
Open Sunday through Thursday until 11 p.m. and Friday and Saturday until midnight
Old German Beer Hall
1009 N. Old World 3rd St., (414) 226-2728
oldgermanbeerhall.com
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Serving: Sausages, German-inspired pub fare
Open Sunday through Wednesday until 11 p.m. and Thursday through Saturday until 1 p.m.
Pete's Pub
1234 E. Brady St., (414) 312-7457
petespubonbrady.com
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Serving: Pub fare
Kitchen open daily until midnight
Real Chili
419 E. Wells St., (414) 271-4042
realchilimilwaukee.com
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Serving: Milwaukee-style chili
Open Thursday until 2:30 a.m. and Friday and Saturday until 3 a.m.
Taco Mike's
1001 N. Old World 3rd St., (414) 763-3325
tacomikes.com
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Serving: Tacos
Open Friday and Saturday until 2 a.m.
Steny's Tavern & Grill
800 S. 2nd St., (414) 672-7139
stenystavern.com
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Serving: Pub fare
Kitchen open Sunday through Thursday until 11 p.m. and Friday and Saturday until midnight
Third Street Tavern
1110 N. Old World 3rd St., (414) 897-8137
thirdstreettavernmke.com
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Serving: Pub fare
Open Sunday through Thursday until 11 p.m., Friday and Saturday until midnight
Vagabond
1122 N. Edison St., (414) 223-1122
vagabondmke.com
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Serving: Tacos, Mexican fare
Open Friday and Saturday until 11 p.m.
Who's on Third
1007 N. Old World 3rd St., (414) 897-8373
whosonthirdmke.com
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Serving: Pub fare
Kitchen open Friday and Saturday until 1:30 a.m.
The Wicked Hop
345 N. Broadway, (414) 223-0345
thewickedhop.com
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Serving: Pub fare
Open Friday and Saturday until 11 p.m.
WurstBar
1239 E. Brady St., (414) 763-2180
wurstbarmke.com
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Serving: Casual German pub fare, sausages, doner kebabs
Kitchen open daily until midnight
As a passionate champion of the local dining scene, Lori has reimagined the restaurant critic's role into that of a trusted dining concierge, guiding food lovers to delightful culinary discoveries and memorable experiences.
Lori is an avid cook whose accrual of condiments and spices is rivaled only by her cookbook collection. Her passion for the culinary industry was birthed while balancing A&W root beer mugs as a teenage carhop, fed by insatiable curiosity and fueled by the people whose stories entwine with every dish. Lori is the author of two books: the "Wisconsin Field to Fork" cookbook and "Milwaukee Food". Her work has garnered journalism awards from entities including the Milwaukee Press Club. In 2024, Lori was honored with a "Top 20 Women in Hospitality to Watch" award by the Wisconsin Restaurant Association.
When she’s not eating, photographing food, writing or planning for TV and radio spots, you’ll find Lori seeking out adventures with her husband Paul, traveling, cooking, reading, learning, snuggling with her cats and looking for ways to make a difference.
