A.V. Club Milwaukee's New Year's Eve 2009 guide

If you're looking for something to do on New Year's Eve, you've come to the right place. Here's our list of all the parties, shindigs, soirees, get-togethers, keggers, and fiestas happening in Milwaukee. Make sure you peruse the list before you head out Thursday night. You won’t find a more comprehensive list of cheap drinks, free live music, potential sexual conquests, and other opportunities for all-around good times.

Art Bar
722 E. Burleigh St., 414-372-7880
11 p.m., $5, 21+
Enjoy a New Year’s dance party with live music by Uncle Larry and Cackle. Stick around for the 2 a.m. breakfast buffet.

Bad Genie Rock Lounge
789 N. Jefferson St., 414-273-0555
9 p.m., Free, 21+
Bad Genie features live music, drink specials all night, complimentary food, and a free champagne toast at midnight.

Balzac
1716 N. Arlington Pl., 414-755-099
7 p.m., 21+
Head to Balzac for a complimentary champagne toast at midnight. Reservations recommended.

Bar Louie
1114 N. Water St. 414-847-1492
$10 in advance, $15 at the door
Check out “Louie in Red”—a sexy yet sinful red carpet event. Bottle service packages available.

Bar Louie Bayshore
5750 N. Bayshore Dr., 414-831-2700
$100
Bar Louie Bayshore presents Pat McCurdy's New Year Eve Show. 
There’s an open bar, buffet, and champagne toast.

BBC
2022 E. North Ave., 414-272-7263
8 p.m., Free, 21+
BBC has all your celebration needs covered, with live music from Modern Giants and a great party atmosphere. 

Bistro/Bar 333
333 W. Kilbourn Ave., 414-270-6130
5 p.m., $50 
Bistro/Bar 333 will ring in the New Year with a $50 dining experience that includes an elegant three-course dinner, a decadent dessert buffet, and a mojito and champagne station from 5 to 11 p.m.

The Black Rose Irish Pub
2856 N. Oakland Ave., 414-763-6526
Free, 21+
Enjoy drink specials, a champagne toast at midnight, and party favors.

Blu
424 E. Wisconsin Ave., 414-298-3196
$100-$200, 21+
Celebrate a Decade of Blu this New Year's Eve as Milwaukee's premier cocktail lounge turns 10.  Sip and lounge to the sounds of Evan Christian or dance to the best musical moments of the last 10 years.  The Decade of Blu package includes artisan cheese and antipasto, a split or bottle of bubbly, and a commemorative Evan Christian Live At Blu CD.

Bomb Shelter Bar
1517 S. 2^nd St., 414-384-2662
7 p.m., 21+
Enjoy a complimentary Champale toast at midnight and a 1 a.m. buffet.
It’s also Schlitz Spin Night, so bring in your records and we'll play them all night long—right into 2010. Enjoy $5 Schlitz taps with $2 refills; you keep the vintage glass.

Bootleggers
1025 N. Old World 3rd St., 414-347-BEER, 
8 p.m., $75, 21+
Bootleggers’ open bar package includes everything except shots, a complimentary buffet, party favors, a champagne toast at midnight, dueling DJs on the main stage, and a DJ on the covered and heated rooftop patio. If you're looking to party well into the morning, Bootleggers is also home to a S.I.N. New Year's Eve after-party starting at 4 a.m., featuring $3 u-call-its, live DJs, and food specials.

Bosley
815 E. Brady St., 414-727-7975
4 p.m., Free, All ages
Enjoy the taste and atmosphere of the Florida Keys right on Brady Street. 
Reservations strongly recommended.

Buca di Beppo
1233 N. Van Buren, 414-224-8672
11 a.m.-11 p.m., free, all ages
It’s business as usual at Buca, though reservations might be a good idea to beat the pre-party rush. New menu items featured.

Buckhead Saloon
1044 N. Old World 3rd St., 414-390-0233
7 p.m., $20-$80, 21+
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Buckhead Saloon with a DJ and live music by Man Down. Enjoy open bar from 7 to 8 p.m., a free appetizer buffet, party favors, and a champagne toast at midnight. The $80 open bar package includes everything listed, plus open bar all night long and express entry.

Cactus Club
2496 S. Wentworth Ave., 414-897-0663
10 p.m., $7, 21+
Milwaukee favorites The Championship and John The Savage will rock Cactus Club's annual New Years Eve party well into the wee hours of 2010.

Café Centraal
2306 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., 414-755-0378
5 p.m.
Come for the three-course New Year’s Eve prix fixe menu with beer pairings from 5 p.m. to midnight. There’s also a midnight champagne toast, drink specials all night, and free party favors. Coming late? Check out local DJs and enjoy late-night food from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m.

Cafe Hollander 
7677 W. State St., Wauwatosa, 414-475-6711
5 p.m.
Enjoy a full or prix fixe menu from 5 p.m. to midnight, plus drink specials all night long and midnight toast.

Caffrey’s 
717 N. 16th St., 414-933-9047
8 p.m., Free, 21+
Roll in the New Year with a midnight champagne toast, drink specials, and tons of balloons and party favors without worrying about a cover charge.

Cans
1815 E. Kenilworth Pl., 414-225-0421
8 p.m., $30, 21+
Enjoy a four-hour open bar package from 8 p.m. to midnight including all-you-can-drink domestic beer and rail drinks, free pizza buffet, party favors, champagne at midnight, and a live DJ.

Club Charlies
320 E. Menomonee Ave., 414-763-8548
21+
Come for a1989 DJ dance party, champagne packages and hors d'oeuvres.

The Cheese Bar
1048 N. Old World 3rd St., 414-272-3544
8 p.m., $40-$60, 21+
Head to The Cheese Bar for a formal, sit-down cheese and wine pairing, complimentary tap beers, cheese samples, a champagne toast at midnight, and live jazz by Celia Feya Collection from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Chic Lounge
131 N. Jackson St., 414-763-9994
Celebrate with live jazz, comedy and dinner packages.

Cielito Lindo
733 S. Second St., 414-649-0401
8 a.m., Free, All ages (restaurant), 21+ (bar)
Enjoy food and margarita specials in the restaurant, plus a live DJ, party favors, and free midnight champagne toast in the bar.

Club Brady
1339 E. Brady St., 414-278-0188
9 p.m., $40 (optional), 21+
Come for the comfortable atmosphere without the traditional New Year’s insanity, and stay for the $40 open bar special.

Comedy Café 
615 E. Brady St., 414-271-5653
8 & 10 p.m., $10 per person (early), $20 per person (late), 21+
Enjoy outrageous comedy either early or late from headliner Chad Daniels; reservations are recommended. The late show includes a champagne toast, party favors, and gift certificates.

ComedySportz
420 S. First St., 414-272-8888
8 & 10:30 p.m., $35, all ages
Laugh your way into 2010 at ComedySportz, which is performing two shows along with offering an appetizer buffet before the show, free champagne, soda, and party gifts.

Decibel
1905 E. North Ave., 414-272-3337
8 p.m., $250+, 21+
Bring in 2010 with Decibel to the sounds of DJs Broadway Streetz and Sye Young.

The Dogs Bollocks
2321 N. Murray Ave., 414-755-2094
2 p.m., 21+
Come to Milwaukee's newest British pub for a New Year's Eve celebration with live music and extended hours. If you're feeling frisky come New Year's morning, join the bar for it's very own version of the polar bear plunge—the Frozen Bollocks Run.

Fanatics Sports Central 
185 N. Jefferson St., 414-220-8336
$10 in advance, $20 at the door, 21+ 
Celebrate with free domestic taps and rails from 9 to 11 p.m. plus a DJ and champagne toast at midnight.  

Fitzgibbons
1127 N. Water St., 414-278-8847
11 a.m., Free, 21+
Fitzgibbons’ dress code specifies that patrons wear clothes... at least when they come in the door. And if that doesn’t say “party,” what does?

Franks Power Plant
2800 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., 414-481-9200
4 p.m., 21+
Hang out with the neighborhood crowd and enjoy free champagne at midnight and party favors.

Harp Irish Pub 
113 E. Juneau Ave., 414-289-0700
11 p.m., $5, 21+
Visit the Harp and ring in the New Year with party favors and a champagne toast at midnight.  Come early for drink specials before 11 p.m.

Harry’s Bar And Grill
3549 N. Oakland Ave. (Shorewood), 414-964-6800
5 p.m., Free, All ages
Harry’s promises a casual yet refined New Year’s experience, with a live DJ and dance floor, special menu items, and midnight champagne toast.

Hi Hat Lounge & Garage
1701 N. Arlington Place, 414-225-9330
3 p.m., $10, 21+
Hi Hat is open until 5 a.m., with DJs, a buffet, and a midnight champagne toast.

Historic Turner Restaurant 
1034 N. Fourth Street, 414-276-4844
Free, All ages
New Year’s Eve will be celebrated in style, with a special menu, complimentary party favors, and champagne toast at midnight.

Horny Hideaway
2011 S. First St.
$25, 21+
Enjoy Horny Goat taps and an open bar from 9 p.m. to midnight, plus a pizza buffet and champagne toast. The Horny Honeys will also be on hand with prizes and raffles, including a chance to win a trip to Vegas!

InterContinental Milwaukee
139 E. Kilbourn Ave., 414-935-5843
5 p.m., $325 per couple, 21+
InterContinental Milwaukee’s New Year's Eve package includes champagne and strawberries on arrival, a five-course dinner and wine at Kil@wat, overnight stay, and parking.  The evening celebration continues with musical entertainment throughout the night at CLEAR.

The Irish Pub
124 N. Water St., 414-225-9400
11 a.m., Free, 21+
The Irish Pub will be celebrating New Year's Eve until 6 a.m. with live music, a free champagne toast at midnight. Look for X-rated and Jameson specials all night long starting at 9 p.m..

Iron Horse Hotel
500 W. Florida St., 414-831-4615
9 p.m., Free-$299, 21+
This New Year's Eve the Iron Horse Hotel lobby comes alive with the addition of a center dance floor, entertainment from DJ Steven Hawley, a midnight balloon drop, and a complimentary champagne toast.

The JACK
4823 W. National Ave., 414-384-8111
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at The JACK with Matthew Haeffel Band from 9 p.m. to midnight, drink specials, party favors, and early dinner specials.

Judge’s Irish Pub
1431 E. North Ave., 414-224-0605
9 p.m., $40 (optional), 21+
If you want a wild and crazy New Year’s Eve you might not remember, look no further than Judge’s, a good-time party tavern that’s offering an open bar special for $40.

Karma
600 E. Ogden Ave., 414-220-4118
$50, 21+
Celebrate with an open bar from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Kelly’s Bleachers
5218 W. Bluemound Rd., 414-258-9837
5 p.m., 21+
Kelly’s Bleachers offers a DJ and early-bird buffet, plus party favors and free champagne toast. 

Kelly’s Bleachers II
7805 S. Loomis Rd. (Wind Lake), 262-895-3353
8 p.m., 21+
Enjoy live music by ’80s cover band Bay Boy, plus party favors, a pizza buffet, and champagne toast. 

Kil@wat 
139 E. Kilbourn Ave., 414-276-8686
5 p.m., All ages
Start your New Year's Eve celebration with an illuminating dinner at Kil@wat. Savor familiar favorites prepared with interesting twists, or create the perfect plate with the “Components” selection, when you choose a meat (meat, poultry or fish) and your own sauce and sides to complement. Kil@wat's chic décor, hip attitude, and city views make the perfect finale for 2009.

The Knick
1030 E. Juneau Ave., 414-272-0011
5 p.m., Free, All ages
A casual yet refined New Year’s experience, with a live DJ, special menu items, and midnight champagne toast.

Lakefront Palm Garden
1872 N. Commerce St., 414-273-8300
10 p.m., $40
Come to Lakefront Brewery for a huge New Year's Eve Party from 10 p.m.-2 a.m.  Festivities include premium tap beer and soda, live music by Hot Sauce, a champagne toast at midnight, and party favors.  Cash bar is also available.

Landmark Lanes
2220 N. Farwell Ave., 414-278-8770
12 p.m., 21+ after 9 p.m.
Join Landmark Lanes this New Year's Eve for excellent beer and liquor specials, free champagne at midnight, and fun party favors to celebrate the year right.  Enjoy open bowling all day and night and a new redemption center in the arcade.

Lee’s Luxury Lounge
2988 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., 414-481-2080
7 p.m., Free, 21+
Lee’s has food, party favors, and a champagne toast at midnight.

Leff’s Lucky Town
7208 W. State St. (Wauwatosa), 414-258-2886
10 p.m., Free, 21+
It’s a New Year’s dance party at Leff’s Lucky Town, with DJ Lemmy Seeum, a champagne toast, and half-price specials for anyone dressed as Baby New Year.

Live On North
2028 E. North Ave., 414-765-0101 
4 p.m., Free, 21+
Enjoy party favors, a free champagne toast, and free appetizers after midnight. DJ Baby Boy plays from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Open until 5 a.m.

Louise’s
801 N. Jefferson St., 414-273-4224
275 Regency Ct., 262-784-4275
11 a.m., Free, All ages
New Year’s Eve will be celebrated in style at both Louise’s locations, with a special menu, complimentary party favors, and champagne toast at midnight.

Lucille's Rockin' Pianos
1110 N. Old World 3rd St., 414-225-0304
7 p.m., $50+, 21+
This New Year's Eve, rock out to dueling pianos. Lucille's $75 VIP package boasts express VIP check-in, a premium open bar from 7-11pm, heavy gourmet appetizers, a champagne toast at midnight, party favors and a guaranteed table.  Or spend $50 for deluxe package and get everything in the VIP package except guaranteed seating.  Be sure to stay for the after-party to enjoy $5 cocktails and martinis.

Lulu
2265 S. Howell Ave., 294-5858
10:30 p.m., $15, 21+
Celebrate with live music by The Uptown Savages and Liam Ford Band. There’s a champagne toast at midnight and late night snacks, too.

Mad Planet
533 E. Center St., 414-263-4555
9 p.m., $12, 21+
Dance into 2010 with the hits of yesteryear at Mad Planet’s retro dance party. There’s complimentary food and a champagne toast at midnight. 

Mason Street Grill
425 E Mason St., 414-298-3131 
5 p.m., All ages
Swing in the new year with live music in the Mason Street Grill's bar and enjoy a dinner of American wood-grilled classics or Chef’s Five-Course Tasting Menu from 5 to 11 p.m.

Maxies Southern Comfort
6732 West Fairview Ave., 414-292-3969
Enjoy Andrew Gelles Blues Band from 9 p.m. to midnight plus  party favors and a traditional New Orleans King Cake at midnight.

Mi-Keys 
811 N. Jefferson St., 414-273-5397
9 p.m., Free, 21+
Celebrate with a variety of food and drink packages and take in performances from Evan Christian, James Amato, Justin Long, Fortune, and Mark Ballini.

Miller Time Pub
509 W. Wisconsin Ave., 414-271-2337
9 p.m., $129, 21+
Meet here for a New Year's Eve pub crawl. Enjoy great drink specials and then let Miller Time Pub be your taxi around the city while you paint the town red—or whatever your favorite color is. The shuttles run from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., covering Jefferson St., Water St., Third St., and ending at Miller Time Pub for a midnight champagne toast.  Take the elevator home with a stay in a newly renovated guestroom.  Package includes overnight accommodations and two drink coupons for Miller Time Pub per room.

Milwaukee Ale House
233 N. Water St., 414-226-2337
10 p.m., 21+
Enjoy beer and party favors as the band Old Mil plays all your favorite hits—the drummer even lights himself on fire.

Milwaukee ChopHouse
633 North 5th St., 414226-2467
5-10 p.m.  $25-$94 per person, all ages
Ring in 2010 with a memorable dinner at the ChopHouse. Á la carte dining is available as well as a four-course dinner which includes a roasted filet with your choice of poached lobster or grilled shrimp pairing.  For dessert, choose from Chef Nelly’s own Orange Decadent Chocolate Cake, or ChopHouse butterscotch pudding and custard.

Mo's Irish Pub
142 W. Wisconsin Ave., 414-272-0721
9 p.m., $80
Celebrate with all-inclusive drinks, appetizers, dessert buffet, champagne toast, live music, and giveaways.

Motor Bar & Restaurant
401 W. Canal St., 414-287-2778
3 p.m.
Start your New Year’s Eve at Motor Bar & Restaurant featuring a happy hour and New Year's Eve specials. Come for the camaraderie and stay for a hearty American meal inspired by journeys taken on the open road.

Murphy’s 
1613 N. Wells St., 414-344-0116
8 p.m., Free, 21+
Roll in the New Year with a midnight champagne toast, tons of balloons and party favors, and drink specials all night long.

Nice Ash
327 W. Main St. (Waukesha), 262-547-9009
9 p.m., Free, 21+
Enjoy a champagne toast at midnight and live music from the band Advance all night long.

Nomad World Pub
1401 E. Brady St., 414-224-8111
10 p.m., Free, 21+
Nomad is hosting their Recession-Proof New Year's Eve Party until 4 a.m., complete with DJs, drink specials, party favors, a champagne toast, and a balloon drop rumored to be the largest ever.

Oakland Trattoria
2856 N. Oakland Ave., 414-964-2850
11 a.m., Free, All ages
New Year’s Eve will be celebrated in style, with a special menu, complimentary party favors, and champagne toast at midnight.

Old German Beer Hall
1009 N. Old World Third St., 414-272-3625
11 a.m., Free, 21+
The Old German Beer Hall celebrates the New Year Hofbrauhaus style. It’s gold, it’s fizzy, it’s beer—Herzlichen Gluckwunsch zum Neues Jahr—with a free HB beer toast at midnight. Live music with Sigmund Snopek and Michael Woods.

Pabst Theater
144 E. Wells St
10:30 p.m., $55-$85, All ages
Comedian Jim Gaffigan heads up the New Year’s celebration at the Pabst Theater, complete with a free Champagne toast, midnight countdown, balloon drop, and party favors.

Palm Tavern
2989 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., 414-744-0393
7 p.m., 21+
This cozy neighborhood bar specializes in Belgian beer and world-class whiskeys. 

Paradise Landing
509 W. Wisconsin Ave., 414-390-8278
$275+, All ages
Pack your family's overnight bags and ring in the New Year with the Paradise Landing New Year's Eve Water park Special. Package includes an overnight stay for one night, up to five water park passes, breakfast for up to five people, special water park activities including a coloring contest, treasure hunt, lifeguard race, and more.  Plus, a New Year's Eve ball drop.

Pfister Hotel
424 E. Wisconsin Ave., 414-935-5942
6:30 p.m., $465+ per couple, 21+
Join the Pfister for a New Year's Eve gala.  The evening begins with hors d’oeuvres and an intimate five-course gourmet dinner. During the reception, learn classic ballroom steps and show off your new skills on the dance floor with the 11-piece Nick Contorno Orchestra. Later in the evening, ring in the New Year with Executive Chef Robert Ash’s Chocolat Bar and Candy Shoppe. Packages include a one-night stay in a deluxe guestroom for two.

Piano Blu
179 W. Wisconsin Ave. (Pewaukee), 262-691-0200
5 p.m., 21+ 
Enjoy live music by Duchie Rodgers from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Potawatomi Bingo Casino
1712 N. Canal St., 414-645-6888
Ring in 2010 with showgirls, impersonators, glitz and glamour at Potawatomi.  All the restaurants will be featuring sumptuous menus. 

The Rave
2401 West Wisconsin Ave 414-342-7283
8 p.m.
The celebration features Benny Benassi with Qbert, DJ Funk, DJ Rozz, Chris Grant, and David Boggio

RC’s Bar
1530 E. North Ave., 414-273-1100
5 p.m., Free, 21+
Ring in the New Year at old-school hangout RC’s Bar, which will have party favors and a complimentary champagne toast at midnight.

The Red Accordion
1137 N. Old World 3rd St., 414-273-5700
5 p.m., $25-$35
Celebrate this New Year's Eve at Milwaukee's newest restaurant and pub, the Red Accordion.  Start the night out with a delicious five-course dinner for $35/person and then join us in the pub for a midnight celebration.  If you’re skipping dinner, $25 gets you open bar from 10pm-1am, a midnight champagne toast, and free party favors.

Rio West Cantina
2730 N. Humboldt Blvd., 414-562-5540
5 p.m., all ages
Rio West Cantina has all your New Year's Eve needs covered - a party for the kids and a party for the adults.  The Kid's New Year's Eve Party includes a private room with piñatas, games, party favors and prizes, a special dinner buffet, and an early count down at 7 p.m.  For the adults, there’s a three-course Mexican fiesta menu available from 5 to 9 p.m. and a late-night count down celebration from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.  $10 gets you live music from Independent Idols and Origami Fire Brigade, a midnight champagne toast, party favors, and midnight appetizers.  

Rip Tide
649 E. Erie St., 414-271-8433
4 p.m., Free-$50, 21+
Enjoy no cover and free parking at this lakeside restaurant. Rip Tide is serving up its full menu from 4 to 10 p.m. with great surf and turf specials plus Southbound playing at 10 p.m. $50 at the door or $40 in advance gets you premium open bar from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. and a buffet at midnight.

Riverside Theater
116 W. Wisconsin Ave
7 p.m., $55, all ages
The non-stop action at the Riverside Theater features Spoon and Jay Reatard plus free Point beer, pizza and snacks, a New Year’s Eve photo booth, $.25 arcade games, DJs, and of course a midnight countdown and balloon drop.

Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery 
740 N. Plankinton Ave., 414-276-3030
9 p.m., $85, 21+
Plan to dress to impress at Rock Bottom, which will have a DJ and dancing downstairs, cover band The Love Monkeys upstairs, and an open bar and appetizer buffet everywhere. 

Rooters 
901 Northview Rd., 262-544-9600
$15-$75, 21+
Enjoy party favors, a champagne toast, balloon drop, local hotel transportation, and live music by The Sweet Tarts. A $75 V.I.P. ticket includes an open bar.

Rosie’s Waterworks
1111 N. Water St., 414-274-7213
3 p.m., Free, 21+
Join the revelers at Rosie’s and enjoy drink specials and a free champagne toast at midnight.

Rustico
223 N Water St, 414-220-9933
9 p.m., $50
Classic ’50's style cocktail party includes food, beer, cocktails, and champagne toast.  

The Safe House
779 N. Front St., 414-271-2007
11 a.m., $15 (after 8pm), 21+
Come to Milwaukee’s “secret” treasure at 3 p.m. for a special round-the-world toast. And stick around for a night of spy-tastic fun with a special New Year’s menu, DJ, dancing, champagne, party favors, and hats. 

Silk Exotic
11400 W. Silver Spring Dr., 414-462-7455
Open 24 hours on New Year’s Eve.  Silk’s after-party features a complimentary breakfast buffet from 4 to 6 a.m.

Sugar Maple
441 E. Lincoln Ave., 414-481-2393
7 p.m., 21+
This Bay View bar has 60 great American microbrews on tap. Come for beer specials in a smoke-free environment.

Suite
1103 N. Old World 3rd St., 414-270-9653,
9 p.m., $20-$100, 21+
Be seen at Suite's Paparazzi NYE 2010.  Dance all night to music by resident DJ Richie Rich, party with go-go dancers, and enjoy a champagne toast at midnight with party favors. Tickets are $20 in advance or $100 gets you guaranteed admission and a premium open bar package from 9pm-1am. 

Tracks
1020 E. Locust St., 414-562-2020
9 p.m., Free, 21+
Enjoy party favors and a midnight champagne toast.

Trinity Three Irish Pubs
125 E. Juneau, 414-278-7033
9 p.m., $10 Cover, 21+
Come early and celebrate with drink specials before 11 p.m., live entertainment by Element 13 at 10 p.m., and a midnight champagne toast with party favors.

Trocadero
1758 N. Water St., 414-272-0205
9 p.m., 21+
Come for dinner and drink specials (including $2 Pabst and $5 martinis). The dining room floor will be decked out for a beautiful candle-lit dinner with black and white linens.

TWO
718 E. Burleigh St.
Couples Only, No Cover, 21+
Celebrate with a champagne toast and party favors galore.

Ugly Mug
604 S. 64^th St., 414-475-5828
10 p.m., Free, 21+
Celebrate with buy one, get one drink specials until midnight and a free champagne toast.

Victor’s On Van Buren 
1230 N. Van Buren, 414-272-2522
3 p.m., 21+
Victor’s packs 24 hours with the best in dining, party favors, drink specials, dance music, and fun. 

Vitucci's
1832 E. North Ave., 414-273-6477,
4 p.m., $5 (free after midnight), 21+
Ring in the New Year at Vitucci's with free food, party favors and a champagne toast at midnight. Open until 6 a.m.

Water Street Brewery
1101 N. Water St., 414-272-1195
3191 Golf Rd., 262-646-7878
11 a.m., Free, All ages
New Year’s Eve will be celebrated in style, with a special menu, complimentary party favors, and champagne toast at midnight.

Whiskey Bar
788 N. Jackson St., 414-312-8566
8 p.m., 21+
There will be DJs throughout the night and a complimentary buffet at 1 a.m.

Yield Bar
1932 E. Kenilworth Pl., 414-319-1170
9 p.m., $5, 21+
New Year's Eve at Yield includes a free rail drink or tap beer and a champagne toast at midnight.  Enjoy great drink specials starting at 9 p.m., including $2 PBR taps, $5 tall call drinks, a $3 shot of the night and a $3 tap of the night.

Y-Not III
1854 E. Kenilworth Ave., 414-224-9668
12 p.m., Free, 21+
The bar opens at noon New Year’s Eve and doesn’t close until 2 a.m. Jan. 2.