venue The Uptowner

The Uptowner is Riverwest's quintessential corner bar. Open for nearly 125 years under several owners, it is a Milwaukee institution with longevity matched by few others, and a clientele as diverse as the surrounding neighborhood. At first glance, it's tempting to label the Uptowner just another corner shot-and-a-beer bar, but it's not. From the neon "Charm School" sign to the pithy yet friendly staff, this is a place that, like Milwaukee, has a sense of humor about itself.