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Uncover Milwaukee’s Secret Speakeasies and Hidden Bars

May 30, 2024

Visiting a Milwaukee speakeasy is an experience shrouded in mystery and intrigue. These covert watering holes pay homage to the city's rich history while offering modern twists on classic cocktails. From secret entrances to password-protected doors, stepping into a speakeasy is like stepping back in time to an era of jazz, flappers, and clandestine rendezvous.

Step through a phone booth and enter a nightclub. Open up a vending machine and discover it’s the entryway into another world. Speakeasies and hidden bars are making a comeback in 2024. Let’s explore Milwaukee’s best secret watering holes.

What Defines a Milwaukee Speakeasy?

During the ban on alcohol in the 1920s, speakeasies emerged as an alternative for those wanting to drink and socialize away from the prying eyes of law enforcement. These secret bars and clubs were hidden away, offering patrons a sense of excitement and rebellion as they enjoyed drinks and entertainment in secret.

Today, the spirit of the speakeasy lives on. Modern speakeasies often feature hidden entrances, password requirements, and vintage decor reminiscent of the Prohibition era. With craft cocktails and an air of exclusivity, these venues aim to recreate the thrill and adventure of the original speakeasies.

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Mosler’s vault .

Mosler’s Vault is located in an historic old bank vault within the North Avenue Market. Operated by Bittercube, this intimate speakeasy in Milwaukee has a capacity of just 11 people, creating an extremely exclusive atmosphere. Illuminated by soft lights and ambient hues, the bar itself is created from the faces of old safety deposit boxes. Prepare to be wowed by the skillful mixologists who concoct innovative cocktails using rare ingredients. 

Step into the hidden Leo Lounge, located above Tauro Cocina on the East Side. It's everything you'd dream of in a speakeasy: cozy corners, dim lighting, and curtains drawn over the windows. Leo pays homage to female artists, with stunning hand-painted floral art adorning the bar. It’s a must-see bar if you’re craving a unique drink in the neighborhood. 

Shanghai MKE at Black Cat Alley

Located in Black Cat Alley, just off the Ivanhoe Place entrance, you'll stumble upon an unassuming door that leads to a hidden bar. Welcome to Shanghai– a windowless hideaway illuminated by the faintest glow. Shanghai maximizes its intimate space by offering a thoughtfully curated selection of classic and eccentric drinks, which evolve with the seasons. It’s a true Milwaukee speakeasy in the modern era, and can be hard to find if you don’t already know where it is. 

The Safe House 

Prepare for espionage at The Safe House, a longstanding spy-themed bar and grill that adds a twist to the traditional speakeasy experience. Gaining entry to this establishment requires wit and charm, reminiscent of the 1920s. First, locate the elusive red door tucked away in an alley on North Front Street. Once inside, you'll encounter a gatekeeper who demands one thing: the password. Enjoy games and scavenger hunts for the whole family along with your meal.

The Best Bars in Milwaukee

Milwaukee is home to many bars, breweries, and taverns. We are affectionately known as Brew City after all! Whether you're a craft beer lover or prefer a fancy cocktail, there's something for everyone to enjoy in this city.

In the charming neighborhood of Bay View lives the retro-themed bar At Random. It’s a quintessential 50s cocktail bar adorned with dim red lighting and vintage booths. What truly makes this bar one of the best is its selection of ice cream cocktails, transporting you back in time with each sip. From the Grasshopper to the Orange Crush, there's an ice cream drink treat for every palate. The nostalgic ambiance creates such a fun experience that guests return to At Random every time they’re in Brew City. 

Burnhearts 

Burnhearts is a must-visit destination for any tourist looking to experience the local bar scene. Renowned for its welcoming atmosphere and diverse selection of craft brews and cocktails, Burnhearts offers a real taste of Milwaukee's bar culture. With friendly and knowledgeable staff ready to guide you through their offerings, along with the options for pool and shuffleboard, Burnhearts promises an authentic experience in the heart of the city.

Where to Enjoy Classic Cocktails with a Twist

Looking for a cocktail with a bit of flair? Milwaukee's mixologists are known for their creativity and innovation, taking classic recipes and putting their own unique spin on them. 

Camp Bar Third Ward 

Don’t let Camp Bar Third Ward’s unassuming exterior fool you. An incredible atmosphere awaits inside! Once you step through the doors, you'll be transported to a world of unique and expertly mixed drinks. This spot is perfect for small groups and romantic date nights out on the town. Just note that seating options for larger groups may be limited due to the intimate and romantic nature of the bar. Their stellar cocktails and classic vibes place it among the best bars in Milwaukee. 

A Night Out in Milwaukee: Beyond the Ordinary

Thanks to the multitude of quirky themed bars and hidden speakeasies in Milwaukee, there's no shortage of places to explore in this dynamic city. Looking for a bar that offers more than just drinks? This city has you covered. There are even locales that offer axe throwing to arcade games. These unique bars in Milwaukee offer a little something extra to keep you entertained all night long.

Located in the Riverwest neighborhood, Art Bar is a hip and laid-back watering hole that's a must-visit for locals and visitors alike. Everywhere you turn there is local art decorating the walls, a rotating gallery that is switched up with frequency. The eclectic decor creates a sense of welcome invitation to enjoy a drink at Art Bar– or try one of their delicious pizzas. Plus, you're likely to encounter a furry friend: there's always a dog there, adding to the welcoming, neighborhood vibe. Art Bar is the perfect spot to unwind, socialize, and immerse yourself in Milwaukee's nightlife.

Why Milwaukee's Hidden Bars Are a Must-See

In a city known for its beer, Milwaukee's hidden bars offer a refreshing change of pace. No matter if you're a local or just passing through, exploring these secret speakeasies can offer a break from routine and something out of the ordinary.

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The Password For Milwaukee’s Spy Bar The SafeHouse

By: Author Adam

Posted on Last updated: May 16, 2020

The SafeHouse is one of Milwaukee’s best-kept secrets, even if it’s really not so secretive. The restaurant and bar were founded in 1966 and has a unique espionage theme, making it a fun and unique destination for families, bar hoppers, and tourists alike.

The SafeHouse is hidden, with a secret entrance in an alley off of Wells Street in downtown Milwaukee. The best way to find it is to head down the alley next to the Newsroom Pub, which is also owned by the SafeHouse and is also worth a stop. Once you locate the entrance, you will be asked for a password to enter.

Don’t worry if you don’t know the password. All prospective customers without the password are asked to perform some sort of test, such as dancing, hula hooping, or making animal noises, at which point you will be granted access. Be aware that whatever the task is, it is broadcasted over TVs for the entertainment of anyone sitting at the bar. (Insider hint: the password may have something to do with needing a safe house).

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Inside the Safehouse Restaurant

Once inside, you enter into a restaurant that might as well substitute as a museum of Cold War espionage-related artifacts, with various themed areas, such as one dedicated to East Germany and the Stasi secret police. There are also rotating walls, rotating booths, and a secretive exit for an additional cost.

The restaurant is actually very kid-friendly, with various coloring activities for the young ones and a kid-friendly menu. However, at night, the restaurant transitions more into an adults-only bar, with great music and plenty of dancing. There are also party rooms available for rent for any type of special occasion. The SafeHouse is really an experience worth checking out, in fact, they just opened their second location in Chicago, which speaks to the popularity of the place!

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Safehouse Milwaukee Food

The SafeHouse isn’t just a Cold War gimmick! In fact, the food and drinks at SafeHouse are delicious and totally would be worth trying regardless of how fun the restaurant’s atmosphere and the theme is. They serve brunch, lunch, and dinner.

Overall, the menu features an abundance of choices, like hearty salads, an extensive list of entrees, and yummy appetizers. For starters, try the Compromised Chips and Dip, a really great take on the classic spinach and artichoke dip with housemade tortilla chips.

For your main meal, consider choosing from an extensive list of specialty burgers, sandwiches, and homestyle meals like the delicious meatloaf over mashed potatoes or an incredible plate of mac n’ cheese. And if you’re craving a big, refreshing salad, try the Cover Chopped Salad, with chopped romaine lettuce, garbanzo beans, tomatoes, bacon, blue cheese, blackened chicken, and coated in a white balsamic dressing.

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There are rotating specialty cocktails at SafeHouse definitely worth trying. Some of our all-time favorites include the Aston Martin, a great mix of cranberry vodka, pomegranate juice, and champagne, or the Spy Jolt, a mixture of iced coffee, Jameson, Baileys, and a small waffle. The Bonita is also quite tasty, with Stoli Vanilla vodka, prosecco, and fresh ginger topped with a lemon wedge. The bar also has an abundance of beer, cider, and liquor options if you aren’t quite feeling a craft cocktail.

Secret Specials

There is a wide variety of secret specials at SafeHouse that you should definitely know about and take advantage of!

The weeknight happy hour, better known as “Undercover Happy Hour” offers discounts on drinks and food, with $3 domestic beers, $4 tall cocktails, $5 house wines, $6 nachos, $6 cheese curds, and $6 chips and dip. Make sure to get there between 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. to snag these deals!

There is also a Sunday brunch with bottomless mimosas from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. To pair with your bottomless mimosas, try the Operation Hangover Recovery, which comes with a beef burger patty topped with honey baked ham, bacon, and a fried egg topped with American cheese, maple syrup, and served with brioche bread for only $14.

And if you’d like to check out the other property, there is Karaoke at the neighboring Newsroom Pub on Wednesdays with drink discounts, trivia on Thursdays, and a twenty-five percent discount for anyone carrying a military identification.

With all these specials you can visit SafeHouse and save a few dollars while enjoying some yummy eats and drinks!

• Address : 779 N. Front St.
• Directions : Find the not-so-secret door in the alley next to the Newsroom Pub on Wells Street
• Hours : Closed Mondays | Tuesday, Wednesday & Sundays, 11 a.m. – 12 a.m. | Thursday, 11 a.m. – 1 a.m. | Friday & Saturday, 11 a.m. – 2:30 a.m.

So we all know you are dying to know the password to the Safehouse in Milwaukee. Trust us you’ll want to know the password in advance, otherwise, you’ll be broadcasted inside the restaurants doing something silly.

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Yvonne Sharlein

Monday 15th of January 2024

Going to be there Saturday January 20th with family from Minnesota and would love the password!

linda Carlson

Sunday 27th of August 2023

Hello ! I am coming to Milwaukee Sept.7,23 for the Marc Martel concert at the Pabst Theater with my daughter for a belated Birthday Get away! She is a big fan of Marc and the band and of course The Safe House ! We have dinner reservations that evening at 4:30pm and would love the password ! Thank you ! Linda Carlson

Sunday 7th of August 2022

Taking my granddaughter. Would love to know the password.

Thursday 23rd of June 2022

Looking forward to coming but would really like the password…..please!

Amber Finke

Tuesday 24th of May 2022

My husband and I visited a couple months ago with our son who goes to school in Milwaukee. We had a blast. Planning to visit again and would love to know the password :)

The Elephant Room: Milwaukee's Best Kept Bar Secret

The dim lighting, the plush seating, and the ornately patterned decor are the perfect setting for interesting conversations to unfold. The Elephant Room cocktail lounge is one of the most desirable spots at the MAC, but one you may forget about on the third floor.

The Elephant Room was remodeled, along with the entire third floor, in 1948. “It's a classic lounge bar influenced by the tropical themes in Vogue at the time that also influenced concepts like Trader Vic's and the Tiki movement,” says GM Thomas Hughes. It was designed by Eschweiler and Eschweiler, the premier architecture firm in Milwaukee for many decades.

When the MAC underwent a $62 million renovation in 2020-21 , it was very important that the Elephant Room maintain its mid-century feel, so the original bar, bar top, custom elephant brass bar rail, and signature elephant murals were kept and restored to their original glory.

The flow of the floor was laid out so that you would arrive at the lounge after work, have a cigar, and then enjoy a cocktail before dinner in the Bali dining room ( now 1882 ). After dinner, members went back to the Elephant Room or went to the President's Room to play pool (now the golf suites ).

Traditionally, the drink order at the Elephant Room was a martini in a tall glass. The updated cocktail menu features classic drinks with a bit of a twist. Bartender Ross Martin likes to recommend the Paper Plane, which is a take on a Manhattan. He also pours a lot of Pisco Sours, a drink with Peruvian origins not found on many other menus.

“Back in the day, all the big hitters in Milwaukee met for cocktails in the Elephant Room,” says Brad Schendel, the MAC’s Director of Member Services and longest-standing employee. “Many handshake business deals flowed through that room during the 60s. You had to wear a sportcoat, and we even kept a supply of blue sportcoats with a huge MAC logo on it ready for those not in proper attire.”

Hughes affectionately calls the Elephant Room the “heart of the house” when the winter months arrive. People bring clients, dates, and friends to the bar because of its cozy vibe and convivial atmosphere. The other bartender who’s a fixture there is Andrew Stein, often labeled the “mayor” of the Elephant Room. He is known for his personalized service and for taking the time to get to know the members.

Here is the best-kept secret of all: The Elephant Room is open to both the public and members Wednesday-Thursday, 4-10 PM and Friday-Saturday, 4-11 PM. Just don’t let the secret spread too far, or you might lose your seat at the bar!

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Just about every bar or restaurant in Milwaukee offers outdoor seating in the summer when locals look to bask in the sun for the few months that it's nice enough to do so.

Often patios can be found street-side for everyone to see, but a few spots have patios tucked behind historic buildings or fenced off to create a cozy, quiet space.

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Amorphic Beer

3700 N. Fratney St.

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This Riverwest brewery has a large patio street-side, but tucked in the alley behind the taproom is a smaller patio making use of every bit of its outdoor space. The cozy space has eclectic decor and is surrounded by buildings covered with vines.

Amorphic has about a dozen beers on tap, plus nonalcoholic options and snacks.

Website: amorphicbeer.com/home

Phone: (414) 485-6705

3007 S. Kinnickinnic Ave.

This Bay View bar has a bright, enclosed patio filled with murals and flowers, creating quite a contrast to the dark, old-timey theme inside.

Blackbird has a large beer menu, along with wine by the bottle or glass, and a cocktail menu. It has snacks including pizzas and pickled eggs.

Website: blackbirdbayview.com

Phone: (414) 486-1344

Cafe Centraal

2306 S. Kinnickinnic Ave.

This Bay View eatery has a patio tucked in the back of the restaurant with large walls hiding the space from the busy corner the restaurant sits on. The courtyard is covered for year-round enjoyment with clear panels that let light through, and hanging lights and flowers for decor.

Cafe Centraal serves brunch, lunch and dinner. It has a large selection of beer on tap, wine and cocktails.

Phone: (414) 755-0378

Website: cafecentraal.com

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1007 N. Cass St.

This downtown cafe connected to the Plaza Hotel has a cozy patio tucked between two large walls completely covered with greenery.

Cafe at the Plaza serves coffee, breakfast and lunch.

Phone: (414) 276-2101

Website: plazahotelmilwaukee.com/eat

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2569 S. Kinnickinnic Ave.

This Bay View cafe has a patio hidden out back with tall wooden walls providing privacy from the new developments in the surrounding area.

Honeypie serves brunch and dinner and is known for its pies.

Phone: (414) 489-7437

Website: honeypiecafe.com

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2339 N. Murray Ave.

To visit this east side Irish bar, patrons walk through a gate rather than the front door. It leads to a patio hidden from the street next to the bar's side-door entrance.

The outdoor space has an Old World feel with a brick patio and decor like a fountain and statues.

Phone: (414) 223-3496

Website: facebook.com/paddyspubmilwaukee

1127 N Water St.

This downtown bar has a patio tucked behind the building and enclosed by neighboring structures. It is covered by a clear top that lets light in.

Pourman's has a full bar, self-serve tap towers and hookah. It regularly hosts DJs Thursday through Saturday.

Phone: (314) 471-5379

Website: facebook.com/Pourmans

124 North Water St.

This Third Ward cocktail lounge has a patio tucked behind the bar that is full of flowers and foliage. String lights are draped across the patio and around a tree in the center of the outdoor space.

The bar offers elevated cocktails that rotate on a seasonal basis.

Website: tiedhousemke.com

2235 N. Farwell Ave.

This historic German bar has a beer garden surrounded by brick walls to hide it from the busy east side corner it is located on.

Von Trier serves German food and beer, along with wine and cocktails.

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Phone : (414) 272-1775

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About Milwaukee's Safe House spy-themed bar and restaurant

S ometimes, you go out looking to grab a beer. Other times, you want to party like a Cold War-era spy. For the latter, Milwaukeeans and visitors can head to Safe House, an espionage-themed bar and restaurant with a creative spin on the classic speakeasy.

The first nod to the bar’s Hollywood secret agent roots is its entryway tucked into an alley off East Wells Street behind a red door.

The second nod? Agent Moneypenny at the entrance, ensuring each spy knows the secret password to enter (no, we’re not going to reveal it here).

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Those who don’t know the password must pass a test to prove they are no double agent — trial by silly antic, broadcast onto a TV feed at the bar for the entertainment of those inside.

Many Milwaukeeans view the trials of entry without the password as a rite of passage for transplants, visitors and other newcomers.

Once through, you’ll be able to appreciate the other spy-themed aspects of the bar, including spy memorabilia, a maze of interconnected rooms and hallways, and a booth that spins around to serve as a secret entrance. Visitors can also try the bar’s creative cocktail concoctions with names like the “Spy’s Demise.”

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This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: About Milwaukee's Safe House spy-themed bar and restaurant