Bowery Bar and Grill

The burger was delicious! One of the best I’ve ever had.
Great selection of beer too!

I occasionally go here for lunch, they have a steak sandwich that is so good I felt compelled to write this review. I’m not a beer connoisseur or a person who frequents bars so I can’t speak to any of that. If you have a good amount of time for lunch (the sandwich takes forever, but it’s worth the wait) and you’re nice and hungry, stop in. Never many folks there for lunch.

I have visited this bar a few times. I have never been thoroughly impressed with the atmosphere. Most recently, we had a very unfortunate experience.
Myself, my friend, and his brother went here for a quick bite to eat before a movie. The waitress was extremely rude to us upon sitting us, and seemed annoyed that we asked about beers on tap. When she took our food order, she told us that she HAD to have one of our credit cards put down with our order to ensure that we didn’t leave without paying. That was very frustrating for her to assume that we wouldn’t pay. Two of us are teachers, and one is a salesman. We were all dressed nicely and treated her with kindness. I will not be back to a bar that treats me like that. Best of luck to you if you decide to try it out.

Typical bar. Bier in bottles (nothing on tap). Reasonable prices. Burger I had was OK — nothing to rave about but certainly not bad either.
Nice back patio area where you can bring your dog, throw some horseshoes and enjoy being outdoors.

The Bowery is a solid option for food and drinks if you find yourself on the extreme south end of Milwaukee county.
It’s a pretty typical Wisconsin bar; the type of place that could be picked up and dropped off anywhere in the state and not seem out of place. To some, who may be used to the classier options in the Third Ward or in Madison, this might be off putting. To others it’s a comfortable option, where you can go wearing jeans and a T-​shirt without worrying about the scene (assuming Franklin has a scene). There’s a pool table and dart board in the back which are typically open. If video gaming is your thing, they have a few of those as well as Buck Hunter.
Beer selection is probably the best in the immediate area. They’ve got the usual Miller/​Bud type stuff but also carry Bell’s, Magner’s, Capital and a few imports. If you like beer you will find something here. There are nightly drink specials as well, for those who drink frugally.
Food! They have that, too! I’ve had the burgers and they’re great, made to order. They make their own pizzas. These can be a little pricey on their own but if you go when they have a special it’s reasonable.
Service is awesome, absolutely no complaints. Clientele… well, you might run into someone who’s partied a bit too hard just as you will on the East Side on the last day of finals. However, the employees there are attentive and will intervene at the slightest hint of an issue.

There are two reasons why this bar gets 3 stars, which is a good thing: 1) the bar is warm on a cold day; 2) the bathroom is warm. There are far too many bars that lose major points due to indoor freezing temps. Not Bowery. It was a welcomed warmth after nearly losing a toe from the cold inside Bootz Saloon. I cannot really give Bowery more than 3 stars on this visit, because I was a patron thanks to my escorts. I did not interact with the bartenders, because I was not the one purchasing drinks. I only had a Diet Coke, so I also cannot comment on the quality of the mixologists. But, with all of that being said, the bar appeared to be clean, and had a quiet bunch. Well, at least until some guy started yelling about Trent Dilfer and his playing ability. Last time I checked, Trent was a commentator, no longer a QB. I’m a girl, and I know that. There is a reason that the 3 stars is bad, though. Bowery had a «bouncer,» but he was eating his bowl of soup by the door; I am more intimidating. He was not the best suited individual for the job. He would pop up out of his chair if he heard the door open (his back to it, by the way) and check IDs. When the volume increased and space between bar patrons shrunk during the Dilfer «conversation,» his call to action was not exactly a deterrent. Probably not even a blip on the radar. The Bowery seems like a peaceful watering hole, so maybe they don’t require a burly guy at the door. I would be interested in coming back to watch the horseshoe league in the warmer months. They have some nice pits. I have a feeling that Summer casts the Bowery in a better light, or at least a more exciting one. A strobe, maybe?

This is a little corner type bar out in the country. They have a very decent beer selection and usually offer a couple of higher end brews especially around the holidays. I had Criminally Bad Elf barley wine here. I did not like it but it was nice to try something new.
This is also a good place to catch Packer games. They have plenty of TV’s, the place is big enough where it doesn’t feel too packed, they put out halftime food, and the normal menu is standard pub food. So not to shabby.
It’s also a great place during the nice weather to make a stop with your friends if you’re out riding. They treat people well so we tend to stop often on poker runs or just out riding around.
Prices are not too bad either. I was drinking Franziskaner, in the proper Weiss glass, for $ 4 apiece. A good deal imo. The appetizer combo (onion rings, mushrooms, some other stuff) was like 8 bucks, and the sandwiches almost all run $ 7. The pizza is also not bad either.
Overall not too bad of a bar if you’re close to it.