The Lobby Lounge

We hit up the lobby for a drink before dinner. The bar offering is pretty robust and they do bring salty snacks to munch on while you wait. There was a beautiful fireplace and piano man playing old tunes and a crept bust of Mr. Pfizer on the piano. The clientele consisted of many septuagenarians, so I felt very young. And lost Ina bit of a time warp. But the place was cozy, there were beautiful couples in love and a two story Christmas tree that warmed my heart so I am giving it an extra star!

Sooooooo much better than the bar that’s located 21-​floors above here. Others have nailed the description to a «T.»
+ Cozy feel, despite being in the center of the main lobby for the Pfister
+ Gorgeous views of the hotel lobby and architecture
+ Tons of comfy seating, including couches and arm chairs
+ Friendly, prompt servers
+ Great bartender
— Small bar area
+ Good taps/​drinks
+ Great pricing

Great place to warm up; cool down; kill some time between meetings; listen to some live piano; enjoy a nice drink or great coffee. Grand old hotel — great service — and very comfortable. Large gas fireplace in lobby. And they allow dogs to stay. Great hotel nearby lots of Milwaukee fun.

If you are looking to spend $ 10 on a cocktail, this is your place! The perfect spot to seen and be seen at the Pfister. Good late night menu for when you stumble back to the hotel with the munchies.

The lounge and Essie (Ellie??) saved me and my friend from the remnants of a poor dinner nearby at Zanetti. We came here for champagne and dessert for my birthday. It was a delightful way to end the evening. I was treated to chocolate cake and a round of the birthday song… Yea! Thank you!

Try the Bloody Mary’s I like mine without the alcohol but it is wonderful. That is the only Bloody Mary I found that has the full garnishments. I like to take the drink in slowly and look at the fine details of the lobby’s ceiling. Just sitting there peaceful and unwind after a long week is great.

The Pfister Hotel’s Lobby Lounge is like an escape into another time. You can walk in off the busy city street, gawk for a moment at the ceiling in the hotel lobby, which is absolutely stunning, and then move right into the Lobby Lounge which is immediately relaxing with plush chairs, sofas, and a fireplace. This is a historic hotel, so you’ll see beautiful artwork, sculptures and a wonderful old grandfather clock. You’re likely to be waited on by a cocktail waitress who has been working at this hotel for decades and they have many great stories. I love the little trio of snack mix they provide complimentary. (Of course you are paying for it when you see the drink prices.)
The shining star here is the pianists. Sitting at the baby grand in a tuxedo, they might look a bit stuffy, but they are so personable and really interact with the patrons. The other night we had such a great conversation with Dan Albrechtson. Not only is he a very talented pianist, but he knew so much about artists, composers, music styles and famous Milwaukeeans.
You never know who you might see at The Pfister Hotel. This is one of the best places in the city for people watching as many of the performers, sports stars and politicians stay at the hotel. If they aren’t walking past in the lobby, they might be sitting at the next table or perhaps the next bar stool. It wasn’t that long ago, I was sitting next to Harry Connick Jr at the bar, who was enjoying the music.

Man, do I love a swanky hotel bar — the Peninsula and Palmer House in Chicago are favorites. The Pfister Has two great bars — Blu and the Lobby Lounge — which are worth a stop even if you live in the city.
The Lobby Lounge is small, with a clubby library-​esque feel. There’s a big fireplace which would be lovely to relax in front of during the winter. We chose to sit at the bar which was tended by two genuinely hospitable bartenders.
Our cocktails (Moscow Mule and Old Fashioned) were made correctly and were very tasty. Prices are in the $ 9 – 10 range which is pricey but not out of line considering the location (and they come with free snacks!). It’s a great spot for a before or after dinner drink.

Nice tea, good coffee, friendly service, a little too quiet/​stuffy for me to enjoy a cocktail in the evening — but my go to spot for casual business meetings and catching up with colleagues past and present.

I’ve mentioned in a previous review that every time I go to Milwaukee for business (about once or twice a year) I stay at the Pfister. The lobby lounge is a great place to sit and enjoy a glass of wine with co-​workers, chat with the bartender, and enjoy a snack. You might also run into a basketball, baseball, or football player, depending on what season you’re in. Heck, I was staying there while Johnny Depp and Christian Bale were in town shooting Public Enemies… I spent a lot of time in the lobby lounge trying to catch a glimpse. (I have no shame.)
The atmosphere is beautiful, but not pretentious. Everyone is welcome, and the staff at the Pfister is personable and friendly. They are used to having people from my industry and company, and know that we frequently come in from out of town.
I look forward to enjoying a drink there soon!

Classy, Sophisticated, and Elegant.
These are three words I think of when I am sitting in the Lobby Lounge at The Pfister. I love sitting at the small bar, enjoying a glass of wine, chatting with hotel guests visiting Milwaukee and listening to their outstanding Pianist.
The coolest thing is that they do all this without any pretense. Everyone is welcome here… T-​Shirts and Jeans sitting next to Suits and Ties.
The Lobby Lounge also has a fairly extensive food selection that includes everything from Zaffiro’s Pizzas to Classic Shrimp Cocktail to A Cheese Burger with Sweet Potato Fries.
During my last visit Joni the bartender was friendly, funny and extremely customer service orientated. I ordered a glass of Cava. I was chatting with another patron at the Bar when I heard the cork pop. A few seconds later I heard another cork pop and she poured my glass. When I asked why she opened two bottles, she said that she didn’t think the first one was the right temperature. I was very impressed by this. Most bartenders probably would’ve just poured the first one figuring I would just drink it anyway.
The Lobby Lounge is on the first floor of The Pfister Hotel, just to the right of the main entrance. It is spacious and very wheelchair friendly.