Draft & Vessel

Tremendous! Great little place, fantastic beer and these guys know their stuff. Oh, and dog friendly too! I remember when they opened and the only keep getting better. Definitely keeping an eye out for their future events!
Revision; I still love this haunt. They swapped a kicked keg for a variant I love against schedule. Super boku bonus points.

Can’t say enough good things about this bar. Everything I would hope for in a classy neighborhood bar. Also appreciate that the staff is very knowledgeable about their beer. They update their menu frequently so it’s always worth another stop in. My boyfriend and I found ourselves looking for something to do to kill a couple hours before dinner last weekend so naturally we found ourselves back here. Cozy seats, nicely decorated, very cozy. Also love the outdoor seating in the warmer months– dog friendly too! Only downside is that it’s a little bit out of the way for someone who lives downtown but totally worth the hike. Next time we’re in, we’ll be grabbing (another) growler– need an aluminum one for picnic season.

Amazing! Amazing! Amazing! We loved the coziness of this bar. We were there when they opened on a Sunday so there were just a handful of other patrons there. The bartender/​owner was very informative about the beers. They had a good variety. He also had made some amazing beer donuts that he shared with all of us!

Small unique bar with a cool old fashioned vibe to it. They have an exceptional tap selection. Highly recommend for your next casual beer drinking experience.

Little but mighty, Draft & Vessel is a winner when it comes to craft beer variety. They switch out their taps super often so it’s likely they will have a completely different tap list the next time you stop by. Draft & Vessel reminds me of Portland… in a good way. Their bartenders are knowledgable and ready to find a beer that is to your liking. I can’t wait until they expand to the space that is currently Waxwing so there will be more seating and space for hosting events. They did add tables outside during the summer.

Very cool place! They have great beers to offer on draft (about 15 – 20 taps) from all over the country. They also have 500ml and 750ml bottles for sale. They don’t serve food but seem to be OK with you bringing snacks. Very small and «cozy» space which gives you a great opportunity to get to know your neighbors. Knowledgable staff and customers and everyone I met was extremely friendly. For any beer lover I would definitely recommend stepping foot in this establishment.

Great pub! They have a friendly and knowledgeable staff. They also have a new customer. I will definitely be going back soon.

Being from the Chicago area — Finding a cool watering hole like this was exceptionally special. Staff and Patrons were very friendly and made me feel like I was a regular. Would I recommend this place — Hell Yeah!!!

I have been on a tear. Every new (to me) MKE joint I swing in is a home run. Draft and Vessel is no exception. Tiny room that is probably the size of you living room with 12 – 14 rotating taps. No bourbon, no pizza, no apps, just beer. Really, really good beer.
What got me the most was the wide variety and the incredible knowledge of our server, Rob.
We stopped for a beer and would up staying for a flight and a few extra extra pints. If you fancy yourself a beer drinker and can set down you triple-​over-​jammed-​hopenstien for an evening, head to Draft and Vessel and while you’re there, say Hi to Rob for me.

Craft beer at its finest. Draft and Vessel is a diamond in the ruff and one of the greatest gems I’ve come across. Plus the first time we went there was a lovable boxer pup greeting everyone with tail wags :)
Their ever changing taps always have something new and exciting to offer. Since I’m not huge on beer I love that they serve cider, sours, and even kombucha beer on tap!
The guys that work there love their job and pour their hearts into this place. It shows in their service and their product. We chatted with the bar tender for about an hour last time we were there. He was suggesting new beers to try and telling us all about what was coming next. They even started premiering Games of Thrones and offering Game of Thrones beer to enjoy with the show.
I can’t wait to see where they go from here and what’s next on tap.
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This is such a cool place, just hearing the name gives you a clue of what’s in store. When you walk in you’re overwhelmed with the chic but crafted décor, the variety of rare draft options, and the intimate atmosphere. I don’t live in this neighborhood but I really like what I saw of it during our visit including several regulars from the neighborhood stopping in to grab a growler for their Sunday afternoon activities and a petition to convert one of the street parking spots into a bike parking pad.
For my first visit I enjoyed drinking a pint (St. Ambroise Oatmeal Stout) while watching the traffic. Some of your fellow customers might be beer snobs who have loud conversations about their expansive knowledge of beer but the bartender was chatty and informative in a non nose in the air manner which as an absolute must for me as a Wisconsin girl. I momentarily considered giving these guys a four star solely based on the small size but I couldn’t, it is just too cool. Go here and you’ll be cool too.

Okay this place is AWESOME. Been here several times in the past couple weeks and every experience has been great.
They’ve got a great selection of 20 different taps that rotate weekly. Not only do they fill growlers to go but the growlers don’t have to be theirs! This is a rarity with places like this so kudos to them.
The inside is a small, cozy space with communal benches and bar seating. The décor is awesome– the owner said everything in the place has been refurbished. If you look at the bar it’s actually on old crates and I think all the wood used in the place is from an old farm.
Last thing I want to comment on is the Girl Scout Cookie pairing that I went to this week– such a great concept! For $ 20 we got 14 cookies and over 2.5 pts of reallllllly delicious beer. The pairings were all great but my favorites were the peanut butter cookie and raspberry fruit ale and the Samoa and sticky toffee pudding ale. Definitely was feeling good when I left.
The owner is a great guy, very knowledgable and super friendly. If you haven’t been here yet you need to stop by!

I went to Draft and Vessel for the first time this past weekend, and I immediately fell in love. The first aspect I loved is the size. It is a very small space, but in my opinion, it is the perfect size. 15 – 20 people can fit comfortably. The second thing I loved was the beer selection. The list of beers on tap was long and diverse. The list of beers coming soon was just the same. I can’t wait to go back and see what is new. Beers come in glasses or 32 or 64 ounce growlers. I met some friends there, had one beer, then we each got a growler to take back to the house. Also, Ale Asylum had a special and I got to take home a free growler. Doesn’t get much better than Draft and Vessel. Definitely one of my favorite places in Milwaukee.

ok, so this crew is KILLING it… great vibe, fantastic taps and variability… nice warm environment… just the right balance for a proper pub. Congratulations!
ps. can’t wait for the patio season out front!

You know I am so glad I finally stumbled upon my new favorite place. Yes, see im getting old yes very old and i like my quaint small bars with big beautiful full bodies beers, and a nice warm ambiance that is not ruined by some freshman throwing a fit or drooling drunkenly next to me. ;) ha! Ok so for real guys! This place is beautiful the décor is really rich and artsy without being pretentious, it is fully stocked with gorgeous blondes, and rich brunettes (beer that is). They currently have my favorite beer on tap the big bad baptist. you should go get some whats stopping you? go right now and finish reading this review with that stud in your hand. OK great! now turn around and admire oo aaah ooo aaah at the fancy hand painted mural on the back wall. Yes its pretty neat get close, stare breathe lightly ok back off now your creeping out the very knowledgeable bartender. Enjoy this place its a real gem its warm and inviting and really has everything I want in hang out spot.

Excellent neighborhood pub. And I say neighborhood pub cuz this place is SMALL and it appears like most people live nearby judging by the number of folks coming in for a growler refill and heading right out.
Great selection of beers and prices seem fair. Tables are all custom-​made, which may explain why they are very cool and hip but ergonomically not so comfortable. (Beware the cute but tiny table area built into the wall.) When crowded, you’ll have to share tables. Not much room for standing around.
No TV but good music. This is not a sports bar. It’s clearly geared toward beer aficionados, sort of like the Palm (on KK) but ¼ the size and more upscale, as you’d expect in Shorewood. But still no need to dress up. It’s jeans and t-​shirt friendly (or the Shorewood equivalent).
Overall, charming place. Get there early to snag a bar stool.

What an awesome bar!
It’s tiny. Like. really tiny. There’s actually a sign on the wall that says «Max Occupants: 12». So you’ll be lucky to grab a bar seat, but it’s also super cozy and cute. I can’t think of anything else in Milwaukee I could compare it to.
They’ve got a great selection of craft beers, many of which you’d have a hard time finding anywhere else. They also sell growlers at a decent price. I took home a 64oz growler of a white IPA for $ 20 — $ 5 for the growler itself and $ 15 to fill it. Not bad.
The service was great, the atmosphere was great, and the beer was great. I only wish I lived closer. I’ll be back!

In other counties I’ve visited, there are these Tony store front bars that have an intimacy of proximity and smallness that make them very neighborhoody and very wonderful and endemic.
This place is one of those places. Tons of craft beer on tap, and all of them deep cuts. This place is your crate-​digging friend who knows about the new indie band, but really only puts their deep cut b-​sides on the mix tape. (But instead it’s craft beer b-​side brilliant. E.g. You will find Three Floyds but you won’t find Alpha King nor Gumballhead. You will find New Glarus but no Spotted Cow.)
But please don’t show up, it’s too small for you. :)

Here’s what you get: a hand-​built, timeless, cozy bar for enjoying an elegant selection of good-​to-​great craft beer.
Growlers to go, prices are competitive with other local filling stations.
Why go here? Much more atmosphere than Stubby’s, more taps than Whole Foods, and a much more knowledgeable and friendly staff than Riverwest Filling Station.
I recommend going early to check it out, as it has been getting pretty crowded Thurs-​Sat after 7pm.

What an awesome, tiny, super cool beer café.
What to expect: Friendly knowledgeable service. They’re very generous with allowing you to taste what they have to offer on tap (see the pretty cool beer menus above the bar — or check ahead online).
If a seats available — you can enjoy a pint and relax. I can imagine that this place will get crowded. It’s very welcoming and a place I can’t wait to frequent. It’s tiny. Like TINY. I expect I’ll more likely get beer to go.
You can purchase 32 or 64 oz growlers and they do have a selection of special 22oz bottles for purchase.
Check em out! What a great addition to my favorite village, Shorewood!