Paddy’s Pub

I have yet to come across an establishment similar to this. Paddy’s is at the top of my list of favorite pubs in Milwaukee. To describe the atmosphere: warm, serene, cheerful, friendly. The Celtic music is icing on the cake. Come here on certain nights, you may even catch a live celtic jam session!

I received an email from Unilocal yesterday. Apparently Paddy’s thinks I’m talking about the wrong place. I’m not!
Contact me. I’m the customer. Maybe the old gal behind the bar gave me the wrong tab… who knows. But don’t go to a 3^rd party and try to get my review dismissed.

If you’ve never been upstairs, you’ve never been to Paddy’s Pub. The jam sessions and music on the second floor are where it’s at, and should not be missed. The décor is also wacky and tacky and all over the place. Friendliness all over though. Go with friends and make some new ones. A gem.

Paddy’s is the ONLY real Irish pub in all of Milwaukee and boy do they do it right. You won’t find any frills here — the usuals on tap and a little basket of Chex mix for munching — but that’s really not why anyone goes to Paddy’s… You go to Paddys for the atmosphere and the company — and if you didn’t bring you own company, post up at the bar and you’ll have new friends in minutes.
Patty and Woody are two very hard working, honest and warm owners. We have made friends for life. The live Irish music is always fun, and if you’re lucky enough to stop by on a Thursday night you’ll catch one of the various «sessions» going on and run right into a 20-​person Irish jam full of fun.
Don’t come here expecting St. Patrick’s Day 365 days a year like Harp or Trinity. Don’t come here expecting to meet a young hotty to hook up with. Come here to make honest friends and hear a good tall tale or two at the bar. SLAINTÉ!!

Hands down, my favorite bar EVER. The owners are kind, welcoming & fair. One never runs out of things to look at. When they do have live music, it’s always fantastic.

I liked this place instantly and it has grown on me even more and more with each visit. I’m in love. Its my favorite Irish Pub. And I’ve been to many on the Emerald Isle so thats saying a lot. The outdoor seating area stretches on and on… in fact the whole property and building is more spacious than it looks on the outside (think the Weasley’s magical tent). There are many places to gather with your friends and free trail mix with lots of chocolate. Paddy is as sweet as she can be. Pretty stained glass everywhere. An evening with Blackthorn Folly in the upper room is magical.

Really fun Irish pub in Milwaukee. Newly renovated upstairs. Would recommend getting tacos from mr señors and eating them inside!

Don’t be fooled by this place. It’s not just another lame sports bar masquerading as an Irish pub, unlike some establishments…
It is awesome! I am in love with the beer garden corridor that you walk through to enter, and I cannot WAIT until the winter takes a hike so that the outdoors can be enjoyed again.
On first glance inside the door, it might seem like a cramped place but that’s because you haven’t seen THE BACK ROOM, which is gorgeously furnished! They have a super spacious front bar area behind a nice ornate down and down a few steps as well that’s great for private groups. This is a wonderful hobbit hole of a room, furnished with lovely woodwork and furniture.
The chex mix and peanut m&ms are a nice touch!

Paddy’s is great. The dark and mysterious interior adds to the allure, not to mention the numerous genuinely Irish beer options. They give you a bowl of snacks to enjoy with your suds, and weather permitting, the patio is great! There are huge stone tables with tons of ivy and even a live band some nights! Staff is friendly and attentive (usually) and it’s a nice change from the otherwise vomit-​inducing North Ave options.

The WORST Captain & Diet I’ve ever been served.
I’m not sure what they put in my drink, but it wasn’t Captain Morgan, and it tasted horrible.

As soon as Paddy’s was pointed out to me (what? an Irish bar that looks like castle? COOL!), I was excited to try it — it did not disappoint.
I went on a Saturday night with a group of 7, and although it was busy, we were able to get a table and gather up chairs without a problem. Before we were even seated, the waiter was ready to take our drink orders and knew the drink menu well. He promptly brought them to the table and closed our checks –which he split, without complaint — within about 5 minutes.
They have an excellent selection of Irish beer on draught with fair prices for the area, although curiously they were out of Jameson Whiskey, which was a bit of shocker for an Irish bar.
There is more than enough décor to keep your wandering eyes entertained, and the environment is perfect for sharing a conversation over a drink with friends.
In summary: Great service, excellent beer, fantastic environment. I’ll be back!

Bar none– the best Irish pub in Milwaukee. The owners don’t fall into the faux Irish kitsch you’ll find at Brocach or Mo’s — this is the real deal. The Guinness is always fresh, the Scotch and Irish whiskey selection is outstanding, and there’s always a passel of regulars to stop trouble before it starts. In the summer months, the beer grader stands out among the best around, and of course year round there’s free chex mix and peanut m&ms.
Irish music sessions happen every Thursday night from seven to ten. All are welcome!

Is there… a real front entrance I just didn’t see? I walked past the beer garden twice before my friend decided that must be the entrance. After some initial confusion, we entered the bar and ordered drinks to take onto the patio. I’m really just reviewing the patio, since that was my entire experience. It is lovely and secret and so pretty. Two of the staff checked on us frequently, and the Chex Mix is a nice touch! The only issue is that the heavy shade of the patio keeps it rather cool, which was a little too chilly for this evening. However, I would return again because I love the feeling of having a drink in a secret hideaway.

Descriptive phrase: a pub straight from Ireland.
For being a castle/​house, Paddy’s can be a bit unassuming for the general mass of night-​crawlers. Don’t let it be. Get here.
We came in through the outdoor patio, which was closed for the winter. I WILL BE BACK FOR YOU.
Inside it’s pretty dark and cramped, but the thick wood and dark greens transport me back to my time in Ireland. The winding rooms throughout the hosue give it a charm not all re-​vamped Milwaukee locales can claim.
My group of friends and I talked the night away until the wee hours of the morning, and it felt like no time had passed. The beers were cheap for the area and the bartenders were extremely nice (want to have a smart and non-​pretentious conversation about whiskey at 1 in the morning? here’s the place).
When it was time to leave the owner himself came table to table, thanked us for coming, and welcomed us back the next time. Absolutely great night here.

Oh noes!
I hate that I have to downgrade Paddy’s, but I do.
I worry that the upkeep/​staffing/​etc. is going a bit downhill. Seems their magical beer garden needs some upkeep, and I really really hope that the one-​time negative experience I had here recently was just a fluke. That said, you can generally tell…
Here’s hoping for an upswing/​some attention to detail! *fingers crossed*

Absolutely phenomenal. Never been to a bar like it anywhere else. It’s like tripping and falling down the rabbit hole into a fantasy Irish bar. It looks sort of like someone’s house from the outside, or maybe like a small castle. The wonderful statues, awesome greenery and path to the patio is so inviting and cool.
Then you get inside, and it’s a good craic (fun time). People are super friendly, and it’s like you’re at a secret get-​together. It’s a little small in some of the hallways, but it’s such a comfortable, wonderful place to hang out. It’s sweet when they have old movies showing on some of the walls, which adds a great visual element.
Then the upstairs room… holy moly! It’s so ornately decorated and lovely. If they have a band playing up there, even better! Seriously, this place is just gorgeous. Even the bathrooms are beautifully decorated. Paddy’s, you are amazing!

What a cool place!
Boyfriend and I journeyed out to Paddy’s to meet some of his work crowd on Friday during the [almost] snow storm. Don’t worry, we walked the 3 blocks from our apartment.
I bet this place is hopping during summer. You walk through the back patio type area that surprisingly reminded me of another Irish bar off of Bourbon St in New Orleans. Inside, the place is cozy (read: close quarters) with thick old wooden tables, a suit of armor, and décor-​galore.
Even though the place was busy, the two bar tenders came to our table often and we did not go thirsty. The bowls of chex mix with peanut m&ms that kept flowing to our table kept our tongues salty and in need of a wash-​down (a brilliant tactic by management!).
The upstairs also has a bar and more décor.
I cannot attest to the price of the drinks as boyfriend was a gentleman and picked up the tab.

I love you Paddys and your magical upstairs.
One of the most welcoming bars in the city.
I’m sure one of these times I’ll spot a lephrechaun dancing in a secret corner.

SERENITY! NOW! What a great place I found the end of the rainbow and it’s at paddy’s patio next to… You guessed it, Paddy’s Pub! Got to give Rachel F. Credit for doing research and eventing it. I even had time to do an educational in service while sharing stories about local Unilocaler who is an official racing sausage, Wild boar, Mr. Baseball– Bob Uecker. Sorry if you missed out ha ha.
I could not imagine how this mystical beer garden at one time, was an alley or a side driveway that was transformed into a Garden of Eden with flowing waterfalls, chimes and greenery.
Service was quick as the bar is small and personal. Live music on Friday was setting up for a show. Woody was welcoming and said no cover and stay for the band. He checked on us to make our time at the patio was carefree. Serenity now, say it with me, Ahhhhh.

The old story of house turned bar done right — and not even with the annoying Irish-​ness of an Irish pub. And of course, free peanuts and chex mix is really the main reason to stop in.
Great in the winter — cozy inside with leather chairs and multiple fireplaces
Great in the summer — fun little patio, like being in someone’s back yard