Agency

Agency - wow what a gem of a spot. I knew the moment we walked in this place was going to be a great time, and it was confirmed when I saw a Death n Company book on the wall. Ryan was truly a wonderful host. He made our time extra special by bringing some celebratory bubbles for the birthday boys at the table. The environment was a bit loud but it was prime time on Friday night so that didn’t bother us at all, everyone was having a great time enjoying drinks and catching up after Christmas. I will say this place is probably not for everyone, especially if your idea of a bar is only based on rural dives. Most of our group is well traveled and said this place rivals the nicest cocktail lounges in Chicago, LA and NYC. So expect a slight wait (although honestly they made drinks faster than we had imagined so kudos to the mixologist given how complex the drinks were!). Pretty average prices, anywhere from 15-30 per drink although most were under 20 bucks. We will 100% return and plan to do the true tasting.

Agency Cocktail Lounge is in the Dubble Dutch Hotel. All the cocktails are made with really interesting flavor profiles and they clearly put a lot of thought into the menu. Everything on the menu can be made as a cocktail or a mocktail, which was a big treat for me. I had a N/A French 75 with hay (yes - hay!) that was delicious. It’s a very moody atmosphere - 1920s art deco in a historic mansion. One of the owners was there to greet us - he gave us detailed information about the menu, explained the flavor combinations, made recommendations, and was generally delightful. So was the host. And the bartenders. Overall a lovely experience and we’ll go back again and again.

Agency Cocktail Bar is a true gem in Milwaukee, and our recent visit on July 30th for the launch of their new chapter was one for the books! The creativity here is unmatched. The new cocktail menu is a deep-sea adventure, with drinks inspired by the ocean, and it’s executed flawlessly. My wife and I loved the concept. I ordered the Sea Witch, their fantastic version of a Zombie, and it was a perfectly balanced and potent drink. My wife, who doesn't drink, was thrilled with the option to have a custom NA cocktail that was just as complex and delicious. We also devoured the couscous and dessert nachos, both of which were absolutely outstanding. The mango boba pearls in the dessert nachos were a brilliant touch! The owners clearly have a passion for hospitality, which also shines through at their coffee joint, discourse. We've been there twice in one day and even sought out their popup in Chicago just for a Channel Orange—it's a definite favorite. The staff at both establishments are excellent and friendly. Agency is a can’t-miss spot, and we can't wait to return on our next trip to Milwaukee.

What a unique experience!!! ✨️ My husband took me here for my birthday and we did the experience for 2. You begin with a story. (Depends on current menu) Ours was a love story involving a journey into the ocean. Each food and drink was themed to what the couple in the story encountered. 💕 They do not skip on alcohol content cause you'll definitely be feeling it by the end. 😅 Any drinks can be made non-alc by request. They also gave me a mini shot for my birthday. Our favorite cocktail was The Sea Witch (Zombie tiki drink spin-off) and the Crenn and Dessert Nachos were amazing! Lasty, make a reservation in advance!

My group of seven descended upon Agency this past weekend and had an absolute blast. The space is gorgeous yet cozy, the service was outstanding — friendly, funny, and perfectly on point — and the drinks were creative without being pretentious, which we appreciated. And the “small bites” from Sinta (I believe they’re in a two-month residency?) were not small in impact. Freaking spectacular. We ordered one of everything like the responsible adults we are, and not a single regret was had. Every dish was a hit. Huge thanks to Agency and Sinta for such a lovely night. We’ll definitely be back — probably to order one of everything again.

Stellar cocktail experience! Love the dealers choice, which was a true one of a kind drink crafted based off of your preferences. We also had our fair share of menu cocktails. We were delighted with all of them! Ambience, character of the place, Service, quality of a drink, all work seamlessly together. 10/10!!! Will be back.

Our group had an amazing time at Agency. We did the tasting menu and really enjoyed the experience. The staff was wonderful and made us all feel very welcome. Our server did a fantastic job explaining each aspect of every drink and bite that we tried. He was also quite entertaining and really made for a good time. The space itself feels high-end, while also being cozy and inviting. All of the drinks were so unique. Both the taste and presentation were top notch. It’s very hard to find a tasting menu that can accommodate drinkers and non(alcohol)drinkers, but Agency achieved that. Whether you drink or not, you’re able to fully enjoy Agency and all they have to offer. I highly recommend for a fun night out and can’t wait to visit again.

The wait was so worth it. We reserved a couple months ago for my wife's birthday celebration and will 100% be back. The staff was incredible and the stories behind the drinks were so fun. They treated us so well and we can't recommend the drinks enough. They far exceeded our expectation.

We have been to agency many times in the last year and never fail to be amazed by their thoughtfully curated menu. Each drink is unique and precisely designed to tell a story. The service is top tier and the environment is lux.

Unsure what the hype is all about this place. It's a bar. Walked in not realizing you need a reservation for a bar. What? We were asked to leave and I was happy to leave and give my money to another establishment that is r so pretentious! This is Milwaukee not New York and I've been treated better in New York! No thank you

What. A. Place! I stalked the reservation site and was unable to get in before our Saturday dinner plans. We ended up doing a walk-in and were so glad we did! They opened at 5PM so it was great timing and planning for us. We were welcomed so warmly and were sat at one of the bar tables. The menu at the time was space-related, and they were telling a story with their drinks. We opted for the dealer's choice as we thought that would have been more up our alley. The sheet had us fill out alcohol preference, flavor profiles, bubbly/still, creamy/refreshing, etc. We loved our drinks. It was so cozy in that room with all the warm and ambient lighting. Definitely add this to your list to try!

I love this place! My first time here with my partner and we enjoyed the whole experience. So for $190 you can the tasting room experience and you get 5 drinks and 3 bites. Each drink and bite comes with a unique story. Each the menu changes to fit the story. The ambiance of the place is really grown and sexy, cute place to come to for after work drinks or date night. The service is fast and efficient. The staff is super friendly and very knowledgeable about their drink menu. I highly recommend reservations as walk ins are limited. If you don't do the tasting experience most of the drinks start off at $16+

Agency is a pretty unique bar in that they provide each cocktail as a non-alcoholic version with the same flavor profile. From what I hear, it's the first of its kind in the nation. They seem to change up their menu somewhat regularly (I only wrote down one name from the pictures I'm providing on this post, couldn't find the name for the other two). Beyond the menu, they have a "Dealer's Choice" card you can fill out based on spirits you like and flavor profile you're feeling in the moment. A few of the profiles I circled were spicy, smoky, and coffee - thinking they'd pick one or two, they somehow managed to include all 3 and it hit the spot (I could notice easy flavor profile - without it being overwhelming or a bad combination). Try to get a reservation before you go, I have gone once without one and couldn't get a seat that night (grabbed a reservation for the next night instead).

Tried Agency before our dinner reservation. They didn't have any openings online so we showed up at 4PM when they opened and easily found a table. They were in between menus so a few things were out but we were still able to order the cocktails we wanted. I tried a Bee's mentality and loved it! Usually it comes with the honeycomb chocolate but didn't since the menu was changing. Floral and light. Great option if you like gin. My sister liked the Saturn more. The passion fruit was great and had a pistachio after taste. The inside is beautiful and moody. A smaller space but a nice mix of bar stools, couches and high tops. There is also a back room for ~15 people that can be rented for private events.

Hands down one of the best cocktail bars in the city! I've visited both locations and both were amazing - however their new location within the Dubbel is perfect and feels like Agency's home (decor and ambience). Kat and team have truly created something special for craft cocktail lovers and newbies alike! Their classic, experimental and even dealer's choice cocktails are amazing and can be enjoyed spirited and NA. So excited for all that they have to offer the city's nightlife!

Absolutely obsessed with this place. They have a tasting menu or a la carte themed cocktail menu or a dealer's choice! We came later in the night and got dealer's choices. They give you a menu where you can pick flavor profiles and the bartenders create the most incredible drinks for $16. I LOVED mine (got one where I asked for Cherry Garcia Ben and Jerry's ice cream flavor, and another where I asked for a passion fruit sour). It's super cute and cozy inside. I am taking every visitor that comes by over to here!!

I have been really wanting to try this new cocktail spot. On the reservation app they say reservations are recommended but not required. When I looked for a reservation on a Friday, there were none available. So we took our chances and arrived when they opened right at 5 PM and were told that Reservations were REQUIRED on a Friday and Saturday. This is not stated anywhere on their website, reservation site, or Instagram. I really hope they update this to reflect what they tell patrons who want to walk in. Hope to update my rating if we are able to get in.

Review is based only on drinks. For this primarily beer/wine drinker, this was an interesting experience. So glad I tried a cocktail! Such attention to detail - even down to the beer stamped on the giant icecube. Every sip was remarkable. Really. The ambiance makes me think of the roaring 1920s or what I imagine it had been like. Should have worn a flapper dress! This place is for adventurous people that appreciate experimentation. If you only ever drink the same thing, maybe just stick with your favorite bar.

Still great! New menu with great new flavors. Staff is always friendly and knowledgeable. Music and vibe is always on point.

This was a nice cocktail lounge. The ambiance, service and drinks were good. The main complaint is it takes at least 20min to get a drink.

Top tier service, beautiful setting. Overall drinks and accompaniments a bit too sweet for me. Loved the Dominicana drink. Great energy.

Love the service everybody is so kind and helpful with picking your drinks. Drinks are very tasty also can't wait to go back.

10/10 service and atmosphere. Where they lose the 5 star rating for me was the sweetness of the drinks. We did the tasting menu which had some amazing drinks and one of a kind experiences. However all of the drinks and even most of the food had a sweet aspect. For a mainly whiskey or red wine drinker it was too much. I found myself praying for a pallet cleanser so I could appreciate all the flavors of the drink. I think with some tweaking it could be amazing.