The Good Old Basement

I’m so glad this place just opened up! The atmosphere is great, with tons of fun things to look at that are hung on the walls and a few different rooms that have different seating options including tables, couches, and armchairs. The drinks were so unique and tasted great, definitely a great spot for signature craft cocktails. My favorites were the Neapolitan and the Adams Apples. We also tried the chicken tenders which really surprised me because they were delicious with the maple szechuan sauce they put on them and the ranch on the side for the fries was great too. You can tell that they took the time to care about the little details, like adding tasty garnishes to drinks and adding great sauces to a dish like chicken tenders which normally wouldn’t be a standout dish like it is here. We also took a seasonal cookie to-go, which was Lucky Charms flavor that day, and it was also delicious! Everyone working there was so kind too. They asked what we thought of things and chatted with us about their personal favorites. Can’t wait to go back and try more of the food and drinks!

The Basement in Logan Square is a fantastic hidden gem. This cozy cocktail lounge combines nostalgic 90s charm with modern touches. The warm wooden walls and retro décor make it feel like a stylish throwback. Enjoy inventive cocktails, delicious dishes like smoked fish dip and Steak & Frites, and finish with a giant cookie. A unique spot where the past and present come together perfectly.

Great late night spot with a truly unique vibe! From walking in and being warmly greeted and sat by the super friendly host to a hilarious conversation with the bartender, we had a blast! The atmosphere is part Grandparents basement and part Dads den (thinks 70s Man cave). Filled with old paintings, photos, taxidermy, and living room furniture minus the plastic covers. It sparked forgotten memories and untold stories. We ordered a couple tasty drinks off the hand crafted cocktail menu and was not disappointed. The Paloma was bright and fresh with a clean citrus kiss and the old fashioned brought memories of Kentucky. After some chatting we ordered the food special for that evening that was “TV Dinner Combo” which included hand breaded chicken tenders, Mac and cheese, thinly sliced pork belly, elote style corn and their take on a Little Debbie Cosmic Brownie. It really hit that late night craving and had us fueled up to keep the night going. Only thing is we wished it was open later. Cheers!

I love this bar! I've been twice and intend to return with friends. The staff are so friendly and funny! The food is good, I got the ricotta and loved it. My friends got the smash burger and bang bang cauliflower and all was well liked! The cocktails are so unique in a good way. My favorites are the Bye You and the Frozen Cuban. If the owner reads this - please update your signage! It's a little intimidating to walk into and the signage doesn't do the place justice! I think new signage would go far!

Yo, if you want to hang out in your midwestern punk/emo friends basement back in the mid 2010s this is the place, it makes you feel right at home. Great food and delicious drinks. This might be my new go to spot

Strong, delicious cocktails and washed liquors. Really good food, highly recommend stopping in for the Thursday dinner special.

Great food, great atmosphere, great times! Come for the specials, stay for the drinks and create some memories.

This place has an odd vibe - they’re going for 90s retro but can’t fully commit. A bunch of random thrifty decor, it’s like Logan Square Applebee’s. Does not seem like a place that should require reservations. The food was decent, and the prices are actually relatively affordable which is very refreshing. The fish dip, hummus, bang bang cauli were standouts. But the menu is quite limited, very few veggie options. Drinks - I ordered a dirty martini without realizing it had orange bitters in it. Not great! No one in my group was super impressed with their cocktails unfortunately. We went on a Friday and pub trivia was just starting - again, kind of an odd choice for the night and the layout of the place. The best part was the service, our server was lovely and attentive, as were the bartenders/runners/et al. This could be a cool spot but as is I don’t think I’d go out of my way for a second visit.

We had a pretty good experience at this new local bar. Easy to get to with a laid back environment. The service was very polite and prompt without being too much in your business at all. Good drinks - we didn't eat but the drinks were pretty good and boozy.

We stopped in here for a quick drink after dinner nearby. The space is interesting, they've created three separate spaces, all with a cozy basement feel. There's a mix of tables and chairs along with loveseats and armchairs that look straight out of an 80s basement. The end tables look exactly like ones my parents had. The place was pretty empty for a Saturday night, I hope that's not the norm. It's possible the curtains are not helping to attract enough people. The food and drink menus are eclectic. I got the Frozen Cuban and husband the Piña Coco Nana. My drink was good and interesting. It was less sweet than I was expecting and had almost a chocolatey mint finish. My husband wasn't sure he bought the server's claim that his stink would be spirit forward, but it was and he seemed to really enjoy it. If you're looking for a place on Milwaukee for a drink, give it a shot.

Just plain good times. Highly recommended. Can't wait to go in the coming days with a friend.

This has been such a lovely date night at The Basement. First of all they have 3 cozy seating areas that can accommodate conversation or a great meal. We chose their Sunday Special which was 2 Old Fashioned, 1 appetizer to share and 1 steak Frites for $45. We added the carrots because we wanted to try them. But honestly, the food portion without the carrots would have been enough. From start to finish everything was robust with flavor and beautifully presented. We can't wait to come back!

Immediately when I walked in, I was transported back to the 90's. The music, the cocktails, the wall decor, and the food inspiration all yearn for an earlier and simpler time in my life. You won't be disappointed in what you get. My spouse and I got the Mountain Dew cocktail and the Bye You cocktail and raved about it all night. Great place to try!