The Neighborhood Draft

Okay - I thought I would only see these kinds of wings on Diners, Drive-In and Dives. Noooooo - we have triple D wings right here in Milwaukee. This place is very busy on a Friday night, and I totally understand. It’s gives a “Cheers” vibe. The service is excellent; the atmosphere is fantastic and the food is great. The wings have the smokiest taste EVER. Each wing has its own charred flavor. The dipping sauces are wonderful, and you have soooo many to choose from. I had the Honey BBQ and blue cheese. This place has the best homemade fries with the tangiest lemon pepper dipping sauce. We had the best servers ever and very good looking might I add. This restaurant has got it GOING ON!!!!! The wings are phenomenal! Please go!

The service was okay, but my biggest complaint was the food. I guys I don’t know what I was expecting for bar food, but the reviews tricked me a bit. I got the: Kobe beef sliders: 6.8/10 (pretty decent) Buffalo Mac: 2/10 (overall not good. chicken was cold and Mac was probably worst I’ve ever had). Overall, wasn’t upset I went but wouldn’t go back.

First time here. Good and atmosphere were outstanding! Grilled wings will change your life!! Service was below average. The male bartender seemed like serving everyone was an inconvenience, but maybe it was an off day or he was tired. Good and atmosphere kept this as a top rating. Will definitely go back.

An excellent spot for food and beer. Both menus had great selections and the food was excellent. Very comfortable inside with a nice bar area and plenty of tables. Our experience was excellent. The fish sandwich was delicious as was the Maibock beer I chose. You need to go.

For wings I usually stick with buffalo sauce, which they do a great one, but I branched out and tried the General Tso's flavor . . . Amazing, would order again! Love this place, keep up the good work.

I tried Neighborhood Draft for the first time a few weeks back and fell in love. I've been back multiple times already. The service is fantastic, the food is delicious and affordable. The chopped salad is a must, and you need to try the chicken wings or fried chichen. Top notch all around! Excellent beer, wine, and cocktail menu. Highly recommend.

Food was delicious. I loved the sweet potato fries and wings were fantastic. My brother got chicken and waffles and loved it. The Kobe sliders were definitely well made. Cool atmosphere too. We will definitely be coming back and hanging out. Highly recommend this bar.

This hidden neighborhood gem is tucked away on Vliet street right across the street from the Highland lanes bowling alley. It’s definitely a great spot with a dim, mellow atmosphere. They have over 20 different beers on tap, most of which are local, and a full bar. They also have a solid food menu that we’re looking forward to exploring more. So far, we’ve had the Kobe beef sliders and they were great! I would definitely recommend them!

Just simply an awesome environment and neighborhoid gem. Great food and drink coupled with good service and reasonable prices. What mire would you want?

I think the fried chicken at Neighborhood Draft may be my favorite in Milwaukee - the not so friendly sauce is definitely a stand out accompaniment. We also had a Brisket Grilled Cheese which was delish. Sat at the bar on a snowy night and enjoyed a cozy time.

I've been wanting to try this establishment for quite some time since I live very close. We tried the olive brought a salad, which was fresh and delicious. We also tried the empanadas which I absolutely loved. It was served with two sauces a Verde sauce and a chipotle, sour cream, I prefer the Verde sauce, The Parm herb fries, which were actually my least favorite, the kobe beef sliders, and the star of the show which was the grilled wings. I opted for the Korean barbecue sauce and it was spicy and sweet at the same time. I would definitely suggest this adorable little bar.

Amazing fish fry and staff. Delightful open air entrance way when the weather allows. Has a neighborhood feel with a better than usual drink and food menu.

Awesome place and great food! We go there often. Love the wings and chips!! Service is great and a great atmosphere!

My favorite wing spot in the city. They have a variety of sauces but honestly you can do no wrong on the menu. They have great shareable plates like their Fried fish bites (served everyday) and their salads are always fresh and really tasty. Their staff is extremely welcoming and happy to share some of the new menu items as well as their favorites as well. The space is cozy so if you have a larger group I believe that can accommodate if you give them a heads up and call ahead. The wings are the star of the show - always really flavorful, tangy, and have a really good char and crunch to them yet super juicy. Brance is always such a good time and really insightful around sports and many of the random things he's passionate about. Really good gem within the neighborhood.

First time at Neighborhood Draft. A group of my friends went on a Wednesday night and it was packed! Luckily we were greeted and seated right away. Its not a very large place - about 10ish tables + bar seating. Lots of TVs to watch sports. I love a good bar with a good tap list and they had just that. They have a good variety of 21 beers on tap - most of them local! I was actually surprised at their reasonable prices for their food. We split the fried pickles which were fried pickle chips and were hands down the best fried pickles I've ever had. Very lightly breaded and served with ranch. The grilled wings are where it's at though. You get 10 wings with 1 sauce per order - they have about 10 sauces to choose from. And the wings are huge! I had the carolina sauce which had a great flavor and wasn't overly saucy. Comes served with carrots, ranch, and a mustard sauce. Everyone else with me had great things to say about their food from the brisket grilled cheese to the French onion soup and the fried chicken. Our server was very attentive and checked on our table several times. We heard there's a garden patio in the back so can't wait to come back and check this place out in the summer! Highly recommend!

Amazing food for a sports bar! Had a great deal on beer too and plenty of TVs. Service was good as well. It checks all my boxes for a great sports bar and I can't wait to go back!

These are hands down the best wings, both bone-in and boneless. The sauce selection is awesome, so there's something for everyone. Service has always been good whether I'm eating in or picking up takeout. The place gets pretty lively on game days, which is great if you're into that. If not, just check if there's a game on before you go. It's way more chill when there's nothing playing. 10/10 -- highly recommend for any wing fan.

wings and chicken and beer. Not the most memorable of places for me personally, for the good or for the bad. Good vibes, and great service.

Love the chicken wings here and the McDowell Fish sandwich is killer--it's so good that it's hard to order anything else and has become my go to.

This place is too legit to quit! Everytime I visit, I fall in love with it a little bit more. The service is always stellar and I can't get enough of the wings, the fish sandwich and the housemade chips. Beer selection is on point and parking is usually pretty easy and close by. If you haven't been to this joint yet, what are you waiting for?

This was the new restaurant of the week and a long time bookmark and I finally made it over for a cocktail and some food. The place is a nice looking neighborhood bar/restaurant with a overhead glass door, nice bar and dining room. I ordered a Gin Rickey and the fish fry with the friendly bar tender. The tables have clip boards with menus so I didn't know if this was one of those places where you fill out the menu and turn it in but no pens anywhere so I go to the bar and I ask and he says no I will come to your table. The gin Rickey was good with a nice presentation. The two piece fish fry with potato pancakes looked good and the potato pancakes look homemade. The fish was flaky beer battered cod and not huge pieces hence the $11. The cod was tender with a thin crunchy batter. OMG the potato pancakes are homemade with a crunchy shell and a soft potato center. The tarter sauce was very average. No rye bread which was odd for a WI Friday fish fry. I had to ask about the potato pancakes and yes they are made in house weekly I was told. The fish fry is on the every day menu which is nice to know because maybe Monday I want a fish fry. Overall this was a decent fish fry and serving homemade potato pancakes was the icing on the cake because few places serve them when frozen is the norm.

My husband and I were here last night and a somewhat angry guy who might've been the manager (he was running all over the place) sat us at a table inside since the patio was booked. It was a nice night so this place was crazy busy. It was also therefore incredibly noisy. Case in point, the woman at the next table was wearing noise canceling headphones!!! I kid you not. And then apparently we were invisible because the only two waitresses in the place kept ignoring us so after 15 minutes of that we just got up and left. It's too bad too because my husband really wanted to try out this place but I think you have to be much younger to enjoy it.

We stopped in for a quick bite and a cocktail last night. The food was, as usual, great, service was good, and the Old Milwaukee half quarts were frosty cold. The brisket cheese sandwich is really good, as is the fried chicken dinner. In past visits, I have had the wings, which are really good. The only issue we had, and not really the staff's fault, were two patrons who were so loud, you could hear their high pitched voices and cackles all the way out on the street. Granted, it's a small room, but had it not been for them, we would have stayed, had a few more adult beverages and watch some college football.

Neighborhood Draft is an unexpected delight. I've been here on a few occasions--for drinks, for apps, and for lunch--it's great for all. On all visits, if the weather is at all cooperative, I'd recommend sitting on their patio. It's in the back. You can either walk through the bar/restaurant to it or take the side gate directly there from outside. Either way, it's lovely and I highly recommend. Most recently, I visited for lunch. I ordered their beet salad, which is outstanding. It's incredibly fresh and flavorful. I also got an order of their greek fried. These I didn't enjoy as much. They weren't crispy or flavorful at all and had a cardboard-like quality. The dipping sauce was good but it wasn't enough to make up for the lackluster fries (not sure if it was just an off day?). Their beer list is wonderful. I enjoyed a stout with my lunch. The service is also wonderful! Get to it!

Great place, easy neighborhood vibe with great food, menu and service. Husband had the fried chicken which he said was excellent. I had the fish bites and they were great too. Tons of beer options plus a few other choices. Highly recommend.

Best wings in Milwaukee! Buff garlic is my favorite. I love the sweet potato fries, too!

Came here for the first time to watch the game. We sat at the bar. I ordered the cherry pie Ope seltzer, and I am very happy that they carry these here because it is one of my favorite breweries. It was absolutely delicious. My boyfriend and I shared an order of boneless wings, and they were also very very good . Bartenders are very attentive. We will definitely be coming back.

Of late, I've had consistently good food at this very popular "neighborhood" bar. A low key place but very comfortable. Though not promoted as a sports bar, each time there has been a game /sports event when there, the TV's behind the far are tuned in. There are a dozen or more tappers (see my pic) behind the long bar and an array of normal booze as well as high-end spirits. Everyone I've ever been served by here is friendly and accommodating. Of late, Brant was my bartender and server; a very efficient, friendly and excellent mixologist. The fried chicken and chicken wing choices here are outstanding. Owner Brian Felton has the family background and know-how to make fried chicken (see my pic) at its best, so if this is your first time going, try the chicken!

Great food - Kobe sliders, McDowell fish, boneless wings - all delicious. Friendly service. Cute little neighborhood bar and pub.

Really solid. I tried some wings and the brisket gilled cheese. The gilled cheese was just ok. It needs something else to elevate the flavor profile, imo. The wings were really good. I'd like to try more of their wing sauces and some of their other offerings.

I am 5 minutes away and have drove past this place more times you can shake a stick at and thought it was about time to check the place out especially with the good things I've heard about it. Me and a girlfriend of mine stopped here for dinner this past Friday and it was nice to try something new for a change. It's not a big place, but it is warm and intimate. It was busy so we were in luck and was able to score two seats at the bar. One of the things I did look forward to was the mystery beer machine but was informed that it's out of commission and I was a little bummed, but what made up for it was the Coor's Banquet. I believe this is the first time I ever seen it served in the glass bottles in a restaurant which made me happy. Me and my friend both went with the 2-piece beer battered fish fry. For me I went with fries for my potato and my friend chose the potato pancake. The fish was nice and flaky and the fish was lightly battered. As mentioned in previous fish dinner reviews, I am not a tartar sauce person so I was happy with the provided lemon slices but thought this fish can use some malt vinegar. They didn't have any bottles of it but the guy behind the bar was accommodating and went to the kitchen to get me a little sauce up with some. Also not to mention the fries were hot and crispy and the buttered rye bread. For the price and quality it was worth it. I just know in the future to get here early especially on a Friday and will be back for the chicken dinner.

Good food, cool place, but the bartender was inexplicably very unpleasant to my daughter and I. Won't be back anytime soon. Unfortunate.

Yup, totally get it. The wings are killer good. Grilled and flavored and tender. Pub itself is casual and dark, so come as you are happy and order a pint to wash down the spice. Also, I would put this up against a few other popular wing joints in town and would argue that these wings are far superior.

I gave it four shots before giving up - I really wanted to love a local little spot I could walk to for dinner and drinks, but it just was really bad every time I tried. The first time we had half an hour to wait for dinner, which is fine. The seating is strange with a large hightop kind of counter smack in the middle where we were getting nudged and bumped the whole time. I ordered an item I haven't seen on their menu since; the server described it to me as a sort of shepherd's pie with potato, meat, and vegetables. It really was a pile of dry fries with barely melted shredded cheese and some random sour cream blobs. I had a couple of bites and didn't even take it home. The second time I tried the Kobe beef sliders and again, barely finished one. It was SO DRY. There were a couple of 'stout onions' and again the slice of cheese was barely melted, which offered no relief to the overcooked meat and dried-out buns. Didn't bring the leftovers home. The third time we went for beer and wings. I haven't heard a whisper of negativity towards the wings and was super excited. The one star is for the wings - they are large and tasty. The sauces weren't very flavorful though, and for $15 per 10 wings, it just wasn't worth it to me. Last time was THE last time. I had a prime rib french dip sandwich to go from the Bastille Days block party. I got home and they had neglected to include the dipping jus, so I had a dry bun with dry meat slices. I just pulled it apart and ate it. Cut to 3:00 am and let me just say it was a couple hours of misery - I'll leave it to the imagination. After being so sick from the last visit, and having no other redeeming visits, I am sad to say I won't be back.

Came on a Thursday night after work with some coworkers. I ordered the Kobe beef beer burger sliders and the mac and cheese. The food was a solid 3/5. Service was good for having only one waitress for the night. She did an good job checking in on us.

Little hole in the wall with great beer selection and awesome food. I had the waygu beef sliders on pretzel buns with a side of roasted beets. Both were awesome. My wife had a salad and our guest had the spicy chicken sandwich and Parmesan fries. Everyone was very pleased. Service was quick and friendly.

Wings were just ok. Service was super friendly and nice. Picked up to go, but the vibe was kinda cute when I walked in.

Met up with friends and heard to get there early for a table. Busy place on a Saturday night. The wings were amazing. The table had both bone-in and boneless with two sauces and everyone loved what they had. We also had the steak fries and tagine fries. I wasn't a huge fan of either fries but others in the group were raving about the tagine fries. The wings did it for me. Perfectly crispy with a side of sauce for extra dunking. We were given room to catch up but also had a few servers checking in for drinks and things. May have a wait but it's worth it.

This place is amazing! The food is second to none!!! Best Grilled Wings in the state of Wisconsin hands-down! I highly recommend!!!

This place is the cutest little townie spot! And the food is good. Ordered the Greek fries - they were just ok. Definitely could have been crispier. The wings were absolutely fantastic, though. Tons of flavor and cooked to perfection. The jalapeño dip had the perfect amount of spice and the chips are soooo addicting. This place is pretty small and cozy. It was pretty steady busy while we were there but I can imagine there's a wait at times.

Great staff, fun atmosphere, enjoyed our meal. We sat at the bar and I'd definitely return when I find myself in the neighborhood again

Nice first visit to Neighborhood Draft in the nice Washington Heights neighborhood! I bellied up to the bar, and there you have several TVs for the sports. Service was pretty good all night. I kind of ate like a king all night, and started with the beets which had pistachios and feta (I love beets!), ordered the spicy chicken sandwich on recommendation from a friend who was also dining in that night, and it did not dissapoint! (They also recommended the fish sandwich.) The sweet potato fries with garlic aioli was great, too. The craft draft list is good, and the price point of everything is appropriate for a neighborhood bistro. Will be back!

First time going here because I heard it could be the best wings in the area. I got the Jamaican me hottest 10 wings for 14$ but honestly the first bites weren't mouthwatering as I thought they would be. Good large wings but they burnt the wings a little too much giving a dry flavor at time. The onion rings had a lighter batter which was alright while the chipotle lime ranch dipping sauce was super good. My recommendation would be to put the lime ranch sauce on the wings as a flavor choice. The price was a little high at 22$ after tax and before tip for onion rings and 10 piece wings. Lastly the service was very welcoming and enjoyable. With that being said, I'll give them a 4/5 due to the large wing size and lime ranch sauce. Above average.

Words cannot describe my excitement, joy, and appreciation to have this restaurant right down the street. It is the perfect spot for Washington Heights. The right cocktail of mixed drinks, good wine, and one of the best draft selections in the city. The vibe is great- I could go here with my husband for a date night and get a nicer meal, or go to watch a game and enjoy the best wings in town. They have also been a life saver during the pandemic. Again, since they are right down the street you can't beat the convenience for me but even if they weren't, they're carry-out is one of the best experiences I've had. You order online (easy), pay online (excellent), and they immediately send you a message with the (ACCURATE) time it will be ready. And when you get there they bring it to your car (when you order they ask for the make and model and keep an eye out for you!). Seriously one of the only restaurants during covid that have this done well. Other restaurants have given me a ready time and I get there and have to wait another 10, 15, 30 minutes for my food to be ready. Another thing they are winning at during covid is how they do carry out meals. Every day they have a different meal that generally feeds 4-5 or you can order a la carte if you want a smaller amount. Every single thing I have eaten is so good. I generally don't love fish/seafood in general but I LOVE their fish fry (my husband and I need to fight over the last piece! Haha). Also hot ham and rolls on Sunday! Plus a huge amount of their delicious pub chips with homemade blue cheese dip (again, not usually a fan of blue cheese but I love this dip!) - all for $12! This is my Sunday go-to. Reminds me of my childhood More things I love (yeah that's right there's more): The patio!!!! Who doesn't love a good patio in Wisconsin. We got like 3 solid months (maybe) of good weather so when we have it we want to take advantage and be outside. They got a great beer garden vibe patio- super chill but comfy. I could stay there all day. And I'd be remiss to forget the Elton Felton!!!! Best part of this local spot for sure. It's my husband's favorite. It is a vending machine that you can order a $2 "mystery beer" from. Most of the time it's something light and cheap like Hamm's or PBR but once in a while there will be a fun craft surprise. And really, for $2 you can never go wrong!

Another great spot in the Heights! Neighborhood Draft just opened last night and by 6pm there wasn't a seat left. We were lucky and had scored bar seats. If you visited Maison or Meritage, the new space isn't drastically different. Walls are lighter, there's a row of TV's above the bar and more casual furniture. Because it was opening night, the menu was limited but there were plenty of things we found appealing. The owner and some of the staff are veterans of TomKens, so you will see some familiar things on the menu. We started with drinks - they've got a nice wine list, a half dozen taps and a full bar. OR you can try your luck at the MYSTERY BEER VENDING MACHINE. That's right, for just $2 you could get a Hamm's, a local microbrew or ???? Food wise we had fried pickle chips (same as TomKens - absolutely delicious), dry rub wings (huge, meaty, not at all greasy or fatty. Better than TomKens IMO), fish fry bites (the Mister said they were light and tasty) and Sunday Ham Sticks. That last one is ham and cheese rolled into a wonton and served with mustard - you can have that after church meal anytime now! Staff are still finding their groove but managed to keep glasses full. We had a great time chatting with friendly bartender Joe. Prices are reasonable and everything we tried was excellent! Looking forward to seeing more menu items as they're open longer. Welcome to the Heights, Neighborhood Draft!!

This place is our go to for appetizers and drinks. The atmosphere is beautiful and classy. The food is top notch. Great place to meet people and in good weather you can sit outside. Highly recommend this restaurant for any occasion.

Wings were fantastic! Fries on the same level! Drinks and service was great! Ambiance had a Wisconsin dive bar feel. Will be back again!

Great food and service, generally solid tap and bottle list. Neighborhood Draft is a neighborhood gem. Brisket grilled cheese forever!

Fantastic service! Called ahead for a table and it was waiting for our group of 6 when we got there 10 minutes early. I don't believe they take reservations for parties less than 6 so we were thrilled to get a reservation and be seated so quickly. It was a Friday night so I had the fish fry with potato pancakes. It was one of the best cod fish fries I've had in Milwaukee. My Old Fashioned was perfectly made and the wine options ( I had a house cab) were very drinkable and priced right. The whole table enjoyed their meals and the ambiance is fun and lively. This is an absolutely terrific restaurant that the neighborhood very much needed.

Very nice addition to the neighborhood. Love the beer selection. Be sure to check out the Elton Felton vending machine of mystery beer! I hear the wings are awesome and will Keep you updated.

Great place to hang out and have a drink! They have a really good selection on tap including local beers from Third Space and Eagle Park Brewing. Our server was very attentive and helped suggest food and drinks. We went for drinks and dinner, while the drinks were good I couldn't recommend the food. It was consistently bad across the many different items we tested; Wings- best option on the menu, but I didn't love them Tacos- dry and lacking flavor Beet salad - dry Onion rings - ok Kobe sliders - decent I will go again, but NOT to eat a meal!

Had really high hopes for Neighborhood Draft as the main chef from Tomkens opened this place. To begin, the service was below average. We were the only ones in the restaurant at noon and our drinks were consistently empty. With that said, our food did come out in a timely manner. We started with the ham & cheese wonton wraps. These were the highlight of the lunch. Good flavor. Cooked perfectly. Each wrap only has one long slice of ham. Knowing the cook came from Tomkens we of course tried the wings. If you are expecting Tomkens type wings you are at the wrong place. They are cooked in the sauce and then finished on the grill and served with a side of whatever sauce you choose. They do not have a breading option at all. We got a few sauces but honestly all just tasted like a charcoal of the grill. Very dry and not as moist as we would have liked. Almost tasted like they were reheated. All of us agreed on this. After the wing we tried the koby beef sliders which were pretty disgusting. The meat was overcooked to well done and the toasted pretzel buns were old and hard. We brought the rest home for our dog. She disagreed with our review and said they were " delightful." But then again she loves any human food. So yah.... My fiancé got boneless wings which were cold. We can only assume they got finished before our other food and sat in back. Sadly, this place is a bust. I can't picture myself returning until they have a major overhaul to menu.

Tried it for the first time last week, and I will definitely be back. I got a beer and the Buffalo Mac and cheese with blue cheese crumbles. I used to order a similar dish back when Hooligans had it, but this was as good or better. Very generous portion. I will be back to explore the rest of the menu, but I'll be tempted to order the same thing since it was so good.

It's hard not to absolutely love this place! We've visited a couple of times with friends and the experience has been wonderful every time. The food is delicious, with a little bit of something for everyone. The staff are laid-back, fun, friendly -- making you feel right at home. The back patio is NOT to be missed during the summer, but of course, I'd highly recommend the bar when you can snag it, where Mike will take great care of your beer or wine glass. Favorite bites for me so far have been the wings, jalpeno dip starter, ham/cheese rolls app, and sliders. If you're a wine drinker, the house rose is deliciously cripsy and dry. We used to live up the street, and if we still did, you better believe we'd be regulars. Get here!

My wife and I really enjoyed Neighborhood Draft. We were looking for a new Friday fish fry spot So we stopped in based on a recommendation. Long story short we didn't have the very attractively priced fry but we did enjoy a number of small plate options, all excellent. So beside the excellent quality and preparation the food arrived on time and hot. The room is very nice and clean with a laid back vibe and our server, Crystal was efficient, professional and very pleasant. We live close therefore well be back often. If you live within 25 miles you should definitely check it out.

Very nice neighborhood bar and grill. We went before a Brewers game. The bar itself was fairly small but had a patio with a number of large picnic table where we sat which was really enjoyable. The menu had a nice variety of selections and the beer selection was very good. Finally our waitress was very attentive and made sure our meals and drinks got to us in time for us to get to the game on time. Would definitely go back again.

The service here is fantastic. The drink list is extensive, as are the rotating taps which often include a variety of types of beer (not just a bunch of IPAs ). The food is quality. Three stars, though, as they are in serious need of more vegetarian options.