The combination of alcohol and games is a match made in bar heaven. Not only do bar games provide plenty of fun for a group out on the town, adding a little liquor to the mix seems to make every pool shot line up perfectly and every dart fly straight (at least for a little while, anyway).
In operation since 1927, Landmark Lanes has been undergoing some updates in the past several years. The East Side institution's three bars, bowling alley and game room continue to be more of an experience than just a destination.
As Milwaukee gets ready to (Summer) Fest, you can get a jump on the Big Gig by checking out more than a dozen local bands in their natural year-'round habitat. The OnMilwaukee.com East Side Music Crawl features 15 local bands at 15 bars.
Everyone has an idea of which bar in town is the "most Milwaukee." That is, which bar feels like the poster bar for beer-loving Brew City. Ask 10 folks and you'll likely get 10 different answers. We asked each other here in the office and these are our picks. Share yours using the Talkback feature at the bottom.