Hi Hat Lounge
Milwaukee, WI 53202-1618
Phone: (414) 220-8090
- Cross Street:
- East Brady Street
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 4pm-2am, Fri 4pm-2:30am, Sat 10am-2:30am, Sun 10am-2am
Editorial Review for Hi Hat Lounge – by Peter Behle
The Scene
With plush sofas, an ornate downstairs bar and super-strong martinis, the Hi Hat has attracted attention as one of Milwaukee's swankiest bars. Grab a seat along the upstairs rail and you'll have a great view of the action. There's never a cover, and live entertainment--ranging from DJs to jazz--make this a fun place to bring a date. Dress casual or formal, depending on your mood.
The Draw
Gin, gin and more gin. Martini specials bring cosmopolitan flair to the low-lit bar. Although mixed drinks rule, you can also get a beer for a few bucks. After partying Friday and Saturday nights, the lounge draws a brunch crowd on Sundays--don't be surprised to find hungry folks waiting outside when the doors open at 10am. The well-spiced shrimp and grits provides a nice change of pace from the usual eggs. French toast is done well, topped with pecans and walnuts.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoOrder a bloody mary and you'll also get a small chaser of Harp. For something sweeter, try the popular mimosa, topped with orange liqueur.
Where to SitKids (and grown-ups) will get a kick out of sitting on the mod velvet couches for Sunday brunch. They go quick, so arrive early or you'll be at a regular table overlooking the bar.
User Reviews for Hi Hat Lounge
02/10/2007 Posted by willscape
I think the hi hat has a reputation for being a melrose place or 90201 type hang out. if you're not dressed in a certain way women treat you differently. I go to the hi hat with friends, rarely do i try to talk to anyone at the bar because i am aware of the "snotty, conceited people" atmosphere there. When i go out. i want to enjoy myself. i dress how i want to dress. and i talk how i want to talk. people there, if you don't fit in to their little social circle, they will not warm up to you. this is why i keep to myself. i am not famous, i am not rich, i am simply a man who wants to have a drink, the kind of clothes i am wearing my social background, race, etc.should not matter, but to some people especially the women, it does. the doorman at the hi hat seem to be unfriendly and uninviting as well. I just can't stand to be in an enviroment where people think they're somebody when they're a normal person working just like the rest of us. hi hat needs to get its act together, and the women there: please, you're human just like me, quit fronting, you're not hurting me, you're just trying to be above it all and you aint foolin nobody, especially me!
10/26/2006 Posted by wmst
If you can snag a table, this is a great place to people watch. The 'booth' near the window is great - especially for Halloween!! The chocolate martini is a must have, almost like a dessert!
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