Gay Bars & Clubs in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Walker's Point is the heart of Milwaukee's LGBTQ+ nightlife, with iconic gay bars, dance clubs, and restaurants — plus queer-friendly spots across the Third Ward and Bay View. Explore gay bars and venues in Milwaukee.

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34 venues

Kruz

Kruz

A laid-back Walker's Point gay bar with an industrial feel and a patio.

Walker's Point · $$

Neighborhood BarDive BarLaid Back
DIX Milwaukee

DIX Milwaukee

A Walker's Point dance bar in an 1880 building with a volleyball court.

Walker's Point · $$

Dance BarNeighborhood BarHigh Energy
LaCage NiteClub

LaCage NiteClub

A two-level Walker's Point dance club, anchoring the scene since 1984.

Walker's Point · $$

NightclubDance BarDrag Bar
POP

POP

A Walker's Point LGBTQ+ bar-restaurant with cocktails and THC drinks.

Walker's Point · $$

Neighborhood BarRestaurantHigh Energy
Walker's Pint

Walker's Pint

Wisconsin's last lesbian bar, in Walker's Point since 2001.

Walker's Point · $$

Neighborhood BarLaid BackDivey
Woody's

Woody's

A Walker's Point gay sports bar with pool tables and a rooftop patio.

Walker's Point · $$

Sports BarNeighborhood BarLaid Back
Club Icon

Club Icon

Kenosha's LGBTQ+ dance club, serving southeastern Wisconsin.

Kenosha · $$

NightclubDance BarHigh Energy
Fluid Milwaukee

Fluid Milwaukee

A relaxed Walker's Point gay bar known for craft cocktails.

Walker's Point · $$

Neighborhood BarCocktail LoungeLaid Back
Tool Shed

Tool Shed

Milwaukee's feminist, queer-friendly erotic boutique on the East Side.

East Side · $$

Shop
Milwaukee LGBT Community Center

Milwaukee LGBT Community Center

Milwaukee's LGBT community center, serving the city since 1998.

Walker's Point

Community Center
Tru By Hilton Milwaukee Downtown

Tru By Hilton Milwaukee Downtown

Downtown Milwaukee hotel with free continental breakfast near Fiserv Forum

East Town · $$

HotelLaid Back
The Iron Horse Hotel

The Iron Horse Hotel

Boutique warehouse hotel in Walker's Point near Milwaukee's gay bars

Walker's Point · $$$

HotelUpscaleLaid Back
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Milwaukee Downtown

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Milwaukee Downtown

Full-service downtown hotel with on-site bar and conference facilities

Downtown Milwaukee · $$

HotelUpscale
Kimpton Journeyman Hotel

Kimpton Journeyman Hotel

Boutique Historic Third Ward hotel with rooftop bar and Mediterranean dining

Historic Third Ward · $$$

HotelUpscaleRooftop
Purple Door Ice Cream

Purple Door Ice Cream

Super-premium small-batch ice cream shop in the heart of Walker's Point

Walker's Point · $$

RestaurantLaid BackIntimate
Benelux

Benelux

Belgian café in the Third Ward with 30+ taps and the retractable-roof Lux Skyhaus.

Historic Third Ward · $$

RestaurantCaféLaid Back
Potawatomi Casino Hotel

Potawatomi Casino Hotel

19-story luxury hotel and casino with seven restaurants and a full sportsbook

Menomonee Valley · $$$

HotelUpscaleHigh Energy
Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG

Affordable East Town hotel with free breakfast near the lakefront

East Town · $$

HotelLaid Back
Milwaukee Cheese & Cocktail Bar

Milwaukee Cheese & Cocktail Bar

Intimate Walker's Point bar for curated cheese boards and craft cocktails

Walker's Point · $$$

Cocktail LoungeUpscaleIntimate
Harbor Room

Harbor Room

Leather and Levi's bar with a no-nonsense vibe in Walker's Point

Walker's Point · $

Leather BarNeighborhood BarLaid Back
The Pfister Hotel

The Pfister Hotel

Historic AAA Four-Diamond hotel with Victorian art and ghost lore since 1893

Downtown Milwaukee · $$$$

HotelUpscale
Third Space Brewing

Third Space Brewing

Menomonee Valley brewery with a sprawling beer garden and weekly drag bingo

Menomonee Valley · $$

BreweryNeighborhood BarLaid Back
Black Sheep MKE

Black Sheep MKE

Wine-tap bar with weekend brunch in Walker's Point

Walker's Point · $$$

RestaurantCocktail LoungeUpscale
Colectivo Foundry

Colectivo Foundry

Industrial-chic coffee shop and community hub in Walker's Point

Walker's Point · $

CaféLaid BackIntimate
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