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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Kruz
A laid-back Walker's Point gay bar with an industrial feel and a patio.
Walker's Point · $$
DIX Milwaukee
A Walker's Point dance bar in an 1880 building with a volleyball court.
Walker's Point · $$
LaCage NiteClub
A two-level Walker's Point dance club, anchoring the scene since 1984.
Walker's Point · $$
POP
A Walker's Point LGBTQ+ bar-restaurant with cocktails and THC drinks.
Walker's Point · $$
Walker's Pint
Wisconsin's last lesbian bar, in Walker's Point since 2001.
Walker's Point · $$
Woody's
A Walker's Point gay sports bar with pool tables and a rooftop patio.
Walker's Point · $$
Club Icon
Kenosha's LGBTQ+ dance club, serving southeastern Wisconsin.
Kenosha · $$
Fluid Milwaukee
A relaxed Walker's Point gay bar known for craft cocktails.
Walker's Point · $$
Tool Shed
Milwaukee's feminist, queer-friendly erotic boutique on the East Side.
East Side · $$
Milwaukee LGBT Community Center
Milwaukee's LGBT community center, serving the city since 1998.
Walker's Point
Harbor Room
Leather and Levi's bar with a no-nonsense vibe in Walker's Point
Walker's Point · $
Third Space Brewing
Menomonee Valley brewery with a sprawling beer garden and weekly drag bingo
Menomonee Valley · $$
Strand on Second
Queer barbershop in Walker's Point for clean fades and affirming vibes
Walker's Point · $$
Kimpton Journeyman Hotel
Boutique Historic Third Ward hotel with rooftop bar and Mediterranean dining
Historic Third Ward · $$$
Miss Ruby Bridal
Inclusive bridal boutique celebrating all sizes, styles, and identities
Downtown Milwaukee · $$$
Purple Door Ice Cream
Super-premium small-batch ice cream shop in the heart of Walker's Point
Walker's Point · $$
Black Sheep MKE
Wine-tap bar with weekend brunch in Walker's Point
Walker's Point · $$$
Tru By Hilton Milwaukee Downtown
Downtown Milwaukee hotel with free continental breakfast near Fiserv Forum
East Town · $$
Marriott Milwaukee Downtown
Upscale East Town hotel walking distance from the Historic Third Ward
East Town · $$$
Homewood Suites By Hilton Milwaukee Downtown
Extended-stay suites with full kitchens and free breakfast on the RiverWalk
East Town · $$
The Pfister Hotel
Historic AAA Four-Diamond hotel with Victorian art and ghost lore since 1893
Downtown Milwaukee · $$$$
Wisconsin Athletic Club | Downtown
Downtown fitness club with pools, studios, and a running track
East Town · $$$
Milwaukee Cheese & Cocktail Bar
Intimate Walker's Point bar for curated cheese boards and craft cocktails
Walker's Point · $$$
Benelux
Belgian café in the Third Ward with 30+ taps and the retractable-roof Lux Skyhaus.
Historic Third Ward · $$
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