"Bar Month" at OnMilwaukee is brought to you by Miller Brewing Company, calling Milwaukee home since 1855. For the entire month of March, we're serving up fun articles on bars, clubs and beverages – including guides, the latest trends, bar reviews, the results of our Best of Bars poll and more. Grab a designated driver and dive in!
BelAir Cantina
For the fourth straight year, you've given your vote to BelAir Cantina as your favorite restaurant – not only to eat – but also to belly up to the bar.
We know folks flock to BelAir's multiple locations to devour their street tacos – especially on Taco Tuesday – but, based on your votes, you also see it as a great spot to stick around to enjoy the plentiful margaritas, tasty beers and more libations at the bar. And with plenty of locations throughout the city, it's a convenient option for quenching your taco-induced thirst.
Spots like the classic Swingin' Door Exchange, Milwaukee Ale House, The Vanguard and Elsa's round out the remaining top five. But Goodkind – which didn't make it onto the top five readers' picks this year – is still No. 1 in OnMilwaukee editors' hearts.
In addition to a menu of delightfully creative dishes, Goodkind's bar is a must-try. Not only do they have great beer and wine selections, they also top the charts when it comes to fantastic, inventive cocktails. The drinks feature exceptional spirits and a variety of housemade components, including elixers and syrups. They're also graced with poetic monikers – like Senhora do Fogo, Light As A Father and My Darling Amadeus – that roll off the tongue almost as smoothly as their drinks roll down your throat.
OnMilwaukee editors' pick: Goodkind
Runners up:
2. Swingin' Door Exchange
3. Milwaukee Ale House
4. The Vanguard
5. Elsa's on the Park