By Molly Snyder Senior Writer Published Dec 28, 2024 at 6:27 PM

In the summer months, the air is our friend, and drinking outdoors is the way to go. But in winter, another element, fire, becomes our best drinking buddy, and toasting – or getting toasty – in front of a fireplace is perfect on a blustery night.

Here are five Milwaukee spots with fireplaces worthy of visiting this winter.

At Random
2501 S. Delaware Ave., (414) 481-8030
(Does a fake fireplace count? Sure, why not?!)

Camp Bar
4400 N. Oakland Ave., Shorewood (414) 962-5182
6600 W. North Ave., Wauwatosa, (414) 763-3793
525 E. Menomonee St., (414) 930-9282
campbarmke.com

County Clare
1234 N. Astor St., (414) 272-5273
countyclare-inn.com

Harp Irish Pub 
113 E. Juneau Ave., (414) 289-0700
theharpirishpub.com

Iron Horse Hotel lobby
500 W. Florida St., (888) 543-4766
theironhorsehotel.com

Mason Street Grill
425 E. Mason St., (414) 298-3131
masonstreetgrill.com

Monica's On Astor
1228 N. Astor St., (414) 765-9402

Paddy's Pub
2239 N. Murray Ave., (414) 223-3496
paddyspub.net

The Pfister Lobby Lounge
424 E. Wisconsin Ave., (414) 273-8222
thepfisterhotel.com

Shank Hall
1434 N. Farwell Ave., (414) 276-7288
shankhall.com

The Sofie
777 N. Jefferson St., (414) 276-7625


Molly Snyder started writing and publishing her work at the age 10, when her community newspaper printed her poem, "The Unicorn.” Since then, she's expanded beyond the subject of mythical creatures and written in many different mediums but, nearest and dearest to her heart, thousands of articles for OnMilwaukee.

Molly is a regular contributor to FOX6 News and numerous radio stations as well as the co-host of "Dandelions: A Podcast For Women.” She's received five Milwaukee Press Club Awards, served as the Pfister Narrator and is the Wisconsin State Fair’s Celebrity Cream Puff Eating Champion of 2019.