East Side

college nightlife · 53211

The UWM-adjacent East Side runs on student energy and Brady Street swagger, where the bars stack three-deep and the rent is, mercifully, still negotiable. Lake Park gives it a green flank; Oakland Avenue gives it the grease. Dating here means cheap pitchers at Wolski's, late slices, and the unspoken agreement that anyone over thirty is either faculty, in recovery, or both. The crowd skews young, transient, and loud, which is great for chance encounters and rough on quiet first dates. Pick the lake bluff if you want to actually hear each other talk about anything at all.

11,244

singles 22–50

52%

male

$40,295

median income

$1,287

median rent

The data

East Side by the numbers

East Side runs male-heavy, about 52% men to 48% women.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Median individual income in East Side is about $40,300.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Wisconsin has no party registration, so this is a 2024 election proxy: Milwaukee County voted about 68% Harris to 30% Trump, the Democratic anchor of the tightest swing state.
● Verified · Milwaukee County 2024 canvass
The median renter in East Side pays about $1,290 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
About 11,200 East Side residents ages 22 to 50 are single.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

17 spots · tap a point, label, or class to filter

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17 spots across East Side

East Side
Activity
Veterans Park
Park★ 4.7 · 4,515
Wheelchair access
Find it
1010 N Lincoln Memorial Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 4,515 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Veterans Park.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon6 AM to 10 PM
Tue6 AM to 10 PM
Wed6 AM to 10 PM
Thu6 AM to 10 PM
Fri6 AM to 10 PM
Sat6 AM to 10 PM
Sun6 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
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East Side
Dining
Bartolotta's Lake Park Bistro
Bistro$$$$★ 4.7 · 1,400
East Side
Dining
Birch
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 945
East Side
Drinks
Wolski's Tavern
Bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 924
East Side
Activity
Von Trier
Beer hall$$$$★ 4.6 · 685
East Side
Activity
Shank Hall
Live music venue★ 4.5 · 679
Wheelchair access
Find it
1434 N Farwell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 679 Google reviews
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Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Shank Hall.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon7 PM to 12 AM
Tue7 PM to 12 AM
Wed7 PM to 12 AM
Thu7 PM to 12 AM
Fri7 PM to 12 AM
Sat7 PM to 12 AM
Sun7 PM to 12 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Contact
Call Site Maps
East Side
Dining
The Pasta Tree Restaurant & Wine Bar
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 3.8 · 597
East Side
Activity
Villa Terrace Museum & Gardens
Art museum★ 4.6 · 540
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
2220 N Terrace Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 540 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Villa Terrace Museum & Gardens.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu11 AM to 4 PM
Fri11 AM to 4 PM
Sat11 AM to 4 PM
Sun11 AM to 4 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
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East Side
Dining
Tauro Cocina
Fusion restaurant$$$$★ 4.8 · 489
East Side
Drinks
Finks
Bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 412
East Side
Activity
Jewish Museum Milwaukee
Heritage museum★ 4.6 · 203
Wheelchair access
Find it
1360 N Prospect Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 203 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Jewish Museum Milwaukee.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 5 PM
Tue10 AM to 5 PM
Wed10 AM to 5 PM
Thu10 AM to 5 PM
FriClosed
SatClosed
SunClosed
Parking
Free street parking
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
East Side
Drinks
Jamo's
Bar$$$$★ 4.8 · 123
East Side
Drinks
Shanghai Speakeasy
Bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 110
East Side
Drinks
Nonfiction Natural Wines
Wine store$$$$★ 5 · 106
East Side
Cafés
Nomad Coffee Bar
Cafe$$$$★ 4.6 · 98
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
1668 N Warren Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 98 Google reviews
Split the bill
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon7 AM to 4 PM
Tue7 AM to 4 PM
Wed7 AM to 4 PM
Thu7 AM to 4 PM
Fri7 AM to 4 PM
Sat6:30 AM to 4 PM
Sun6:30 AM to 4 PM
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
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East Side
Activity
Charles Allis Art Museum
Art museum★ 4.6 · 90
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
1801 N Prospect Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 90 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Charles Allis Art Museum.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu11 AM to 5 PM
Fri11 AM to 5 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed
Parking
Free street parking
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Call Site Maps
East Side
Drinks
Pomeroy
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 56

East Side

East Side by the numbers

Local date spots

Veterans Park

Bartolotta's Lake Park Bistro

Birch

Wolski's Tavern

Von Trier

Shank Hall

The Pasta Tree Restaurant & Wine Bar

Villa Terrace Museum & Gardens

Tauro Cocina

Finks

Jewish Museum Milwaukee

Jamo's

Shanghai Speakeasy

Nonfiction Natural Wines

Nomad Coffee Bar

Charles Allis Art Museum

Pomeroy

Reach East Side singles right where they plan dates.