Riverwest

bohemian arts · 53212

Riverwest is the neighborhood that refused to be tidied up, and that is precisely its pitch. Co-ops, galleries, the Riverwest Public House, and a porch culture that treats strangers like provisional friends, it rewards anyone who finds curated dating exhausting. The housing stock is old Milwaukee duplexes, the demographics are genuinely mixed, and the calendar is stitched together by the 24 Hour Bike Race and whatever a neighbor is hosting in their backyard. The honest caveat: the grit is real, parking is a contact sport, and the dining scene is closer to scrappy than refined. Bring curiosity, not a dress code.

11,109

singles 22–50

50%

male

$35,853

median income

$1,055

median rent

The data

Riverwest by the numbers

Riverwest runs male-heavy, about 50% men to 50% women.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Median individual income in Riverwest is about $35,900.
● 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 Riverwest pays about $1,060 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
About 11,100 Riverwest residents ages 22 to 50 are single.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

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

Class

Budget

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24 spots across Riverwest

Riverwest
Activity
Lake Park
Park★ 4.7 · 2,696
Wheelchair access
Riverwest
Activity
Landmark Lanes
Bowling alley★ 4.3 · 1,406
LGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
2220 N Farwell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 1,406 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Landmark Lanes.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 PM to 2 AM
Tue5 PM to 2 AM
Wed5 PM to 2 AM
Thu5 PM to 2 AM
Fri5 PM to 2 AM
Sat12 PM to 2:30 AM
Sun12 PM to 2:30 AM
Dining
Onsite services
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
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Riverwest
Drinks
Foundation
Tiki bar$$$$★ 4.8 · 818
Riverwest
Activity
The Miramar Theatre
Live music venue★ 4.5 · 786
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
2844 N Oakland Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53211
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 786 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at The Miramar Theatre.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue9 PM to 1:30 AM
Wed9 PM to 1:30 AM
Thu9 PM to 1:30 AM
Fri9 PM to 2 AM
Sat9 PM to 2 AM
Sun4 PM to 1:30 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Call Site Maps
Riverwest
Activity
Adventure Rock MKE
Rock climbing gym★ 4.8 · 724
Wheelchair access
Find it
2220 N Commerce St, Milwaukee, WI 53212
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 724 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Adventure Rock MKE.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon9 AM to 10 PM
Tue9 AM to 10 PM
Wed9 AM to 10 PM
Thu9 AM to 10 PM
Fri9 AM to 10 PM
Sat9 AM to 4 PM
Sun9 AM to 8 PM
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Contact
Call Site Maps
Riverwest
Drinks
Art Bar
Bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 712
Riverwest
Dining
Carini's Southern Italian Restaurant
Southern Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 571
Riverwest
Activity
Kilbourn Reservoir Park by Milwaukee Water Works
City park★ 4.6 · 559
Wheelchair access
Find it
2230 N Bremen St, Milwaukee, WI 53212
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 559 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Kilbourn Reservoir Park by Milwaukee Water Works.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon6 AM to 10 PM
Tue6 AM to 10 PM
Wed6 AM to 10 PM
Thu6 AM to 10 PM
Fri6 AM to 10 PM
Sat6 AM to 10 PM
Sun6 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Call Site Maps
Riverwest
Cafés
Insomnia Cookies
Dessert shop★ 3.8 · 555
Find it
1804 E North Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
3.8★ from 555 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Insomnia Cookies.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 1 AM
Tue11 AM to 1 AM
Wed11 AM to 1 AM
Thu11 AM to 3 AM
Fri11 AM to 3 AM
Sat12 PM to 3 AM
Sun12 PM to 1 AM
Dining
Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Contact
Call Site Maps
Riverwest
Dining
Nessun Dorma
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 518
Riverwest
Drinks
The Estate
Live music bar$$$$★ 4.8 · 502
Riverwest
Cafés
Yo Factory
Ice cream shop★ 4.6 · 477
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
2203 N Farwell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 477 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Yo Factory.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue12 to 10 PM
Wed12 to 10 PM
Thu12 to 10 PM
Fri12 to 10 PM
Sat12 to 10 PM
Sun12 to 10 PM
Dining
Delivery · In-store pickup · In-store shopping · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
Riverwest
Activity
Nine Below | Build-Your-Own Mini Golf Bar - A Bars & Recreation Experience
Miniature golf course★ 4.6 · 355
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
1905 E North Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 355 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Nine Below | Build-Your-Own Mini Golf Bar - A Bars & Recreation Experience.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
ThuClosed
FriClosed
SatClosed
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Call Site Maps
Riverwest
Drinks
Stella's: A Cocktail Dive
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 335
Riverwest
Cafés
Haraz Coffee House
Coffee shop★ 4.7 · 324
Wheelchair access
Find it
2900 N Oakland Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53211
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 324 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Haraz Coffee House.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon7 AM to 12 AM
Tue7 AM to 12 AM
Wed7 AM to 12 AM
Thu7 AM to 12 AM
Fri7 AM to 12 AM
Sat7 AM to 12 AM
Sun7 AM to 12 AM
Parking
Paid street parking
Dining
Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
College students · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Riverwest
Activity
Falcon Bowl | Historic Bowling Alley & Event Hall
Bowling alley★ 4.7 · 266
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
801 E Clarke St, Milwaukee, WI 53212
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 266 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Falcon Bowl | Historic Bowling Alley & Event Hall.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 PM to 12 AM
Tue4 PM to 12 AM
Wed4 PM to 12 AM
Thu4 PM to 12 AM
Fri4 PM to 2 AM
Sat12 PM to 2 AM
Sun12 PM to 12 AM
Access
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Call Site Maps
Riverwest
Drinks
Uptowner
Bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 242
Riverwest
Drinks
High Dive
Bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 205
Riverwest
Drinks
Vintage
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 196
Riverwest
Drinks
Ret Lounge
Live music bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 150
Riverwest
Cafés
Blue Hour Coffee
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.8 · 139
Wheelchair access
Find it
2410 N Murray Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53211
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 139 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Blue Hour Coffee.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon7 AM to 8 PM
Tue7 AM to 8 PM
Wed7 AM to 8 PM
Thu7 AM to 8 PM
Fri7 AM to 8 PM
Sat8 AM to 8 PM
Sun8 AM to 8 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Site Maps
Riverwest
Drinks
Gee Willickers Saloon
Bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 136
Riverwest
Drinks
Waterford Wine & Spirits and Wine Bar Milwaukee
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 91
Riverwest
Activity
Milwaukee Rotary Centennial Arboretum
Arboretum★ 4.7 · 90
Wheelchair access
Find it
1449 E Park Pl, Milwaukee, WI 53211
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 90 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Milwaukee Rotary Centennial Arboretum.
Estimate — adjust$
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
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
Call Site Maps

Riverwest

Riverwest by the numbers

Local date spots

Lake Park

Landmark Lanes

Foundation

The Miramar Theatre

Adventure Rock MKE

Art Bar

Carini's Southern Italian Restaurant

Kilbourn Reservoir Park by Milwaukee Water Works

Insomnia Cookies

Nessun Dorma

The Estate

Yo Factory

Nine Below | Build-Your-Own Mini Golf Bar - A Bars & Recreation Experience

Stella's: A Cocktail Dive

Haraz Coffee House

Falcon Bowl | Historic Bowling Alley & Event Hall

Uptowner

High Dive

Vintage

Ret Lounge

Blue Hour Coffee

Gee Willickers Saloon

Waterford Wine & Spirits and Wine Bar Milwaukee

Milwaukee Rotary Centennial Arboretum

Reach Riverwest singles right where they plan dates.