This Is It

We are the longest established currently operating gay bar in Milwaukee! Est. 1968

8 / 10
185
ratings
  • Phone

    (414) 278-9192

  • Website

    thisisitbar.com

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  • Type

    Gay Bar

Address

418 E Wells St (btwn N. Jefferson St. & N. Milwaukee St.) Milwaukee , WI 53202 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi Free
Outdoor Seating No
TouchTunes Jukebox Yes
Menus Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 42


Keywords:

juke box in town good for singles rail prices flavored vodka happy hour karaoke casual authentic trendy boozy drinks bar vintage furniture inexpensive music friendly staff crowded well beets island
Devin Nee

One of the best gay Bars in the greater Milwaukee Area. Inexpensive drinks, Friendly people, and the best juke box in town .

christian rice

Strong drinks cheap price awesome bartenders and really good music selection....if u like chill and little to none drama this is it!

Richard Hawkins

East Town 's best watering hole! Where drinks are served with a twist of licentious Joi de Vivre, and "Life is beautiful. The patrons are beautiful. Even the jukebox is beautiful!"

Rick H

Cocktails and the bartenders . The drink jockeys are very attentive, friendly and know their job well .

Peter Noto

Been coming here since the 70s. Really great place. Friendly staff . There's nothing to dislike

Chrisito

Tiny bar . Strong drinks . A place everyone should visit at least once.

Kevin Peltonen

The oldest and one of the most interesting gay bars in Milwaukee . Vintage furniture and always good service with a smile!

Jeff Trowbridge

Great bar with happy hour you can't beet

Matt A

This Is It is the only midwestern bar rated five star 'Hurricane Proof'. Come in to seek shelter from Sandy!

AJ McFluffy

Bar owners are never there and could care less about social distancing or safety as the customers and staff have proven.

Peter Olesen Lund

Friendly bartenders , generous cocktails .

Zack Henderson

Wonderful establishment. George is the best. One of my favorite MKE bars .

Peter Starck

A must for gay His/herstorians on MKE's LGBT scene plus a block or from Elsa'a and Taylors!

Andrew Sawyer

Great environment cheap drinks and plenty of fun :-)

Eric Nutting

You can finally leave a tip on credit card tabs

Nick Brennan

Hands down, one of the best gay bars in Milwaukee !

Marvin Zingler

Here with my cousin Gregg and his partner Eddie after a long day because of a funeral having a couple of drinks

Jeff Trowbridge

Great place to be at midnight to ring in your birtday.

Jeffrey Kennedy

Always a great time with your bartenders and plenty of strong ass cocktails .

Lauren Jensen

Always have great drag shows!

Peter Burgelis

20 kinds of flavored vodka . And Stoli double talls are $5

Ricardo Davila

Go Monday nights for karaoke . The singers are ridiculous.

John Thiel

North woods bar meets gay life....Love it! George never forgets a name.

Kytrel Malke

Awesome customer service! Great peoples :-)

Mark S

Merkin Monday's at rail prices

Jeff Trowbridge

Great prices and rupaul's drag race.

George Schneider

2.4.1 shots after 10pm, every night!

William Utke

Say hi to Jed. He's awesome.

Sev Anderson

Gay bingo bithches, yeah I can't spell today

Black Bird

Oldest gay bar , stop in and appreciate where we were and are.

John Thiel

Simply stated ... Up north woods meets gay people!

Jeff Trowbridge

Come gind your lucky charms

George Schneider

Monday night means rail price on all flavored vodkas !

Shawn Farris

$3 long island ice tea 's are great

Neal Michals

take care of the bar and the bar will take care of you!

Bo Wesley

Tiffany lounge ... O wait, it's plexiglass

Kelton Hatton

Best juke box in town !

Jeff Trowbridge

Goerge is back yes!!!!!

Joe Sell

The bathroom makes some crazy ass noises

Dominic Sardina

Hidden gem . Heavy pour. Read more

Kevin Burke

Would never go here again. Sad they only serve only those they want to. Hated it.

Brion Collins

$1.75 beer why would I pay $5 at JIP

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