Bad Genie

The Enthusiastic Corruption of the Public Good. Neighborhood Bar in the Heart of Cathedral Square

7 / 10
99
ratings
  • Phone

    (414) 539-6022

  • Website

    badgenie.com

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  • Type

    Bar

Address

789 N Jefferson St (at E. Wells St.) Milwaukee , WI 53202 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi Yes
Outdoor Seating Yes
Parking Street
Restroom Yes
Menus Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 26


Keywords:

scorpion shot dancing DJs balcony great value good for groups beer music trendy tunes musicians performances city bread
Chelsea

The 2nd floor dancing is great. Make sure to ask about the scorpion shots--They're crazy.

Ryan Bonen

Live music downstairs is amazing. Drummer Kris Myers from Umphreys Mcgee played a show here last night! The Scorpion Shots are pretty crazy thing to try!

courtney

Go on to the roof!! So nice in the spring and summer! Take the scorpion shot too!

Ashley M

Good music . Good beer selection . Hit or miss on how crowed it might be.

Bad Genie

Have one of the outstanding American craft throwback cocktails ....extremely tasty!

John Gibbons

Add a scorpion to a shot for a truly unique drinking experience.

Julie P.

Greatest bar that has live music . You'll love the vibe here.

Nicole Searles

I'm not nearly hip enough for this place or the scorpion shots

Nick Brennan

Awesome craft beer selection and music upstairs!

Greg Calhoun

Best bread I've ever had

Dan Grabowski

Look for the best drinks in the city .

Tom Alexander

Great selection of micro brews !!

Cynthia Park

Order up a scorpion shot ...it's worth it!!

Leon Barnes

Valerie the bartender is the BOMB!

Brody Hess

Carri always makes it a good night.

Nick Campion

SCORPION SHOTS

Anthony Pieri

Crowd had definitely changed. Bartender is drunk and has an attitude, AND it's not cheap ?! WTF happened to this downtown used-to-be?

Lindsay M

2nd floor balcony is great!

Kaela Zielinski

BGRL is the best.

Jen Cox

Where is planB?

Doug Goetz

The "Dead Guy Walking" is second only Nomad's Prefix.

Ryan Bonen

Do the scorpion shot ! Or the Zaneorpion!

Shelby S

Ask about the scorpions

Victor

Don't order drinks from the Asian girl bartender ..... She don't know how to serve

Nikki Sutton

See what Sean said.

Sean Dougherty

Avoid the 2nd floor.

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