Hooligan’s
2017 E. North Ave.
273-5230

In Milwaukee, a clean glass, a few decent taps and some good friends can make for a great evening. Tasty tavern fair can elevate the experience even further, and no place serves up better food from behind the bar than Hooligan’s. The popular two-level sports bar boasts an impressive menu with atypical entrees, along with the usual burgers and sandwiches, all at reasonable prices. (Matt Richter)

Runners-up: Palomino, BBC