Seasoned socializers grasp the advantages of laying down a solid food foundation before a night out on the town, so they kick off their happy hour at Hooligan’s on North Avenue, when the long list of mostly naughty appetizers is half-off. The kitchen’s selection of specialty hamburgers, which includes options like lean ground beef, ostrich and meatless patties, is dwarfed by the even larger selection of chicken sandwiches and wraps. Hooligan’s offers 20 micro and import beers on tap, and even more by the bottle. The super-sized menu and the quality and flavor of the food at this East Side institution raise the standard for traditional pub fare in Milwaukee.

Hooligan’s
2017 E. North Ave.
414-273-5230 

http://www.hooliganssuperbar.com/

Runners-up: Palomino, McBob’s Pub & Grill