Bars & Clubs - Feb. 15, 2009
Best pickup bar, 2009: Victor's
Come here often? What's your sign? Can I buy you a drink? All these pickup lines, and countless others, have been uttered over nearly five decades at Victor's, 1230 N. Van Buren St. Some succeed. Some do not. But, the iconic bar remains a favorite for OnMilwaukee.com readers looking to meet Mr. or Mrs. "Right for Tonight."
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Bars & Clubs - Feb. 9, 2009
Best happy hour, 2009: Rascals
The home of the "$1 Happy Hour," allows you to kick back after work with mixed drinks and beers for a buck every night of the week. Rascals draws plenty of regulars and streams of college students for one of the liveliest, happiest happy hours in town.
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Bars & Clubs - Feb. 6, 2009
Milwaukee's best cougar bar, 2009: Victor's
A "cougar bar" refers to clubs or taverns that attract older ladies on the prowl for younger men. This is a new contest category, but one that inspired more than one-third of the voters to pick Victor's.
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Dining - Oct. 29, 2008
Belly up to bar food specials
Whether serving apps to sustain you through happy hour or a meat-licious burger or taco meal, many local bars and restaurants give you something cheap to chew on while you drink down a few. No matter your choice, these specials satisfy your appetite and your wallet.
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Bars & Clubs - Nov. 10, 2007
Best pickup bar, 2007: Victor's on Van Buren
The phrase "pickup bar" has kind of a sleazy ring to it, but you don't stay open for 45 years without doing something right.
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