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In Bars & Clubs
Toast yourself in front of a warming fireplace
 
By Molly Snyder Edler RSS Feed
OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writer

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Last updated Jan. 4, 2008 at 8:29 a.m.
Tags: fireplace, coffee, pfister, intercontinental, shank, starbucks, bistro, breakwater, hawk's, clare, mia famiglia


Note: The contents of this guide were checked for accuracy when this article was updated on Jan. 4, 2008 at 8:29 a.m. We continually update the thousands of articles on OnMilwaukee.com, but it's possible some details, specials and offers may have changed. As always, we recommend you call first if you have specific questions for the businesses mentioned in the guide.

In the summer months, the air is our friend, and drinking outdoors is the way to go. But in winter, another element, fire, becomes our best drinking buddy, and toasting -- or getting toasted -- in front of a fireplace is perfect on a blustery night.

Luckily for the marshmallow roasters out there, Milwaukee has piles of places to enjoy a warm fire. Here's a list of bars and restaurants with fireplaces that will give wood to even the chilliest drinkers and diners:

Brocach Irish Pub
1850 N. Water St., (414) 431-9009

Caffrey's
717 N. 16th St., (414) 933-9047

Coast
931 E. Wisconsin Ave., (414) 727-5555

County Clare
1234 N. Astor St., (414) 272-5273

Elm Grove Inn
13275 Watertown Plank Rd., (262) 782-7090

Fireside Lounge
UWM Union, 2200 E. Kenwood Blvd., no phone

Harp Irish Pub
113 E. Juneau Ave., (414) 289-0700

John Hawk's Pub
100 E. Wisconsin Ave., (414) 272-3199

Karma Bar & Grill
600 E. Ogden Ave., (414) 220-4118

Lake Park Bistro
3133 E. Newberry Blvd., (414) 962-6300

Mason Street Grill
425 E. Mason St., (414) 298-3131

Marchese's Olive Pit
1100 S. 1st St., (414) 384-9555

Mia Famiglia
10049 W. Forest Home Ave., (414) 425-0507

Mocha
124 W. Wisconsin Ave. , (414) 276-6242

Mo's Irish Pub
142 W. Wisconsin Ave., (414) 272-0721

Oakland Trattoria
2856 N. Oakland Ave., (414) 964-2850

O'Brien's
4928 W. Vliet St., (414) 453-6200

Paddy's Pub
2239 N. Murray Ave., (414) 223-3496

Palms Bistro & Bar
221 N. Broadway Ave., (414) 298-3000
(Fireplace is in upper level; only available for private parties)

The Pfister lobby bar
424 E. Wisconsin Ave., (414) 273-8222

Pieces of Eight (The Breakwater)
550 N. Harbor Dr., (414) 271-0597

Shank Hall
1434 N. Farwell Ave., (414) 276-7288

Starbucks
Multiple locations

Stone Creek Coffee
4106 N. Oakland Ave., (414) 964-1608

Vittuci's
1832 E. North Ave., (414) 273-6477

Yaffa Restaurant & Lounge
106 W. Wells St., (414) 223-0101

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Kstohl1 Hey original read closer - the harp is listed!
OMCreader The Original said: How could you forget the Harp?
OMCreader Bay View Hopper said: Great article! There are some things we can only appreciate ...
OMCreader Newbomb Turk said: Anywhere but Shank Hall.