Courtney P.
12/15/2025
While visiting Milwaukee on a short weekend trip with my husband, we decided to come to The Vanguard for a late lunch before we checked into our hotel downtown. Parking was fairly easy as we...
The Vanguard
$$
Open
(569)
Advertisement
Photos
2659 S Kinnickinnic Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
The Vanguard is a locally owned bar and restaurant located in the heart of Downtown Bayview, Milwaukee, established in 2014. Renowned for its elevated approach to Milwaukee's beer and brat tradition, it specializes in house-made sausages with a menu that features a range of innovative flavors, including adventurous and vegetarian options.
Fostering an inviting, no-nonsense environment, The Vanguard emphasizes a classic corner bar ambiance where diners can enjoy a variety of local brews, house-made draft cocktails, and an extensive selection of bourbon and whiskey. The establishment also showcases vintage professional wrestling, creating a fun and entertaining space for all patrons from quick bites to late-night gatherings.
Generated from the website
Find related places
Reviews
4.0(569)
Paul F.
11/28/2025
The sausages are excellent. But be aware of this if you're looking for a family-friendly restaurant, or at least one that doesn't go out of its way to insult and denigrate half of the population...
D
9/30/2025
Don't waste time reading this review..GO TO THE VANGUARD NOW! Milwaukee, WI is already the Midwest's best kept secret and The Vanguard is the best kept secret-within that secret. This place...
Jimmy K.
1/2/2026
We stopped in here recently for a drink and had a good time. We sat at the bar for a couple of beers and ordered some cheese curds. The cheese curds had excellent flavor and the ranch was a nice...
Isabel B.
11/10/2025
After 3 attempts snagging a seat at The Vanguard, my husband and I finally lucked out with bar seats. This place is always packed! Everything looked good on the menu, but we went a bit...
See a problem?
You might also like
Partial Data by Infogroup (c) 2026. All rights reserved.
Partial Data by Foursquare.
Advertisement