No one does Bloody Marys quite like Milwaukee, and what better way to celebrate the spooky season than with this hauntingly delicious drink? Forget the standard celery stick garnish! Here in the Bloody Mary Metropolis, you can feast on a complete meal from this iconic brunch beverage. From mini burgers to bacon, cheese curds to pickles, AND don’t forget the beer chaser. In Milwaukee, the Bloody Mary is a must-try. Every restaurant has its unique take on the local staple, and we’re here to give you a run-down of the best spots to get your Bloody fix!

Crafty Cow

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This award-winning house recipe Bloody Mary at Crafty Cow is topped with an assortment of garnishes, including another Wisconsin staple, cheese curds and served with a chaser of Company Brewing Fred Smith Lager.

Sobelman's

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bartender showing huge bloody mary with burger and other food

Sobelman's – the original Bloody Mary Bar -- need we say more? What started as simple garnishes of cheese, sausage and veggies has quickly turned into a full-blown feast, incorporating a whole fried chicken and mini cheeseburgers to create the ultimate Bloody Mary experience. Choose from the restaurant's extensive menu of Bloodies from the classic to the legendary Bloody Beast, which includes cheeseburger sliders and bacon-wrapped cheese balls as garnish! 

Explorium Brewpub

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The brewpub's two locations offer a classic Bloody Mary with all the delicious fixings (including, of course, a chaser). The Explorium Brewpub is a locally-owned Brewery and the perfect family-friendly environment to enjoy a delectable meal with your Bloody! 

AJ Bombers

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Known for their incredible burgers, AJ Bombers also has one of the best Bloody Marys in Milwaukee! Served with an AJ Burger strip with cheese and bacon, this BOMB Bloody Mary must be on your list! 

County Clare Irish Inn & Pub

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Picture of woman smiling while reaching for her food with a Bloody Mary in County Clare Inn & Irish Pub

Home to many Irish staple dishes, County Clare Irish Pub is also home to one of the best Bloody Marys in Milwaukee. Including all the staple garnishes, County Clare pairs their Bloody Mary with a beer chaser of your choice. Put an interesting spin on this local classic and pair your Bloody with a Guinness chaser!

Milwaukee Public Market: West Allis Cheese & Sausage Shoppe

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Centrally located downtown in the Milwaukee Public Market, West Allis Cheese & Sausage Shoppe offers unique Bloody Mary options with a mini Rhinelander beer chaser. Garnishes at this convenient stop include a grilled cheese slider, deep-fried cheese curds, a cheese and sausage kabob and hard-boiled eggs. Whether you're kicking your day off with a brunch Bloody or you're looking for the perfect beverage to pail with your meal, everyone will find a satisfying option! 

The Wicked Hop

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Located in the prime of downtown in the Third Ward, this Wicked Bloody Mary has all the trademark Milwaukee garnishes, including an old Wisconsin beef stick and an MKE kosher pickle. Served with a refreshing Lakefront Bierzeit German-style Kölsch as a chaser, you're sure to be satisfied after this Milwaukee treat.