Capt’n Nicks

Great west allis bar. Awesome bloody mary as well, plus the first Sunday drink is on the house!

Capt’n Nicks is a small, cozy bar tucked away a block south of State Fair Park at the corner of Orchard and 81^st. Inside is a horseshoe bar with a couple of tables against the wall, a jukebox, and a nautical theme that wouldn’t be seen if you aren’t looking for it.
I’ve only been here a couple of times, but whenever I am in the area I think of stopping in. My first experience with this bar was on the way to a Brewers game. My friends and I were looking for a bar that would be open before 11am, and it just so happened that Capt’n Nicks had been open since 6am (they open this early every day). From the moment we stepped in we were treated as regulars, even though it was our first time. We ordered a round of Bloody Marys, which I never really loved (they were delicious!), and enjoyed the atmosphere for about an hour until we had to leave.
I returned recently on my way to catch a race at the Milwaukee Mile. I wasn’t treated any differently than the first time, which goes a long way in my book. I had some great conversation with some of the regulars, had a few drinks, and after a while I noticed that I had forgotten to go see the race in person…
Anyway…cheap beer, great service, nice jukebox selections, and a good mix of regulars makes this a bar I will definitely be going back to!