Shaker's Cigar Bar

422 S 2nd St, Milwaukee
(414) 272-4222

Recent Reviews

addison ellerbee

We did the tour and our tour guide Elizabeth was great!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Susan Battaglia

We did the ghost tour. The guide.Was knowledgeable and friendly.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Bruschetta

Katlinel TheRockinghorsegal

Incredible ambiance and very friendly and welcoming staff. The food is fantastic and they have a wide range of spirits, beers, cocktails and of course cigars as well as delicious mocktails for those who want something fun without the alcohol. I will definitely be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Shrimp and Grits, Blue Crab Claws

Rachel Kidd

Hands down, my favorite place! The drinks, food, vibes, service, and ghost tours are top-notch. The owner, Bob, truly cares about his business and does an amazing job keeping the history and lore alive!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mindy Yates

Fun little prohibition era style cigar bar with a large liquor selection. They offer haunted tours that seem pretty cool, too.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Shawn G

Did the 2.0 ghost tour with my fiancé and father in law. From the moment you even approach the front door, you feel like you’re stepping back in time.Everything has a 1920s-1930s look to it. The place is pretty much filled with cigar smoke which might be a turn off for some, it smelled nice and the atmosphere was very relaxed and welcoming.Our tour guide, Elizabeth, was great! She did a great job telling us about the history of the building/area and some stories that people have experienced, with some humor thrown in.We went to basement first which definitely has a creepy vibe to it. Creepiest area of the building for me personally. There’s definitely a feeling you get down there.From there, we went to the 2nd and 3rd floors, which really felt like stepping back in time. Very cool experience! I personally didn’t feel anything on either of those floors, except relaxed, oddly enough. I guess maybe that’s the feeling you’re supposed to have being up there as a man considering it was a brothel?We used the spirit rods in the basement and 3rd floor as part of the 2.0 tour, and it was definitely interesting to see those in action. First time for me. I was skeptical, but it was really interesting to see.While we were there, I tried the Ghost Ale halfway through the tour and it was a very tasty beer! At the end, I bought my first-ever cigar to get the full experience, I was recommended the “beginner” cigar by the gentleman behind the counter and I have to say it was delicious. Now I understand why people smoke them! It was also very relaxing which aligns with what I’ve heard about smoking them.I left feeling very relaxed and really enjoyed the experience! We will definitely be back!!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Jeff Winkler

Do not pay the money for the goofy ghost tour. It is completely fictional. Fake hands stashed in the basement. If your expectations are for even a serious tour, your better off watching ghost hunters on tv...Complete joke

Kelly Coughlin

Loved my first time at Shakers! My boyfriend surprised me with a ghost tour which did not disappoint! Kiersten did a fantastic job on the tour between history and being interactive. Would love to come again for a 2.0 tour! Peep our moving orb that was in one of our pictures!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Bruschetta

Jon Radtke Jr

We did a date night at Shakers with dinner, drinks, and the infamous ghost tour! Our tour guide Kirsten was very well spoken and articulated the story very well with a lot of emotion that really made you feel present in this would be 1900's era. She recommended we take lots of pictures and we were able to capture some spiritual orbs which definitely gave us the spooks. This place is very much haunted! The food and drinks were great, everything came out very quick as well. The environment is a large selling point, this place is about as unique as it gets however the cigar smoke can be a little overwhelming sometimes for people who dont smoke. Either way, highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Bruschetta, 14 Margherita Pizza

Alex Kruesi

Kierstan CRUSHED the tour. Great job and would come back any time I am in town.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Taylor Schliewe

It's definitely more expensive than it needs to be.

Bill Canales

Very smokey , needs better Ventilation.Don't have a big liquor selection.Seams under

Atmosphere: 3

Service: 2

Andrew Adams

This place was an absolute blast!! The atmosphere is 2nd to none. If you’re looking for a creepy good time go check it out!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Mournfuul

Had a fantastic time at Shakers cigar bar! The ghost tour led by Kirsten was top-notch—informative, spooky, and captivating. The ambiance, combined with great service and a unique speakeasy vibe, made for an unforgettable experience. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a thrilling night out!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: 14 Margherita Pizza

Maeve Clymer

We did the Shakers ghost tour and Kirsten was great! Super fun experience and amazing atmosphere to be in!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

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