May 20, 2012
25 tap lines and a food menu are enough to make me frequent this close to home place often. The beer list has something for everyone and they use the 25 tap lines well. Old wooden décor, a bier garten and TVs around the bar to check out the game give this place a livelier feel than most beer bars in the area. The service has always been good and the food while not out of this world is decent enough to make this a nice place to get dinner and good beers at a reasonable price.

October 5, 2011
It has reopened, and sounds similar to before; large number of taps with some elite stuff mixed in, including DFH which is not supposed to be in WI any longer?? Interesting very old building with personality. Didn’t try the food, so no comment there. 5 minute turn around to pick someone up from arrivals at the airport. I’ll go back.

September 15, 2011 [ Updated March 8, 2012 ]
The rumor is true The Landmark 1850 Inn will be opening again September 18th @ 11:00 am for the packer game. During the game $1.00 off any tap beer, touchdown shots, and .35 cent wings. Kitchen serving homemade pizzas, burgers, chicken sandwiches, and appetizers. Happy Hour Monday - Thursday 3-6 pm, $1.00 off any tap beer, rail cocktails, and appetizers. Second Shift Happy Hour Sunday - Thursday, $1.00 off any tap beer and rail cocktails. The Landmark has 27 rotating tap lines. Here is just a few of the tap beers: Southern Tier Pumking, Three Floyds Artic Panzer Wolf and Robert The Bruce, Dogfish 90 Minute IPA and Poppa Skull, Bocker Cuvee Des Jacobins, Spaten Optimator, Chouffe Houblon Dobblen IPA Tripel, Delirium Tremens, Wurzburger Oktoberfest, Founders Breakfast Stout, and many more. Stop in and see for yourself!

August 16, 2009
Never rated it in the past but sorry to see it go. Never enjoyed the smokiness, but always had good service anda fine selection.

July 1, 2008
Great selection of tap beers and decent enough food. Bar staff was always friendly and talkative even when busy. I heard originally that they were renovating the old building, now I hear that they will not be moving back. I hope it’s not true because I would miss the old building.

June 30, 2008
I’d been here several times ove rthe last 10 years or so. Last time was after seeing BB King a fews back. I’ll miss it.

January 8, 2008
I’ve been here a few times, and usually shortly after opening, so I cannot comment on the rush. This rating reflects the pre-renovation condition, as that was my last trip. The bar has a very convenient airport/Amtrak location, which works well for unexpected travel delays (or can cause them). The interior was dark and slightly smoky, with the impressive array of taps providing most of the aesthetic appeal. I’ve never had anything but friendly, attentive, and informative service. The beer selection is very good, usually with more than one how the hell did he get that kinda taps. The place was a little smoky, but it’s a bar. Great stuff!

January 6, 2008
The Landmark 1850 does have a few redeeming qualities: 50 taps (most of which are high-quality American crafts)... But, that’s about it. The ambiance isn’t bad, but it’s not great either. Same goes for the service. And, I have one complaint that balances out the huge positive that comes from their large selection. On several occasions I’ve had beers there that tasted much worse than what I’m accustomed to from those same brands from a bottle. I’m not sure if it’s dirty glassware, unclean taplines, or what, but there’s a distinct difference between their taps and my other experiences with those beers. So, overall, the Landmark is OK, but it still doesn’t compare with some of Milwaukee’s other top beer bars.

January 2, 2008
I’ve worked in Milwaukee several times and always come back to the Landmark. Wonderful selection, service and servers. Food is good. I earned the mug...worth the effort for sure! Cool history too, with a copper ceiling (?), old-time equipment and real old-time feel. Sorry to hear they may be closed for (renovation)....not making the trip up there from Chicago now due to this. Hope for a re-visit sometime?

November 10, 2007
Word of caution: In late October 2007, Landmark 1850 (Milwaukee’s greatest South Side beer bar) closed for renovations. The delightful bartenders, waitresses and bouncers (but only about 15 of the beer taps) have been picked up and moved one building south to what I believe was a vacant building that is now called The Terminal. This place is HUGE and is still a nice experience, but it’s not the Landmark. Our fast and friendly waitress had no estimate for when they might be moving back to the original building.