Sky-High Downtown Milwaukee Bar & Lounge

9th Floor | Kimpton The Journeyman

Our Rooftop Bar & Lounge in Milwaukee

Welcome to The Outsider, the kind of place where you’ll want to become an insider real quick. It’s an enviable stage to savor cocktails, enjoy small bites, swap stories, and entertain well into the night. Set nine stories above Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward, our rooftop bar and lounge offers an elevated social experience, with an indoor/outdoor space designed for bringing people together–all four seasons.

"A rooftop bar that's popular with locals and tourists alike."

- Conde Naste Traveler, 2023

"The pinnacle of the local rooftop experience."

- Milwaukee Magazine, 2024

Hours

Open for walk-in seating based on available capacity.
We can accommodate groups up to a maximum of 15 people.

Rooftop Takeover

The Outsider’s 1,400 square feet of private event space is all about you. A separate terrace offers privacy for indoor or outdoor events—from a corporate training session, to a special cocktail reception, to a fairytale wedding. Enjoy exclusive access to fire pits, cabana-style seating, games, and incredible sunset views.

Private Events

Small Bites + Specialty Cocktails

Celebrate Milwaukee’s robust drinking history with our Outsider Originals (including N/A offerings) or savor highly sought-after whiskeys from our selection of rare ones. Seasonal local beer and a variety of wines compliment Japanese-inspired small bites.

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Outdoor Seating + Panoramic Views

Set nine stories above Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward, our rooftop bar and lounge offers an elevated social experience, with indoor and outdoor space designed for bringing people together. See what's happening and join our seasonal events.

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women laughing with cocktails at The Outsider

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