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Points East Pub

Bar Bar and grill

This no-frills bar serves hand-sauced chicken wings & basic pub grub, along with drafts & bottles. People often mention wings, good, fries, great, Milwaukee, order, Great, service, staff, years,


Address

1501 N Jackson St, Milwaukee, WI 53202

Website

thepointseastpub.com

Contact

(414) 277-0122

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (1.5K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 3 to 10:45 PM
  • Saturday: 12 to 10:45 PM
  • Sunday: (Easter), Closed, Holiday hours
  • Monday: 3 to 10:45 PM
  • Tuesday: 3 to 10:45 PM
  • Wednesday: 3 to 10:45 PM
  • Thursday: 3 to 10:45 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: wings (81) good (18) fries (17) great (15) Milwaukee (12) order (12) Great (12) service (10) staff (10) years (9)
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  • 4/5 Mariola H. 1 year ago on Google
    I’ve had my fair share of wings, living from state to state, yet these are hands down the best wings I’ve ever had. They don’t need a sauce as they are truly perfection. Anyone I know traveling to Milwaukee, I always recommend stopping at Points East. The ones who have visited, have shared the same enthusiasm for the wings. The service is usually pretty good, and the ambience is fun and chill. The reason for removing a star is they don’t allow carry out. I’m from Kentucky but drive through Milwaukee about once every two months. Unfortunately, we usually have our dog with so we can’t dine in. I’m always willing to pay in advance but it’s still a no go. Sucks I’ve had to skip out on y’all multiple times now. You should consider changing your rule!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Alicia J. 2 years ago on Google
    It was horrible my wine had blonde hair in it also the wings were burned I don't like burned food.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nick M. 2 years ago on Google
    This is what a chicken wing is supposed to taste like. Spiced to perfection! Beer selection is great too. I'm not telling anyone that has already been there anything they don't already know. If you haven't been, what the hell are you waiting for?! They have forever changed the wing experience.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Nick L. 2 years ago on Google
    Came for the wings, and was NOT disappointed. The cheese curds were also amazing! Out of towers, and will definitely be back when we are back in town!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Sam G. 1 year ago on Google
    Been here a handful of times and it's progressively gotten worse. The wings are just bar food, nothing more. I've been frequently met with a very abrasive attitude by staff before even "being allowed" a foot thru the door, the food quality seems to be regressing, and there's a relatively high forced gratuity when you have to order yourself at the bar. Generously tipping people who make your drinks and food is fine-but I've gotten cold service enough to make the high forced tip almost an insult. Too many great bars (and wings) in Milwaukee to ever mess with this place again.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 James S. 2 years ago on Google
    A good solid neighborhood pub. I ce back from Chicago to the PEP to have their wings. A few years ago I ranked them as the best wings in the U.S. I am not sure what happened but seems they have changed how they cook them and they have lost their luster....disappointed
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Tyler S. 4 years ago on Google
    Worst service I've experienced at a restaurant in years. Unbelievably disrespectful and rude. I would NEVER recommend eating here.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rick S. 1 year ago on Google
    Stooped in for lunch before concert at summerfest. 1st time here. Great experience! Everyone was super friendly from the gentleman at the door, to the bartenders, to the man who brought our food. Food was good. Beer choices were good. A+
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Gabriel C. 1 year ago on Google
    Friendly butt you have to go to the bar and order your food and drinks! Wings are a must and fries and fast but good place to hide out cause it was dark inside and out!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Maryam S. 4 years ago on Google
    We tried their wings and it was super delicious and the price was great, however, the staff didn't care about cleaning our table at all, until our group asked them to take the leftover from the previous group after 30 min. The preparation time was also too long, so if you're really hungry, this place is not recommended cause they are slow. The bar service is better and quicker.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mr k (. 2 years ago on Google
    Loved the wings nice grilled with smoke flavor. With the sauce inside it. The fries pickles are good did not like the cheese curds I expected a better cheese curds in Wisconsin I love the garlic butter fries
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Joshua S. 11 months ago on Google
    Ordered 18 wings, tots, garlic butter fries, and jalapeño poppers. The wings are delicious. Grilled to a nice crispy exterior, flavorful with a little kick of heat. The tots were ok. No seasoning or anything to brag about other than they were cooked thoroughly. The garlic butter fries were ok. Fries had a nice crunch but not much flavor. I didn't care for the garlic butter dipping sauce. The jalapeño poppers were delicious. Crunchy breaded exterior with a flavorful cheese and pepper interior. I'll order the wings and poppers again. I'll pass on the fries and tots.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jamison W. 9 months ago on Google
    These are the best wings I’ve ever had. Great ambiance, bartenders are some of the best, and the whiskey mule is incredible. This place rocks!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 MY TWO C. 4 years ago on Google
    If you find better wings anywhere around, please let me know. I've been all around the world and still haven't found any wings better than my hometown point east pub. Great wings and great people....I see bad reviews about Heather, but she has always treated my wife and I very good, and honestly makes the best drinks in the whole bar. Oh yeah....I'm African American for all the ones that try and pull the race card. Now stop reading and go get the best fu**in wings ever!!!!!!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 David P. 5 months ago on Google
    The wings were great, first off. The service is not great. You order for yourself at the bar and there’s a 15% gratuity on everything by default…even though you have to literally order yourself and get your own drinks from the bar. Like what service is even being done besides the kitchen cooking the food? 15% for the literal bare minimum effort plus the staff at the bar was rude, like I’d tip that anyway I just think it’s almost comedic. Anyway the wings and the ranch are bomb, the other food was alright.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Mark W. 4 years ago on Google
    Ordered at the bar... Your only option. Bar tender wouldn't write anything down even after repeating it back wrong twice. Told me they were famous for their wings after everything I ordered that wasn't wings.... Their wings weren't all that. Food came out wrong and missing my curds. Asked the same bartender if I was charged for them. He told me he rings a lot of orders and had no idea. Long story short... I heard they had the best wings in town, not really and not worth it if you're hungry.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Sudhindra R. 6 months ago on Google
    Food is delicious and without doubt one of the best bar food I have had in MKE. What leaves a terribly sour taste in the mouth is how they handle tipping. They say automatic 15% tip added to the bill, this is fine. But when you go to pay the bill you don't see a itemized bill, you just get handed a screen with options ranging from 20-10 %. You have to ask the bartender to see the itemized bill and only then you can calculate what to tip to make it up to 18%. If you care about staff so much, and I hope you do, then why not just add 18% and call it at that? Why charge 15%, not provide a itemized bill, and on top of that give customers the option of tipping 20-10% over the bill + 15% amount? Secondly, this is a minor issue but given the above stood out even more. Onions and cheese are extra on the burger btw. Lettuce and tomato is not. What kind of a logic is that? I did not ask for onion but got onion on my burger anyway. Now I won't go up to the counter to argue against this obviously but I just feel the business has hired some MBA grad to maximize every penny they can extract from their customers. Long story short, the wings are amazing and so is the bar food. Which means they have an amazing chef. The pricing and tipping is very annoying which is more of a comment on the character of the management and the owners. Atmosphere is nothing to write home about. Just what you expect from a bar that serves food. Tables could be further apart and cleaned more often.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kelly 4 years ago on Google
    There is a reason why people rave about these wings! Great staff, small, laid back neighborhood pub where you don't have to be a regular to "be a regular". If you like wings, absolutely give it a try (add the poppers too) and one of their many craft beers.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Sharhonda D. 4 years ago on Google
    I gave them 2 stars because they know they have good chicken we came in there and it was packed no tables available and stood around 20 minutes we tried to order chicken to-go and they do not let you take your chicken to go because you don't have a table

  • 1/5 Anthony 1 year ago on Google
    Good thing I grew out of my spicy food allergies or else I would have been dead just for trying to eat some wings. Never been to a restaurant that has spicy wings as the only flavor. That wasn't told to me at the bar when I ordered my food. I will never eat here again or recommend this place to anyone.

  • 4/5 Jon D. 4 years ago on Google
    Gr8 wings not enough seats

  • 2/5 Capo _VampLyfe_ C. 4 years ago on Google
    Customer Service sucks, Music inappropriate, and the Wings not all that.

  • 5/5 Ebraheem M. 1 year ago on Google
    I had wings three years ago and I still can not get over it. Absolutely the best wings in this whole planet..

  • 5/5 Joab H. 2 years ago on Google
    We stopped for a quick bite before the buck's game fast friendly clean and cheap great prices great menu did not disappoint must famous for their wings

  • 5/5 Crystal H. 2 years ago on Google
    My favorite spot for wings! It’s definitely a pretty busy place so if your willing to wait definitely check it out! Sometimes the wings have came out over cooked but for the most it’s 🔥

  • 3/5 randy m. 2 years ago on Google
    The place was friendly enough but I was really disappointed in the wings. I'd heard raves about the place and had been wanting to try it for a while. We ordered the large wing basket and they arrived charred, burnt black in spots and dry, so much so it took away any taste they had. I know they deep fry then grill the wings but I know a couple other spots in the metro area that do that and they don't arrive burnt and have a decent coating of sauce. We started eating because we were really hungry but just couldn't and concentrated on the fries, which were excellent and the cheese curds which were fair. It may have been an off night, but .... They actually were much better after I put the leftovers in the microwave and hit them with Louisiana hot sauce. Will we be back? My dining partner, surely not, me I don't know. There are other local establishments for wings that I'd probably pick first.

  • 5/5 Anthony V. 4 years ago on Google
    Best wings in milwaukee

  • 5/5 Matt W. 4 years ago on Google
    Best wings and bartenders in Milwaukee

  • 5/5 Shaan S. 1 year ago on Google
    Classic sports pub with solid selection of beers, chicken wings, and cheese curds at a fair price. Popular spot - expect to wait a while if you come with a larger party.

  • 5/5 Zachery M. 1 year ago on Google
    Just your typical bar/pub. But what makes this place stand out is there dry rubbed hot wings. Extremely good. Just the right amount of heat! Weird side note, coldest beer in town.

  • 4/5 Porscha N. 1 year ago on Google
    Maybe I went on a wrong day or something 😞😔. I was immediately serviced and the staff were very friendly and helpful. However I ordered their famous wings and actually didn’t wait long at all. When I got mines however they were barely warm-almost cold. I cannot make this up. 4 stars for excellent staff but one star taken off for barely warm-almost cold wings.

  • 1/5 Michael E. 1 year ago on Google
    DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY HERE! Went in to try the wings again. Had them several years ago and they were good then. Well, today they just tasted burnt. The fries were mediocre at best, and brought down even further by the generic, old tasting ketchup they leave on the tables. Also ordered a coke, but it tasted absolutely nothing like actual Coca-Cola. Then, the worst part of this entire experience, was that for just 12 wings, fries and a coke I was charged OVER 27 DOLLARS! DONT WASTE YOUR TIME AT THIS PLACE. There are many better, more affordable options in the city.

  • 5/5 Rick and Dani G. 1 year ago on Google
    Wow, wings…amazing, burger…delicious, draft selection…above average and very tasty home-made ranch dressing! Great place to chill and catch a game. Lots of TVs, bring your ID, will not be allowed in without it. No kids allowed, must be >21. We will be back

  • 5/5 Tarek E. 1 year ago on Google
    Hands down, it is the very interesting & delicious seasoned wings. No wonder they don't do to-go or delivery orders. However, the fries were not seasoned and did not taste well. Keep focusing on the wings when you go there.

  • 4/5 Steve S. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice Bar to watch Games and Sporting Event's they have alot of Flat Screens !! They're known for there Chicken Wings 🍗🍗 they were Great !! 👍👍

  • 5/5 Marco “M Dubb” P. 11 months ago on Google
    Never ceases to amaze me! I moved to Texas a few years back, and was in Milwaukee for a very important event, and I had to stop by! The wings NEVER disappoint!!! Add a nice cold Beer and you set!!! When I come back I'll be returning yet again!

  • 2/5 Rik S. 11 months ago on Google
    So right off the bat the menu says that they add 15% to all bills for their hard-working employees. This is hilarious because there's no wait staff. You go up to the bar order everything yourself, go up and get your refills… Someone did drop the food off at the table. I asked him if they had regular chips instead of barbecue. He was unconcerned and walked away while mumbling something. You think they mention when you order that they don't have plain kettle chips just barbecue and vinegar salt. So they serve you whatever they feel like. The burger was good but it was the smallest “1/3 lb” Burger I've ever seen. The bacon was the high point it was amazing! The wings were good but definitely not worth the price, especially with the extra 15% for their hard-working employees. I was leaving I noticed there's a sticker on the door saying no weapons allowed which I thought was ironic because I felt like I just got robbed. It wasn't for the bacon I just give it one star. I stopped on the way home to get something to eat.

  • 4/5 G “Macke.” C. 11 months ago on Google
    The burger is one of the best I have had in a while. The bartenders were friendly and welcoming. I went to Milwaukee to get a taste because I heard good things a about the wings and I was not disappointed. The Sprite was a little watered down but it did not take away from the splendid service.

  • 5/5 The Borg Cooking S. 8 months ago on Google
    Wings 9.5/10 Corn fritters 8.7/10 The comfortable old wood bar is outfitted with outlets to charge your devices while you catch the game on the three flat screens above the extensive liquor selection. The bartenders are always attentive and nice. The fish fry is no longer available as of this posting.

  • 5/5 joe a. 10 months ago on Google
    Delicious food, especially the WINGS and there is a full bar. Beautiful location, ambience is clean and fast service. I highly suggest looking at the menu before coming in. There is no orders to-go, but you won’t regret dining in and enjoying the food. Get the wings!

  • 1/5 Kevin H. 5 months ago on Google
    Terrible service, terrible patrons. Asked other patrons to move down a seat so I could squeeze in at the bar and both he and the bartender acted like I was being offensive. Patron recoiled in horror and the bartender demanded I move"to the side" to make my order. Clearly friendly to regulars but not anyone else. Not an option for me going forward. Go at your own risk.

  • 3/5 Dominique R. 3 years ago on Google
    Kinda salty. Bun was tough as hell.

  • 5/5 Matt E. 4 years ago on Google
    Some of the best wings I've ever had.

  • 5/5 Michael L. 4 years ago on Google
    Have heard about their wings for years and never believed the hype. Tried them and can say they are fantastic wings. Smokey, slight char, sweet and a little spicy. Staff was great and the place was clean. 5 stars, no doubt.

  • 5/5 Albert G. 4 years ago on Google
    Beer

  • 5/5 Steve W. 3 years ago on Google
    Milwaukee's best wings

  • 5/5 Ambryon M. 3 years ago on Google
    My favorite wing place in the city w/ decently priced drinks. ?

  • 5/5 Alvin W. 3 years ago on Google
    The food is great ..

  • 5/5 Marilyn B. 3 years ago on Google
    Great burgers delicious chicken wings Masks required, temperature taken, plexiglass shields at the bar. Very impressive

  • 4/5 Arica T. 3 years ago on Google
    Very clean and compliant with COVID guidelines. Just know not like the "old" days but they are doing a great job!

  • 5/5 Omle E. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing wings along with all their other food, great place to watch any game

  • 5/5 Patrick P. 3 years ago on Google
    Wings were pretty good. I can recommend

  • 2/5 Amaya V. 3 years ago on Google
    Was expecting so much more from this place given the high reviews. Did not care for the wings at all! Dry and some tasted burnt. Garlic fries & curds were mediocre at best. Worst of all I was charged a 'to-go' fee ($1/item it seems like) in the middle of a freaking pandemic. Not going back & definitely not recommending.

  • 5/5 iBeezy-Minaj BARBZ Since 0. 4 years ago on Google
    I’ve been coming here for years. I was born and raise in Milwaukee, WI. The wings and fries are superior ...

  • 5/5 Brennen B. 3 years ago on Google
    Wings are a must have . Consistently good every time . Wings from here 1 a week is a must. If you haven't tried them yet, get there asap.

  • 5/5 Jason H. 4 years ago on Google
    Among the best wings in the city! They're not too saucy, solid medium heat, and they're grilled for a bit of char flavor. Good unique beer selection, you can sometimes find beers here you don't see elsewhere. You find a table yourself and order food and drinks from the bar. There's a wing special on Thursday nights, but be prepared to wait if you want to go then! I've had to wait an hour or more on Thursday nights, but their wings are worth it. The garlic fries have too much garlic in my opinion, but the regular fries are really good.

  • 5/5 Jessica J. 6 years ago on Google
    Hands down the best wings in Milwaukee! Their prices are also very reasonable (my boyfriend and I usually split a pound of wings and an order of garlic fries, and that with 2 beers is only around $25). It's usually VERY busy because it's so popular, so plan on spending a little time there.

  • 5/5 Carl M. 3 years ago on Google
    Love this place. Some of the best food you can get in Milwaukee.

  • 5/5 Stephen P. 3 years ago on Google
    Best wings I have ever had. Stiff cocktails!

  • 5/5 Austen E. 4 years ago on Google
    Great wings.

  • 5/5 Craig M. 4 years ago on Google
    Go here now tell no one.

  • 5/5 Matthew B. 4 years ago on Google
    I've been coming to this establishment for years and it's one of my favorites. In terms of bar food it's spectacular. The wings have great taste and a bit of heat. I feel the heat has been dialed down over the years which I am in favor of. In my opinion it's in the top three for wings in Milwaukee and could easily be number one based on your taste preference. Beyond the food it doesn't get much more Milwaukee than this restaurant. There's no frills. You seat yourself, order at the bar, and there's one wing sauce. They always have great beer options. The staff is fantastic from the doorman to the bartenders.

  • 3/5 Kevin S. 4 years ago on Google
    Didn't like the fact they have no waiter's and you have to find our seats

  • 5/5 Ivone S. 4 years ago on Google
    My first visit was yesterday (Saturday).. It was very busy but luckily we found a seat at the bar! The wait for wings was 1 hour but so worth the wait! We enjoyed some drinks and appetizers while we waited!! The staff was so friendly! Will definitely be going back for more wings!

  • 5/5 Malachi R. 4 years ago on Google
    The wings, bartender was awesome,also the wings.

  • 4/5 Ernest H. 4 years ago on Google
    Always good

  • 4/5 Emily M. 4 years ago on Google
    Great wings, fun atmosphere. Always really busy and have to show your ID at the door. Garlic fries awesome and really garlicky.

  • 5/5 Alexander B. 4 years ago on Google
    Wings. Enough said. I have been trying to find a competitor in the Chicago area. I can’t.

  • 5/5 Steven L. 4 years ago on Google
    The best wings in Milwaukee with a great atmosphere!

  • 2/5 christian g. 4 years ago on Google
    Great wings horrible service

  • 5/5 javashia b. 4 years ago on Google
    Best wings

  • 5/5 Jonathan S. 4 years ago on Google
    Hands down the best wings in the city

  • 5/5 Amy K. 4 years ago on Google
    Best wings

  • 5/5 Ursula S. 4 years ago on Google
    Chicken good, Garlic cheese French fries are delicious

  • 5/5 Cassandra B. 4 years ago on Google
    Wings are awesome ! Great Crowed

  • 5/5 Matthew B. 4 years ago on Google
    Great wings!!!


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Comfort food
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Counter service
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as women-owned

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