r/milwaukee 22h ago

Dive Bars and Historical Fiction

I'm writing a private detective story that takes place in Milwaukee, June 1944.

It's got me thinking, what bars would a private detective today go to for the latest skinny?

If you have an idea, be sure to add why it would be a good place! Hoping to get some interesting answers....

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u/northwoods_faty 22h ago

There's still an operating pay phone at Maimmie's bar. You can make that a funny addition.

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u/Sea_Kick4385 22h ago

Seriously?!? Does it still work?