Neighborhood Draft

Reviews

• Mike C.

  star star star star star 8 June 2026

  zOMG, the wings.
  
  Really. If Yelp allowed it, the words above are all that is needed. I've heard there are other good things on the menu, you'll have to read others' reviews about that, but when I go to Neighborhood Draft, besides beer, I'm there for the wings. I've tried four kinds so far and they've all been superstars. I'm thrilled because that means I no longer have to drive to Hales Corners or Milwaukee's east side to enjoy the best wings.
  
  As for other stuff, it's a friendly neighborhood pub and grill, much as the name suggests. They've got an old soda machine that dispenses potluck beers for $2 a pop. Whatcha gonna get? Nobody knows, but we've never received an outright clunker out of "Elton Felton." At worst, an Old Milwaukee, but at best, it could be a Bells Two-Hearted or possibly something even better. (Not possible -- Bells Two-Hearted is a personal fave.)
  
  So happy Neighborhood Draft moved in. Perhaps I'll see ya there sometime. I'll be the one at the bar eating wings like Cookie Monster eats cookies.
  
  Yum. Yum. Yum.

• Shane D.

  star star star_border star_border star_border 5 June 2026

  Had really high hopes for Neighborhood Draft as the main chef from Tomkens opened this place.
  
  To begin, the service was below average. We were the only ones in the restaurant at noon and our drinks were consistently empty. With that said, our food did come out in a timely manner.
  
  We started with the ham & cheese wonton wraps. These were the highlight of the lunch. Good flavor. Cooked perfectly. Each wrap only has one long slice of ham.
  
  Knowing the cook came from Tomkens we of course tried the wings. If you are expecting Tomkens type wings you are at the wrong place. They are cooked in the sauce and then finished on the grill and served with a side of whatever sauce you choose. They do not have a breading option at all. We got a few sauces but honestly all just tasted like a charcoal of the grill. Very dry and not as moist as we would have liked. Almost tasted like they were reheated. All of us agreed on this.
  
  After the wing we tried the koby beef sliders which were pretty disgusting. The meat was overcooked to well done and the toasted pretzel buns were old and hard. We brought the rest home for our dog. She disagreed with our review and said they were " delightful." But then again she loves any human food. So yah....
  
  My fiancé got boneless wings which were cold. We can only assume they got finished before our other food and sat in back.
  
  Sadly, this place is a bust. I can't picture myself returning until they have a major overhaul to menu.

• Brian M.

  star star star star star 4 June 2026

  A perfect fit for the neighborhood, just like an old pair of jeans!!!
  Let me start off by saying that I love the Washington Heights. We moved here four years ago all the way from Tosa (a whole 14 blocks) and we have never looked back. The sense of "neighborhood" is strong here, far more so than our last neighborhood. In four years, I feel way more at home than I did in  13 years in Tosa. Why is that? Because of places like Tusk, Charles E. Fromage, and Wy'east. All neighborhood spots that have opened in the last few years. Add to that list the Neighborhood Draft. What do all of these places have in common? We can walk into each of them and be treated like family, a large extended family that includes every one in the 'hood!
  But enough about me.
  Here are the top ten reasons why the Neighborhood Draft is Awesome!
  1. Sunday Ham Rolls (can be ordered any day). Ham and American cheese deep fried in a wonton wrapper? Yes please.
  2. Joe knows how I like my BOF. He won't even let anyone else make me one. Such loyalty after only three visits!
  3. Friday Fish Fry Balls!  (Again- order any day). The fine folks at St. Sebs. have some competition!! jk - seriously, St. Sebs. rocks a church fish fry like no other.
  4. French Onion Soup. $5.00? Seriously? Did they find an old recipe in the kitchen from Meritage??
  5. A great playlist. Clearly the owner and I both came of age in the 80's. From Prince to Johnny Cash to the Clash. They have it all!!
  6. The service. See above. This place has been slammed and everyone busts their humps to take care of you. Great teamwork!
  7. The clientele. Everyone we have spoken to lives close demonstrating how needed a place like this is. If you build it, they will come!!
  8. The location. ND puts the Neighbor in Neighborhood. Doors are always open when you want them to be, closed when the should be (Midnight).
  9. Those wings!! Only Tomken's finest!!
  10. Mystery beer vending machine! Worth a roll for $2!! I've gotten some gems, and some not gems. For $2, always worth the laugh!
  Neighborhood Draft - get there!!

• Joanna T.

  star star star star star 23 May 2026

  Another great spot in the Heights! Neighborhood Draft just opened last night and by 6pm there wasn't a seat left. We were lucky and had scored bar seats.
  
  If you visited Maison or Meritage, the new space isn't drastically different. Walls are lighter, there's a row of TV's above the bar and more casual furniture. Because it was opening night, the menu was limited but there were plenty of things we found appealing.  The owner and some of the staff are veterans of TomKens, so you will see some familiar things on the menu.
  
  We started with drinks - they've got a nice wine list, a half dozen taps and a full bar. OR you can try your luck at the MYSTERY BEER VENDING MACHINE. That's right, for just $2 you could get a Hamm's, a local microbrew or ????
  
  Food wise we had fried pickle chips (same as TomKens - absolutely delicious), dry rub wings (huge, meaty, not at all greasy or fatty. Better than TomKens IMO), fish fry bites (the Mister said they were light and tasty) and Sunday Ham Sticks. That last one is ham and cheese rolled into a wonton and served with mustard - you can have that after church meal anytime now!
  
  Staff are still finding their groove but managed to keep glasses full. We had a great time chatting with friendly bartender Joe.
  
  Prices are reasonable and everything we tried was excellent! Looking forward to seeing more menu items as they're open longer. Welcome to the Heights, Neighborhood Draft!!

• Dianne C.

  star star star star star 15 May 2026

  Very nice addition to the neighborhood. Love the beer selection. Be sure to check out the Elton Felton vending machine of mystery beer!  I hear the wings are awesome and will
  Keep you updated.