Landmark 1850 Inn   

A 20-minute drive from downtown is well worth it if the destination is Milwaukee's best-kept secret. The classic building was erected in 1850, serving as a stagecoach station and, for the past 150 years, a tavern. Classic woodwork adorns the entire place and there are plenty of stools at the long, dark wooden bar. Tables and chairs are also plentiful in the main rectangular room where the bar once stood. In addition to extraordinary decor, the Landmark also boasts one of the largest tap beer collections around. Forty-nine different barley concoctions from all over the world are available for consumption. Members of the 'Suds Club' who have sampled all 49 (preferably not in one sitting) receive a mug and the pride that comes with such a major accomplishment. The staff is friendly, attentive and know their beer, and the crowd is a mix of young,old, regulars and those just looking for something different. If the address for this place were on the East Side, the Landmark surely would be bustling with youngsters most nights of the week, but its out-of-the-way locale is part of its charm.