Always Happy Hour featured in Historic Third Ward newsletter

MEET YOUR NEIGHBORS

hen was the last time you stopped in the shop or restaurant of another Third Ward member? Make a point of visiting a member and introducing yourself, and get connected with other members in the community! There are 164 business members to choose from, and if you don't know who has joined, check out the “Members” section of the website, under “Paid Members.”

ALWAYS HAPPY HOUR
316 N. Milwaukee St., Ste. 101 , 414-431-8555
www.alwayshappyhour.com

This month, we are featuring a newer business to the Third Ward, “Always Happy Hour,” located in the Landmark Building ( 316 N. Milwaukee St ). Co-owners Andy S & Brian B started their business in June 2004, as a web-based retail store. “We always said that our dream would be to have a brick & mortar store located in the Third Ward…we moved into our store in January 2005.”

The store offers a wide variety of barware, drinkware, gift items and some food items, all with an alcohol or happy hour entertaining theme. New items are added to their store and website weekly, and to be sure, they do get some unusual requests! “We've been quoting the Hard Rock hotel chain on our unbreakable cocktail shakers with lids attached by a small chain; they say their bartenders are always losing the tops to their martini shakers. We've also sold our neon cocktail serving trays to a magician in California .”

These new business owners and members have become very familiar with their community. When asked if they had a favorite Third Ward shop or restaurant, “One? Only one?” The list of favorites was too long to list!