Agency
East Town, Milwaukee · Opened January 2024
Agency at a glance
About
- Nation’s first fully hybrid cocktail lounge
- James Beard semi-finalist
- Historic Dubbel Dutch Hotel setting
- Tableside theatrical service
- Equal focus on alcoholic and zero-proof drinks
Housed in the atmospheric Dubbel Dutch Hotel in East Town, Agency Cocktail Lounge is the nation’s first fully hybrid cocktail destination—every drink is offered both with and without alcohol. Combining imaginative mixology, tableside flourishes, and warm, story-forward hospitality, Agency shapes elevated moments for every palate. It’s as much a theatrical evening as it is a neighborhood bar, where zero-proof creations are treated with the same care as classic cocktails.
What to Order
Signature Old Fashioned (Dual-Pour)
A velvet, barrel-aged Old Fashioned presented with two pours—one classic bourbon and one zero-proof brassica-infused spirit—for parallel tasting and a conversation-starting tableside pour.
Smoked Beet Shrub Spritz
An herb-forward, effervescent spritz that layers smoked beet shrub with citrus and a choice of sparkling wine or a non-alcoholic botanical base.
Prosciutto & Marinated Olives
Cured prosciutto with citrus-marinated castelvetrano olives and crostini—an elevated bar snack designed to pair with both boozy and zero-proof cocktails.
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