Before You Visit

At Random is a traditional cocktail lounge, opened in 1964. We are very proud of our unique, perfectly preserved environment and our fantastic mid-century cocktails. We want everyone to have a good time when they visit, but it is important to keep in mind that we are not a bar, we are a cocktail lounge and a certain amount of 'cocktail lounge etiquette' is expected.
Before you visit us, please keep in mind the following:
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You must be 21 to enter At Random. We do not make exceptions for designated drivers, minors under the supervision of a parent, or underage spouses. We suggest you wait for your child's 21st birthday, then bring them in for a cocktail. You will both enjoy the experience far more.
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We do not accept reservations, but waits are generally pretty short for couples and small groups. We cannot seat you until a majority of your party has arrived.
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Our lounge is very dark, even during the daytime hours. You and your date will both look 32-54% more attractive under our unique amber lighting.
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Because our environment is so dark, we cannot allow flash photography. Please turn off your flash and, while you're at it, silence your phone. Remember, you are entering 1964.
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Everyone must order a drink at At Random. We have something for every taste, including non-alcoholic drinks. If you chose not to order a drink, you will be charged a $3 seat charge. When it comes to our seat charge, our tiki love bowl serves two (if you don't know what this means, you will after you visit!).
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We love celebrations and groups, but it can be very difficult to accommodate groups over 8 people. We add a 20% gratuity on all tables of 8 or more.
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You must be seated to be served a drink. As my grandfather used to say, that's why they call it a lounge and not a stand.
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We do not have a dress code, but we do ask that you dress like you are visiting a cocktail lounge. In 1964.
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Our cocktails are made by hand, one at a time, and can take longer to prepare than a cocktail at your local bar. We could cut corners to increase our efficiency, but we think our drinks are pretty great as they are!
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Many of our ingredients and recipes are secret. This is a Milwaukee cocktail lounge tradition that dates back before the start of At Random. If you have allergies, please inform your bartender or server.
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We take credit card deposits for some of our glassware, including the Tiki Love Bowl. Please understand that we still use some antique glassware that is nearly impossible to replace.
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We accept major credit cards and cash. Cash is always preferred.
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We open at 5pm, Monday - Saturday. We do last call at 1:30am on weekdays and 2am on weekends. We are closed on Sundays, but our sister lounge, Bryant's Cocktail Lounge is open on Sundays.