Back in April, ever-busy “experiential entertainment” group Bars & Recreation announced the impending opening of a slingshot bar called, well, Slingshot Bar, at 6325 W. National Ave. in West Allis. Now, the slingshot-themed joint has an official opening date. An invite-only ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, October 9, followed by a public grand opening weekend October 10-12.
Oh, and the place will also boast a “jungle junkyard” theme, because why not.
Photo: Bars & Recreation
“Designed with a one-of-a-kind ‘jungle junkyard’ theme, Slingshot Bar invites guests to grab a slingshot and take aim at an array of both stationary and moving targets across a 60-foot indoor range,” explains a press release. A previous release promised “a thrilling mix of skill, bar culture, and a hint of danger to National Avenue,” as well as “a full bar, a dynamic open range, all equipment required for shooting, safety training from range marshals, and even a private event space to host team building and corporate groups.”
Photo: Bars & Recreation
Here’s the schedule for the whole opening shebang:
Thursday, October 9
• Invitation-only Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Friday, October 10
• Live broadcast with Drew & KB of 97.3 The Game (3–6 PM)
• Invitation-only open house for West Allis neighborhood businesses (3–6 PM)
• OnMilwaukee Senior Writer Molly Snyder leads a “414 Let’s Have One More” toast (4:14 PM)
• After 6 PM: Slingshot Bar opens to the public with full access to activities, drinks, and snacks—including Bars & Rec’s homemade pizza served in full jungle junkyard style
Saturday, October 11 – Family Day (11 AM – 2 PM)
• Free family event featuring pumpkin painting and other kid-friendly activities.
• RSVP for free here https://www.facebook.com/share/1JBxUjz9Wi/
Sunday, October 12 – Sunday Funday (10:30 AM – 7 PM)
• Food & beverage specials
• Green Bay Packers game on all TVs (3:25 PM kickoff)
• Spin the eight-foot prize wheel for chances to win Packers swag
• Tell us you’re coming https://www.facebook.com/share/1EYNgjbCQ1/
Photo: Bars & Recreation
Bars & Recreation has spent the last decade bringing all sorts of “activity bars” to Milwaukee and beyond. Think indoor mini golf (Nine Below), axe throwing (AXE MKE), shuffleboard and axe throwing (NorthSouth Club), painting (Splash Studio), karaoke (Amped), games shows (Game Show MKE), and bowling (The New Fashioned in the Deer District).
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