Milwaukee Restaurant & Bar Coverage | Page 9

Some restaurants, bars, and breweries Milwaukee lost in 2025 (and a plea to help in 2026)

December 12, 2025

First we gave you our favorite Milwaukee music of the year. Then came our favorite Milwaukee music videos and favorite Milwaukee Record stories of the year. Now comes a year-end article that's on the somber sid...

The National Cafe has closed

Matt Wild

December 11, 2025

And yet another closure: Walker's Point restaurant The National Cafe, 839 W. National Ave., announced its immediate closure on Thursday. The announcement was made on social media. "It is with great sadness a...

Ice Bear Fest roars back to Third Space Brewing on January 31

Tyler Maas

December 9, 2025

It's still technically autumn and there's a good chance you've already had it with winter in Wisconsin. It's already snowed a bunch and we're looking at single-digit temps this weekend. Once winter officially a...

Save Strange Town

Tyler Maas

December 6, 2025

Earlier this week, Milwaukee collectively mourned as we learned the shocking, awful news that Beans & Barley will be closing its doors on January 31, 2026. Three days later, another East Side dining establi...

Pomona Cider Co. will close December 27

Matt Wild

December 6, 2025

Another loss for Milwaukee's East Side: After just under three years in business, Milwaukee cidery Pomona Cider Co. will close its doors at 2163 N. Farwell Ave. on December 27. The business made the announcemen...

Enjoy Every Fish Fry: Bowl, eat fish at Swagger Sports Bar & Grill at Root River Center in Franklin

Caleb Westphal

December 5, 2025

broadstreet.zone(156201); Caleb Westphal hasn't missed a Friday fish fry since 2013. Follow his never-ending adventures—sponsored by Miller High Life—HERE. This week: fish fry #622, at Swagger Sports Bar &...

Hugh Jackman serving custard at the Greenfield Kopp’s: A minute-by-minute report

Matt Wild

December 4, 2025

On Tuesday, December 2, in the year of our lord 2025, actor Hugh Jackman descended on Milwaukee to promote his latest film, Song Sung Blue. (The film dramatizes the real-life story of Milwaukee couple Mike and ...

Love it or hate it, here’s a guide to Malört Fest 2025

Tyler Maas

December 4, 2025

Back in October, we let you know that our friends at Busby's (3475 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., 414-249-4766) would be hosting its second annual Malört Fest from noon to midnight on Sunday, December 7 to coincide with...

Beans & Barley will close January 31, 2026

Matt Wild

December 3, 2025

After more than 50 years in business, East Side staple Beans & Barley, 1901 E. North Ave., will close its doors permanently on January 31, 2026. Beans made the announcement on social media Wednesday. "Si...

Mandatory Milwaukee: Walking to the closest neighborhood bar on a snowy day

Tyler Maas

December 2, 2025

broadstreet.zone(77472); Some Milwaukee things come and go while some become icons. Mandatory Milwaukee is all about the latter. This week: walking to the closest neighborhood bar on a snowy day. In case yo...

Enjoy Every Fish Fry: Parkside Inn in Newburg is a classic Wisconsin tavern with all-you-can-eat fish

Caleb Westphal

November 28, 2025

broadstreet.zone(156201); Caleb Westphal hasn't missed a Friday fish fry since 2013. Follow his never-ending adventures—sponsored by Miller High Life—HERE. This week: fish fry #621, at Parkside Inn in Newburg,...

Wisconsin Taste Test: Thanksgiving-themed specials (Ian’s Pizza, Lakefront Brewery, The Vanguard)

Milwaukee Record Staff

November 26, 2025

In Wisconsin Taste Test, two Milwaukee Record folks share their thoughts on two new-to-them “Wisconsin-y” food or drink items. This week: Thanksgiving-themed food specials from Ian's Pizza, Lakefront Brewery, a...

Everything you need to know about Hugh Jackman coming to Kopp’s Frozen Custard, and that’s it

Matt Wild

November 26, 2025

Actor Hugh Jackman will be at Kopp's Frozen Custard in Greenfield, 7631 W. Layton Ave., on Tuesday, December 2. Jackman (along with director Craig Brewer) will be serving free scoops of Kopp's special flavor...

Amorphic Beer to host 4th Birthday Party on December 6

Tyler Maas

November 25, 2025

Can you believe Amorphic Beer has only been around for four years? We can’t! Somehow—despite routinely releasing innovative and impressive beer, hosting a variety of events in its top-notch taproom (and its gor...

Milwaukee Record 1-Minute History: Parachuting for provolone

Mitch DeSantis

November 24, 2025

November is a month for gratitude, and in Wisconsin we give thanks for dairy. The cow is our Queen Elizabeth, and she deserves that crown. But behind every award-winning cheddar, there's cow pregnancy—and, in W...

Classy Girl Cupcakes to close December 23

Tyler Maas

November 24, 2025

Since 2010, Classy Girl Cupcakes (825 N. Jefferson St., 414-270-1877) has been a mainstay in Milwaukee's Cathedral Square neighborhood with its elevated and inventive takes on cupcakes, cakes, cookies, and othe...

Enjoy Every Fish Fry: The Mineshaft in Hartford offers inexpensive all-you-can-eat fish, massive game room

Caleb Westphal

November 21, 2025

broadstreet.zone(156201); Caleb Westphal hasn't missed a Friday fish fry since 2013. Follow his never-ending adventures—sponsored by Miller High Life—HERE. This week: fish fry #620, at The Mineshaft in Hartfor...

N/A Day is coming to The Cooperage on January 3 and The Bur Oak in Madison on January 10

Tyler Maas

November 21, 2025

Are you looking to start 2026 on a sober note? Planning to make a lasting lifestyle change? Hoping to put a pause on partying after the holidays? Interested in sampling a wide range of products in the rapidly-g...

December will see 100% chance of new “Bert LauderdALE” at Broken Bat Brewing Co.

Matt Wild

November 21, 2025

When Milwaukee craves important and unique coverage of the weather—or Opening Day, or George Webb burger giveaways, or giant baby balloons—they turn to Bert Lauderdale. The local weather enthusiast and man-abou...

Food/Drink Roundup: Your Office’s ‘Morning Commuter’ is a top-performing breakfast sandwich

Matt Wild

November 20, 2025

In this installment of our bi-weekly Food/Drink Roundup: Your Office's incredible "Morning Commuter" breakfast sandwich, the return of Dairyland, and Downer Avenue smoothie news. • In case you missed it, dow...