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The Bartolotta Restaurants are getting ready to celebrate the seasonal grand opening of the Roundhouse Beer Garden at McKinley Marina, 1750 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr.
It's the fourth anniversary of the popular lakeside venue which will feature the return of fan favorite foods, live music, yard games, and an all-new rotating lineup of local beers to enjoy alongside picturesque Lake Michigan views.
“We are incredibly proud that Roundhouse Beer Garden at McKinley Marina has become a must-visit summertime venue for families and friends to make memories and enjoy our beautiful lakefront,” says The Bartolotta Restaurants Owner and Co-Founder Chef Paul Bartolotta. “We are proud to partner with Milwaukee County Parks to offer this amenity to the community, while also supporting small, local businesses by bringing back our most beloved menu items and the best of our local breweries.”
Opening May 22
The official grand opening will take place on Thursday, May 22 at 4 p.m., with live music from The Deep Blue Crew starting at 5 p.m. Beginning on Friday, May 23, the venue will host live music on both Mondays and Fridays from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
On the menu, guests will find fan favorites like the Milwaukee Pretzel Company Bavarian Beast Pretzel; Johnsonville bratwurst, Cheddarwurst and hot dogs; and premium sandwiches including the Caprese, Club, and Tony’s Gabagool.
“Guests can also look forward to a refreshing selection of boozy slushies, ice-cold beer, and non-alcoholic options, along with the return of our popular oversized outdoor games like Tic Tac Toe, Jenga, Yahtzee, and cornhole," says says Manager Tournant Anna Bartolotta, who has overseen operations at the Roundhouse Beer Garden since it opened in 2022. "It’s all about creating a fun and memorable experience for the entire family.”
Beginning Friday, May 23, the Roundhouse Beer Garden will be open seven days per week, including holidays, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
The beer garden is open to the public throughout the summer season and parking is free. For more information visit roundhousemke.com.
As a passionate champion of the local dining scene, Lori has reimagined the restaurant critic's role into that of a trusted dining concierge, guiding food lovers to delightful culinary discoveries and memorable experiences.
Lori is an avid cook whose accrual of condiments and spices is rivaled only by her cookbook collection. Her passion for the culinary industry was birthed while balancing A&W root beer mugs as a teenage carhop, fed by insatiable curiosity and fueled by the people whose stories entwine with every dish. Lori is the author of two books: the "Wisconsin Field to Fork" cookbook and "Milwaukee Food". Her work has garnered journalism awards from entities including the Milwaukee Press Club. In 2024, Lori was honored with a "Top 20 Women in Hospitality to Watch" award by the Wisconsin Restaurant Association.
When she’s not eating, photographing food, writing or planning for TV and radio spots, you’ll find Lori seeking out adventures with her husband Paul, traveling, cooking, reading, learning, snuggling with her cats and looking for ways to make a difference.
