Ale Asylum Riverhouse, the craft beer focused bar and eatery at 1110 N. Old World 3rd St., has closed its doors, yet another casualty of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The closure was officially announced today on Facebook:
"It is with a heavy heart that we have decided to close Ale Asylum Riverhouse permanently. The harsh realities we face as an industry moving forward as well as the difficulties of operating safely in a neighborhood that relies so heavily on large events has caused us to make this very difficult decision.
"We want to express our utmost gratitude to all of those who raised a pint with us. We were privileged to share in your celebrations and to be a small part of the big changes in our neighborhood over the past few years.
"We know Milwaukee will persevere and emerge from our current situation in a stronger place, and we look forward to continuing to support our friends across the restaurant and craft beer community.
***Please note Ale Asylum Riverhouse is a separate legal entity with separate ownership than Ale Asylum Brewery in Madison, and this announcement has no bearing on the brewery and its continued operations***"
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.
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