If you’re road-tripping or hopping a short flight to Milwaukee for the Gophers men’s basketball team’s first NCAA tournament game since 2013, chances are you are at least somewhat familiar with the city.
That said, you probably also have more important things to worry about — clearing your schedule, arranging transportation and oh, yeah, a 3 p.m. tip-off Thursday between the Gophers and Middle Tennessee — than trying to figure out your itinerary outside of time spent at Bradley Center.
With that in mind, here are a few helpful tips for what could be a long, glorious weekend.
*Reader Nick recommends the Points East Pub in Milwaukee. If you like wings — even fake boneless ones like those enjoyed by Go 96 radio personality Dana Wessel — this is a good idea.
@StribSports AMAZING wings, washed down by AMAZING @newglarusbeer brews at @pointseast6259 (cc: @jaystpierre @rossboettcher @NikolaiDenmark)
— Nick Piastowski (@nickpia) March 13, 2017
Ross has a few recommendations, including the Bay View neighborhood. I’m definitely on board with that — tons of great places there, and a vibe very much like Northeast Minneapolis.
@StribSports the brewery tour & fish fry at @lakefront is a must. Open house at @MKEbrewco is excellent. Bay View is primo . — Ross Boettcher (@rossboettcher) March 13, 2017
Looking for a slightly more refined meal? Here are a couple thoughts:
@StribSports Hom Firewood Grill and Carnevor….Carnevor has the best steaks in town and the scallops at Hom are amazing….
— Nathan Manthe (@scatonato) March 14, 2017
Looking to stuff your face with burgers and custard? Kopps! Yummmmmmmmm.
@StribSports MKE Brewery. Butter burgers and custard at Kopps in Port Washington. Prime Rib @ Wards. Breakfast @ Cafe Benelux in the third ward. — Uncle Si (@iplaysimonsays) March 14, 2017
There were a couple of suggestions for Lakefront Brewery. Can’t argue with that, even if I might have had a regrettable incident after a tour there once.
@StribSports Milwaukee Brewing Company. Lake Front Brewery. Solid beer. Check em out.
— Clinton Holmgren (@ClintonHolmgren) March 13, 2017
Looking for a bunch of sports bars? On Milwaukee has a comprehensive guide.
I’d add my own personal recommendation: The Safe House. Fun place and at one of the bars the bartender doubles as a magician. It’s fantastic.

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