Work begins on beer garden outside new Bucks arena
Workers have begun erecting large towers that are part of the “beer garden connector” to link North Old World 3rd Street with the new Milwaukee Bucks arena.
The towers will support a canopy protecting the walkway and gathering areas in the space that the Bucks control between The Loaded Slate and Ugly’s bar, 1125 N. Old World 3rd St.
Plans for the beer garden include informal seating and gathering areas, a long gas fireplace and a large screen TV. About 75% of the beer garden will be under the canopy.
The beer garden extends between two buildings currently under construction in the entertainment block, which includes the nearly completed plaza outside the front entrance to the arena. The Bucks are gradually revealing plans for the area, including a large BUCKS sign just outside the team’s new pro shop.
The team also announced last month that Good City Brewing will open a downtown taproom in the building under construction along West Juneau Avenue.
Good City is the first — and only — tenant that the Bucks have announced for the entertainment block. A second tenant is being sought for the other half of the building.
Two additional tenants are expected for a building that will be erected alongside the beer garden, just south of The Loaded Slate.
The Bucks plan an “eatertainment” business that combines food, drink and fun — one of the biggest trends in the hospitality industry — for the large second building under construction on the site.
Built with $250 million in public money, the $524 million Bucks arena is expected to open in late summer.