In Milwaukee for March Madness? Here are sports bars around Fiserv Forum

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Fiserv Forum, 1111 N. Phillips Ave., is surrounded by 30 acres of businesses, bars and restaurants known as the Deer District.

The arena, which is the home of the Milwaukee Bucks, is playing host to first and second round games for the 2025 NCAA men's basketball tournament. If you're in town for March Madness and want to grab something to eat or drink before or after a game, or you just want to be close to the action and watch a game nearby, here are sports bars in and around the Deer District where you can do so.

Find a complete guide to bars and restaurants around Fiserv Forum here.

SPORTS BARS IN THE DEER DISTRICT NEXT TO FISERV FORUM​

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The Beer Garden​

This outdoor venue, which is owned by the Bucks, has a big screen for watching games. Seating consists of large picnic tables that fill quickly for big watch parties.

• Food: Popcorn is available on-site. Patrons also can order food from The MECCA or The Cluckery
• Patio: Yes
• Reservations: No
• Kid-friendly: Yes
• Phone: (414) 908-0401
• Address: 1133 N. King Drive

Drink Wisconsinbly Pub​

Drink Wisconsinbly first opened in Walker’s Point in 2015 and moved to the Fiserv Forum entertainment block in 2019. The bar sells products from Wisconsin-based breweries, wineries and distilleries.

• Food: Snacks like cheese curds and beef jerky
• Patio: No
• Reservations: No
• Kid-friendly: Yes
• Phone: (414) 409-1740
• Address: 320 W. Highland Ave.

The Mecca Sports Bar and Grill​

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This Bucks-owned sports bar has a 42-foot-wide screen for watching games.

• Food: Lunch and dinner daily with items like burgers, tacos and wings, plus brunch on weekends; vegetarian and gluten-free options are available
• Patio: Yes, plus outdoor TVs
• Reservations: By phone or online at Open Table
• Kid-friendly: Yes
• Phone: (414) 908-0401
• Address: 1134 N. Phillips Ave.

The New Fashioned​

The New Fashioned is an entertainment space with games like bowling, curling, dartball and more. It also has a gift shop that features Milwaukee-made products.

• Food: The New Fashioned offers counter service, with tables throughout the space to dine at. Its menu consists of appetizers, sandwiches, burgers and more
• Patio: Yes, both upper and ground-level patios
• Reservations: Food can be ordered ahead of time at order.toasttab.com/online/newfashionedmke
• Kid-friendly: Yes. There is a kids menu and a frozen custard stand.
• Phone: (414) 939-8592
• Address: 1122 N. Phillips Ave.

KING DRIVE BAR DISTRICT​

The Deer District borders a bar district on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive — formerly Old World Third Street. Many establishments are family-friendly during the day, but some of the bars cater to a 21-and-older crowd at night and during bar crawl events. Here are all the bars on the stretch close to Fiserv Forum, along with a few others nearby.

Deer Camp MKE​

This bar is one of four in the Milwaukee-area Camp Bar family, all featuring a Wisconsin Northwoods atmosphere. Deer Camp has a twist where it plays more with a deer hunting aesthetic.

• Food: Pizzas from Cranky Al's Bakery in Wauwatosa, plus appetizers
• Patio: No
• Reservations: No
• Kid-friendly: Children are allowed if accompanied by an adult
• Phone: (414) 316-9900
• Address: 1023 N. King Drive

Local Pub​

Local Pub serves elevated bar food in the former Loaded Slate sports bar space.

• Food: Elevated bar food, plus brunch on weekends
• Patio: No
• Reservations: No
• Kid-friendly: Children are allowed if accompanied by an adult
• Phone: (414) 249-3336
• Address: 1137 N. King Dr.

Lucky Clover Irish Pub​

This Irish Pub has 24 craft beers on tap and a Scotch tasting menu.

• Food: Modern Irish and American pub food including Reubens, pizza and nachos
• Patio: Parklet patio during summer
• Reservations: Available for groups over 10
• Kid-friendly: Yes, and a kids menu is available
• Phone: (414) 316-9986
• Address: 1048 N. King Drive

Milwaukee Brat House​

As the name implies, this destination is popular for its various brat dishes. The bar also offers shuttles to Brewers games and bus trips to Lambeau Field.

• Food: Lunch, dinner and weekend brunch, with about a dozen brat plates plus a vegan burger and vegan brat. Items can be ordered bun-less or crouton-less for gluten-free patrons.
• Patio: Sidewalk seating plus a beer garden behind the restaurant
• Reservations: No
• Kid-friendly: Kids are welcome when accompanied by an adult. The menu has kid-friendly items plus the restaurant has high chairs and booster seats. Weekends after 9 p.m. are strictly 21+.
• Phone: (414) 273-8709
• Address: 1013 N. King Drive

State Street Pizza Pub​

This modern sports bar touts pizzas that can be ready in under 10 minutes and has 17 TVs for watching games.

• Food: Pub fare including appetizers, salads, sandwiches and pizzas
• Patio: No
• Reservations: Available for groups over 10
• Kid-friendly: The pub has a kids menu.
• Phone: (414) 316-9986
• Address: 322 W State St.

Uncle Buck's / Red Star​

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This bar's lower level has dining in a Northwoods-themed bar, while the upper level astro-themed bar has tables that overlook The Beer Garden and an upper-level patio.

• Food: A full dinner menu is available in Uncle Buck's, with small plates available in Red Star. The menu has vegetarian options. Gluten-free options are available on request.
• Patio: Rooftop patio outside Red Star
• Reservations: Call to reserve VIP tables in Red Star
• Kid-friendly: Yes
• Phone: (414) 988-0355
• Address: 1125 N. King Drive

Who's on Third​

This is a popular spot for watching sports, with two bars in separate rooms and plenty of TVs in both. The bar also offers shuttles to Brewers games, Packers games and Summerfest.

• Food: Lunch and dinner, plus brunch on weekends
• Patio: Sidewalk seating, plus garage doors
• Reservations: No
• Kid-friendly: Yes, plus a kids menu
• Phone: (414) 897-8373
• Address: 1007 N. King Drive

ALSO NEARBY​

Major Goolsby's​

This 50-year-old sports bar is a few blocks away, and closer to the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena, making it a popular spot for Panther, Admirals and Wave fans. But it's also a buzzing bar on Fiserv Forum game days.

• Food: This sports bar serves sandwiches and burgers, and includes an "in a hurry" section for food that can be prepared fast before heading to an event.
• Patio: Sidewalk seating in the summer
• Reservations: No
• Kid-friendly: Kids are welcome with their parents.
• Phone: (414) 271-3414
• Address: 340 W. Kilbourn Ave.

This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Sports bars near Milwaukee's Fiserv Forum for March Madness 2025

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