Punch Bowl Social in downtown Milwaukee is set to open on March 9 as the Denver-based “eatertainment” chain’s first Wisconsin location.
The 24,500-square-foot, two-level venue, located in the Entertainment Block near Fiserv Forum, includes three bars, eight bowling lanes, three private karaoke rooms, an arcade, Wisconsin-themed decor and enough space to fit 1,000 people.
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- The Knockoff Burger is the restaurant’s best selling burger.
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- Punch Bowl Social’s drink menu includes (left to right) the Manhattan-esque Two Hats Blues, Fresh Strawberry Daiquiri, non alcoholic options such as grapefruit soda and fresh pressed Jessica Rabbit juice, and its signature Will Conga Line for Rum punch.
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- Punch Bowl Social in downtown Milwaukee.
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- Punch Bowl Social is decked out with nods to Wisconsin’s lake culture, including fishing lures and canoe paddles.
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- The main bar in the venue’s ground floor.
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- The “Fromagerie” is one of three private karaoke rooms in the venue.
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- The venue’s upper level features yard games such as giant jenga.
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- The “Moonlight Sonata” is one of the concept’s three private karaoke rooms.
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- Bowling shoes can be rented on the second floor.
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- A nod to Wisconsin’s lake and fishing culture, this wall art was created with spray paint.
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- Every Punch Bowl Social location features a Holiday Lounge, which are popular spots to host private events.
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- The space features eight bowling lanes.
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- The room can hold about 10 people.
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- Its menu includes six types of tacos including its shrimp tacos.
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- One of two areas for playing darts.
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- An 80’s-era arcade located on the upper level.
While the array of gaming and entertainment offerings sets the scene throughout the space, Punch Bowl Social’s mainstay is its scratch-made food and beverages, said CEO and founder Robert Thompson.
Items on the menu include shareable platters, burgers, tacos, salads and entrees like the Chicken ‘n Waffles and Roasted Poblano Baked Mac & Cheese. From its full service bar, drinkers can choose from a variety of both alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages including milkshakes, fresh pressed juice, housemade soda, craft cocktails and its signature punch.
Tickets for Punch Bowl Social’s grand opening event, taking place Saturday, March 9 from 6 to 8 p.m., can be purchased on its website.
Upon its opening, the concept will operate with limited hours on weekdays, from 4 p.m. to close, until March 31. During weekends, it will be open from 9 a.m to close on Saturday and from 9 a.m. to midnight on Sunday.
Punch Bowl Social joins Good City Brewing, Drink Wisconsinbly and the Mecca Sports Bar and Grill as tenants on the newly-developed Entertainment Block strip.
