The Bartolotta Restaurants Announces May 21 Season Opening of Roundhouse Beer Garden at McKinley Marina
Popular lakefront amenity returns with rotating lineup of local brews, “First 100 Beers Free” giveaways, live music, and more
Roundhouse. Photo courtesy of The Bartolotta Restaurants.
MILWAUKEE – The Bartolotta Restaurants, the premier restaurant and catering group in the Greater Milwaukee area, is opening Roundhouse Beer Garden at McKinley Marina on Thursday, May 21, 2026. The celebration marks the fifth anniversary of the seasonal lakeside venue and will feature the return of fan favorite foods, live music, yard games, and a rotating lineup of local beers to enjoy alongside picturesque Lake Michigan views.
“As we enter our fifth summer at Roundhouse Beer Garden at McKinley Marina, we are proud to see it become a favorite summer tradition for both the community and visitors,” says The Bartolotta Restaurants Owner and Co-Founder Chef Paul Bartolotta. “We are grateful for our continued partnership with Milwaukee County Parks and our shared commitment to creating a welcoming place where people can enjoy one of Milwaukee’s most valuable and cherished assets – our beautiful lakefront and marina – with guest-favorite menu items, and offerings from some of the region’s best breweries.”
The Roundhouse Beer Garden reopening celebration will begin at 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 21, with live music from The Deep Blue Crew starting at 5 p.m. Beginning on Wednesday, May 27, the venue will host live music on Wednesdays and Sundays starting at 5 p.m. Roundhouse Beer Garden is easily accessible from McKinley Beach for beachgoers looking for a snack or a cold beverage.
“We are excited to welcome guests back for another fun season at Roundhouse Beer Garden at McKinley Marina,” says General Manager Anna Bartolotta, who has overseen operations since its opening in 2022. “Supporting Wisconsin-based businesses remains at the heart of what we do, and we are proud to feature standout local partners such as Milwaukee Pretzel Company, Johnsonville, Central Standard Distillery, Lakefront Brewery, New Glarus Brewing, and many more. These offerings, along with our amazing team, create a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere that enhances the overall lakefront experience.”
This year, Roundhouse Beer Garden at McKinley Marina brings back Tenant Tuesdays, an exclusive happy hour for boating tenants of McKinley Marina, featuring select $5 and $3 beers and seltzers, $5 hot dogs, brats and cheddar wursts, and $10 boozy slushies. The venue will also feature a rotation of food truck partners on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Following its seasonal debut, Roundhouse Beer Garden at McKinley Marina will be open seven days per week, weather dependent, including holidays, from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. For more information about Roundhouse Beer Garden at McKinley Marina please visit roundhousemke.com, and for more information about The Bartolotta Restaurants please visit bartolottas.com.
About The Bartolotta Restaurants
The Bartolotta Restaurants is a nationally recognized restaurant and catering organization co- founded by Chef Paul Bartolotta and his late brother, Joe Bartolotta. Chef Paul Bartolotta is a two- time James Beard Award-winning chef in two separate regions, Midwest and Southwest, winning in both 1994 and 2009. In addition, Chef Paul Bartolotta has six James Beard Award nominations including Best Chef Midwest in 1993, Best New Restaurant in Las Vegas in 2005, Outstanding Restaurateur USA alongside his brother in 2017, 2018, 2019, and a finalist for Outstanding Restaurateur USA in 2020. Since the opening of its flagship restaurant, Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993, The Bartolotta Restaurants group has grown to become the premier culinary brand in the Greater Milwaukee region, offering first class service and cuisine across a portfolio of 18one-of- a-kind restaurants and catering facilities, including fine dining, upscale casual, food halls, executive dining, quick-casual, and airport concepts. More information can be found at bartolottas.com.
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