The Bartolotta Restaurants Announces May 22 Season Opening of Roundhouse Beer Garden at McKinley Marina

MILWAUKEE – The Bartolotta Restaurants, the premier restaurant and catering group in the Greater Milwaukee area, is announcing the seasonal opening of Roundhouse Beer Garden at McKinley Marina on Thursday, May 22, 2025. The celebration marks the fourth anniversary of the popular lakeside venue, and will feature the return of fan favorite foods, live music, yard games, and an all-new rotating lineup of local beers to enjoy alongside picturesque Lake Michigan views.

“Going into our fourth summer, we are incredibly proud that Roundhouse Beer Garden at McKinley Marina has become a must-visit summertime venue for families and friends to make memories and enjoy our beautiful lakefront,” says The Bartolotta Restaurants Owner and Co-Founder Chef Paul Bartolotta. “We are proud to partner with Milwaukee County Parks to offer this amenity to the community, while also supporting small, local businesses by bringing back our most beloved menu items and the best of our local breweries.”

The Roundhouse Beer Garden reopening celebration will begin at 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 22, with live music from The Deep Blue Crew starting at 5 p.m. Beginning on Friday, May 23, the venue will host live music on Mondays and Fridays from 5 p.m. to 8 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 bring back fan favorites for 2025, including the beloved Milwaukee Pretzel Company Bavarian Beast Pretzel, Johnsonville Cheddarwurst, Bratwurst, and Hot Dogs, our premium sandwiches such as the Caprese, Club, and Tony’s Gabagool, and so much more,” says Manager Tournant Anna Bartolotta, who has been overseeing operations at Roundhouse Beer Garden since it opened in 2022. “Guests can also look forward to a refreshing selection of boozy slushies, ice-cold beer, and non-alcoholic options, along with the return of our popular oversized outdoor games like Tic Tac Toe, Jenga, Yahtzee, and cornhole, it’s all about creating a fun and memorable experience for the entire family.”

Following its seasonal debut, Roundhouse Beer Garden will be open seven days per week, including holidays, from 11 a.m. to 9 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 18 one-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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