Bucks, Basketball, and a Whole Block of Entertainment

Hey Milwaukeeans, your town just got much more exciting. We all know the Fiserv Forum is the home of the Milwaukee Bucks basketball team, but with exciting outdoor expansions, the Forum is giving you all the more reason to call it your home, too. With the exciting additions of restaurants, bars, and a beer garden who would ever want to leave the forum? 

So, what is this entertainment center we speak of? 

Nearly 30 acres of space surrounding the arena is open to Milwaukee fans to explore before, after, or during a buck's game. Many people may already know about the 75,000-sq. foot open space on the campus of the arena free for people to walk around, take fun pictures with our beloved mascot Bango, or visit during a special event. This space is available for organizers to host festivals, fitness events and even concerts in the summer. You may be familiar with an event that has already taken place here this winter, the Christ kindle market. Other major event the Forum entertainment center will be hosting within the year include Octoberfest, and MilROCKee, a free festival hosted in October to honor big-name shows coming to perform at the Forum. With a 28-foot screen and beer garden outside, these events will be hot spots and may even be your go to place for some summer fun.  

Restaurants, Bars, Beer Garden and More – year-round entertainment and dining options 

Aside from the exciting pop up events the forum will offer, there are other places surrounding the forum that will be open year-round, providing you with many options to eat drink and be merry! A little over two weeks ago, Good City Brewing opened a new location in the Forum entertainment center. Good City Brewing is a great spot for local Milwaukee beer drinking, well, any kind of beer drinking. Stop in for a bite to eat before or after the game, or watch the game inside. The downtown location also offers private events on their second floor specifically designed for private events.  

Next on the menu, Punch Bowl Social. Punch Bowl Social is a scratch kitchen that provides guest with delicious and delicately crafted brunch, lunch and dinner options. Their drink menu also offers unique beverages both alcoholic, and nonalcoholic, for all ages to enjoy. The fun doesn't stop with the menu -- PBS is different than any other restaurant as they have karaoke, arcade games, a bowling alley, photo booth and much more. Punch Bowl Social will definitely be the new place for weekend brunch and Saturday night fun. The Milwaukee PBS location is opening this Saturday, March 9th. Be sure to get tickets to their grand opening party running from 6 pm - 8pm. Tickets are available for purchase on the Punch Bowl social Facebook page or on nightout.com. All tickets proceeds will go to Running Rebels, a community organization for Milwaukee children to have mentors and better opportunities for their future.  

So, whether you're going to be social this weekend at the Punch Bowl Social grand opening event, or feel like renting a private event space at Good City brewing, the Fiserv Forum entertainment center is the place for you. With events running year-round and delicious food and drink options, the Forum entertainment center is Milwaukee's new hot spot to be!