INSIDER’S GUIDE
Happy Hour
In Wisconsin, nice weather is cause for celebration, and a good Happy Hour gives us an excuse to do just that. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite spots to usher in all this warm weather and sunshine- save us a seat, please.
Bar Louie
95 N Moorland Rd.
Happy Hour (Mon-Fri) (4PM-7PM)
We love Bar Louie!
Located at Brookfield Square Mall, it’s close to our office and has all sorts of yummy items on the menu for lunch, dinner and after work snacks like cheese curds, chicken nachos, and truffle fries.
If you’re up for heartier fare, move right into the New Orleans chicken & shrimp pasta or the parmesan crusted chicken. Enjoy $8 burgers on Tuesdays and half price signature martinis on Mondays.
Another cool thing about Bar Louie is “Cocktails for a Cause”. In 2023, as part of the Martini of the Month program Bar Louie donated $1 from each featured martini sold to No Kid Hungry for a grand total of nearly $500,000 in the last decade. No Kid Hungry provides school meals, grants to food banks and more. To learn more, visit www.nokidhungry.org.
If you’re keeping score, in the Cocktails for a Cause competition, the iconic Diva martini, holds the “most sold at Bar Louie” title of all time. We like to think we helped out.
Something for Everyone
Badger Burger Company
12455 W Capitol Drive
Happy Hour (Mon-Fri) (2PM-5PM)
As much as we love nachos, we’re suckers for loaded tots, and Badger Burger Company does not disappoint! Piled high with grilled chicken, Wisconsin cheese, bacon, jalapeños and a sour cream drizzle to make it fancy. We also love their salads, burgers (of course!) and stone fired pizza. The Maker’s Mark BBQ chicken pizza?? Mwah- chef’s kiss. Gluten free and veggie options available.
Since this is a happy hour feature, make sure you check out Badger Burger’s drink menu for 4 different mules, 7 martinis, and a variety of specialty cocktails and a menu of bloodies that are a meal in themselves.
Mitchell’s Fish Market Located at Brookfield Square Mall
275 N Moorland Rd.
Happy Hour (Sun-Thu) (3:30PM-6:30PM) (Fri) (3:30PM-5:30PM)
Holy Mackerel (see what I did there?) this is a Happy Hour you’ll want to put on your calendar! Start with yummies like Crispy Crab Rangoons, Korean BBQ Wings, Blackened Fish Street Tacos or a Double Cheeseburger. Move on to $5 cocktails, $6 martinis and a variety of wines, beers and spirits from their special Happy Hour Menu starting at just $4.)
For dinner, try starters like Half Shell Oysters, or Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail. Soups like Main Lobster Bisque, New England Clam Chowder and salads like the Titanic Wedge of Iceberg are a great way to begin the meal. Beef, chicken and pasta entrees are available, but if you’re going to head to Mitchell’s, better plan on some of the best fish and seafood in Brookfield. Trout, Chilean Sea Bass, Grilled Shrimp are excellent choices, but if you’re in the mood for a true indulgence- look no further than twin lobster tails or Alaskan king crab legs. If you can fit in one more mouthful, there’s an impressive after dinner drink menu, try their signature Sharkfin Pie. Open for lunch as well.
For the Beer Crowd
Champp’s Americana
1240 S Moorland Rd.
(Mon-Fri) (3PM-6PM)
With over 50+ rotating tap beers, it’s no wonder Champps calls themselves “The Area’s Craft Beer Mecca”. But get this, there’s a button on their website called Explore Our Beer. Click it and a website called BeerMenu comes up where you can read about the beers, log the ones you’ve tried, and be notified when new beers arrive at Champps. I am not a beer drinker, but with names like Artic Panzer Wolf, Zombie Dust and Permanent Funeral, I just might have to start! Pair your choice with any of the featured apps and the end of your day just got a whole lot better.
Download their free app for “insider access” to some great offers and specials!
The Pivot Room
185 S. Moorland Rd.
(Tue-Fri) (2PM-6PM)
Located inside Whirly Ball, we think The Pivot Room is a hidden gem in Brookfield. Known for laser tag, hyperbowling (and of course WhirlyBall), beer lovers will find 24 rotating tap beers from Wisconsin favorites, Midwest stand outs and new releases at The Pivot Room. Craft pizzas, salads, sandwiches and an app called Gutter Balls (fried cheese curds) make this a must stop. An extensive wine list and signature cocktails are also available. But here’s my favorite part- they have Champagne- I’m talking real, honest to goodness Veuve Clivquot. To quote a line from a famous movie- “…I believe I can hang out with you fellas for a while.”
For the Wine Crowd
Cooper’s Hawk
15 S. Moorland Rd.
(Mon-Fri) (2PM-5PM)
What do we want? A happy hour! When do we want it? Every day at 2pm. Now don’t get all excited and start calling our boss, the Visit Brookfield office isn’t that relaxed. In addition to wine specials, Cooper’s Hawk offers a tasty little menu with some of our favorites, like drunken shrimp, house made meatballs and Caprese flatbread. If you’re not feeling the wine vibe, select cocktails are available too. (Try the Bin 61 sour.)
Mr. B’s
18380 W. Capitol Dr.
(Mon-Fri) (4PM-6PM)
All I should really have to say is, “It’s Mr. B’s” and wait for the collective “ahhh”. But never at a loss for words, you just know I have to mention Waygu meatballs, shrimp cocktail and maple glazed wood oven-roasted bacon. The beverage list is short and sweet and to the point. Red, white and rose, beer and cocktails. Why mess around- let’s get this happy hour started.
Go for Happy Hour, Stay for Dinner
Sometimes it happens- Happy Hour stretches into the dinner hour. No judgement from this gal. Grab your calendar and start penciling in. At this rate, we won’t have to cook til Memorial Day.
Sunday: Fleming’s- 15665 W. Bluemound Rd.
Surf & Turf Sunday 3-course menu, $75 per person
Monday: Jake’s Restaurant- 21445 Gumina Rd.
Steak and your choice of side, $19.95 per person
Tuesday: Buffalo Wild Wings- 16750 W Bluemound Rd
BOGO traditional wings
Wednesday: Lou Malnati’s- 15795 W Bluemound Rd
1/2 price wine bottles
Thursday: Parkside 23- 2300 Pilgrim Square Dr.
Thursday’s only, “progressive happy hour” – half price appetizers
Friday: North Star Bistro- 19115 W. Capitol Dr.
Traditional Fish Fry
Saturday: Bonefish Grill- 18355 W Bluemound Rd.
Everyday Social Hour
