Good City Brewing Company
333 W. Juneau Ave., 414-539-4343
Hook: Beer! Pale ale, IPA, porter, etc.
Eat: Curry fries, Brew Burger
Proximity to Fiserv: Across the entertainment plaza, next to Mecca
Parking Tip: If cost-conscious and willing to walk, try the blocks north of Fiserv for free street spots.
Drink Wisconsinbly
320 W. Highland Ave., 414-409-1740
Hook: Lots of logo’d merch for sale
Eat: Fresh curds and a brandy old fashioned
Proximity to Fiserv: Across the plaza, in the south building
Parking Tip: If cost-conscious and willing to walk, try the blocks north of Fiserv for free street spots.
Mecca Sports Bar and Grill
1134 N. Vel R. Phillips Ave., 414-908-0401
Hook: The 42-foot high-def TV along with more than 60 smaller TVs
Eat: Chimneystack nachos, chicken wings
Proximity to Fiserv: Across the plaza
Parking Tip: If cost-conscious and willing to walk, try the blocks north of Fiserv for free street spots.
Punch Bowl Social
1122 N. Vel R. Phillips Ave., 414-204-7544
Hook: Bowling, a vintage arcade and private karaoke
Eat: The fun drinks (mocktails, fizzes, sodas and shakes) are perfect for gaming.
Proximity to Fiserv: Right across the plaza. Can’t miss it.
Parking Tip: If cost-conscious and willing to walk, try the blocks north of Fiserv for free street spots.
A Tip on Other Arena-Area Parking
Download the SpotHero app to reserve and prepay for spaces. Note that the closest parking structures may be the busiest when you leave.
Doc’s Commerce Steakhouse
754 N. Vel R. Phillips Ave., 414-935-2029
Hook: Great beer selection, plus an extensive list of bourbons
Eat: LA caviar (a salad made with black-eyed peas) served with saltines, pulled pork sandwich, Doc’s Sampler for a group
Proximity to Fiserv: 4 blocks
Parking Tip:Lot on Fourth Street and Vel R. Phillips Avenue. Or valet at nearby SpringHill Suites
Carson’s Milwaukee
301 W. Juneau Ave., 414-223-3311
Hook: The dependability of a chain
Eat: Sliced New York strip steak salad, char-crusted bone-in pork chops
Proximity to Fiserv: 2 blocks
Parking Tip: Valet after 5 p.m., and validated parking in surface lot across the street
Tavern at Turner Hall
1034 N. Vel R. Phillips Ave., 414-346-0800
Hook: Its size means that you can typically get seated without a wait.
Eat: Tavern Chop Salad, fish tacos
Proximity to Fiserv: 1 block
Parking Tip: Nearby lots and street meters
Old German Beer Hall
1009 N. Old World Third St., 414-226-2728
Hook: Liters of German beer in a Bavarian-inspired setting
Eat: Giant Munich-style pretzel, a smoked Usinger’s brat with kraut on a pretzel roll
Proximity to Fiserv: 2 blocks
Parking Tip: Try the meter parking on Old World Third or the blocks just east of the river near State.
