The Vibe
Axe MKE (1924 E. Kenilworth Pl.)
Lots of wood paneling, and enough buffalo plaid to make you feel like you’re at a Northwoods summer camp
Northsouth Club (230 E. Pittsburgh Ave.)
The name “NorthSouth Club” hints at the bar’s split personality – Northern-inspired ax-throwing lanes and Southern-inspired shuffleboard courts
The Guests
Axe MKE
College students tired of bar-hopping along Brady Street
Northsouth Club
Young professionals and at least a few retirees congregating around the shuffleboard courts
The Owners
Axe MKE
Marla and David Poytinger, who also own Nine Below and Splash Studio
Northsouth Club
Marla and David Poytinger (yup, they’re building something of an activity bar empire)
The Menu
Axe MKE
A full bar, plus snacks like beef jerky and soft pretzels
Northsouth Club
Basically everything that’s available at Axe MKE, with a little more emphasis on tropical cocktails
The Details
Axe MKE
$20-$25 per person for walk-ins; $25-$30 per person for reserved hour-long sessions
Northsouth Club
Same hourly rates as its sister bar, or $35 for complete access to the throwing lanes and the shuffleboard courts for two and a half hours.
