The result is a not-too-big, not-too-small, refreshingly eclectic and casual space that’s less formal and more comfortable than your typical event space. If you want great food & great beer, give Rumpus a try.This was the vision set out for the private room and event space at The Rumpus Room – aptly named The Room Rumpus. If you're looking for great beer and don't care about food, head down to Bayview. The same pours will cost you $1-2 less at Roman's, Sugar Maple, or Comet- but there is no guarantee they'll have the same beers on any given night. You have to decide if it's worth great food at a pretty substantial price. If you are planning a special date, this is a great choice. We've done everything from calf brains at a beer dinner to brown sugar and chile bacon at the bar.
The burger is good but the sandwiches are better.įood- have never had a bad bite here. Food selections range from moderately priced bar food to expensive fine dining dinners. Rivals Roman's for best curated tap list in Milwaukee. Selection- best tap list in the downtown area. Bartenders can be a bit slow, but they are often very busy. To be honest, this is what you're paying for. They don't cut any corners on ingredients or preparation. Quality- outstanding on all fronts- food, cocktails, beer, wine. Chairs at the bar are big and difficult to move around when it's busy (usually during Friday Happy Hour). The new chalkboard taplist is a major improvement. Starts of farmhouse meets speakeasy but ends up feeling like they gave up once the bar was in. I'm not sure who designs Bartalotta's spots, but he/she could use a bit more style in this location. Once you get to the dining area it's typical "high end hotel restaurant" dressing. Nov 12, 2011Ītmosphere- great, but only if you sit at the bar.
In other words, it is not for everybody who frequents this site but it fills a gap in the market for those who are comfortable drinking and eating in this type of establishment. Rumpus Room is part of the growing trend of upscale gastropubs with a decent beer and food selection and a crowd that is older and nicely attired. Lots of good choices and the presentation was thoughtful and creative. The menu was interesting, offering a choice of either small plates or apps/entrees. I had a Pride and Joy on cask(there were a lot of Three Floyds on tap and in the bottle) and a Breakfast Stout. Still, the tap list was good, though it was surprisingly light on Wisconsin beers. I had a nice chat with the bartender, who was generally knowledgable about beer but still learning the topic. Having read the thread here about the "rare" beer list when the place first opened, I was expecting to see some whales on the beer menu (Dark Lord, Westvleteren, etc.) but the bartender told me that the "rare" list had been discontinued. Best of both worlds for both the beer geek and the colleagues. It is the kind of place that a beer geek on a business trip might take some colleagues for drinks/dinner. The crowd was business professionals and the beer appeared secondary to many both at the bar and dining tables. Tables line the window opposite the bar and there are more tables in the back. Walking into the restaurant there is a charcuterie/cheese prep station on the side, followed by a long bar. This place is a gastropub that is part of an upscale restaurant group which I presume, from their website, has about half a dozen different restaurant formats in Milwaukee.
Stopped into the Rumpus Room midweek on a recent trip to Milwaukee and had dinner at the bar.
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