Lucky Clover is scheduled to open on Friday, August 26th at 1048 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., the former home of the Brudd Cafe.
Behind the new Modern Irish Concept are industry veterans Jake Dehne and Seth Dehne, co-owners Jimmy Manke, operating partners James Sanchez and Taylor Korslin, and director of marketing and business development Sam Grady. Cozy new bar.
Comprising approximately 1,500 square feet, the cozy new bar in the Steinmeyer Building is designed to reflect the feel of a more modern Irish pub, with warm wood accents and live plants to branded turf. It features a combination of abundant greenery up to the wall of Bring the outdoors into your space.
At the bar, guests will find bar tops covered in 23,000 hand-laid pennies.
The centerpiece of this space is a large wooden lucky clover of the same name, explicitly designed for the new bar by Wisconsin-based Zoli’s Woodcarving.
The wooden statue comes with a plate suggesting the best way to use it to attract good luck. If you touch it with a shot, good luck will come the next day. Friendships bring endless luck. ”
With seating for approximately 60 on the ground floor and accommodation for up to 40 on the mezzanine level, it now serves as both a lounge area and a private event space for smaller parties. is set to
Dehne said the venue will host regular live music, including solo acts during weekday happy hours and DJs for the late-night and weekend crowds.
As for its offerings, Lucky Clover will debut as a bar only and will focus on 24 tap lines featuring a mix of Irish and craft brews, a curated selection of premium whiskeys and Scotches, and a craft cocktail menu. .
However, starting in October, Lucky Clover will also be rolling out a small food menu that pays homage to Irish pub fare with options like Reuben rolls, Irish nachos, soups and stews.
Dene, who also runs RWB Milwaukee right next door to Lucky Clover, says the new Irish pub is filling a niche in the area.
“We haven’t had an Irish bar here in 20 years,” he says. “So we hope to add something new to the entertainment district that really helps revitalize this side of the street.”
He said he expects the bar to serve two distinct clientele. One, during happy hour and from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. he’s a casual business crowd, and the other after 10 p.m. he syncs with the RWB Milwaukee crowd It’s a young audience.
Starting Friday, August 26th, Lucky Clover will be open Wednesday through Sunday from 4pm to close, Saturday from 11am to close, and Sunday from 11am to 10pm.
