Bradford Beach bar-restaurant expansion put on hold
New proposal pends city, county review
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Seating on the upper-level deck of the Bradford Beach pavilion. Photo credit: Milwaukee County Parks
Beachgoers will have to wait until at least next summer to grab a beer at a new container bar proposed at Bradford Beach in Milwaukee.
The beach’s food and beverage operator Dock Bradford LLC wants to expand service to the upper deck of the historic beach house building, but it looks like that won’t happen in time for this summer season.
Milwaukee County Parks last week shared an update on The Dock’s current plans, which were
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County weighs plans for Bradford Beach bar-restaurant expansion
The Dock proposing to open container bar, add seating on upper level by summer
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The operator of food and beverage concessions at Bradford Beach in Milwaukee is moving forward with plans to expand the service footprint at its pavilion bar-restaurant,
Dock Bradford LLC is proposing to add a container bar as well as additional tables and chairs and lounge areas on the upper deck of the historic beach house building, located at 2400 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive, in time for the 2021 season.
Currently, The Dock has a covered dining area on the ground floor of the pavilion, adjacent to the kitchen and public restrooms, and some seating on the upper floor.