Snuggle up with some holiday cheer as OnMilwaukee shares stories of everything merry and bright in the spirit of the season.
The OnMilwaukee Ho Ho Holiday Guide is brought to you by Harley-Davidson Museum and MolsonCoors.
Things are getting festive at the J. Leinenkugel’s Barrel Yard at American Family Field. That's thanks to the return of The Tinsel Taproom.
This holiday pop-up is bringing on all the holiday feels with festive accommodations for up to eight guests including festive holiday beverages, food options, board games and holiday music. It’s the perfect spot for girls’ nights, holiday luncheons, gift exchanges, office lunches, family gatherings and more.
Located just inside the Barrel Yard with a view of the pilot brewery, the Tinsel Taproom offers cozy – you guessed it – tinsel-filled quarters with both lounge and table seating, holiday trees and decor and plenty of twinkling holiday lights.
Complementary holiday beverages include the choice of four packages: the Yule Tide Mule (vodka, cranberry, lime and ginger beer); the Fireside Old Fashioned (bourbon, coffee liqueur, maple syrup, Aztec chocolate bitters and toasted marshmallow); The Holiday Spritz (Aperol, cranberry juice, prosecco and orange peel); or the Blackberry Bramble (gin, blackberry puree, lemon and Sprite). Non-alcoholic options can also be substituted. Options include a zero-proof Blackberry Bramble (all the flavor but no gin) or peppermint hot cocoa. All are served in these adorable holiday mugs.
New for 2024, the Tinsel Taproom décor and cheer will extend throughout J. Leinenkugel’s Barrel Yard, allowing patrons to feel the holiday spirit without making an exclusive taproom booking.
Make your reservations
Standard reservations are $125 and include 90-minute accommodations for eight guests inside the tinsel taproom along with a complimentary drink package. Guests have the option to order food and beverage items from the Barrel Yard’s regular and holiday menus. Additional guests (up to 12 total) can be added to the experience for $15 per guest.
Reservations are available beginning Nov. 22 with hours Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Make yours online here!
Supper with Santa
Guests can also make a reservation for Supper with Santa at J. Leinenkugel’s Barrel Yard on Saturday, Dec. 14 between 5 and 7 p.m. During the event, guests can snap a photo with Santa while enjoying dinner and drink specials. Reservations can be made online.
Additional holiday happenings
The Brewers Special Events & Hospitality Team will also be participating in the beloved holiday tradition of decorating
a room at the Pabst Mansion this year.
The Mansion offers self-guided tours with each room decked from tip to mistletoe. For more information on visiting the Pabst Mansion this holiday season, visit pabstmansion.com.
Fans can also experience American Family Field year-round with a visit to J. Leinenkugel’s Barrel Yard, X-Golf and The Brewers Team Store. Hours for each venue are as follows:
J. Leinenkugel’s Barrel Yard: Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
The Brewers Team Store: Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
X-Golf: Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to midnight, Saturday 8 a.m. to midnight and Sunday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Note: reservations are 1-hour minimum with additional time booked in 30-minute increments.
As a passionate champion of the local dining scene, Lori has reimagined the restaurant critic's role into that of a trusted dining concierge, guiding food lovers to delightful culinary discoveries and memorable experiences.
Lori is an avid cook whose accrual of condiments and spices is rivaled only by her cookbook collection. Her passion for the culinary industry was birthed while balancing A&W root beer mugs as a teenage carhop, fed by insatiable curiosity and fueled by the people whose stories entwine with every dish. Lori is the author of two books: the "Wisconsin Field to Fork" cookbook and "Milwaukee Food". Her work has garnered journalism awards from entities including the Milwaukee Press Club. In 2024, Lori was honored with a "Top 20 Women in Hospitality to Watch" award by the Wisconsin Restaurant Association.
When she’s not eating, photographing food, writing or planning for TV and radio spots, you’ll find Lori seeking out adventures with her husband Paul, traveling, cooking, reading, learning, snuggling with her cats and looking for ways to make a difference.
