Beginning on Tuesday, June 6, you can get a taste of the rooftop patio at The Atrium, 2107 E. Capitol Dr., in Shorewood.
Last summer, Camp Bar owners Natalia and Paul Hackbarth acquired the former Garden Room, a venue they transformed into an event space fit for weddings and other celebrations. The patio, garden and bar will be open to the public Tuesday through Thursday from 4 to 10 p.m. for Summer Camp, a special summer rooftop bar experience.
We got a first look at the space last week. And here's what you can expect.
The bar
Located inside the former horticultural atrium, the bar will offer a nice selection of bottled beer and wine, along with a menu of craft cocktails, including a variation on the Camp Bar old fashioned.
Gardens
Just outside the bar lies a 1,000-square foot patio, complete with lush summer gardens.
Patio
A patio, complete with umbrellas and a pergola, provides social seating for small groups with a view of the gardens.
Alcoves
Two intimate shaded alcoves accommodate larger groups at the front of The Atrium.
Street views
You can also enjoy a cocktail and a view of Capitol Drive from the front patio adjacent to the bar.
Popcorn
If you're lucky, there might even be popcorn waiting. This mobile popcorn cart was built by Hackbarth's grandfather when he was a boy.
Watch The Atrium Facebook page for updates on hours, including closures over the course of the summer for special events.
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.
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