Celebrating Milwaukee hospitality is part of Lakefront Brewery's mission statement.
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Russ Klisch purchased the chalet from the Milwaukee Brewers for $15,000 in 1999 after it was removed before the stadium was torn down to make way for American Family Field.
The Bernie Brewer Chalet and large beer stein are visible in center field as the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers line up for the national anthem during Opening Day in 1999 at Milwaukee County Stadium.
Lakefront Brewery also owns the original Bernie Brewer Chalet, which was constructed in the late 1970s. It originally was taken down in 1984 to make way for a new sound tower in center field.
The Lakefront Brewery staff converted the old chalet into a date night spot. Russ Klisch said they typically get four to five reservations a week.
A new home was constructed for Bernie Brewer, the Brewers mascot, in the upper deck of what is now called American Family Field. Bernie's previous two homes now are located at Lakefront Brewery in Milwaukee.
Members of the 1994 "Bernie Bunch" wrote their names onto the wall of the last Bernie Brewer chalet at Milwaukee County Stadium.
The Bernie Brewer Chalet and beer mug atop the center field bleachers were among the most memorable features at Milwaukee County Stadium.
People who reserve the chalet are able to sign their names over others who carved their names into the original structure.
Among the many stickers and signatures inside the Bernie Brewer Chalet is a sticker commemorating the final game at Milwaukee County Stadium.
The entrance to the chalet at Lakefront Brewery features original designs of the Milwaukee Brewers Barrelman logo.
Photos: Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski in action during 2026 season
Brewers starting pitcher Jacob Misiorowski delivers against the Cardinals during a July game in St. Louis.
Brewers starting pitcher Jacob Misiorowski celebrates after getting the final out of the seventh inning in May against the Padres at American Family Field in Milwaukee.
Brewers pitchers Jacob Misiorowski, left, and Brandon Sproat interact before a game against the Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Arizona.
Brewers starter Jacob Misiorowski delivers a pitch against the Cubs during a late June game at American Family Field in Milwaukee.
Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski delivers a pitch against the Reds during an early July game at American Family Field in Milwaukee.
Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski check in with umpire Tom Hanahan after the first inning against the Braves during a June game at Truist Park in Georgia.
Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski delivers a pitch against Phillies left fielder Brandon Marsh during a June game at American Family Field in Milwaukee.
Brewers catcher Gary Sanchez talks with Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski during a May game against the Astros in Houston.
Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski throws a pitch against the Cardinals during a May game at American Family Field in Milwaukee.
Brewers manager Pat Murphy talks with pitcher Jacob Misiorowski before a May game against the Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago.
Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski watches a single by Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. during during a May game in Milwaukee.
Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski delivers against the Yankees during a May game in Milwaukee.
Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski pitches against the Nationals during a May game at Nationals Park in Washington.
Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski answers questions during media day at the MLB All-Star Game in Philadelphia.
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