Event Date & Time

DATE
Sunday, November 17
TIME
1:00pm

Join us for our kick off event - Tribute Fest

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This all day live music event will raise funds/support for Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin. VOW is committed to helping at-risk veterans in communities throughout Wisconsin with employment, housing, food/household items as well as mental health programs/support. Visit vowvillages.com to learn more about the organization.

Some of the area’s top tribute bands will be performing alongside veteran musical acts on two stages throughout the day.

Come on out and enjoy live music, fantastic food and some ice cold beverages and show your support for our veterans. Be a hero to a hero.

Performance Schedule:
12:00pm Side Stage – SuperDave
12:45pm Main Stage – Hot Rod Huey & the B-Sides
1:45pm Side Stage – Eric Diamond
2:30pm Main Stage – Taylor and the Anti-Heroes
3:30pm Side Stage – Geoff Landon
4:15pm Main Stage – The Supertramp Tribute
5:15pm Side Stage – Zakk Daniel
6:00pm Main Stage – 52nd Street
7:00pm Side Stage – Hypnotized Duo
7:45pm Main Stage – The Prince Experience

General Admission tickets can be purchased through the link on this page for $15 or $20 at the door.

About Us

This Historic Site... 115 Years And Counting

Bub's Irish Pub

Where you are treated as our friends

The first question we are asked is… “Who is BuB?” The short answer is that there is no BuB. The story goes like this…

In the 1990’s I was spending most of my free time with my kids whom were Irish Dancers with the Trinity Irish Dancers. They would compete in feis’s, fests, competitions and shows. The fathers of the dancers would spend a lot of time together waiting for the kids to dance. The group of dads became good friends, created fund raising activities and even created some “dad” events like golf outings and checking out some of the local Irish Pubs for a pint or two. One night, one of the guys said, “We need a name for our group.” Several dads said they were heading over to Ireland soon and would come up with a name.

In the spring of 1999, a group of fathers of the Trinity Irish Dancers went to the World Championships of Irish Dance. They checked in to their hotels, got settled and decided to check out a local pub across the street. As lore has it, they walked in to the pub, sat down on their stools and the woman bartender said, “What’ll you have… Bub?” The guys looked at each other and one of them said, “That’s it, we’re going to be Bubs!”

They were treated as we treat our friends, our buddies or our pals. In that single moment, they brought back a part of Ireland to America and we are carrying on that spirit. The Bubs have continued their traditions. They volunteer, host fundraisers, have golf events and yes, still get together to hoist a pint or two a local Irish Pubs. In 2003, we asked “The Bubs” for permission to use their name for our new Irish Pub theme. They said, “As long as you have Guinness on tap, you can use the name.”

This Historic Site… 115 Years And Counting

This historic site has been “THE PLACE” to go in the area since the late 1890’s. Originally a Dance Hall and Saloon, bowling was added in the early 1900’s and the banquet hall was added in the 1940’s. The history includes business names like The Town Bowl, The Rose – Ed, & Reuter’s Germantown Bowl.

In 1997 we bought the building, opened as The Cactus Cantina & Desert Bowl and have been evolving the space ever since. We are honored to be the stewards of this great place and carry on the tradition of being “THE PLACE” to go… even today, 115 years later and counting.

  • Location Bub's Irish Pub N116W16218 Main St Germantown, WI 53022
  • Call Us (262) 255-1840
  • Book a Party (414) 737-5866
  • Email [email protected]

Scheduled Appearances

  • Great place for free pool on Mondays before pool league starts!

    Brent McKenna Avatar Brent McKenna
    September 10, 2024

    Great place for a party, great food

    victor gutierrez Avatar victor gutierrez
    September 7, 2024

    Nice local bar

    Jeffry Thorpe Avatar Jeffry Thorpe
    August 24, 2024

    Zippy is, without a doubt, one of the most charismatic, fun, attentive, and personable bartenders you’ll ever meet at Bubs. His unmatched personality leaves a lasting impression on everyone he encounters. Meeting Zippy is an unforgettable experience! #AllRise

    Michaeleen Kubash Avatar Michaeleen Kubash
    July 15, 2024
  • Had a party of 15. The waitress was fantastic. Got everything right. Food was very good. Yes I will go back.

    Linda Lechner Avatar Linda Lechner
    June 23, 2024

    We had a party of 10 on a Friday night. I had called days prior. Our waitress was running. She was great tho, orders were correct, food and drinks were great. Definitely would go back

    Lisa Champeau Avatar Lisa Champeau
    May 21, 2024

    Team took giod care of us at a large charity event. Drinks are affordable

    Christopher Yancey Avatar Christopher Yancey
    April 21, 2024

    Wae had appetizers & drinks. They were excellant.

    Kathy Pica Avatar Kathy Pica
    April 21, 2024
  • Gotta love Bootkickers and Bubs!

    Mike Chesney Avatar Mike Chesney
    April 21, 2024

    A great place to hang with friends. Great service and inviting atmosphere!

    Steve Tidyman Avatar Steve Tidyman
    April 21, 2024

    Had a fish fry. It was very good and delicious. Service was great.

    John Krebs Avatar John Krebs
    April 21, 2024

    Great place for a party!

    Sherry Gac Avatar Sherry Gac
    April 21, 2024
  • Kelli is as smooth as Tennessee whiskey 👌

    mike hebel Avatar mike hebel
    March 23, 2024

    Comedy show was great, plan on attending next month.

    Brad Chaloupka Avatar Brad Chaloupka
    March 20, 2024

    Love this place....We had 2 Baked Cod dinners with Caramel Sw Tato Fries...yum awesome

    Karen Kirkpatrick Avatar Karen Kirkpatrick
    March 18, 2024

    Great place and great people !! Love the bands you bring in!!

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    Steve Pecha Avatar Steve Pecha
    March 17, 2024
  • Heather is one of my favorite bartenders bc she keeps the temperature just right…I never am shivering when she’s working!! Zippy has one of the best playlist! Matt is aiiiighttt 😜 Tricia is TOP TIER the best bartender they got(besides heather bc she cranks the heat) and anyone I missed YOU AIGHT!!!

    Michaeleen Kubash Avatar Michaeleen Kubash
    February 24, 2024

    Great bar with a nice selection of plates to share that I and a group sample a number of during an after work get together. Service was prompt and they checked in enough to keep drinks flowing and the table cleared as we finished dishes but we're not overbearing.

    Joe Schmidt Avatar Joe Schmidt
    February 24, 2024

    Great bar for bands and a good time

    Rudy Czechan Avatar Rudy Czechan
    December 31, 2023

    Bub’s definitely has a reputation in Germantown. Some people like it and some people don’t. I may be biased because I’m a regular here but I really enjoy Bub’s. I go here religiously on Friday for their fish fry. The baked cod is the best that I’ve found locally for the price. Kelsie and Jessica are both great bartenders. (They are usually there on Fridays when I go.) I really enjoy their service when I’m dining and drinking. Anytime that I’m off of work on Friday I’ll be eating the fish fry here.

    Matt Fales Avatar Matt Fales
    December 25, 2023
  • Wonderful venue

    artbyterra Avatar artbyterra
    December 18, 2023

    Great hangout. Friendly staff.

    Sheldon Spence Avatar Sheldon Spence
    December 11, 2023

    Service was excellent, very friendly and timely. Menu is typical bar food with a few twists, I had the corned beef burger( a burger with corned beef on it) it was excellent! Plenty of very tender and flavorful corned beef.

    Erik Saynisch Avatar Erik Saynisch
    December 1, 2023

    A nice place to sit down and have a drink and a snack......would go again

    Jeff Cook Avatar Jeff Cook
    December 1, 2023
  • Always a good time at bubs. I’ve been here for multiple live concerts/bands, events and just regular nights out and the staff is always great.

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    Danii K Avatar Danii K
    December 1, 2023

    They were busy but the service was great and we enjoyed our food. Will come again. 😴

    Kelley Kling Avatar Kelley Kling
    November 16, 2023

    Excellent fish fry!

    Russ Johnson Avatar Russ Johnson
    November 15, 2023

    Good music and drinks.

    Miss K. Mazari Avatar Miss K.
    November 1, 2023
  • Good music and drinks.

    Karina Mazari Avatar Karina Mazari
    October 28, 2023

    Had a fantastic waitress, super friendly, upbeat and attractive! Food was hot and delicious!! Would go back again for sure!!

    Ginny McGowan Avatar Ginny McGowan
    October 28, 2023

    classic Irish pub

    Glenn Ottenbacher Avatar Glenn Ottenbacher
    October 18, 2023

    Always a great time

    Rodney Delcore Avatar Rodney Delcore
    October 18, 2023
  • I was there 2 days ago for a wedding and everything was great.

    Bob P Avatar Bob P
    October 18, 2023

    Love the music band and bar is very decent. Fun atmosphere and great service! Will be back next weekend.

    Rima H Avatar Rima H
    October 18, 2023

    Had our daughters wedding shower there today. They are always so accomodating. Very wonderful staff ready to help in anyway possible.

    Maureen Ramsey Avatar Maureen Ramsey
    August 11, 2023

    First time there! Had a lot of fun and met new people. Power was out everywhere in town except Bubs due to bad storms.

    Amanda Beckley Avatar Amanda Beckley
    August 4, 2023
  • The pizza was good.

    Gary Mattson Avatar Gary Mattson
    July 28, 2023

    Bubs is a great bar and entertainment venue located in a very "small town" location. I don't get to stop in often, but have always enjoyed it when I do. It has a really comfortable and rustic feel to it, has very good food, friendly servers and live entertainment with a decent sized stage. They also have multiple pool tables, darts, and those machines my wife likes to throw money in. Give it a try sometime, there's a lot to like.

    Scott Steinpas Avatar Scott Steinpas
    July 28, 2023

    Casual & caring staff. Great owners!

    Jim Blaisdale Avatar Jim Blaisdale
    July 18, 2023

    Medved is the best!

    Tanner Zingsheim Avatar Tanner Zingsheim
    July 18, 2023

Purchase your tickets before they are gone!