Swig To Close Its Doors After 15 Years, Lease Problem Cited

MILWAUKEE, WI -- After 15 years as Milwaukee’s first small plate restaurant, Swig, 217 N. Broadway, Milwaukee, will close its doors following brunch service on Sunday, Oct.14.

“Our lease option was up at the end of this year. We intended to re-imagine the space, as we did with the former Water Buffalo space, when we transformed it into Blue Bat Kitchen & Tequilaria,” says John Walch, President of Hospitality Democracy in a statement to Patch. “Unfortunately, both parties were unable to come to a lease agreement that would allow Hospitality Democracy the ability to invest in a new concept in this existing space.”

Already in the works for a November launch, sister restaurant Onesto is developing a new brunch experience in Milwaukee. In addition, Hospitality Democracy is expanding its catering and event options to meet its guests’ needs both in and outside of the restaurant spaces.

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