An almost decade-dark North Side corner tavern could soon get a second act, this time with pool tables, dancing and a house beer called Happy Jack’s. The proposed bar is still only a licensing pitch, but the plan is detailed enough to sketch out a late-night neighborhood hangout before the city has said yes.
Owner Elba Lopez filed the license application in April, outlining a tavern built around a simple promise: an environment “where everyone is welcome,” according to Urban Milwaukee. The proposed business would fill a building on Silver Spring Drive that has been vacant for nearly a decade.
A Neighborhood Bar With Pool, Darts And Dancing
Happy Jack’s would offer macrobrews, classic cocktails, wine, energy drinks and soda, along with a house beer carrying the bar’s name. The application also lists frozen pizza and plans to cook and grill food outdoors, although it does not spell out a full food menu.
The concept leans heavily into casual bar games and entertainment. Lopez is seeking permission for two pool tables, a designated gaming area, three amusement machines, a jukebox and dancing, while also planning to form dart and pool teams for patrons…