Unlike most modern bars, Bryant's was built for love. The cozy dark lighting and cozy booths create the perfect environment for gazing in to the eyes of your beloved. There are no TVs to distract your gaze, no dance floor to break up the space, no pool tables and no bar games- when you come toBryant's it's about you and your companion. Conversation, laughter, and heady drinks mix to create the perfect environment for love.
Is Bryant's the perfect place for a first date? Probably not, especially if you don't know the person. If the date goes wrong (and let's face it, it may), the quiet music and lack of distraction will quickly highlight the awkwardness. Personally, I would say Bryant's is the perfect place for a second date. If you know you have a connection with your date, bring them to Bryant's for some serious one on one.
Why Bryant's? Ask your grandparents: Bryant's is a proven place for love. I have met dozens of people who say they dated at Bryant's, their parents/grandparents dated at Bryant's, or they got engaged at Bryant's. I even met one fellow named Bryant whose parents loved Bryant's so much, they named their child after the lounge. Now, that's love.
Probably the most famous Bryant's couple, long gone from the memory of most Bryant's patrons, were Bryant and Edna Sharp. This couple created and owned Bryant's for nearly 20 years. It was their vision to create a space full of romantic music and delicious cocktails; a special place, closed off and separate from the everyday world. The separation from the outside world was especially important in the late 1930's. America was just coming out of the Great Depression and just entering a World War. Life was hard and people appreciated a romantic place to get away from the everyday.
Unfortunately, we don't know a lot about Bryant or his wife Edna. However, we did find a memorial to Bryant that was quite telling of the couple and their love for each other:
Personally, I never met Bryant, but I am sure he would be happy to know that Milwaukee is still enjoying the lounge he created over 70 years ago. If only he could see that couples still get a glimmer in their eye when they mention their special times at Bryant's. I'm sure he would be proud to have his name on the most romantic spot in town.
This weekend we are celebrating Valentine's Day at Bryant's. We will be making the best cocktails in town, plus we will be serving Pat's Valentine's Day punch and the Defrongue. Here are our hours, hope you can stop by:
Friday, February 11 5PM-2:30AM Velvet Lounge 10PM-1AM
Saturday, February 12 5PM-2:30AM Velvet Lounge 8PM-1AM
Sunday, February 13 8PM-2AM
Monday, February 14 7PM-2AM
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