Capacity 50+

Our Guinness SNUG is a quaint semi–private room just a few steps away from our Main Bar. The SNUG features a 55” TV, speakers from our main stereo with volume control, booths and church pews. The room is private for your group. It is used weekly for birthdays, showers, meetings, luncheons, dinners, sports events and many more celebrations.

 

The history of the “Snug” began in Ireland in the late 19th Century. It was typically a small, very private room, with frosted glass window, set above head height, accessing the bar. You paid a higher price for your beer in the Snug, but nobody could see you. It was not only the well off visitors who used these rooms. The Snug was for patrons that preferred not to be seen in the public bar. Ladies would often enjoy a private drink in the Snug at a time when it was frowned upon for ladies to be in a pub. The local police officer would nip in for a quiet pint, the parish priest for his evening whiskey, and lovers would use the Snug for their clandestine visits.

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    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]
    • 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