Good old fashion Wisconsin neighborhood bar and grill. Food was a real surprise and cooked perfectly. I had the pizza and it was really good. Love the servers and staff , always super fun and positive even when they are swamped and dealing with a rocking lunch crowd ! read more

Good food and service. Had the pizza and if you like crispy thin crust, this is it! It was busier than I thought it would be for a sunday night which says something. Many regulars read more

The varsity is a small bar with maybe eight tables and bar service. The bar food is very good. I highly recommend it. The bartenders are extremely responsive to your requests. read more

We have never been and live nearby so we thought we'd give it a shot. We came for the food, didn't really look at the menu beforehand. Walk-in, it's what you'd expect. Typical Wisconsin dive bar. What can I say? It's loud, full of regulars. We found 2 spots at the bar, grabbed our seats and were greeted immediately. Got our drinks and got some menus. I ordered a steak sandwich, my boyfriend ordered a burger. I will say the steak sandwich was disappointing, but 100% what I expected when I saw the set up and the prep. It was bland, underwhelming, bread was soggy, cheese wasn't melted, mushrooms were still fridge cold. My boyfriend didn't have much to say about his burger other than it's what he expected from a place like that. We won't be back for the food, but our bartender did pay us plenty attention (contrary to other reviews). Although the food was trash, not her fault, I tipped her well for her service as she was kind and welcoming. we will be back for drinks. read more

Excellent pizza, and decent service. Typical Wisconsin dive bar feel and I'm here for it. It does get pretty busy, so prepare yourself for that. read more

For a small bar the food was good our waiter was attentive and welcoming. Husband had fish fry with potato pancakes and I had baked fish. I'm gluten-free and had side salad instead of French fries. I was very pleasantly surprised by the fresh ingredients in the salad . Definitely going to come back and try the pizza! read more

The Varsity Club - Side salad - Sports Bars Near Me - New Berlin, Wisconsin

The only reason I'm giving five stars is because I called about the Friday fish fry for lunch and I was told it starts at 3pm so my noon lunch was out for here. As I hung up the phone I thought did I just hear a bunch of people in the back ground so I called back and I asked if I can sit down for a beer and the woman said you can sit down for a beer so I went over. This has been my first beer in two months because all the bars were closed so it was nice to finally sit at the bar and have a cold draft. They have a few taps with domestic beers and some craft beers so I ordered the Alaskan amber and I got back $7 from a ten spot so $3 is not bad at all. The bar tender was super friendly and informed me that the kitchen doesn't open until 3pm for the fish fry but I can order pizzas until then. The place has plenty of parking, more cars than people which was odd. The place has a few outdoor tables around the building. The inside has plenty of wood all over with a small bar and tables in the rest of the space with flat screens. The place is not fancy but it's not a dive by any means so it's a decent little sports bar. I wasn't planning on going out for a beer today but it was nice to finally get out and socialize with people again in a relaxed atmosphere with a beer. read more

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Good to know when (according to the staff!!) "creepy regulars" come through the bartenders will serve them instead of kicking them out. Sorry that apparently this person could hear us over a juke box and a full bar from outside and thought our voices were "sexy and intoxicating" cause apparently that warrants being hit on and propositioned ..especially after we told him we aren't interested But protect that bag read more

I am reviewing the Varsity Club as it relates to the food as that is why I was there. Service was fine. It appears that this place is more pub than grill. We went there for lunch, clearly this place is more pub than grill as every seat at the bar was filled with an old man day drinking. We ordered lunch. Lunch was seemingly pulled out of the frozen foods section, fried and served. There was nothing special. If you are looking for food, this is NOT a food destination, it's a bar. Now, I did not try their pizza which they claim to be the best in New Berlin, but I imagine it's not a high bar. read more

Hands down one of the best pizzas I have ever consumed. The other one is located in Argentina so this one is definitely closer to home! Seriously, you are missing out if you have never tried the pizza here. Recommend cheese (duh), sausage, mushrooms and onions. Usually just order carry-out but the staff and atmosphere are friendly and welcoming. read more

Love this place. Food is great and the staff is wonderful!! They get their meat from a butcher and you can really tell the quality. read more

Thirsty? Like Wisconsin thin crust pizza? Like meaty wings? Then you'd do well to stop at the varsity club. Exceedingly friendly bar staff and decent selection of beers. Normal Wisconsin pub with a little more light than many. Look on their website for their nightly specials, but I'd go for the wings. Solid choice especially for your last stop of the night. read more

Food is amazing. Service is great. Nice atmosphere. Plenty of seats and a large menu. Specials every day of the week with things not on the menu. 10/10 read more

Pizza was excellent. Garlic cheese bread was disappointing. Crowd was unfriendly (particularly one guy who was super preachy). Service was dog sh*t. Not worth going a second time. I would not recommend this place unless you are already "one of them." read more

Awesome Food and Staff and friendly customers. The atmosphere is fun and inviting. So come on down.

Pizza late at night They even turn the oven back on To accommodate It is hard to find (good) pizza late these days They have gone above and beyond Numerous times Thank you for your service read more

Stopped in from a long road trip with the kids. Not really a place for kids. ..really a great neighborhood bar. However, they were friendly and food was great. Fries are hot, crisp and awesome. Chicken strips are fab. Nice pieces of chicken, fresh. Hubby and I ordered burgers medium ...they were more like rare. Delish...still would have liked it cooked just a hair more. Chicken filet sandwich had a nice breast of meat, perfectly cooked. We'll be back with our friends. ..for sure! read more

The service was not great and the food pretty below average in this disappointing barred than I had higher expectations. This is a pro a typical Wisconsin bar that is like a home feeling Bud it is disappointing and not as good as it should be. The service was slow and many people in this establishment looked way overserved making it not a comfortable visit read more

Fish fry was good. Pizza is still the best. Locals love the Ace so if you are from out of town you have to try it. Drinks are nice, service is good even when its busy. Small place, so it can get loud read more

This place treats you like garbage unless you're over the age of 50 and you have at least a $100+ tab at their bar. Horrible service, and we were overcharged for our meal by $20. When asked if they could fix it, we had to call twice because the person who answered the phone "didn't know anything" about their "money policies"....what? We had to file a dispute with the bank to get our money back because it had been 2 weeks since we spoke to the manager and we hadn't been compensated for yet. I think because we were younger, they didn't care about our business. Unless you're trying to get microwave-quality food at a bar with barely any parking or inside space (with the atmosphere of a run-down nursing home, might I add), I'd avoid this place at all costs read more

We tried them for the first time and the food was fantastic. The atmosphere inside was positive and inviting. We used them for take-out this time but would definitely go back to spend more time here. The service was fast and very friendly! read more

Definitely, an older Suburbia crowd. Almost all SUVs in the parking lot. I did not see anyone in there 20's or 30's. Nice enough folks though. The reason I decided to write a post is to recommend the steak sandwich. Tender as can be. I ordered it medium rare. It came out perfect. I almost got another to take home. Really something to write home about. Breaded wings. read more

Tuesday evening 8/2017. Walked in.... No waters, no menus, finally ordered. Waited 45 mins for a Grilled chicken Wrap. We NOTICED ONE THING. The waitress...NEW THE REGULARS. WE WERE NOT THE "REGULARS " Horrible SERVICE. read more

Our new corner bar could not be better!! Great service from Kristen, Karlya, Ashley and Dicky. They are the best. Great food - best pizza and fish fry ever! Fun and friendly place. Check it out! read more

My husband and I stopped in here, along with a friend, for some drinks on a Friday night. This was my first time coming here, and I was pleased with the experience. The bartenders were very nice, and made sure that we weren't without drinks during our visit. The prices for the drinks were reasonable. I thought that the volume on the music could have been just a little lower. However, I still enjoyed the atmosphere. It was refreshing to go someplace that wasn't filled with the barely 21 crowd. There were people in our age group (mid 30's) and a little bit older there. The bar has lots of woodwork on the inside, including the actual bar itself, which is made completely out of wood. Had we not already eaten, I would have tried their fish fry. I guess that just means that I will have to make a return trip in the future :-) read more

This is my husband and my favorite neighborhood go to for a beer and a bite. We are always greeted right away which I appreciate very much. Our visits are infrequent but the service has always been friendly and we are served in timely manner. Their pizza and burgers are excellent, so much so that my husband who is an excellent cook himself has made a point to tip the cook. A wonderful, cozy friendly neighborhood tavern. read more

Quite possibly the worst bar experience in the Milwaukee area. If you're not a regular, don't bother coming in. The bartenders don't pay attention to you, the food is downright terrifying, and they let the local country boys have the jukebox remote. If you're looking for a good bar, there's plenty of other options in the area. read more

I regularly frequent this establishment as it is convenient to my home, has good food and is a great place to meet people. I have found the staff to be friendly and competent, except when the bartender is also waiting tables. I realize that servers are hard to come by so I can overlook some of these shortcomings. I am writing today as I have come across a gem of a sandwich. While it is not always available, and when it is, they go fast, the Rueben Sandwich is something I will always come back for. Along with a healthy portion of corned beef, the sauer kraut they make is awesome. A mix of kraut, soy, onions carmelized adds a tremendous taste sensation. Highly recommended but don't be upset if they are 'out'. Try the pizza or burger and come back again. read more

Came here for the first time and it was great!! The food was great, and the bartenders were attentive to what we needed, offering suggestions and getting our order in right away. The food came quickly, was cooked perfectly, and was served with a smile. The prices were very reasonable, and the atmosphere was homey-reminded me of bars from back home. Bottom line-this is a place I would recommend to anyone! Of the best places I've been to in milwaukee! read more

Well they ran out of bottles if bud lite and only had shorties but the shorties were not cold. The temperature in the place was not good to warm for how hot it is was outside. read more

We stopped in for wings and beer last night. A pitcher of Spotted Cow was $10 and wings were $0.50 a piece. Not the cheapest in either category, but not bad either. They offer about 10 difference wing flavors, and they let you do as many different sauces per order as you would like. We tried the bourbon, chipotle, mango habenero, and Won Way flavors. All were good, but my favorite was Chipotle. I will say that if its called Mango Habenero, it should be much hotter. My brother and I ordered a total of 30, which sounded like a lot, but they were pretty small. We were able to finish then no problem. I have eaten here in the past, and the burgers and pizza are outstanding. It is not necessarily a destination for wings, but they were pretty good. The people working here are friendly, and it is a nice neighborhood bar to visit. read more

I drive past this bar often and would like to stop back in for their delicious pizza but alas I do not. If they don't know you, they act as if you're not welcome. The only way I'll return is if it's for a pickup order. read more

I spent a fabulous Friday afternoon enjoying good food, excellent service, and a great staff. My fiends and I really enjoyed our afternoon here. The homemade fries and large portions of food were yummy. We were heading somewhere after, but quickly changed our minds because we had such a good time. If you haven't stopped here you should. read more

I agree with the reviewer who said this place doesn't make newcomers feel welcome. My husband and I walked in and were met with stares instead of smiles or any sort of greeting. Too bad, since we live close by and might have made this a regular spot. read more

We took an Uber to the bar, got there at 1125pm after checking they were open to 2 am online...and the two female bartenders behind the bar said last call and they were closing. read more

Top 5 pizza I have ever had for a local business!!!! I was in the area killing time waiting to pick up some tickets. Been here before and had the pizza. It was an alcohol induced night so I'm sure it was an "omg this food is so delicious because I'm drunk" night. Decided to stop here for a lunch beer and pizza. April the bartender was epic. I ordered their large sausage pepperoni and mushroom. This pizza was unreal. I asked for a little extra bake and it came out epic. When in the area I will got there anytime for pizza. And even sometimes when I'm not in the area I will make a special plan with friends to go there. I turned this pizza into a three day meal. Even delicious grilled up. read more

We had a horrible experience at the Varsity Club. We had barely sat down and immediately the waitress was incredibly cold and rude. Too bad since we leave nearby, will not be coming back or recommending to friends. read more

Very nice spot in New Berlin for quick bite. The noise level was a little high, but the service and prices were very good.

Probably a nice little local bar during the day, but at night, the worst of it comes out, and they don't handle the situations professionally. Completely drunk out of their minds customers think they're allowed to ride their motorcycles when they fall immediately after getting on the bike. They then proceed to race off into the street, losing control of the vehicle, and skidding into the intersection. Management doesn't call the police to prevent this kind of behavior and also the fight, yelling, and screaming. 1:30 in the morning, and management decided it's ok for hooligans to disturb the residential area's peace. They should at least have towed that kid's bike so he doesn't make that kind of mistake again. Just do the right thing, call the police, and get it settled in an orderly manner. Or, just take the kid's keys. Don't disturb the public to that extent. read more

Went for lunch which was good on April 30. Had good food and great service from young lady. Had 2 beers also and after 1:30 she left and some guy took over and he cleared our glasses and he was annoyed when we said we did not want any more. Me and my 2 friends sat and talked for 20 more minutes at our table, the only one occupied. All others empty. When we left he sniped "Oh, leaving already? A real dickhead to make us say not come back. read more