After burning down and being deemed a total loss in December 2025, the Bass Bay Brewhouse is attempting a comeback with a new beer garden − but it’ll need approval from the Muskego Common Council first.
The business announced the proposal in a Facebook post April 23.
“Expect cold beer & cocktails, food trucks, live music, pontoon rides, and kayak rentals − all in a laid-back, family-friendly setting. Pending City Council approval, your new summer destination on Bass Bay is almost here!”
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reached out to Bass Bay for comment, but did not immediately hear back.
Bass Bay also said it is seeking vendors and musicians for the season and asked those interested to reach out via Facebook Messenger.
The Bass Bay Brewhouse was deemed a total loss after December fire
Early in the morning Dec. 12, 2025, a fire broke out at Bass Bay Brewhouse, S79 W15851 Aud Mar Drive.
Assessments revealed the building was a total loss. As of Feb. 26, investigators had not determined a cause of the fire, with officials saying it remains inconclusive.
Bass Bay Brewhouse had decades of history on the lake
The property had a long history in Muskego, dating back to the 1950s when it operated as the Aud Mar Supper Club, opened by the family of owner Ryan Oschmann.
The supper club remained in the family for decades before closing in 2006. At one point, the property was slated for demolition and redevelopment.
Oschmann later returned to revive the space, reopening it in stages beginning in 2014 before Bass Bay Brewhouse became fully operational in 2016.
Adrienne Davis is a south suburban reporter for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Got any tips or stories to share? Contact Adrienne at amdavis@gannett.com. Follow her on X at @AdriReportss.
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