Bull Ring

Bar

1250 N. 12th St
Milwaukee, WI 53205

State Region

Southeast WI

Neighborhood

Avenues West

Year Opened: 1953
Year Closed: 1962

Exact Date Opened: Sunday, February 01, 1953
Exact Date Closed: Monday, August 31, 2026

Clientele Primarily Identified As

Gay

Described as Milwaukee's most unusual cocktail lounge, the Bull Ring was a Spanish-themed nightclub operated by Reginald Le Claire. It was demolished during the construction of I-43.

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