(MADISON, Wis.) – After closing in 2019, Babes Grill & Bar will reopen on Tuesday, Oct. 29 as Babes at Vitense Grill and Bar, located inside Vitense Golfland at 5501 Schroeder Rd.
“We are thrilled to be a part of the reopening of such an iconic Madison restaurant,” Vitense Golfland Co-Owner Joel Weitz said. “The addition of Babes at Vitense will amplify the significance of offering a unique Madison experience by combining the success of a 35-year local sports bar business with a nearly 70-year-old family recreation destination founded in 1955 by George Vitense, a Madison golf professional legend.”
Lynn Haker, the owner of the former Babes Grill & Bar, has been involved in the creation of the new establishment. Although he has no ownership, Haker will serve as the restaurant’s Food and Beverage Director. One of the most interesting features of the new restaurant area will be the large mural on the north wall featuring captivating pictures and descriptions of the decades of progression of the Madison landmarks.
The 2,000-square-foot restaurant will feature casual American food, a full-service bar and an outdoor patio. Many of the popular items from the original Babes, which closed after 35 years for the development of an apartment complex, will be featured at the new Babes at Vitense restaurant just across Schroeder Road from the old location.
Babes at Vitense Grill and Bar will be open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to the closing time of Vitense Golfland. The friendly, neighborhood establishment also will be available for private events.
For more information about Babes at Vitense Grill and Bar, visit: https://www.vitense.com/babes-at-vitense/
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Resulting Media Coverage:
- Wisconsin State Journal (Oct. 24, 2024): Babes Grill & Bar coming back, this time in Vitense Golfland
- Channel 3000 (Oct. 28, 2024): Babes Bar and Grill ‘tees off’ a new partnership with Vitense Golfland
- NBC-15 (Oct. 29, 2024) : Babe’s Grill and Bar is back, now part of Vitense Golfland
- Wisconsin Golf (Nov. 4, 2024): The Sweet Spot: More on the AmFam’s changes; Mark Wilson turns 50; Tony Romo’s bets; Babe’s and Vitense; 100 holes in 6 hours … on foot
- WKOW (Nov. 11, 2024): Babes reopens inside Vitense Golfland in Madison
- Instagram (Nov. 11, 2024): Grand Opening Alert!
- Instagram (Nov. 11, 2024): Babe’s at Vitense is now open!
- Instagram (Nov. 12, 2024): The perfect swing just got a side of delicious!
- TikTok (Nov. 18, 2024): Babe’s Grill & Bar Grand Opening at Vitense Golfland in Madison, WI