Brewery Profile

The Sandlots of Salem Lakes | Burgers, Brew and Baseball

In Salem Lakes, the local beer scene is represented less by a row of urban taprooms than by community places where food, sports, and beer share the same room. A visitor to The Sandlots of Salem Lakes finds a microbrewery and restaurant with a sports-bar feel and a broader menu than a basic bar counter. The beer list includes craft offerings along with local and domestic brews, while the dining side covers burgers, steaks, gumbo, fried shrimp with jalapeno sauce, and homemade BBQ brisket. The setting is built for people who may be stopping in for a game, a meal, or both, with 15 high-definition TVs showing sports such as baseball, football, NASCAR, and golf.

Travelers in this part of Wisconsin often look for relaxed, practical stops: a place to eat after time on the road, a casual bar where a group can watch a game, or a local room that reflects the surrounding community rather than a formal tasting-room format. The Sandlots fits that pattern by tying its beer-and-food service to a baseball identity. An adjacent baseball diamond is used by travel teams, giving the place a connection to the sport beyond the televisions inside. That makes it a useful stop for visitors who want craft beer in a setting that is also oriented toward families, teams, sports fans, and larger mixed groups where not everyone may be there just for beer.

For planning a visit, expect the taproom and restaurant to be the place to confirm the day’s pours, since the known beer program is described broadly rather than through fixed beer names. The food menu is a significant part of the visit, so it can work as a lunch or dinner stop as well as a drinks stop. Sports viewing is a major amenity, and the number of screens makes it likely that multiple events can be on during busy seasons. Regular community events such as karaoke, bingo, and meat raffles are also part of the schedule, so checking ahead is worthwhile if you prefer a quieter meal or want to time a visit around an activity. The baseball diamond next door is another factor to keep in mind, especially when travel teams are using it and the room may have more of a game-day atmosphere.

The Sandlots of Salem Lakes operates as a microbrewery and restaurant in Salem Lakes, Wisconsin, combining craft beer offerings with a diverse food menu. Their beer selection includes both local and domestic brews, served alongside a variety of dishes such as steaks, burgers, gumbo, fried shrimp with jalapeno sauce, and homemade BBQ brisket. The establishment features 15 high-definition TVs for viewing sports events including baseball, football, NASCAR, and golf. Notably, the brewery includes an adjacent baseball diamond used by travel teams, reflecting the owners' connection to the sport. Regular events like karaoke, bingo, and meat raffles contribute to its community engagement. The Sandlots emphasizes its local roots and sporting atmosphere while offering a broad dining experience beyond standard bar fare.

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9251 Antioch Rd, Salem Lakes, WI 53168, USA, Salem Lakes, Wisconsin, 53168

Phone: 262-586-5409

Website: http://www.sandlotsofsalem.com/

Hours: Mon-Fri: Open 11:00 AM, Sat & Sun: Open 9:00 AM