Description: Curly's Pub is named for the Packers' founder Curly Lambeau and is located inside the Atrium of Lambeau Field. Since we arrived to the stadium four hours early, we had plenty of time to take in the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame plus grab a bite to eat beforehand. I'm glad we arrived early and opted for lunch first. We got inside Curly's around 11:45p and by the time we were leaving at 12:45p, they already had a lengthy wait for a table.
When you arrive you will have a choice of dining in the bar area, which is very large and serves the same menu as your other option, the dining room. We chose the dining room for comfort, nice tables with regular chairs (rather than the high bar chairs or stools). Once seated, we were immediately greeted by our server Ryan who took our drink orders.
In reviewing the menu, no surprise that it was pretty standard Wisconsin bar food . . . salads, brats, chicken fingers, hamburgers, soups, sandwiches, etc. and of course, cheese curds. For their full menu, check them out at http://prod.static.packers.clubs.nfl.com//assets/docs/lambeau-field/2011curlysmenu.pdf . We decided to split the double brat platter along with soup for Alice and chili for me.
I was surprised at how good the chili was, as I expected some canned Hormel variation. It really did exceed my expectations! The brats were also very good, but I have to admit, my husband makes THE BEST brats so I didn't expect these to be better than what I have at home. The brats platter came with french fries and cole slaw, also enough to share. Our lunch including soft drinks came to $27 including tax & tip.
Curly's is open seven days a week, and offers daily specials to entice folks to come to Lambeau Field even when the Packers are not playing. I have to give it to them, they are very creative in finding ways to connect fans to the team through food. Check this out:
"Eat Like the Packers at Curly's Pub: The only place where you can eat what the players are eating in the team dining room! Check out the weekly menu for October 17-23 (PDF). Eating smart and healthy off the field is a key component to the Packers' success on the field. Be a part of the team!"
How cool is that? This week featured chicken pot pie . . . mmmm good!
One down comment about Curly's Pub - this is not the place to go if you're in Green Bay and looking for a fish fry. Their prices are outrageous and you should be able to find something in town for around $10-$12 all you can eat.
As with any decent sports bar, there are televisions everywhere throughout Curly's. I can see this as a fun place to come to watch a game, whether that would be a Packers' away game or just any other sports event.
While Curly's Pub is open seven days a week, you must have a game ticket to enter Lambeau Field on home game days before or during the game. Therefore those without game tickets may only dine at Curly's after the conclusion of the game (45 minutes afterwards).
For more information regarding hours of operation, check them out at: http://prod.www.packers.clubs.nfl.com/lambeau-field/curlys-pub.html .
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