The building that houses the popular Red Rock Saloon in Milwaukee, WI has been purchased by an entity linked to the owner of another well-known local establishment, the Red Lion Pub. Located at 1221-1227 N. Water St., the Red Rock Saloon is a fixture in Milwaukee’s entertainment scene, and this recent real estate transaction has sparked interest and questions about the future of this red rock themed bar.
State real estate records indicate that the property was acquired for $1.7 million by Impala DK, LLC. Public records further identify Jeffrey A. Kovacovich, Jr. as the registered agent for this LLC. Intriguingly, Jeffrey A. Kovacovich, Jr. is also known to be an owner of the Red Lion Pub, situated on Tannery Row at 1850 N. Water St., approximately one mile northeast of the Red Rock Saloon location. This connection between the buyer and the Red Lion Pub raises speculation about potential changes or developments for the Red Rock Saloon in Milwaukee, WI.
Red Rock Saloon Milwaukee WI Building on N. Water Street
The seller of the building was identified as Gremark Corp., based in Oconomowoc. Mark S. Gleisner is listed as the registered agent for Gremark Corp. Interestingly, the property currently occupied by the Red Lion Pub at 1850 N. Water St. is owned by Red Lion Real Estate, LLC. Christopher Tinker, who is also an owner of the Red Lion Pub, is the registered agent for this real estate entity. This web of connections highlights the intertwined nature of property ownership and bar operations in this area of Milwaukee.
Efforts to contact the owners of Red Lion Pub for comments regarding the purchase and any potential plans for the Red Rock Saloon building were unsuccessful. As of now, it remains unclear what implications this building sale will have on the Red Rock Saloon’s operations or future.
Red Rock Saloon is part of the Wild Hospitality Group, which also manages McGillycuddy’s Bar and Grill, located at 1135 N. Water Street, and another Red Rock Saloon location in Madison. The acquisition of the Red Rock Saloon Milwaukee WI building by an affiliate of the Red Lion Pub owner adds an interesting layer to the local bar and restaurant landscape and raises questions that Milwaukee residents and patrons of Red Rock Saloon will be keen to see answered in the near future.
