Where to Go Out to Ring In the New Year in Muskego

The party starts early in Muskego as the last big weekend of the year approaches, taking us nearly to mid week next week. Overall, tavern owners tell us it's not as big of a night as you would expect, so things are kept fairly low-key.

If you feel like heading out to celebrate there are also a few options, beginning Thursday, but as in all things, be smart and be safe.

Thursday, Dec. 27 - Holiday Pub Crawl 6:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Matty's Bar, Marx Pioneer Inn, JD's Pub, Danny Haskell's and Romey's in Franklin are all part of this annual local event, which allows you to 'bus it' between establishments. $20 

New Year's Eve, Monday, Dec. 31 -

AJ's Bar & Grill: plenty happening on the last night of the year, including a giveaway for an HD TV. From 9 p.m. - 3 a.m. they'll have a DJ along with an optional food and bus ride package for $20 in advance or $25 at the door. If you'd prefer to add open bar (9 p.m. to 1 a.m.)to your festivities, the cost is $50 in advance, $60 at the door. The bus ride home is for a 10-milw radius. For more information, visit ajsbargrill.com

Bushy's Pub and Grill: keeping it simple, they plan on a DJ, along with a special menu fitting the last night of the year, including steak and lobster. No cover to come in and enjoy the music.

Danny Haskell's: reporting that it's generally business as usual, Haskell's will also be offering some drink specials as well as a safe ride home program for those who over indulge.

Matty's Bar: the food menu is the focus on New Year's Eve, and manager Dale said they will be offering Queen and King cuts of steak as well as seafood.

New Year's Day - Tuesday, Jan. 1

Marx Pioneer Inn - Owner Mark Sobczak puts his efforts into the day after, with the Annual Dart Tournament beginning at noon, and meat raffles throughout the day. With the Badgers in the Rose Bowl, the festivities will last well into the evening.

Matty's - living up to their award-winning sports bar reputation, Matty's will be open and ready for the Rose Bowl as well as the other daylong coverage of games, with specials on 'Sconnie' beer as patrons watch the Badgers take on Stanford.