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Serving Oak Creek Since 1979! Our 5th decade of service
At the heart of the extended “Mug” family, we are joined together by a vision of service, sincerity, smiles & fun. We will do our best to remember your name or at least what you’re drinking & we hope you remember ours.
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In memory of Erv, the guy whose name will always be on the door...and Barb, the gal who made it happen.
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The Benefits of being a Scratch Kitchen
Erv’s Mug is proud to be a true scratch kitchen. And being a scratch kitchen means we work with a lot of ingredients – it’s one of the main reasons our menu stretches across six pages with barely an inch of space to spare! Believe it or not, even that packed menu…
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The Best Decorations
Although Halloween is the current reason for the season, our decorations didn’t start out that way. The Christmas decorations at Erv’s are truly impressive (There are even YouTube Videos). But it wasn’t always like it is now. It all started with red bows. My mom and dad bought Erv’s in…
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The Bear vs Erv’s Mug *SPOILERS*
In recent years, restaurants have become the backdrop for some of the most talked-about stories in film and TV-The Menu, Chef, and Boiling Point are just a few. Audiences can’t get enough of the drama, camaraderie, and chaos that feels so familiar to anyone who’s worked in the service industry. But one show…
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Erv-toberfest 2025
Beer has always been part of Wisconsin’s culture. Milwaukee’s famous first “Beer Fest” in 1933 drew more than 20,000 people to enjoy beer and German food, laying the groundwork for the celebrations that continue today. Festivals such as the Great Taste of the Midwest in Madison and Milwaukee Brewfest on…
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Where Everybody Knows Your Name…
A few years ago, we received a review mentioning how we treat our regulars with extra special care. It made me wonder: what does it really take to become a regular at Erv’s Mug? Just last week, a gentleman came in and sat at the bar. He was traveling…
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Erv Senior
So, some of you may not know that the Erv, who was the name on the door and the face on the sign, was actually an Erv Junior. Erv Senior, my grandfather, might not have his face on the sign, but it was his co-signature on a loan that allowed…
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Erv’s vs Mother Nature – The Renovation Story Part 2
It comes as no surprise that Erv never wanted me to go into the family restaurant business, so it’s really not a stretch to imagine that he was absolutely against me expanding the building. But every Friday night, we faced brownouts on the electricity. The toilets backing up became such…
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“Welcome Back!” – The Renovation Story Part 1
“Welcome Back!” is the first thing that pops into my head every time I see someone walk in our front door and quickly look to the left then right, with a puzzled look on their face. Yes indeed, the bar used to be on the other side. If you recall…
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But Why Clowns?
Many people know about the Christmas Decorations that cover every inch of our space in November and December. But we also decorate for several other holidays throughout the year. Summertime currently features a patriotic bar, tropical beach vibes in the back room, and clowns in the main room. But why…
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Erv’s Mug & the Honor Flight
Our veterans are never forgotten. As we enter into the Memorial weekend, we decided to reflect on our participation in raising funds for our vets in this area. It began in 2018 when we partnered with a local group organizing a run called “We run, they fly”. This group held…
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