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Boat House Pub & Eatery

4.1 ★★★★☆ 2,298 Google reviews · Lakefront wedding venue in Kenosha, Wisconsin · 0.8 mi to the lake

Seafood dishes served in a family-friendly restaurant with a nautical theme & Lake Michigan views.

Plan your tour

  • Setting lakefront venue, 0.8 mi to the lake — verified by its distance to a real shoreline
  • Phone +1 262-654-9922
  • Website boathousekenosha.com — most venues book tours right on their site

At a glance

4917 7th Ave, Kenosha, WI 53140

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On the property

What couples name in their reviews of Boat House Pub & Eatery and what the venue states on its own site — the fastest way to tell what's actually here before you drive out.

🍸 Full Bar Service 2 mentions

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What couples highlight

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 2,298 Google reviews — in their own words, and only about the wedding and the setting.

🤝 staff who go above & beyond 2 mentions
🍽️ delicious food & drinks 4 mentions
📋 flawless coordination 2 mentions

From the reviews

We made reservations and drove in from an hour away specifically to try this place. We actually could have been seated immediately by the super sweet hostess inside, but opted for the patio instead... which was also immediately available. The place itself is absolutely a vibe. Playlist? 10/10.

★★★★★ — Jennifer, May 2026

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Getting married at Boat House Pub & Eatery

Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see the ceremony spot at the exact time of day you'd say your vows — a west-facing beach glows at sunset but bakes at noon, and you'll want to feel the wind, watch where the sun sits, and walk the path your guests take across the sand. Second, bring your real questions: the weather backup (where does the ceremony move if it rains or the wind kicks up?), who pulls the beach permit, the sound-ordinance curfew, the catering and bar policy, and exactly what's included — chairs, setup, and teardown on sand are where quotes quietly diverge. Peak beach dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.

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Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and couples' reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own this venue? Claim your listing — it's free.