Awards & Reviews
It is intensely gratifying to be recognized for bringing the National Block building back from the brink.
We are humbled by the accolades from those who recognize the building’s significance to the Milwaukee landscape.
And from those who dance within its walls and delight in its embrace.
The George & Madcap Lounge is a proud recipient of The Knot’s Best of Weddings and WeddingWire’s Couples Choice Awards for 2024.
What People Are Saying
“I am obsessed with The George and Madcap Lounge. I am a wedding photographer and so have been to a lot of venues in the area and truly none are quite like this one. SO much history and beauty within every single crack of this place. Once my husband and I viewed The George, we knew instantly this was the venue for our wedding. The staff was amazing - helpful from the start of the day to the end. We ordered food for both the bridesmaids and the ladies in the morning and lunch, both SO delicious. Our event coordinators were truly incredible leading up to the wedding and day of. I am a details person and they were SO detailed throughout the entire process and very knowledgeable. Food the day of our wedding was honestly still one of our favorite meals to date. We got the Almond Crusted Walleye which half of our wedding ordered and it was to die for. We hosted the cocktail hour in the Madcap Lounge and received SO many compliments about it feeling like a New York speakeasy. This place is extremely elegant and artsy all in one. The bathrooms are even amazing. I would recommend this place time and time again to absolutely anyone. There is truly no other venue like this in the area.”
— Lindsey R.
“From the minute we walked into the George we were blown away. Working with them as a vendor was a dream come true as they were communicative, flexible, responsible and professional from day one. The venue itself is stunning and the service, food and staff were top notch. The space was perfect to accommodate a ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner and dancing and everyone had an absolute blast.”
— Liz G.
“The ambiance of The George & Madcap Lounge made our wedding day beyond magical. We couldn't have picked a more beautiful, artful place to celebrate our love with family & friends — nor could we have picked a better team to help us bring our vision to life. After working with Michelle and the rest of the team at Saz's and The George, we feel as though we walked away with new friends in the process! We've been getting SO many compliments on both venues (especially cocktail in the Madcap Lounge), and in response we only emphasize how that was due to the team's hard work and creative, design-forward thinking. Some friends have even said that they want to have their weddings there now!”
— Erin A.
“The George and Madcap Lounge was the perfect venue for our wedding! We were looking for a unique ceremony and reception site, where we could have a "magical room flip" while guests enjoyed cocktail hour. The venue was the perfect fit for us - The George is gorgeous and doesn't need much additional decor because of the artwork and structure. The Madcap Lounge is the best for cocktail hour - it makes it feel as though the cocktail hour is a special event on it's own, not just an afterthought to get the reception venue ready. Both the staff at The George and Saz's were so great to work with. They were quick to answer our questions and provided all the support we needed leading up to and during our big day. All of our guests were blown away by the venue and the food. It truly was an unforgettable wedding; we have no complaints other than that it's over!”
— Cassie C.
“I recently toured this space and I am left speechless. The whole venue is breathtaking. The details are impeccable and I will dream about that bridal suite every day! The madcap lounge on the bottom floor is unlike anything I have ever seen in Milwaukee! Truly, the whole space is something that can’t even be described! Run, don’t walk!”
— Taylor S.
