Winter in West Allis just got a little weirder in the best way possible. Port No. 06, the seasonal tiki pop-up tucked inside Station No. 06, is back with a deep-sea, "20,000 Leagues" twist that turns an old gas station into an underwater escape. The pop-up opened earlier this month and is scheduled to run through March 8, filling the corner bar with tropical cocktails, boozy slushies and a few hot drinks designed to thaw out even the crankiest winter mood. Operator Miles Patzner has expanded the lineup this season and paired the tiki run with a string of fish-fry pop-ups once the tiki menu wraps.
Undersea Theme And A Bigger Drink Roster
According to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, the 2026 edition of Port No. 06 leans into a "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" motif and rolls out a 16-drink menu that Patzner says is roughly double the size of the bar's usual seasonal list. The paper highlights cocktails like the Nautilus, built on garam masala, coconut, passion fruit and chiles, as examples of how the bar is pairing classic tiki flavors with South and Southeast Asian spices. The expanded menu is meant to give both regulars and first-timers more to explore over the course of the pop-up's run.
Signature Sips And A One-Per-Person Heavy Hitter
OnMilwaukee has tracked Port No. 06 across previous seasons, noting its playful approach that ranges from boozy slushies to zero-proof options, which helps turn the bar into a midwinter destination instead of just another neighborhood stop. One of the enduring stars is the Dead Don't Die, a potent Zombie-style cocktail that has become a staple and, as prior coverage pointed out, is limited to one per person. That mix of over-the-top novelty and tiki nostalgia goes a long way toward explaining why the pop-up pulls in both year-round regulars and curious newcomers.
Fish Fry Pop-Ups Keep The Party Going
Per the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, when the tiki décor comes down, the action will not. The tiki run will give way to a rotating fish-fry schedule, with perch, shrimp, cod and walleye on select dates through March and into April. Patzner told the paper that fish are sent day-of from Empire Fish Company in Wauwatosa, and that fish-fry pop-ups will land roughly every other Friday during the season. Organizers say the plan is to keep the corner lively even after the last tiki mug is shelved.
Where To Find It, When To Go And How It Got Here
Station No. 06 sits at 6800 W. Becher St. in West Allis and lists hours Tuesday through Sunday, with midday Fridays and extended weekend windows, according to the Station No. 06 contact page. The name and building nod to the spot's former life as a gas station, and the bar first opened in 2019 as a neighborhood mainstay, Milwaukee Record has reported. Guests are encouraged to check the bar's event listings before heading out, especially for confirmed fish-fry dates and other special pop-ups.
For anyone looking for a quick escape from gray skies and slushy streets, Port No. 06 offers a compact, tongue-in-cheek trip to warmer flavors without leaving West Allis. Whether you swing by for a single signature sip or circle back later for a fish fry, the pop-up has turned seasonal escapism into a local winter ritual.
