Brewing company co-owned by Vince Lombardi’s grandson to open taproom in former City Lights Brewing space in Milwaukee

A new brewery plans to breathe life back into one of Milwaukee’s most recognizable beer halls.

Lombardi Brewing Co. is eyeing an August opening for its flagship brewery and taproom in the former City Lights Brewing Co. space, located at 2200 W. Mt. Vernon Ave. in Milwaukee’s Menomonee Valley.

The company is co-owned by John Lombardi — grandson of legendary Green Bay Packers coach Vince Lombardi — along with partners Amanda Gethers and Tim Kunze.

Founded in 2015, Lombardi Brewing previously operated as a contract brewer, distributing its beers through 11 distributors at its peak.