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About The Bent Keg

The Bent Keg is a downtown Appleton live music venue known for hosting intimate shows in a casual, no-fuss setting. Located at 417 W College Ave, Appleton, WI 54911, this venue has a seated capacity of about 200, making it a great spot for up-close performances and a friendly, community vibe. The venue has a history tied to the Mill Creek Bar name, reflecting a rebranding while keeping the same prime downtown location for music lovers.

Whether you’re catching an emerging artist or a stop on a festival circuit like Mile of Music, The Bent Keg offers a straightforward, insider-friendly experience. We’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby hotels and dining to help you plan your night with ease.

For a smooth night, consider nearby lodging at the Hilton Appleton Paper Valley (333 W College Ave) within walking distance, or the Fairfield Inn & Suites Appleton for convenient options close to downtown venues. If you’re driving, downtown Appleton parking ramps such as the Green Ramp at 315 W Washington St and the Red Ramp near Hilton Appleton Paper Valley provide easy access to the venue. Valley Transit serves the area, with the Downtown Appleton Transit Center at 100 E Washington St offering routes and schedules for convenient public transportation. After the show, explore local dining and nightlife—The Bent Keg is part of a vibrant downtown scene with plenty of nearby cafés, eateries, and bars to fit any post-show plan.

Note: Seating charts are not broadly published; public references point to interactive charts on some ticketing platforms. If you’re selecting seats, we can help you locate available great seats in the section you want and confirm accessibility options where applicable. For events that are rescheduled, we’ll clearly indicate: RESCHEDULED from its original date.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 417 W College Ave, Appleton, WI 54911
  • Capacity: about 200 (seated) according to venue listings
  • Venue type: downtown bar/club that hosts live music
  • Seating chart: public seating charts are not widely published; some ticketing sites reference interactive charts
  • Parking: downtown Appleton parking ramps nearby (e.g., Green Ramp at 315 W Washington St; Red Ramp near Hilton Appleton Paper Valley) with typical daily rates
  • Transit: served by Valley Transit; Downtown Appleton Transit Center is at 100 E Washington St; route maps available
  • Nearby hotels: Hilton Appleton Paper Valley (333 W College Ave) within walking distance; Fairfield Inn & Suites Appleton nearby
  • Notable events hosted: Mile of Music festival appearances; Appleton Christmas Bar Crawl and other crawls (e.g., St. Patrick’s Day events)
  • Rename/demolition note: The Bent Keg appears to share the address with Mill Creek Bar, suggesting a rename/rebranding of the venue at the same location