What began as Milwaukee’s first painting bar has become an exciting group of activity bars revolutionizing the ordinary night out. Bars & Recreation is the parent company for six Milwaukee entertainment brands: Amped, AXE MKE, The NEw Fashioned, NorthSouth Club, Nine Below, Splash Studio and Head Space Trivia. Customers come to us seeking unique, fun, organized opportunities to celebrate life events or just spend time socializing with friends and co-workers.