DINING FEATURE Wriggley’s Pub Sun City tavern combines social activity with comfort food W hen Nels and Jan Johnson moved to Sun City in 2011, the couple realized the age-restricted community lacked a pub. They lled that hole opening Wriggley’s Pub in the fall of 2013. Now, nearly 10 years later, the neigh- borhood spot continues to be a gathering place. A lifelong dog lover, Nels named the establishment in honor of his late four-legged friend. The restaurant and full bar stays true to its name, welcoming in both dogs and people, and oering customers T-shirts with several dierent dog-related designs on them. Wriggley’s serves up classic American bar food, with nachos, salads, hot dogs and sandwiches lining its menu. However, pizza is the most popular dish. Among the nine dierent combinations of pizza oered, “Wriggley’s Pizza” and “Meat Lovers” are the top customer choices. As a testament to the quality of the pizza, Nels pointed out a young boy physically licking his plate when he was done with his pizza. “There’s a very good review on the pizza,” Jan said. “It’s very good here.” Popular mixed drinks at the bar include margaritas and cosmopolitans, but General Manager Heidi Atkins said people come from out of town for Wrigg- ley’s Mexican martini. Additionally, the restaurant has six beers on tap and serves an assortment of bottled and canned beverages. The Johnsons pride themselves on the friendly atmosphere Wriggley’s oers. To make social gath- erings more fun, Wriggley’s has a gameroom with shueboard and extra seating, Nels said. It hosts several clubs, parties and events. “Wriggley’s is a destination place,” Jan said. “People will go out in Georgetown with their friends, and then they’ll say, ‘Let’s stop at Wriggley’s for a nightcap.’ A lot of people call it a ‘Cheers’ bar. People come together and meet their friends.” BY BROOKE MILLER
Owner Nels Johnson (right) along with his wife Jan (left) opened Wriggley’s Pub almost 10 years ago. Heidi Atkins (center) is the general manager for the restaurant, which serves classic American bar food.
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WHAT’S ON A SLICE The two most popular pizzas ordered at Wriggley’s Pub are the restaurant’s namesake pie and meat lovers.
Wriggley’s Pizza ($18)
Meat Lovers ($18)
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Green peppers
Sausage
Mushrooms
Sausage
Red onions
Sliced tomatoes
Ham
Bacon
Wriggley’s Pub 1530 Sun City Blvd., Ste. 115, Georgetown 512-943-8064 Facebook: Wriggley’s Pub Sun City Hours: Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
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