We had their Friday fish fry, cheese curds, and IPA test run…read more Pros: fish fry is filling and tasty, cheese curds are large with minimal breading, service is friendly and fast once you're seated. Polka was enjoyed by the family and beer is fairly priced. Ambiance is loud as expected in a beer hall - family friendly enough. Cons: gets really busy on the weekend, we waited 40 minutes for a table. The flavored cheese curds are not available on Friday's. The beer isn't as impressive as compared to other "micro brews" like Stone. Will be back again!

TL; DR: Great for tours or a place to stop and hang…read more Great spot that is order at the counter, but has quick service. I would be interested in taking a tour as they seemed to be popular. The cheese curds are giant and delicious and their pretzel was also good for sharing too. Came on a Saturday afternoon and found a spot for 4 quickly but it was getting packed. Cant wait to go back!

Coconut Cream Milkshake IPA - lighter than I expected, with a citrusy aftertaste…read more Blues Breaker - Belgian style white ale which tastes as expected for a Belgian style beer. Once entering, next time I would sit in the farther back room as opposed to the front room. You order at the table with a QR code. I think this place would be more fun in the summer months or for a fun event.

This continues to be my favorite brewery. They alway have a great variety of beer styles, and have…read moremore recently expanded into seltzers and increased NA offerings to accommodate the shifting market. The staff is so helpful, I know it makes me such an old man but I can't resist asking which tap is their favorite every time. They'll let you try anything, so don't be afraid to ask! Even on a Saturday afternoon, we were able to find a table for two (plus a baby) in the taproom full of happy people and families. They also opened up the back area of the taproom to double the seating space. With its proximity to Brady Street, I'd make this a must-stop for anyone coming from out of town, and if you're local but haven't been yet, you need to go.

Stopped for a drink before a game and was pleasantly surprised at the beautiful inside. It was a…read more10-minute walk to Baird Center and the center of downtown. But parking is paid parking on the street, with spots hard to find. Once the parking situation is resolved, things are great. The vibes inside was awesome - very open, with lots of seating. There seems to be tons of seating options, and outdoor seating as well for when the days are warmer. And for a brewery, the most important thing? The beer, of course! And it was good. We've had their beer before and have always like them. It was great getting some more on draft. Agro pop IPA Yummy!! Panther pale ale OK, but not my fave. I wouldn't get it again. Cheese curds $14 These were delicious, but it did get salty after munching through the plate. We were limiting ourselves to just one drink, and needed more drinks or another food item to mediate our tastebuds. I'd order again with a proper meal or with more booze. Service was super nice, though not quite polished, which I don't mind at all. Points for a nice smilze!

Solid food, great vibes. If you are ever in the area looking for some bar food and cool atmosphere,…read morecheck out Pilot Project! My chicken pesto melt was super flavorful and felt light since the chicken was grilled and the focaccia bun was nice and soft. Fries were average bar fries. David's chicken sandwich was huge! He didn't like the pickles that were on it, or the garlic aioli but chicken and bun were good. I wasn't a fan of my sour (Punch Kissed Parasol) but David enjoyed his beer (Falk Bock). Service was great!

Ope Brewing is a fun bar to visit if in town! There are plenty of tables both inside and outside,…read moreperfect if you looking to host a large group. The bar also has a large parking lot in the back so you don't need to worry about parking in the area. When I went, there were also two food trucks on site which was a fun addition. I got their blackberry NA mule and it was absolutely delicious. Highly recommend checking out this bar!

Ope has a great patio out front! I'm not a beer drinker, but they have a few hard seltzers that I…read moreenjoyed. You order at the counter and then it's open seating. It is a large area indoor and outside. There are a couple sand volleyball courts there as well.

First time at this brewery and I was pretty impressed. They had a variety of house-made tap beers…read morewith cute names relative to the wizard theme - which I appreciate. They have non-beer options and THC seltzer options for those who don't drink beer. Lastly the bartender Jess was quick with our order and friendly. She held down the bar as a big group came in and got the line down fast.

Love the name of the brewery and that's about it…read more Their root beer was some of the foulest pop I've ever tried.

The wife and I were road tripping and this was one of our last stops before heading home. It has…read morebeen on my hit list ever since I picked up a pack of their barrel scotch ale previously; and this stop did not disappoint. My man Colin was a super gracious host and basically gave us the VIP experience. Located in a gorgeous former church smack dab next to Pabst and the original grain silos that you can totally see right outside the windows from the bar. The bar tap handles are all hand painted ducks and there is a plethora of product to peruse, from beer, to merch, to whiskey, and beyond! Located just north of historic third ward in the beer district, you should definitely make it a point to stop in and patronize. In terms of food, they have snacks available, think pretzels and popcorn all the time; and a third party vendor available the rest of the time. My personal faves, the barrel scotch ale and the northern rivals barrel barley wine beer. If you appreciate good craft beer and have not hit Central Waters as of yet, put it on your hit list and make a day, and/or, weekend of it in MKE.

Amazing staff. Holy cats, rarely have I experienced the level of service that I had here…read more Knowledgable about the beer and eager to share. The food is good the beer is excellent and the space is cool. If you like beer and you don't know Central Waters (even if you do) - come.

If you are GF, you need to stop at Explorium Brewpub for their food! I had the cheese curds and…read moreboneless wings. (Even my non-gf boyfriend said they were top tier) Service was fast and very nice! They were very informative about the menu and fryers

I love Explorium at Southridge, I love it even more in the Third Ward!…read more Stopped by here for the first time for beer and pub grub on a Friday night. We made reservations but would have been easily seated without them. We started with a beer order (of course). I'm such a fan of Explorium beers. I got their peanut butter stout and loved it. If you're a porter and stout fan, their stout list is much more robust than many breweries. And, all that we've tried have been pitch perfect. For my dinner, I got their caesar salad with blackened chicken. The chicken is super flavorful with a nice heat. Their caesar has additions that I don't normally dig on my caesar (kalamatas, tomatoes) but here? I love it. It came perfectly dressed and was absolutely delicious. After dinner, my dining companion and I ordered their 'perfect manhattan' which was deliciously well made and well named. We enjoyed it over a game of cribbage. The atmosphere is casual and comfortable and the service was spot on. Get to it!

Nice little brewery in the walkers point area. They have a good selection of beers at their tap…read morehouse and they have plenty of seating for a larger group to hang out and have some beer. They have a mug club you can be apart of and they have an event when I was there so it was very busy. I would check before hand on if events are happening. Isn't my top brewery in mke but would definitely would go back!

Such a great brewery that I've been going to for years. We hosted a baby shower here and they were…read moreso accommodating and easy to work with. They have a wide variety of beers as well as a few seltzers in addition to NA options, sodas, tea, etc. No food here but you can order food and eat here. Dog friendly!

Representing 2021 in alphabet series, I is for Indeed Brewing. In September 2021, my friend & I…read morewere on vacation in Chicago & Milwaukee. On that Friday, we drove up from Chicago, checked into hotel, & went to the Brewers game. The next day I was trying to find out Millers brew tours (even though I don't like their beer, but it's an iconic large American brand), but they didn't do the tours anymore. I think they may have stopped them when Covid happened, never brought them back or at least at that point. I was searching online & calling around as I thought it'd be cool to do some brewing tour, and places said no. Finally, Indeed Brewing said come on down, we will give you a tour. Speaking of I is for Indeed, I was at I for an Industrial museum, well various art about people at work called Grohmann Museum, and I had dropped my friend off at the Science Museum. I called him and said I found a brew tour. We both enthusiastically went over to Indeed. The owner gave us a tour of the various. He told us to wait as he was busy, pretty busy on that Saturday afternoon, go get yourself a beer. Wow, great beer! The tour was informative. My friend got a 2nd beer. I'm a bit slower of a drinker. After his 2nd beer, he was buzzed and said I know it's going to sound crazy and that I would probably say no, but wanna go to the Brewers game again? I'd say the baseball game again was the beer talking, but he loves baseball, so I'm sure he would've said that anyway. I said Brewers were my favorite between going to White Sox on Wednesday, Cubs on Thursday, & Brewers on Friday, but I don't wanna go to baseball game for the 4th night in a row, and there was more I wanted to explore in Milwaukee. We were going to be leaving the next morning to take a side trip to Madison and then leave from O'Hare later in the afternoon. Incidentally, while I enjoyed Milwaukee on my own that night, I missed a great game as Brewers pitcher Adrian Houser threw a complete game-shutout! No way of knowing. And the night before Cardinals slaughtered Brewers 15-4. So, I went to the wrong game, but I had a lot of fun. In summary, Indeed Brewing was a great memory of the tour, great beer, nice owner, & nice crew. If I'm ever in Milwaukee again, I'd revisit Indeed.

I absolutely love this place! The decor makes you feel like you're having a drink in someone's home…read more- so cute! As I'm not a beer drinker I can't give opinion on their beer, however my partner loves their variety of ales and the different and unique flavor options. She really enjoyed the Coconut Macaroon cream ale! For me, I tried the strawberry margarita seltzer which is their only alcoholic seltzer option - I wish they had more! However they supply a grand variety of THC seltzer flavors which is unique to other brewery's in the area! The bartenders are always super swift, and check out is easy with the service area of the bar. Dogs are also welcome!

Great place for drinks, especially an Espresso Martini. They have a variety of craft beer and still…read morewanting to try them next time. On Wednesdays they have $11 Vodka Espresso Martini, which are strong and great tasting. They have an outdoor patio that is dog friendly and great for a sunny day. Service is attentive and place is very cozy.

Great happy hour and espresso martini choice!…read more We decided to try this place one afternoon as we always passed it walking through third ward. This place is known for their craft cocktails and craft beer. Unfortunately, when we went they didn't have any of their beer on tap and were a little short staffed for the night. The team and bartenders their did do a great job with recommendations and helping us navigate the menu. They also specialize in unique twists on espresso martinis which my wife and I enjoyed. This place also brings in some live music from time to time with a real moody date night ambience for you to enjoy. I also would say they also often times offer specials on these so check their social media and you can sometimes score $7 espresso martinis.