We've been coming here for some time and enjoy the food, beer, service and atmosphere. It's our go…read moreto Friday night spot as a family, since we live/work in the area. They do get busy, so consider a reservation. It's American pub food for the most part. Cheese curds are delicious. I love the pizzas and salads. They had a previous pizza guy and his pizzas were the best, sorry he's not there anymore, but they're still good. My husband likes their burgers and specials. My adult children like the sandwiches. Fish fry is excellent except for the coleslaw, it's spicy and I prefer either creamy or vinegar. We have tried many of the beers and enjoy them all. I typically get the crusher. Bartenders are always attentive when we sit at the bar. Servers are great, they are all so nice and remember regulars. Hostess is warm and welcoming, we even saw her at the grocery store and she said hi. They seem to have very little turnover of staff. Whenever we had any issues, we let the staff know and they corrected it promptly. They have a rewards club so we save on meals and a mug club to save on beer. The patio is a great spot in summer, there's a fire pit and you can bring dogs. They have trivia and other events regularly. We have tried their other Explorium locations and Wayfinder on the east side before a show - we had excellent service there too. The owners seem dedicated to the community and their staff. We'll keep coming back.

We stopped in for dinner before heading to an event at the botanic garden down the road. The…read moreExplorium is in the Southridge Mall although it has it own entrance. We were there on a Saturday night and while we weren't the only people there it was far from busy. The service was friendly and attentive. The dining room is casual with a view of the beer tanks. Basically what you would expect at a craft brewery. The menu had the basics - appetizers, soups, salads, burgers and sandwiches. They also make pizza and calzones and some other main course dishes like fish and chips. We ordered the cheese curds as an appetizer. My husband ordered a sandwich and I ordered the boneless wings. For drinks my husband ordered a ginger beer and I ordered Diet Coke. The check before tip was $62. Normally I'd be okay with that but I thought it was a lot given the quality of the food. The cheese curds and boneless chicken wings seemed like items from a restaurant supply place that they fried up. Unfortunately next time we are in the area we'll go somewhere else. A fast food restaurant would have given us the same quality food for a fraction of the price.

IG: diamante.lara.milwaukee Real POVs / Real Spots…read more Hope brewing is amazing place and you can bring her dogs and chill outside and do recreational outside activities with your family or friends.

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!

First time here and it won't be our last! Great service, lots of choices for beer and other…read morecocktails. Menu could be a little bit bigger with more salads and appetizers, but what we did order was tasty. I ordered the Smashburger with onion rings and it was well made and great portion size. We will be back!

Been here several times. It is usually good. This time we came for a Makers Mart. The event was…read moreheld in the back room seating area and upstairs, while the rest of the dining area remained open to the public for regular dining. We were one of the vendors selling at the event. The staff did a great job getting everything organized and setting up the space. There was plenty of room for people to walk around and browse comfortably. In the afternoon, we ordered a couple of drinks. Two of their beers, one lager and one citrus beer called Rhinestone Cowboy. Both were very good. We tried to order a Thai Chili Bowl and a Shrimp Po Boy, but they were out of both items. Talk about unlucky. Instead, we ordered a couple of sandwiches, one Grilled Cheese and one Patty Melt. Both sandwiches were good. They would have been better if the bread had been grilled more, which I had asked for, and if the onion rings had been hotter. Overall, it is a decent spot with a wide variety of excellent beers. The food is just okay.

The owners are wonderful people so friendly and attentive which has created my weekly repeated…read morebusiness because I work one mile away! Awesome good and service, highly recommend.....support local business!

I really liked it here at the Brass Tap. It was pretty busy during happy hour times on a Saturday,…read morebut that's not necessarily a bad thing. A friend and I came just to have a few drinks and the drinks were delicious. I was so super excited to discover that they had my all time very beer; New Glarus Raspberry Tart! The only other bar that I've been to that has this beer, is Sugar Maple. So that was really awesome! We tried a cocktail and then a blueberry cream cider, which were also really delicious. Lots of beers on tap! The food looked good but we didn't eat. I'd definitely return! Service was friendly! There is a parking lot but it fills up fast.

5 stars all around - from their seasonal drinks, to their patio and large fireplaces, and their…read morefriendly staff. This is a must stop if you're feeling like sitting on a patio and trying a variety of delicious drinks. They also do little food pop ups throughout the year, partnering with other local businesses!

Stopped by for a post dinner drink and to catch up. They definitely boast a lot of cocktail…read morecreations and take pride in their homemade ingredients. Their current winter "Port No 6" menu has drinks starting at $12 but you can tell they put a lot of care into each creation. We stopped by on a Wednesday before 6pm and they did offer $2 off tap beers so I got a zombie dust tulip for $5. Not bad! Staff are friendly but things may move a little slower due to the care they put into their cocktails. This is definitely reminiscent of island vibes. Wait for a good drink and relax at the bar or outer patio (which has heaters in the winter). Street parking is pretty easy to snag, even around dinner time.

What a great little place! Beer was excellent, bartender was super nice, such a cool space.read more

Loved the cozy atmosphere and the beer was super good! I normally don't like pale ales but I tried…read morethe Grooner and it was fruity and flavorful. Dog friendly inside and they had a food truck pop up!

This was my first time back after they reopened under new ownership and they did everything right…read more It was a warm day so we kicked back on the porch with some beer and a sangria. I love a warm deck during the summer and I will be back to get their beer. I tried the hefeweizen and the dunkel weiss and I loved the crisp flavors. Friend had the blackberry sangria which was tasty but a little too sweet for me but I'm not a big sugar person. Another person had the Mai Bock. They start you off with complimentary pretzels and a cheese dip. Love it!!!! We had the nacho platter which is HUGE and it won't reheat well so bring your appetite. We all shared the prime rib sandwich which was good but let's talk about the loaded hash browns. They are like stepping into a church basement with gooey cheese and onions... It's just plain good comfort food. I highly recommend because you can get fries anywhere. Service was friendly and quick. Even the owner came out and asked about our meals. It's great to see an owner involved and working his restaurant. I will return and try some other items but I'm mostly looking forward to sitting on the sunny deck relaxing with a beer. It's worth the hype!

This was my 3rd visit since the new owners opened. I can't say enough about their friendliness and…read morewelcoming spirit. The servers and bartenders and very nice and friendly- they made us feel right at home. Food was outstanding - portions are very generous and Pricing is fair on food and drinks! They have a nice selection of beers and awesome martini menu!! Will be making St Francis Brewery a regular stop for dinner and/or apps and drinks Highly recommend!!

Good vibes, good beer offerings, and great company!…read more I came by after enjoying happy hour at a nearby restaurant and wanted to cap off the evening with some beer. When I walked in, I noticed that there was limited seating but there was some space at the bar. I genuinely appreciated that there was both printed menus as well as a handwritten one. There was a good variety of beers, seltzers and draft cocktails. I landed on enjoying an Oktoberfest beer and it was super drinkable. Although I was there alone, I appreciated that there weren't a ton of TVs. There's also a back patio that would be awesome for the warmer weather. The staff engaged with me as well as other customers and I was left feeling comfortable. Whenever I'm back in the area, I'm sure I'll find myself at one of the bar stools.

Cute modern brewery! The bar area is small but it was not too busy when we were there. It is a nice…read morespace but not very big. There is a nice fenced outdoor area in the back with basic wooden picnic tables. I tried two beers and was not impressed with either. My friend had the Margarita Hard Seltzer and really liked it, even got a pack to go!

Thank you, The Micro, for upping the State Fair's craft beer game! The Micro is great for checking…read moreout Wisconsin State craft brew pints and flights, relaxing in seats, watching some sports on TV, raffles and giveaways, general crowd friendliness, and if you Kill the Keg you'll be as famous as Norm on Cheers. Potosi, MobCraft, Tyranena, Hinterland, Lakefront, MKE Brewing Co. and more! The beer choices range from the routinely available to limited availability. You might get some raffle tix with your purchase for giveaways on the 30s. My son likes getting a Sprecher Rootbeer, and we can belly up and cool off while watching some sports, or take it to go and enjoy the Fair with nice drinks in our hands. I see that one reviewer said this place was open outside of the Fair, and I would definitely stop in for that. Cheers to the Micro!

Best place for beers at state fair. It's where all the REALLY good looking people stop for one.read more