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    Estabrook Beer Garden

    4.5 (166 reviews)
    ModerateBeer Gardens
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Robert D.

    A bit pricy I had 2 beers and a pretzel and it was $36. The pretzel was very good though. Service was good the attendant was very friendly and there was another employee cleaning the tables of which their plenty. It's mostly all outdoors but it's located in a park with plenty of fresh air. Not sure I go out of my way to come back but I'm glad I checked it. I recommended if you want to escape the city scene.

    Movie Screening: School of Rock
    Ahmed H.

    Discovered this spot when riding bikes along the Oak Tree Trail. The first time, we got a brat and beer after our bike ride and even experienced the waterfall on the river behind the beer gardens. The second time, we came at night before closing and we coincidentally caught the entire screening of "School of Rock", a childhood favorite, which was an awesome surprised and added to the late night vibe. The grounds are well maintained and the staff are nice.

    Beer and pretzel
    Ophelia M.

    Estabrook Beer Garden serves up delicious German beers as well as German inspired snacks in a comfortable outdoor environment. I've been here a few times over the years. Most recently my dining companion and I stopped by after enjoying a bike ride nearby. The Milwaukee River Greenway wanders right past the beer garden and the Oak Leaf Trail connects easily with the greenway, so it's possible to enjoy a nice long bike ride and end here for a beer and snack. The pretzels are ample and delicious. My dining companion and I enjoyed one together. It comes with beer cheese and honey mustard for dipping. If you're more of a beer cheese person (as I am), don't sleep on their honey mustard. It is so good. I actually prefer it to the beer cheese (which is incredible as well). The service is always fast and super friendly. They have the nicest folks working here! They have live music on occasion, which makes for a fun time. Get to it!

    Brews and sun
    Alyse H.

    What's better than drinking beer? Drinking it in nature of course!! We opted for an umbrella-less table to soak up the sun, but there were plenty of umbrellas scattered around to please everyone. We were happy with the list of delicious German beers available and particularly enjoyed the substantial German glassware the beer was served in. I had flashbacks to studying abroad in college. Now that I'm old, I opt for half liters and not full liters though! It's a lovely place to meet friends and listen to the roaring river next to the beer garden.

    This is where you order

    Great for families. Food and beer were great. Staff were friendly and attentive. Overall atmosphere was exceptional.

    Becky L.

    Very cute beer garden! The bars were fairly open and quick to pour beers. They also have a glass repository station so you can drop and go whenever you're done. And, no deposit on the glassware. Prices are comparable to others in the area. Loved the rippling stream on the other side of the garden. There was a walk way but we didn't venture too much. Some folks were fishing even so it seemed like a pretty great spot. Plenty of seating. Would definitely go back!

    Pretzel combo
    Cecily W.

    We came here with a friend after biking in the evening. It was my first time here and I appreciated the non-judgemental environment this place had. We had a waitress come and check in on us to make sure we knew how to order which was super sweet because I was shocked at how they could see we had just gotten in when it was already so busy. My boyfriend and I shared the 1 liter cider (which if you don't want to look dumb don't get it bc it's a heavy glass lol) and got a pretzel combo and let me just say that the pretzel was HUGE. It took three of us to finish it and even then I had to force myself to continue eating haha. There was also some live music playing and it was super quirky but they sang very well so no complaints. I definitely love how this place is right off the bike path which adds to the charm alongside the little waterfall it's next to is you go down the stairs. I would definitely come back here with a group of people.

    Giant pretzel
    Apurba B.

    Love this beer garden and delicious German beers and finger food. The ambience is great and its very pet friendly.

    trying to capture a crane? heron? don't know much about birds... lol
    Viv P.

    It's really a GREAT spot. Step down the staircase and you're greeted by a quaint waterfall, tons of fish, and fishermen. The trail is just beautiful, though a little rugged if you're not quite prepared. The tables are lined up on the other side of a good sized playground, and there is cold beer and giant pretzels. Parking lot is right by, and so is the bike trail, so whichever mode of transport you take, it's very accessible. Just a little walk down, and there is also a caged skateboarding area if you want to trout some skills or just watch. All good. But for COVID. Yes, it is outdoors, but this spot doesn't enforce masks. There are signs everywhere, but no one seems to care. The kids playing in the playground are all maskless. The tables aren't really well spaced out, so it gets crowded. So after covid, rating will probably go up. During covid, attend at your own risk.

    Yummy pretzel
    Kenzie B.

    The pretzels are great and the service is great and I would highly recommend this place for anyone is a great place for kids because there's parks and fun entertainment and for adults there's beer

    Current sign with list for regular and seasonal!
    Amber K.

    Tl:dr scenic spot for delicious outdoor beer and live music and PETS I'll keep this one pretty short - for as much of a beer drinker as I consider myself - I was almost physically distressed I hadn't been here sooner. Glass steins you can rent while you're there, delicious German brews and like polka music on most days/nights. They also have a delicious giant pretzel! I would go ahead and say it's a giant pretzel contender - they had a really great cheese dipping sauce, too! Beautiful view of the park and this place is DOG FRIENDLY SO YOU CAN PET ALL THE PUPPERS YOU WANT (once allowed by owners obvi) Great date spot, chill hangout at picnic tables with friends or party space. I'll definitely be back!

    New sign for thieves and smokers. You have been warned!  I personally wanted to steal this sign.no sign prohibiting sign theft?
    George T.

    Last week was the grand opening of the EBG and according to the staff it was jammed and they really did give away free beer. This time there were more dog owners and family atmosphere large field to play and liters of beer fine German beer for 11 bucks or .5L for 6$. staff did a good job of picking up and keeping the area clean . As this is the 2nd year. with addition of new signs . I noticed that they doubled the seating put in more umbrella tables a raised band stage for the musicians and singer. The south side has an additional serving area that looks like it has space for outdoor grilling but that's just a. along with updated restrooms. I wanted to bring my camera to take pictures but figured it would not be a good idea.... just don't want to get kicked out this early in the summer. I may take photos around November when its less busy. For now just trust me. The restrooms are bright clean and well ventilated.

    Douglas H.

    Though I imagine it's not a lot of fun in winter, Estabrook Beer Garden is a breath of fresh air - - in fact, fresh air is a prime feature - - in the beer scene in Milwaukee. That's because you go get a beer, you go get a table, and then you drink your beer. You can also eat the snax you brought, or pick up a tasty bratwurst (and on the day we were there, the featured food was schnitzel). This has all the ease and pleasantry of the Englischer Garten in Munich - - a simple concept (order, pick up, find a place to eat and drink). They even had an IPA, for those who are not stuck on the Hofbräuhaus schtick. You are free to bring stuff, and plenty people brought their kids who made good use of the large playground next door. Live polka music (sans tuba); a few steps to the glistening, rushing river; sun or shade depending on how you position yourself under the beer umbrellas; then drop your mug off for the deposit any time you like and head home. Simple, and beautiful.

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    What a wonderful little gem in the middle of Milwaukee! People just having fun together. The beer is cold, the pretzels are epic.

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    My favorite combination at Estabrook Beer Garden: a GIANT soft pretzel + a TALL hefeweizen. It's well worth the bike ride!

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    Quintessential beer garden. Great place to take out of town guests. Highly recommended.

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