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War Memorial Beer Garden

4.6 (14 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Jill B.

What a fun spot to stop while walking the lakefront! We enjoyed some live music and NA beers on a beautiful Saturday evening. Friendly and fast service, awesome lake and city views, and a very relaxed vibe. Family-friendly, with corn hole and space for kids to run around.

Yum.
Kate B.

Cool location right by the war memorial, the lake and the walking paths. It took us a minute to figure out the right path from downtown but worth it. Good brats and beers - better selection than at the Brewers game.

Potosi tangerine IPA and brats
Carla R.

This beer garden is in such a great location; city view on one side and lake views on the other. There is live music Friday to Sunday and corn hole set up in the middle of the tables for entertainment. It's a laid back, relaxing atmosphere with friendly staff. The brats were both amazing and flavorful. In the past, I got the Oktoberfest brat and it's still my favorite! The Warsaw brat is sweeter and the Cream City is slightly spicy but not overpowering because the coleslaw calms it down, great balance. We loved sitting here enjoying the food, music and company. It's very walkable and one of our go to beer gardens in Milwaukee.

His & hers
Jenn G.

Laidback service with a smile! Despite being in the middle of a parking lot, many umbrellas to provide shade. Perfect people watching spot. Best part - the pretzel and its beer cheese. Yummo!!! I want another as I type and remember.

Nitro Old Fashioned
Nancy B.

What a beautiful spot with a lake view to enjoy a pint! And also, if you are ordering from their food menu, they have a vegan brat option! The nitro old fashioned pairs well with a cool late/afternoon evening with friends or a date.

Diego V.

This is a great spot to go to on any nice, Summer afternoon in Milwaukee! The sausages are delicious with the Warsaw being my favorite. The sweet red cabbage on top was slight tangy going very well with the savory sausage. There are also plenty of on tap and some canned options to drink as well. Right next to the art museum, Veterans memorial, and off the walking path next to Lake Michigan makes it a great pit stop to rest and chow down at!

View from our tables.
Ashlee A.

It's a beer garden in a parking lot. The views were great of the lake and the beer was cold.

Steve F.

A nonprofit beer garden on the lakefront. This is so great in so many ways. There was plenty of paid parking nearby or you can walk or roll too.

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Kyle H.

For the second full summer in a row the War Memorial Center has operated the War Memorial Beer Garden (aka, the Beer Cooler by the Lake), serving up German beer, specialty brats- all summer long! This place is dog friendly, and is right on the Lake. I first visited in summer 2021 with a group of Veterans and that was meaningful to hear stories, and to have people thank those in our group for their service. Yes, thank you for your service! And welcome home, Vietnam Veterans. Here I like to get the Fruh Kolsch- a light beer with a fruity hop aroma to it, perfection! Tables are first come first serve, but easy to come by. Park in the War Memorial lot and get a free beer! Or bike in! Every Tuesday night they host a 1.5 hour Joy Ride, jumping off at 6pm. And in late August- Oktoberfest! With beer tastings and Polka music. Milwaukee is really lucky to have so many outdoor beer garden options, but this one is a true gem!

View of the beer garden and lake on a summer afternoon.

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