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    Wizard Works Brewing

    4.6 (65 reviews)
    ModerateBrewpubs
    Open 12:00 pm - 6:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Athena D.

    Really great space! Bartender was super friendly and we met some other cool people at the bar. Love the vibe they have created here

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    Hannah M.

    This is a tiny little microbrewery located downstairs and is a little bit hidden. I found it while searching on Groupon during a recent trip to Milwaukee and saw a flight offer for $6 so I figured I would check it out. When there, the woman working was a little confused about Groupon redemption/how it worked but we were able to sort it out. I got a flight of four beers and opted for a wide selection. I tried the wrath (strong ale), the smoke & mirrors (hazy IPA), the magic jam (sour), and the maven (Maibock lager). Given how small the brewery is I was really impressed with their selection. I thought every beer was excellent but I really liked the smoke & mirrors (although I'm an IPA fan in general). I also loved the magic jam. They also have "butterbeer" which was served in a huge mug - I saw the women next to me order it. Would return! It's a cute place. As always though I wish they had outdoor seating but I understand it given the location.

    Michaela R.

    I stumbled across Wizard Works Brewing while just bouncing around downtown one day. Since then I have gone back many times! I love that it is a little hidden down the stairwell and the theme continues inside. Great selection of beers on tap, and the bartenders help with recommendations if you are unsure!

    They are apart of the MKE Paw Pass
    Angela P.

    Cute lower level space. Nice that they are dog friendly for an all indoor space. Fun themed menu items to fit the Wizard vibes. Harley was served a dish of treats before I even ordered anything to drink The staff onsite thought Harley was a hoot with how chill he was they kept forgetting I even had a dog with me! He was so comfortable in the space he took a full on nap.

    Bethany L.

    This was one of our favorite breweries we visiting while in Milwaukee! Not only did they have a great selection of different types of beer, this was also a cool theme and GREAT service! The bartenders were so helpful in giving us recommendations of things to do while we were in town and were just a pleasure to chat with!

    Home made root beer for us that can't drink alcohol.
    Eric R.

    Everyone close to me knows I don't drink alcohol. However, I was with a group of friends that do and we were in Milwaukee killing time. Very cool place in a basement that is hard to find but is a Treasure, apparently, when you do. Well, they brew root beer! I was so happy I had three mugs of this stuff. It wasn't too sweet and very unique. All of my party enjoyed all their beers. All of them had beer flight samplers. Also, the Brewer is a magician, and he might share some cool things with you . Definitely give this place a visit you won't be disappointed whether you drink alcohol or you don't.

    Nicole L.

    This may not be the easiest brewery to find between parking and then crawling down into the basement, but it's worth it! They have very friendly staff, super casual open space, and some pretty interesting beers on tap right now - enough to get a good full flight. Our favorite was the Puck Fumpkin which is a caramel apple sour that absolutely is nostalgic of those caramel apple suckers. We also got the Magic Jam which is a wild strawberry and rhubarb sour which was a good balance of fruity and sour in my opinion. You don't see a lot of Irish Red Ales so we of course had to get the Secret Handshake. Finally, we rounded out our flight of four with the Hellstrom Oktoberfest marzen which to be honest was the worst of the bunch. Had we not been in a rush, I would have stayed longer, but we'll have to come back sometime to try their NA root beer butterbeer!

    Downstairs bar!
    Becky L.

    Liked this bar in the basement. Very cute space but it can fill up quick. Love the vault door and open brewing concept so you can see the tanks. The beer was okay but maybe I just didn't try the right one. They don't have food but more like bags of chips. You order up at the bar rather than get served at the table. The team seemed nice and was fairly quick with our drink order. The prices were reasonable but parking in the area is tough. Would be open to coming back but not in a rush.

    Beers
    Savanna N.

    Cute place, loved the glass so much I bought one for like $6. There's neat magic memorabilia around to check out. They have a trivia night and you can play Mario kart while you're there. Lots of entertainment and things to look at in a small place but it adds more to the magic of it. Solid beer selection also! The lady beer tender was knowledgeable on her beers and we love that! Thanks for quenching our groups thirst. Cheers!

    Amber L.

    This small taproom and brewery is a great addition to the third ward. They offer rotating taps and the space is unique and chill. No food offered currently. You can reserve the space for private parties and the bartenders are friendly and attentive. The owner was a magician so that's the theme of the place, kinda neat! Don't forget to check out the magic themed corner near the bar! If you checkin on Yelp you get a free beer (valid at the time of this review).

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    Amy W.

    We went on a brewery tour covering four states! This was one of my favorite breweries. To be fair Milwaukee is one of my favorite places, so I'm very partial. I also love most anything supernatural, so I was excited to come here. The brewery is located down stairs. There is an event hall upstairs. The theme is obviously witchcraft, but also gaming. I loved the atmosphere. I was really hoping I would also love the beer! I was so happy that I did!! We both loved and enjoyed our time chatting with the bartender and other patrons. We had an amazing time, and I can't wait to go back again!!

    Brewskis
    Michael B.

    Wizard works is in the old Broken Bat, a basement off Buffalo and Water in third ward. Somewhat smaller brewery where the seating gets close to the brewery equipment. Harry Potter was playing - somewhere between ironic and punny. I, a beer snob, didn't like either of the two beers I purchased. The Swiss Mystic was more of a winter spice stout than hot chocolate and Abracadabra was not very hoppy for an ipa.

    Julianna D.

    It is always a great experience to stop in at Wizard Works Brewing. The brews are outstanding. With so many choices for microbreweries in this area, this one has great central Third Ward location and a very nice magical chill vibe. Why magical? The owner is also a magician and a great one. The ambiance is great and the tables are aesthetically laid out. I also became a part of the mug club. This time I had the Swiss Mystic which was beyond delicious. I also have a disdain for IPAs but after tasting the Abracadabra I decided to have a pint of that as well. If you have friends who don't drink alcohol or you are not in the mood for alcohol, the root beer is delicious, along with the fancier rootbeer serving of "I can't believe it's not butterbeer".

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    Ask the Community - Wizard Works Brewing

    Do they allow dogs?

    We LOVE dogs and always have some dog treats at hand! However, the Milwaukee Health Department has said we cannot allow dogs inside the brewery. We do have outdoor seating and dogs are most welcome there. Looking forward to meeting your pup!

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    The owner/brewer is a professional magician and performed a few tricks at the bar while we enjoyed his fabulous craft beer.

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