25 Best Craft Breweries in Milwaukee

“Excellent recent experience. We visited on a Thursday afternoon. That made our tour group very small, just two adults. Very welcoming greetings with the staff. The best part is the presentation of the tour. If you enjoy great presentations of history, neat tidbits you might not get from videos or books, this is definitely for you. Looking forward to return visits with friends and family. Highly recommend.“

“Amorphic's 3 year anniversary party was absolutely epic. The space is incredible. I can't wait to try the golf simulator. The beer keeps evolving, and it attracts a very nice crowd. I highly recommend bringing friends and building memories.“

“Third Space Brewing is an incredible spot with an awesome vibe and seriously good beer. The atmosphere is open and welcoming, perfect for hanging out, and the tap list has something for everyone. It’s also an amazing place to host a rehearsal dinner, with a fun, relaxed energy that makes the night feel special.“

“Torzala is fantastic! A lovely family run brewery with some top notch beers. Seriously, we have not had a bad beer here. The bartenders are great and the atmosphere is fun.“

“Great place to bring your dogs.“

“Huge Thanks to Indeed Brewing Company! My son recently rented a private room at Indeed Brewing for his wife’s 30th birthday, and it was the perfect space for our celebration! The room comfortably accommodated our group of 40-65 guests, and we truly appreciated the flexibility to bring our own snacks. Having access to the microphone and sound system was a great bonus. A special shout-out to Courtney and Josh, our bar service hospitality team—they were super friendly, approachable, and attentive, checking in throughout the event to ensure everything was just right. Thank you for the fantastic experience! Keep up the great work—we will definitely be back!“

“Been going to Broken Bat since they moved to their new location on 1st and Pittsburgh. I absolutely recommend this place and its entirety and wish I lived closer. Whether it’s wiffle ball, darts, or kicking back and enjoying a Beach Ball (my personal favorite Pineapple Milkshake IPA) no brewery comes close to offering the atmosphere of Broken Bat. But what really makes Broken Bat so special especially to the city of Milwaukee is they care about the people and the surrounding community. They aren’t here to just make another craft beer and take your dollar. If you’ve ever met the owner Tim you’ll understand what I’m saying. So… Whether you’re in the area or at a local store, grab a beer made by Broken Bat Brewing Company. You’re doing yourself a favor and supporting an establishment that deserves it. PS- if you’re a Marquette fan (or not) -> Find the beer “Ring Out Ahoya” and crack it open during Marquettes deep run this year“

“Came here on a Friday night for a celebratory dinner and had a good time!
Summary: good beer selection, great NA selection, ok cocktails, good food, ok atmosphere, nice staff, not too expensive.

The one thing that I think takes away from this place is that I've never seen it super busy. The music isn't too loud which I appreciate, but it can be a bit underwhelming when you walk in and see that there aren't too many people. Decor is nothing special but it's a clean, modern space. However, the staff were friendly and knowledgeable. Everyone seemed to like their drinks though the cocktails weren't amazing. I suppose that's not super important for a brewpub though. They have a great list of NA options as well. The food menu was pretty decent with your typical brewpub fair, lots of flatbread pizzas. My group ordered the sausage and mob boss which were good! Pretzels were... idk they were pretzels. I enjoyed them. Buffalo chicken dip was great too! They had a nice selection of card/board games. Parking was easy to find.“

“Fantastic time here. Highly recommend the Acabrada brew and the Oktoberfest. But seriously, do a flight and try a few. Chris (Owner and Brewer) and Hannah(bartender) were amazing. Just an awesome afternoon. Stop here!!!!!!!“

“Coffee shop/bar - happing place. Smell of Coffee is wonderful, lively conversation, bright windows (look like doors open during summer), but back area is darker with a more intimate feeling. Sampled several beers and enjoyed all of them, especially the Bruv - it tastes just like an ambrosia salad (I know, not really beer like, but perfect for dessert). Staff was all very friendly.“

“friendly staff and great beer.“

“Best brewery in Wisconsin! Especially if you like farmhouse ales and classic beer styles (no milkshake IPAs here). Feels like drinking in your best friend's house. Great bar, or you could enjoy the sun on their patio. Good place to meet people or play some board games with friends. I come here every time I'm in WI.“

“This place is the real deal, in a city of breweries who try to recapture brewing history. They’re celebrating their tenth year anniversary of expanding an incredible tap list, in a relaxed urban space , in one of the coolest downtown neighborhoods. So unique!“

“Great place! Great atmosphere, staff, & beer selection! Highly recommend!“

“Was in the neighborhood and stopped in to try them out. Had the All Work No Play IPA and it was really tasty. Very nicely balanced. Our server was really nice and chatted with us as we sipped away. Cool place. Stop in if you get the chance.“

“Went on a slower Tuesday night, service was easy and friendly, & they had a variety of draft beer, wine, and thc drinks. Food was awesome, came out quickly, and there was plenty to go around.

Rye IPA was my favorite. Overall 10/10 first visit“

“Ok when you first venture up to Lakefront Brewery, you will be greeted by replicas of the Three Stooges. Once you enter you will be surrounded by the many awards and accolades...WELL DESERVED. This brewery is an enigma, because it pairs incredible beer with fantastic food!! The cheese curds are the BEST I'VE EVER TASTED! So much so that there was a feeding frenzy (like sharks) and they were devoured BEFORE I could snap a photo! The beer, where to begin...honestly they were ALL delicious! They are known for East side dark, but my personal favorite was River West. Truly you cannot go wrong with any of them! I recommend the tour. It is small but quaint. If you get Jon as your tour guide you can't help but laugh yourself silly. This place surrounds you in an inviting wood decor with a spacious, clean open air environment. One of the BEST BREWERIES I have ever been too...all the way around FANTASTIC:)“

“Great beer and food, and Brandon was an entertaining and informative tour guide!“

“We had a nice time, we usually go to Explorium in Greendale so we were happy to check it out before a show. Drinks were well made; their beers are also excellent, I love the sours and cream city crusher. Small plates were good, stand outs were the pork belly and steak with smashed potatoes. Service was attentive, Dylan came by and really made us feel welcome. My husband works downtown, this would be a good spot to meet up after he gets out of work, we'll be back!“

“Amazing vegan brewery!! We love it here! Super friendly staff & delicious, creative comfort food!“

“Came here for dinner and was treated to a Friday fish fry. If you like a thicker breaded fish fry this is the spot. My partner got the chili with all the toppings and gave it a 4.4 out of 5. Our friend had a spicy chicken sandwich and had nothing but good things to say. They offer a wide range of beers/flights to appease whatever your taste buds desire.“

“One of my best experiences ever. The staff went above and beyond my expectations. Wonderful and attentive staff that took care of my guests at all times and willing to help and serve. The buffet was amazing and delicious! I would definitely hold another event and recommend Explorium to anyone. Thank you staff for making this experience memorable.“

“Different restaurant experience compared to Water Street Brewery but food was great! Self seating and self ordering worked great. Super fast service and friendly staff! 👍“

“Great atmosphere and amazing friendly staff. Owner Ben makes sure you have a great experience!“

“We went with our Pub Pass! It took 1 and a half inning to get service at the bar during an away Brewers game on Saturday! The piller between bars obstructed the view of the bartender to see other sitting customers! But the staff should of advised the bartender.“