Beer Lover's Milwaukee

Free tours of one of America's largest breweries. Walk through the caves where beer was stored before refrigeration, see the bottling line, and enjoy samples in the historic Miller Inn.

4251 W State St

The stunning former Pabst corporate headquarters, now a bar and event space. Tours tell the story of Milwaukee's brewing golden age. The Blue Ribbon Hall is gorgeous.

901 W Juneau Ave

The best brewery tour in Milwaukee—hilarious, informative, and generous with samples. The Friday fish fry is legendary (served all day Friday). A must-visit.

Try: Riverwest Stein, Eastside Dark

Weekend tours sell out—book ahead. The fish fry is worth any wait.

1872 N Commerce St

Sleek Deer District taproom near Fiserv Forum. Excellent IPAs and lagers in a modern space. Perfect pre/post-game spot.

Try: Motto IPA, Risk Pils

The Deer District location is huge—easy to get a table even on game days.

333 W Juneau Ave

Award-winning German-style beers in a cozy, intimate taproom. The Happy Place Midwest Pale Ale is a local favorite. True craft quality.

Try: Happy Place MPA, Unite the Clans

Small space, so come early on weekends. Worth the trip to the Menomonee Valley.

1505 W St Paul Ave

Crowdsourced beer ideas voted on by fans. Expect unusual flavors and creative concepts. The Walker's Point taproom has food too.

Try: Whatever's weird this month

Check their calendar—the food options are excellent and change regularly.

505 S 5th St

Riverwest brewery in a former hardware store. Focus on approachable, sessionable beers. Great outdoor space and community vibe.

Try: Cream City Lager

Very dog and kid friendly. The outdoor area is excellent in summer.

811 E Vienna Ave

Small-batch brewery focusing on Belgian and German styles. The cozy taproom in Bay View is a great neighborhood hang.

Try: Belgian Golden Strong

Limited hours—check before you go. Cash preferred.

2020 S Allis St

German and Czech-style lagers brewed with technical precision. Walker's Point location, rotating food trucks.

Try: Czech Pilsner, Munich Dunkel

Lager lovers paradise. The Czech pilsner is outstanding.

2018 S 1st St

Craft Beer Selection

Milwaukee's best craft beer bar with 60+ taps and hundreds of bottles. Knowledgeable staff, no TVs, serious about beer.

Vibe: Beer geek heaven

Wisconsin Beer

Cozy Bay View bar focused on Wisconsin breweries. Great selection, friendly crowd, local feel.

Vibe: Neighborhood favorite

Dive Bar + Craft

Beloved Bay View dive with surprisingly good craft selection. Famous for Bloody Mary Fest. Quintessential Milwaukee.

Vibe: Authentic MKE

Craft Beer & Sausages

German-style beer hall vibes with excellent sausages and a great tap list. Outdoor seating, Bay View hotspot.

Vibe: Beer garden feel

Wisconsin & Craft Taps

Walker's Point institution with a staggering tap list. No-frills bar with serious beer credentials.

Vibe: No pretense, great beer