Spring and summer are officially closer, and for any Milwaukee-native, that means enjoying an ice-cold draft and a brat at a local beer garden.
Milwaukee Area Beer Gardens
BAVARIAN BIERHAUS
700 W. Lexington Blvd, Glendale
One of the largest beer gardens in the state, offering multiple food items, as well as snack items.
BEAR GARDEN @ MILWAUKEE CO ZOO
10001 Bluemound Road, Milwaukee
Grab a beer and sip it alongside the grizzlies in the “Bear Garden” beer garden at the Milwaukee County Zoo. An ode to Wisconsin’s outdoor lifestyle and our Milwaukee German heritage, this beer garden is a family favorite, complete with family-style seating and a deck overlooking the lake. You can choose from 12 different rotating taps, and they also offer floats for adults or kids.
BEER GARDEN @ THE DEER DISTRICT
1133 N. Old World Third Street, Milwaukee
Known as Milwaukee’s “official” living room, this new beer garden is located in the new Deer District at the Fiserv Forum. The Beer Garden offers a variety of taps that are constantly changing out and include local favorites and domestic drafts. While you sip on your favorite local craft, you can catch any Brewers or Bucks game on the big screens – which is found in a covered family-style seating area.
EAGLE PARK BREWING
823 E Hamilton St, Milwaukee
If you’re looking for a stellar local brewery with its own beer garden, Eagle Brewing is what you’re looking for.
ELM GROVE BEER GARDEN
1505 W St. Paul Ave, Milwaukee
The Elm Grove Beer Garden is located in the beautiful Elm Grove Village Park. The beer garden will feature beers from Third Space Brewing and will welcome live musical acts and food trucks throughout the summer. The beer garden is situated near the park’s playground and volleyball courts and is the perfect stop after a day in the Village Pool.
ESTABROOK PARK BEER GARDEN
4600 Estabrook Drive, Milwaukee
Only in Milwaukee would one of our beloved parks carry the honor of having the first public beer garden in the U.S. since Prohibition. This beer garden is situated on a bluff just above a waterfall that flows into the Menomonee River, allowing guests to arrive via foot, auto, bicycle, or even canoe or kayak. They feature beers imported from the Munich Hofbrauhaus, along with brats, hot dogs, and freshly baked soft pretzels.
FRANKLIN BEER GARDEN AT CROATIAN PARK
9100 S. 76thStreet, Franklin
The Franklin Beer Garden at Croatian Park is perfect for any Thursday night in summer. This Croatian beer garden is unlike any other in the Milwaukee area. They feature their very own craft beers called Croatian Park Ale and Karlovacko Pivo (imported Croatian beer), along with a rotating selection of Wisconsin and Croatian craft beers. Make sure you also check out this beer garden hungry because they have a huge selection of food items, including handmade beef and pork sausages, Ćevapčići.
HARTLAND BEER GARDEN
Nixon Park, 175 E. Park Ave, Hartland
The best part about the Hartland Beer Garden…it’s located right next to the splash pad! So, grab the kiddos and check this one out.
HUBBARD PARK BEER GARDEN
3565 N. Morris Boulevard, Shorewood
Located in Shorewood along the Oak Leaf Trail, Hubbard Park is a traditional Old World Beer Garden and features local beers, a bloody mary, wine, non-alcoholic drinks, and summer food fare like brats, hot dogs, sausages and giant pretzels.
HUMBOLDT PARK WINE & BEER GARDEN (THE VINE HUMBOLDT)
3000 S. Howell Ave., Milwaukee
One of the newest beer gardens in Milwaukee County is located in the heart of the Bay View neighborhood and is commonly known as The Vine Humboldt. Their tap selection will include two red wines, three white wines and craft brews from Lakefront Brewery, Sprecher Brewery, Terrapin Brewery, and rotating guest breweries. They will also have hard sodas, cider wine, and non-alcoholic beverages. Triciclo Peru will offer authentic Peruvian empanadas made from scratch.
THE LANDING AT HOYT PARK
1800 N. Swan Boulevard, Wauwatosa, 53226
Adjacent to Hoyt Pool, The Landing offers both indoor and outdoor seating and features a rotating menu of craft and import beers, wines, non-alcoholic drinks. Their food selection includes Cranky Al’s pizza, giant pretzels, brats, hot dogs, and popcorn.
MILLER TIME PUB BEER GARDEN
509 West Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee
This is where you’ll find live music and a raucous crowd of people who come together to drink great beer, share a bite, and make new friends. Free parking with purchase when you park in the Hilton Milwaukee City Center Parking Structure. In the event of inclement weather, head inside to belly up to the bar at Miller Time Pub.
SOUTH SHORE TERRACE
2900 S. Shore Drive, Milwaukee
South Shore Terrace celebrates the best of the local Milwaukee community. Our open-air Miller beer garden serves up stunning views of Lake Michigan and the Milwaukee skyline. Fresh, local ingredients combine in the classic hometown menu, and the historic 1930s bathhouse building provides a one-of-a-kind location to share good times with friends and family. Open Wednesdays-Sundays.
SCHWABENHOF BIERGARTEN
N56W14750 Silver Spring Dr., Menomonee Falls
Each Thursday from May through September, The Schwabenhof Pavilion serves an array of German Beers on tap. You can also enjoy an authentic Hungarian bratwurst, Bavarian pretzel, or delicious leberkäse sandwich. All accompanied by live music!
THE TAP YARD @ BAYSHORE
5800 N Bayshore Dr., Glendale
A lively beer garden experience featuring 36 craft beers from local and regional brewers, as well as a variety of wines and hard seltzers. The Tap at Bayshore is located adjacent to The Yard, the large, open-air community and entertainment space located in the heart of Bayshore.
THE TAP YARD @ WAUKESHA
1150 W Sunset Dr, Waukesha
THE TAP YARD MKE
1301 N Edison St Milwaukee
THIRD SPACE BREWING BEER GARDEN
1505 W St. Paul Ave, Milwaukee
Third Space Brewing was founded with a passion for great beer coupled with a desire to create a space people would love to spend time in, and they accomplished it! Not only is the taproom welcoming with a relaxed industrial vibe, but the beer garden space also has tons of seating and is a frequent stop for food trucks. Plus, they enjoy watching big games projected against the wall.
WHITNALL PARK BEER GARDEN
8831 N Root River Parkway, Greendale
The Whitnall Park beer garden will feature 24 craft beer tap handles, food, non-alcoholic beverages. Local brewery features include MKE Brewing Company, Explorium, Eagle Park Brewing, GoodCity Brewing, MillerCoors, and Sprecher. In addition to the beer, a variety of food options are offered at the Gift of Wings grill.