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German immigrant Jacob Best Sr., who founded the Best Brewing Company (later known as Pabst Brewing Company), planted one of Milwaukee’s first beer gardens in 1848. These earliest beer gardens offered a place for people to congregate, mingle, and sip beer brewed locally in a laid-back backyard environment.
Beer gardens still have a significant impact on Milwaukee’s cultural scene today. They act as a hub for individuals to congregate and connect from all walks of life.
Here’s a list of beer gardens:
Croatian Park – 9100 S. 76th Street, Franklin, WI 53132
Thursdays From 5:00PM – 10:00 PM
Nestled on 30 acres, Croatian Park is the pride and joy of the Croatian Community for over 50 years. With beer garden, picnic grounds, pavilion, fully-lighted bocce courts, volleyball courts, soccer fields, and playground, its a great place to spend to time with friends and family. Dog friendly.
Enjoy the Happiest Happy Hour at the Croatian Park Beer Garden.
Every Thursday from 5 – 6 pm enjoy buy one get one FREE tap beers!
Estabrook Beer Garden – 4600 Estabrook Pkwy, Milwaukee, WI 53217
Estabrook Beer Garden represents a return to an era that disappeared from our landscape with the start of Prohibition. It is the first truly public beer garden in America in nearly 100 years. Inspirations came from Milwaukee’s brewing legacy and the operation is modeled after beer gardens found in modern day Munich, Germany. The Estabrook Beer Garden is a place for all people to come together enjoy nature, a great beer and make new friends.
Estabrook Park lies on the banks of the Milwaukee River, the beer garden is set on a bluff just above a waterfall. Visitors arrive by foot, bicycle, automobile, kayak and canoe.
Park Amenities include trails, playgrounds, disc golf course, dog park, soccer fields & riverwalk
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Hubbard Park Lodge & Beer Garden – 3565 N Morris Blvd, Shorewood, WI 53211
Enjoy Milwaukee’s ONLY year round beer garden while gathering with family and friends in our Private Cabana Rentals, Featuring Beer garden offerings, Friday Fish Fries and unique packages to share while enjoying the beauty of the park with good company!
Roundhouse at McKinley Marina – 1750 N Lincoln Memorial Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Nestled along the public boat launch to Lake Michigan, Roundhouse Beer Garden at McKinley Marina is an updated venue that is here to serve all those drawn to this freshwater coastline. The team at Roundhouse Beer Garden serves up snacks, drinks, and sundries and is your one-stop shop before setting sail on Lake Michigan.
Not heading out on the water? No problem! Food and drinks purchased at Roundhouse Beer Garden can be enjoyed on the comfortable park-like lawn surrounding our building.
South Shore Terrace Kitchen & Beer Garden -2900 S Shore Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53207
South Shore Terrace celebrates the best of the local Milwaukee community. The 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.
HOME OF THE MILLER 1855 BAR
South Shore Terrace is operated by Milwaukee County Parks, meaning proceeds from the Kitchen and Bar go back into the local community.
The Landing at Hoyt Park Beer Garden – 1800 N Swan Blvd, Wauwatosa, WI 53226
Open mid-May through Oct, The Landing is operated by the Friends of Hoyt Park & Pool to support the operations of The TOSA Pool and surrounding Hoyt Park.
The Tap Yard – Milwaukee – 1555 N River Center Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53212
Lively beer gardens featuring 24 drafts of craft beer, wine, hard seltzers, and canned cocktails. They have great events including a rotation of amazing food trucks, trivia, live music, music bingo, pub feud, paint nights, and more!
The Vine Humboldt – 3000 S Howell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207
The Vine Humboldt is a beer garden in Humboldt Park, in the heart of Milwaukee’s Bay View neighborhood. Enjoy craft beer inside our historic farmhouse location or outside in our spacious open-air areas.
Craft Beer on Tap
Craft beers include brews from Lakefront Brewery, Sprecher Brewery, Terrapin Brewery, and rotating guest breweries. Hard sodas, cider, and non-alcoholic beverages are also available. Drinking at The Vine Humboldt supports future park projects and beverages purchased at The Vine Humboldt can be carried throughout all of Humboldt Park.
War Memorial Beer Garden – 750 N Lincoln Memorial Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53202
The War Memorial Beer Garden is located at the cultural heart of downtown and a great place to start a walking adventure exploring downtown Milwaukee!
Not only is the War Memorial an iconic destination in of itself, make sure to head on to Fitch Plaza for unbeatable views of Lake Michigan and Milwaukee’s skyline. A short and easy walk takes you to The Milwaukee Art Museum, Discovery World, Summerfest, the Third Ward & Milwaukee Public Market. Bring a bike and cruise the lakeshore to Bradford Beach, Lakefront State Park, or add miles on the Oak Leaf Trail, which connects 125 miles of recreational trails throughout the city. The best part about parking here is you’ll earn a free beer when you present your parking voucher in the Beer Garden!
Whitnall Park Beer Garden – 8831 N Root River Pkwy, Greendale, WI
Park-based gathering spot with beer taps, wine & soft drinks plus picnic tables & live music.
