We hosted our "Welcome Party" here for our wedding weekend and we couldn't have picked a better place. My husband, Mark, and I have been told by so many of our friends and family about how fun everyone had! The wiffle ball field was a fantastic way for our friends and family to let loose, mingle, and enjoy. The space makes for a great layout for people to spread and enjoy each other's company. Each staff member we worked with was absolutely fantastic (nothing but nice, helpful, and incredibly genuine). We stopped in months earlier to check out the space (on our own), and the bartender on duty was beyond kind and helpful in answering our questions. Beyond that introduction, someone helped us with every step and answered every question. Everyone on duty that night was so positive, helpful, and welcoming. Especially as our party did run a bit later. We brought in our own food, and they accommodated this so well (tables, napkins, etc). Drinks were flowing and they made tabbing so easy for us with our large party. Without a doubt, the easiest and most enjoyable large-scale event. Truly, we cannot thank Broken Bat Brewing Co. for such a wonderful experience. Thank you so very much for helping us to kick off such a wonderful weekend. read more

I've been coming to Broken Bat for years, starting back when they were at their literal underground location in the Third Ward on Buffalo Street, and they've just simply continued to get better over time in the best ways. The newer space they have is awesome. The taproom is huge, with tons of high-top tables set against the outer wall, several in the middle based around support pillars, and a long bar top directly in front of their taps and coolers along the east wall. They also have a few shorter tables to the right when you walk in, which are perfect for groups with younger kids or people who have dogs. That brings me to the best part about Broken Bat, at least in my opinion- they allow dogs! Other than Black Husky in the Riverwest neighborhood, this is the only brewery we go to on a regular basis that allows dogs, and it definitely makes going here over some other local breweries a much easier and better call. The floors in the taproom are made of concrete, so if your pup gets a little excited or is still a puppy and potty-training, it won't be a huge deal to clean up. They also have dog bowls they'll let you use for the duration of your visit to put water in for your dog, and they just added a water cooler next to a shorter table off to the right of the bar and entryway that has large cups to go with it, allowing for a great alternative option if your dog is thirsty and all the dog bowls are being used. The bartenders have always been super nice with my dog and I when I've been here, and they go out of their way to come over and pet him and talk for a little bit, adding a huge personal touch to the visit (I should also note that the bartenders ask to make sure it's okay to pet him, which is awesome, as I've seen bartenders at other bars just dive right into a dog's face with their hand and the dog gets scared). Honestly, being able to bring my dog here is one of the major reasons why I keep coming back here time and time again on a pretty regular basis. The other reason? The awesome theming and the great beer. The taproom is massive compared to their old space, and it can hold a pretty large crowd, especially during sporting events, which I highly recommend for Broken Bat. chockfull of baseball-themed signage and décor, and they have always have sports on. Whether it's a Bucks playoff game or a Packers or Brewers regular season game, they have a ton of TVs both behind the bar and spread throughout the taproom, so no matter where you sit, you'll always have a great view. The space is also large but cozy, so if you want to really get into that camaraderie during playoff games, it's very easy to get to know your neighbors. The beer is also incredible, and, obviously, if a brewery doesn't have great beer, what's the point in coming back? My go-tos are either their sours (their Concession Stand series set of beers are amazing, with Cherry, Blue Raspberry, Banana Split, and Lemon Ice flavors) or their lighter beers (their Mexican Lager is among the best I've had in all of Milwaukee). They also make awesome special edition beers (their Can of Corn beer is a corn-style ale made from the corn surrounding the Field of Dreams field in Dyersville, Iowa), and they have great seasonal beers as well (their Mr. Oktoberfest beer is probably the best Oktoberfest-style beer I've had in Milwaukee, even beating out Lakefront honestly). They also have a ton of heavier/darker beers, like stouts and porters, but that's not necessarily my favorite kind of beer, so I'm not as knowledgeable about that section of the beer world. Between their light lagers and sours and darker beers though, any beer drinker will find something to love here. They also have a cool-looking wiffleball field that can be rented out to private groups in the back of the building, and they also have a wiffleball league during different times of the year. I've yet to participate, but I've heard from some friends who went with work colleagues that it's awesome. Finally, the newest addition to the brewery, at least to me, is their food truck. As they allow dogs in the bar, they can't serve food inside due to health code, and they instead had a food truck sitting directly outside the bar when I went yesterday afternoon. The choices were standard ballpark fare- hot dogs, brats, burgers, chicken sandwiches- along with classic Wisconsin snack staples, like cheese curds, cheese fries, and a large pretzel. We went with the cheese curds, which were reasonably priced at $8, and enjoyed them. They were, admittedly, a bit bland and salty, and the guy pulled them out of a freezer in front of me when I ordered, so they're made directly from some kind of frozen cheese curd wholesale product. Nonetheless, it satiated my hunger, and the ranch was great as well! It'll be cool to come back more often and utilize the food truck as time goes on, and hopefully they expand the menu soon! read more

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Loved the vibe in here, perfect for any baseball fan. The beer was just ok. The service was great though. read more

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We recently- had rehearsal dinner here. It was an awesome venue. We had more than enough space for about 120 people in all. We catered in food which was an ez process. The Staff was ez to work with. They provided 2 bartenders who were phenomenal. They had no problem keeping up with our crowd. We would highly recommend Broken Bat Brewery to anyone looking to rent out a space for any event. Oh and the beer was great as well. read more

The staff was extremely friendly with my dog (asking if they could bring him a treat and water) and they let me sample a few brews before settling on a delicious pineapple milkshake IPA. A bunch of TVs for watching while you sip. Wold definitely come back! read more

Broken Bat Brewing Co - Pineapple milkshake IPA - Breweries Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Our first brewery visit in Milwaukee and probably our favorite! Very casual fun atmosphere. DELICIOUS beers! Super dog friendly both outdoor and indoor as well! Fun displays throughout too! Get some Stack'd takeout and park yourself down, order some beers and you can waste your day away! Chucky says thanks for welcoming him! And he can't wait for our next trip to Milwaukee to return! read more

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Being immediately greeted by dogs when I didn't even know dogs were allowed was the best surprise of all. If you couldn't guess by the name, all the tv's had baseball on. I love baseball so this was another pro on my list. On that note, I don't really have any cons to mention. Maybe a bigger selection of beers but even with what they had, there were plenty that I wanted to try that it kept my entertained anyways. The vibe seemed real nice, a good place to hang out, watch some sports with your friends, and drink some good beer! read more

Had a great time at Broken Bat! They have so many different beers to choose from--there's something for everyone! Obviously the dogs were the highlight and the baseball theme was fun. I definitely want to go back and rent out the wiffle ball field sometime, it looks like a blast. read more

Super cool brewery with good beers and service. I love all the baseball themed beer names and the bobbleheads. I had the Harry Cherry Hefeweisen. It was a good hefe with a nice tart cherry finish. I will definitely go back next time we are in Milwaukee. read more

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We were walking through the ward last night and saw a pop up sign for this brewery and decided to wander over to check it out. So glad we did! The ward has a lot of options for relaxing and drinking but none quite like this. It's downstairs on a lower level which made me feel like I was going into the Bat Cave (pun intended). But don't be fooled - this place is open, airy and the only bats are sport related. Since the only food options are snacks like popcorn they can be dog friendly and sure enough there was a pup hanging out last night. No brew for him. We ordered a sampler with the IPA, double IPA, coffee stout and imperial stout. Sampler rack was cool as you can see in pic. Looks like they've made some upgrades since some earlier reviews. The beers are solid. Nice job nailing the different styles. The IPA was my winner but they were all good. There were ten beers to choose from so I'll have to go back! Love the sports theme and all the brewers bobble heads. And the upgraded digital beer board behind the bar tells me these guys are serious about their products. I'm giving it a home run with 5 stars. read more

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LOVED this place! So glad we wandered around the historic Third Ward in Milwaukee. Had they not had the sandwich board out on the street, we would have missed this gem! If you are any kind of baseball fan, THIS is the brewery FOR YOU! And, the beer selection is BIG LEAGUE, delicious, and affordable! I had a four beer flight of 755 (Nitro), Sky High (Scotch Ale), Climb the Wall (Belgian Style Farmhouse Ale), and Golden Sombrero (American Pilsner). BY FAR, BEST NITRO I have ever had! Smooth and delicious - JUST AWESOME! The atmosphere is EXCPETIONAL, and you are surrounded by baseball and GREAT beer. Check out all the names of their beers on the walls and the baseball art work used to characterize the beers. Definite BIG FLY to the deepest part of the park. Gets my STRONGEST recommendation as a Milwaukee MUST DO and TASTE. You'll be hard pressed to experience a No Hitter in here. All these beers are BIG HITS! read more

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New (relative) craft brewers in the third ward. Space is small but cool. Located downstairs in the basement. Baseball theme from name to decoration. Dog friendly and they have small and group tables. Brew kettles are right there. Beer flights (four 6 oz beers) are $12 and you have a choice of 10 beers. We tried the IPA, double IPA, coffee stout and imperial stout. All were quite good. Will definitely be back. read more

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Super super fun environment I am jealous of locals to be a part of their mug club with the bat glasses. Super committed to the theme I loved it read more

I've given them a couple tries. A couple beers I've tried were undrinkable (and I'm generally able to power through most beers). Had an Oktoberfest the last time, thinking that's as safe a choice as you can have, and it was watery. Last time in there, there were lots of fruit flies and the service was about as flat and impersonally bland as you could have. Just about everybody I know marvels at how this place is still in business. read more

There are so many breweries in Milwaukee, but Broken Bat definitely found their niche to stand out and be different. It's tucked away downstairs so you may not even see it if you walk by. It's pretty small, but you can either sit at the bar and watch any of the baseball games going on, sit at a high top table, or what we did - play free metal tip darts! I was nervous about their beer flavors, but they all ended up being really good. There are a lot of IPAs but I opted for the cherry Hefeweizen, my friend got their Mexican lager, and they have some rotating seasonals. My friend loved it so much, he joined the Broken Bat Mug Club. It's $100/year, you get a wooden baseball bat mug, $5 12 oz pours for all beers anytime, $1 off special bottle releases, a punch card with every 5th mug filled free, and more. I've never seen a beer rewards program before, more places should do this! read more

Good beer. Apparently they have indoor wiffle ball leagues which sounds like the coolest thing ever read more

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Fabulous place!! I love that it's dog friendly and just so chill inside. They have a wide variety of beers and even a seltzer. You can also order your drinks on tap, or in cans. The staff was all extremely friendly and provided top notch service. They have many TVs which is great if you're trying to catch a game. It's super spacious inside with many different seating options. This is a great spot to go with a small or large group & bring your pups. Definitely going to be one of our new hangouts now that we have a dog! read more

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Good space, good beer and good people. We ventured into Broken Bat for the first time a few weeks ago after they were the beer sponsor at a charity event we participated in and were pleasantly surprised. The space is a unique underground area down Buffalo and has a subtle and not overwhelming baseball theme. Between our group we tried almost all of the beers and did not have one that disappointed. A particular favorite was the Double Play. They do not serve food but they do allow dogs and seem to be happy to see dogs there. The staff was really nice and after speaking with them for a few minutes we learned the bartenders were the owners. They were happy to talk about all of the different beers and give recommendations. Overall, even with all of the recent brewpubs opening in Milwaukee Broken Bat is a good unique choice. read more

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A rare combination of the chill brewery atmosphere while having the plus sides of a sports bar including TV's all over, darts and pool. Perfect place for group events or just hanging out at the bar and watching a game. Great beer up and down the menu and other non-beer options as well read more

Such a fun brewery! We tried a couple beers and they were all excellent! Employees were helpful picking out brews and followed COVID procedures. Dogs are allowed inside as well! read more

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The unique "underground" location of one of Milwaukee's latest breweries is slightly small but very cool! We nabbed spots at the bar and were promptly served by the two owners while none other than the Brewers were on the tv, an obvious choice for a baseball-themed brewery. The best part of the whole theme coming together we're the bowls of in-shell peanuts tossed with a sprinkle of M&Ms - probably a pain in the ass to clean up but so worth it for customers. If I remember correctly, they had been open only a week, though in the planning processes, as many breweries are, for some time. The transition from homebrewing, or brewing on a different system than their current one could be the culprit behind less-than-great beer, but they're headed in the right direction and given time, I have hopes they'll iron the quality issues out and start putting out some tastier brews. read more

Broken Bat Brewing Co - While the quality suffered, they're headed in the right direction. I hope for better beer as they learn their system. - Breweries Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Dog friendly! As a couple that currently is dogless to we love coming here to see all the varieties of dogs that get to visit this brewery! Nice variety of brews to choose from too! Tasty!! read more

Awesome beer selection. It's a huge place!! Darts and batting cages! The service was good and the place was super clean!

This small basement brewery in the Third Ward is worth of going while in Milwaukee. There are a couple dozen or so beers on tap and you can purchase them in crowlers, growlers or cans. There is no food menu but you can bring your furry friends to the place. Oh and BTW, BYOBs - bring your own boardgames. read more

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Great beer. Bar is located downstairs. No food options but you can have some delivered. read more

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Love the new location and the beer! Super great baseball themed brewery.

Solid little brewery in the old third ward area. It's literally a stones throw from the new Milwaukee Ale House, so you can easily do both in one day, which is what we did. I got the ugly finer, straight chedd, and the corre corre, all good, plus I got a 4pack of the ugly finder to go. It's located in the lower level of the building just FYI when you arrive. Not a super big place, might need to stand, but didn't feel cramped, and we got served pretty quickly at the bar. Solid addition to the Milwaukee brewery scene. read more

I enjoy most of the beers I've had here, and I enjoy they have a lot of selection. I love that the bar is so chill and that there are always dogs here! read more

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I want to love this place. The location is great. It's in a basement, which is cool. But even after a few visits, I'm still firmly in like. It's a good place to meet up with friends after work. Their beer is decent. I've never had a beer I disliked, but then again, I've never had a beer I loved and that's really the bottom line for me. Disclaimer: I love Stout's. In my opinion, a great beer doesn't let light through it. Broken Bat doesn't currently deliver in that arena. They have plenty of beer for those of a lighter beer persuasion. In fact, my running club frequently stops in here pre- run and this place is perfect for that! read more

First in for most, I love the "Paws on the Patio" events which are held several times a year. Dogs are welcome, and they are treated extra special. They are a craft beer/seltzer bar/brewery with a lot of character. So many beers to choose from, and the atmosphere is very charming. I highly recommend the "Ricky lager." Plenty of parking and room for large parties. Very reasonably priced. read more

I really, really wanted to like this place, but it just wasn't happening for me... THE SPACE - I will tell you that it is a cool little space - visually. Here's what's not great about it, it's really small and getting to the bar can be a challenge. The bar area is cramped, so you have to wiggly your way in for service. Patrons handing my beer back to me spilled my drinks...just great. Also, the brewery is underground - the first thing that hit me was the funky smell. Now I know that much of it was from the beer making process, but the fact that they also allow dogs into the small space really makes amplifies said funk to a musky wet dog direction. THE BEER - This is all subjective, but it was really mediocre. I can't say much about this, you either like it or you don't. I just don't. THE SERVICE - It was okay, didn't get much interaction with employees since the bar area was so cramped and no one was waiting tables. I wouldn't make it a point to come back here - there are too many great micros to experience in this town. read more

Cool place to hang out. Beer was ok. I would come back. You can rent a wiffleball field for 150 an hour so bring friends and hit some dingers. read more

What a great brewery!! We loved all of the baseball themed beers and decor. The Harry Cherry was such a tasty fruit beer. The staff was great and friendly. It can get filled up really quick in there on a nice weekend, so try to go early! My husband tried a flight of beer and really enjoyed each one of them! Next time we are back in Milwaukee we will definitely be visiting again! The location near the heart of Milwaukee is excellent for city exploring. :) read more

Broken Bat Brewing Co - Beer menu. September 2018. - Breweries Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Nice place. Great beer and service. Collins is a great bartender. Tried a flight of beer and stayed for more.

I hate baseball, so this was never going to happen on my own recognizance, so thanks, Ben. I came here on a bachelor party, and what a groovy room. It's got a bit of an industrial feel with the brick walls and metal piping. The beers were great and the bartender was a pro. I can't imagine staying for even 10 minutes if it was packed or if a game was on, but on a rare Monday night bachelor party, when you know everyone there, and have full reign over the place: cool joint! read more

I visited Broken Bat for the first time on 2/11/22. I visit breweries as a hobby. The parking outside is somewhat sparse but I was lucky and caught another patron leaving. The place definitely has the industrial feel with the steel decor', but has some distinctiveness with the baseball theme. It did strike me (no pun intended) as very much like many other craft breweries I've visited with a nice variety but heavy on the trendy IPA's. My bartender was very kind and helped me pick my flight of four. Out of the four breweries I visited on this date, only Broken Bat & MobCraft provided me a free brewery sticker while the other two charged me a buck. I appreciate it more when offered freely. I thought the beers were good. None of them really jumped out as unique, but the pistachio stout was not something I've had before. Overall, I'd consider Broken Bat an essential visit for a brewery crawl in the Walker's Point area. read more

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Bartender was nice and conversational. Beer was okay, went with the 'Ugly Finder.' It was good, environment was chill. Giving two stars because the bartender would NOT stop with the aggressive coughing w/o wearing a mask. Why are you serving beer? GO Home, that's so nasty, selfish and senseless. Hope I don't catch COVID, maybe the dept of health needs to be involved. Shot my beer beer and skedaddled. Ugh!!! read more

A little hidden gem. They had a little street sign directing us here and it was a great place to grab a beer at the bar and rest after walking all over the third ward in the heat. I loved the theme of this brewery. Their beer was good too which I guess is the important part of this place. I had the corre corre and it was smooth. I like the hint of lime in this beer. They of course had baseball on the TV's and the atmosphere was cool. I would come back. read more

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Was on a random venture from Chicago to Gary Indiana to Milwaukee all in 1 day and thought there'd be no better way to end the day with a few nice pints. Broken bat definitely sufficed for this occasion. Knowledgeable bartenders and a really solid East Coast IPA. I'm from CA and was a bit iffy on their west coast IPA. Hops were a bit off but all the other brews were solid. Cool layout on the ambiance too. I'll be back if I ever get back to good Ol' WAUKEE! read more

Excellent beer selection. Outstanding staff. Good place to have a beer and watch the game.