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    Lion’s Tail Brewing

    4.7 (45 reviews)
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    Closed 3:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Dana C.

    Great venue midtown Wauwatosa. Lots of seating indoors & outside with covered area as well as sunny spots. Lots of beer choices, stay & enjoy or take it to go! Scheduled food trucks for most every day (check their website). Family friendly & pet friendly. Staff were friendly too!

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    Viv P.

    Awesome taproom with an open seating area both indoor and outdoor. Lots of kids and lots of dogs outdoor, so perfect if you're a dog lover and enjoy meeting new buddies. Personally, I'm all about the vibes, and this was pretty good (with awesome friends, which made it better). Hubby wasn't too impressed with the beer selection, though (completely personal taste - our friends were quite enamored with their selection). Along with the fact that the taco truck was somewhat disappointing, the place doesn't make the A-list. But certainly a B+. We did try the Mystery Machine, Oat of this world, Double Mo's Juice, Little Crush, 1873 historic Amber lager, and Bourbon Trail (comes in a can, not tap)(Hubby liked this one). My favorite beer was the Juice Cloud IPA. I've come to the realization that I'm definitely an IPA girl and I definitely like mine cloudy. I'm between 3-4 starts... bump up for good friends --------- I tried to find the Ochos mexican grill tacos food truck but I don't think they have a separate page. This is just a reminder of what i had and didn't like, and had no bearing on the review for lions tail. Service was friendly. Menu was weird.. Taco Place with 2 tacos+rice+beans = $16, but if you get them separately it comes out to $14. They did up their plate price but not the separate items, so it was probably just an oversight, but definitely order them separately! I guess if they read this review, their taco prices will go up... Tacos themselves were ok, though really tiny. Mini tacos. I usually am full with 2-3 tacos, but I'll definitely need more like 4-5 from here. Taste was ok. We ate cuz it was the only option to enjoy the taproom, but not my cup of tea.

    Amy S.

    The fact that Lion's Tail has been packed every single time I've driven by since the day it opened its taproom in Wauwatosa is awesome. Been a few times now, and with how regularly they add new beers to their menu there's always a reason to go back! I love the indoor and outdoor seating and am excited to see what they come up with for the winter because I'm pretty sure everyone in the area will still want to come no matter the weather. Its location also makes it perfectly walkable and both a quick place to stop for a drink or a place to stay and hang out for a while. I love that you can order food from Sendik's right from your table, and that Lion's Tail constantly has a different food truck there to support other local businesses. They've recently been adding events there as well to support local shops outside of the food industry. And the outside patio is pup friendly which is always a plus in my book!

    Jessica J.

    Wow, it's no secret that the locals love this brewery. We stopped by on a recent Friday afternoon and this place was hustle and bustling. I think it's so loved not only for their beer, but the atmosphere. It's quite large, with tall ceilings, and is pretty much all open-aired. This allows for lots of visitors, including pet owners and families. We had our toddler in-tow, and all the space to roam around was greatly appreciated. Just be prepared for a crowd on peak days! What's also great is they have rotating food trucks pull up to their location, so there's always plenty of options to grab to pair with your brew. I really enjoyed the Orange Dream beer, it's a hazy pale and with a hit of orange but not too much. My husband (whose beer I cannot recall) was raving about what he had. The bar itself is definitely clean and well-kept, and the ordering process is really easy and straightforward. Overall a super solid spot that I wish I lived closer to!

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    Kristina W.

    Such a nice brewery! Indoor and seasoned porch seating available! Good vibes and service was quick! Love the food truck option in the parking lot! Didn't get to spend a lot of time there but definitely will be heading back to try more beers. Thought there was good variety and loved what I did try! They have some small snacks available too. Only a few parking spots in their lot, but parking through all the side streets is easy! A must try!!

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    Lisa N.

    We took advantage of a beautiful summer night by grabbing some food at another local place and taking it to Lion's Tail. They did have a food truck and you can actually place an order from Sendiks hot counter with a QR code on LTs tables. But we were in the area specifically to pick up food somewhere else so we had that. For drinks there's another QR to easily check out the menu and a bucket with slips of numbered paper and pencils so you write down what everyone wants if you're ordering for a few people because you do go inside to order. I tried the sour Pucker Patch which was really good and definitely had a little sour punch They are dog friendly and have self serve water out on the patio, with cups for people and bowls for the pups. Will definitely go back to check out their other offerings.

    Becky L.

    First time visiting and can't wait to go back! Stopped by for a late lunch and to try some of their brews. They have quite a few beers on tap and we just made it in time for their hefeweizen debut! Tried a flight which had some great options. Also liked the IPAs. Really great food situation too - you can order "to go" from Sendiks across the street for pretzels, pizzas, etc. Or, you can get food from the food truck. Opted for a combo plate at the food truck and it was great. Indoor facilities were clean, open and neat. They have lots of space to spread out and plenty of staff on hand to make sure you get your brews quickly. Great music playing throughout the space to help channel some mellow summer vibes. Will definitely be back soon!

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    Kristin G.

    Beer is fantastic Brewery is currently based out of Neenah - which I love shout out to my family!! Space is open and wide with great seating options Service was nice and efficient, no dialogue extended conversations, just easy going Vibe is chill too Gourd vibrations pumpkin, easy on the spices Juice mountain, hubby says nice, refreshing fruity, I don't care much for ipa but it was indeed -- nice Apple pie sour is the absolute bees knees Tail violet was completely familiar to a cordial and beer cocktail I had in Berlin in the spring that's made with either woodworm or a black rasp Tart, tart and light 4.5% Young blood I can spot a pirate is one beer they had from another brewer mentioned

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    Nolan H.

    Been to both the Tosa & Neenah location. Both places are really cool inside & obviously the beer is great. Prices are amazing for a brewery. I was surprised the place wasn't more packed at 6-7pm on NYE but Bey it was later. Glad they had at least one TV for the football game on. I got the Big Mama's Imperial Cherry Pie & my girlfriend got the Cherry Slushee. Mine was absolutely amazing. I have gotten into Sour beers since lots of local Milwaukee breweries have gotten into it but having an Imperial Sour is hard to come upon. Definitely a great place with very reasonable beer prices & nice bartenders. The bartenders even offered for samplers before we bought, which is actually just like the Neenah location & probably the only two places where bartenders have ever been so accommodating.

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    Emily S.

    We love Lion's Tail beers so we were so happy to see them open up a new location in Milwaukee! The space is cozy but has plenty of room, including an outdoor patio with heaters. Ordering at the bar is easy and there is a clear place to order if you aren't sitting at the bar, which is always helpful. The extensive tap list has so many great options - there is something for everyone! All of the beers from Lion's Tail good quality and it's nice to be able to get a full pour or smaller pours. They also have multiple big coolers of so many to-go options! The customer service was good and we had a great time. Looking forward to returning!

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    Andrea F.

    Lions Tail has a great patio with lots of seating and open space. The bar inside is spacious and open as well and there's a separate room for events. The menu of beers has been great and they often have food trucks as well as pizza delivery from the sendiks next door. The ordering is all done at the bar but they're very quick to get your beers out and they have a hard seltzer that's very fruity!

    Alline G.

    This place is the perfect fall spot. With rotating food truck options, a cute outdoor seating area and a huge beer list- Lion's tail is a great choice for a date, hangout with friends or even chill spot to go solo! I loved the sour options- there were multiple! All self serve at the bar which makes it an even more chill atmosphere. We had the privilege of having flour girl and flame food truck while we were there which was absolutely delicious and complimented the beer.

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    Sweet setup at a great location. Ample parking. Regular food trucks. Ok beers. Staff unfriendly towards kids

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    Solid! Great atmosphere and neighborhood gathering place. Beer: B+, Food: n/a, Service: A-

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