Stopped by for a post dinner drink and to catch up. They definitely boast a lot of cocktail…read morecreations and take pride in their homemade ingredients. Their current winter "Port No 6" menu has drinks starting at $12 but you can tell they put a lot of care into each creation. We stopped by on a Wednesday before 6pm and they did offer $2 off tap beers so I got a zombie dust tulip for $5. Not bad! Staff are friendly but things may move a little slower due to the care they put into their cocktails. This is definitely reminiscent of island vibes. Wait for a good drink and relax at the bar or outer patio (which has heaters in the winter). Street parking is pretty easy to snag, even around dinner time.

Stopped by on a Friday night on the recommendation/persistence of local brewery staff and was…read morepleasantly surprised by this spot. There was a wide variety of drinks options and reasonably priced as well. I ended picking the Zoinks cocktail based on the bartender recommendation. It was a slightly savory cocktail and a nice way to close out my evening. There was a decent sized crowd throughout the space. There is limited indoor space but its made up for with an outdoor fireplace and picnic table seating. I would happily return to Station No 6!

IG: diamante.lara.milwaukee Real POVs / Real Spots…read more Hope brewing is amazing place and you can bring her dogs and chill outside and do recreational outside activities with your family or friends.

OPE brewing was hyped up by many locals and it didn't disappoint…read more . A monster crowd from trivia night and volleyball and still managed to serve timely and respectfully. Clientele was friendly and the dogs all well behaved allowed on the patio. The numerous games outside was a great addition and the food t du cod were a fun and desired place to eat. The beer selection was broad and fun. I quite enjoyed the cherry pie seltzer and the raspberry sour. Will be back!

I have to echo Chadwick's review - this place is awesome!! Despite walking by this spot numerous…read moretimes on ways to Bucks games during winter, I didnt understand or appreciate its true potential until the playoffs started. The beer garden, located off 3rd street next to the loaded slate, features picnic tables in front of a huge 26 foot screen. a plexiglas roof up above let's you see the sky but keeps out the elements (I watched one of the first round games during a downpour and was just fine). You dont have to buy - so it's free but if you buy a drink at the actual "beer garden" stand, theres free popcorn with your purchase. Theres also various drink and food stands .. auntie Annie's has a pretzel truck and lots of people were bringing pizza from Brick 3 on 3rd st. Security (you'll see them in bright yellow vests) has done a good job letting everyone have a good time but taking care of problems (dont be8 standing on the picnic tables please.) I've only watched away games here but walking through the area to go into the forum for game 1 of the semi finals I could tell the energy would be crazy there even for home games. it's a great option if you dont have a ticket. It does truly feel like "Milwaukees living room" The tables are communal - you'll definitely make some new friends, and the energy is just off the charts. I love how all eyes are on the tv and everyone will start chanting "MVP" or "DE-FENCE" like were actually at the game. Bango, the dancers, the drum line and other members of the bucks crew usually make an appearance on a final side note....Over 15 years ago I lamented the tearing down of the old Park East freeway and my easy freeway access....it took over 15 years, but the promise and potential of this part of the city and downtown is finally starting to be fulfilled with the Deer District. Get here and experience it for yourself!

The beer garden is a nice outdoor spot perfect for hanging out before an event downtown. It is…read morecovered, so you can go even when it rains!

Stopped for the inaugural beer garden of the season. We had never been to this one even though it…read moreis pretty close for us. Third Space provides all of the beer so they have maybe 5-6 options. My husband isn't a fan of IPAs or sours so that limits things a bit. Plus, they don't show prices online or in-person. Didn't know until after I got my receipt that our 2 beers cost $7.50 and $6.50 respectively. Not the worst, but you can get more options elsewhere for the same or less at other beer gardens. The garden is right next to a play area and sand volleyball so it got noisy quick with all of the kids running around. Lots of people brought their own food but they also have 1 food truck there with a schedule listed on the website. The waffle cones looked good but we just weren't digging the vibe so skipped. Would definitely get the smores cone sometime. If you're looking for a family friendly beer garden, this is your place.

Stumbled upon Elm grove Beer Garden this last weekend. It is a great space that is presented by…read moreThird Space. They had 6 beers on tap and allow people to bring their own food. Unfortunately there were no food trucks for the people that came less prepared. We happened to be dog sitting and Aspen enjoyed the great weather with us! They also have live music Friday-Sunday. Look forward to going back soon!

Amazing beer garden and beautiful view but please please stop playing commercial radio. No one…read morewants to listen to commercials while trying to enjoy the garden...

Not a bad Milwaukee County Parks Beer Garden, but certainly there are better in the County Parks…read morestable. But Location, location, location! You've got Tuesday night Chill on the Hill, and many other fun festivals here, and the beer garden will let your carry out with a plastic cup. And many of those nights the beers are discounted! There are picnic tables scattered around, some stringed up lights, some inside seating, and pedestrian food inside. The atmosphere is a little sterile and could use some improvement- a little music, fun & games like bean bags or oversized Connect Four. Saint Francis Brewery runs the taps here, and sometimes there are Tap Takeovers. 3.5 Stars rounding up because I'm really glad it's here.

We were looking for a location for some outdoor dining and gave Explorium a try. The have a…read morewonderful patio with a ton of seating space. Only thing to be aware of is the afternoon sun can make this patio in the mall parking lot a bit hot. I had the Sweet Thai Chili Salmon Bowl. The combination of sweet and spicy really made this a tasty dish. Only downside was the amount of salmon. If it was 3oz that was a lot. If I had been starving I would have been disappointed in the portion size. Anyway, good food and good location means I'll be back for sure.

We stopped in for dinner before heading to an event at the botanic garden down the road. The…read moreExplorium is in the Southridge Mall although it has it own entrance. We were there on a Saturday night and while we weren't the only people there it was far from busy. The service was friendly and attentive. The dining room is casual with a view of the beer tanks. Basically what you would expect at a craft brewery. The menu had the basics - appetizers, soups, salads, burgers and sandwiches. They also make pizza and calzones and some other main course dishes like fish and chips. We ordered the cheese curds as an appetizer. My husband ordered a sandwich and I ordered the boneless wings. For drinks my husband ordered a ginger beer and I ordered Diet Coke. The check before tip was $62. Normally I'd be okay with that but I thought it was a lot given the quality of the food. The cheese curds and boneless chicken wings seemed like items from a restaurant supply place that they fried up. Unfortunately next time we are in the area we'll go somewhere else. A fast food restaurant would have given us the same quality food for a fraction of the price.

Delray was AMAZING entertainment, my brat was delicious, and it was just a great vibe!read more

We attended Christmas Music Bingo at The Landing at Hoyt Park right before Christmas. It sounded…read morelike a fun holiday event, so we decided to stop by for pizza, beers, and bingo. We arrived early, but the hall was already very crowded. We ended up sharing a table with another family, and it quickly became clear the space wasn't set up to handle the turnout. There weren't enough supplies -- bingo cards ran out, seating was limited, and some people weren't able to participate at all. The event also started quite late and felt unorganized overall. That said, this was their first time hosting this type of event with Tune Master, so it's understandable that there were some growing pains. The pizza and beers were on the expensive side, especially considering the crowding, but everyone was in the holiday spirit and trying to make the best of it with Christmas music playing. Overall, it was a festive idea with potential, but I'd recommend letting the organizers work out the logistics before attending again. With better planning and crowd management, this could be a really fun event in the future.

Great location! Lots of picnic tables to sit at. Limited drink options but they have a variety!…read more Live music and events usually happening.

Cozy little beer garden in the trendy Third Ward. Beer is served out of a makeshift shipping…read morecontainer, and bands regularly perform on top. Mostly just beer is available, but they have a solid tap list. All drinks are served in plastic cups. No food options but sometimes there is a food truck posted up nearby, or you can order from some nearby restaurants and eat at the picnic tables. Nice area, lots of trees that provide shade in summer. A great spot to hang out!