Did a tour here. Tour runs 45 mins & you get 4 beer pours (about half a beer) tastings & unlimited…read moresoda. You also get a souvenir Sprecher glass for your tastings. Prices are $15-$18 depending on the day. Brayson was our tour guide & gave an interesting overview of the history of Sprecher & beer/soda making so you can enjoy your drink better armed with the background knowledge. You can also skip the tour & freebie glass & just get the tastings for $10, a fantastic deal. Drink: I loved the non alcoholic beer. The best NA beer I've had. I would describe it as having a complex flavor profile with something vanilla like. The 2 other beers I tried were ok, good, not great. I'm mostly sugar free on the weekdays, minus the sugar I use in cooking so the sodas were way too sweet for my very personal taste. I liked the maple root beer the best. Food: The pretzel is gigantic, so fun & great for sharing. Extremely delicious. Pillowly goodness with mustard dip & cheese dip, both yummy. Service: Great tour, great bartender & service. Don't forget to have some cash for the tip jar. Ambiance: It's a casual bar setup. Pro tip: You must get the pretzel. I will be back for this & the non alcoholic beer.

While in town, I decided to give this place a try since it was walking distance from the hotel. The…read moreworkers welcomed us and helped us decide the best drink based on what we liked. They were warm and friendly, and didn't make us feel rushed at all. I decided on the mule, which was on tap. It was decent. For food, we got the giant pretzel and garlic Parmesan wings. We definitely underestimated the size of the pretzel and couldn't finish it. It can definitely be shared with groups of 3-6 people. That being said, it was very delicious! The wings were good, but I wasn't overly impressed. Obviously it's a brewery, so they're going to be more known for their beer than their food. Both the pretzel and the wings were a good lunch for my boyfriend and I to share (but a bit much like I mentioned!). There were lots of people of all ages there to do the tour. We didn't get a chance to do that, so I can't speak on it, but I can say it seemed popular!

Basically Baseball themed Bar…read more Better Bring Big Thirst But Only a Bit of Money Eat well. Cubs Win!!!!!

Decided to eat last minute on a whim t the game and glad we did. Restaurant was a comfortable level…read moreof busy so we could still have a conversation but feel like we were at the game. Jeanice was our server and she was great! Checked in just enough that we felt well taken care of throughout the night. Food was plentiful and delicious and can't wait to try more off the menu on return visits. Will definitely come back again and hope we get Jeanice as our server!

Events like this assure me that Milwaukee will, sadly, never be a world-class city. Events like…read morethis could lift this city out of it's "cheese n' beer" image. However . . . this didn't. Long lines, stingy portions. Cheap wine. A demonstration on the Chef Stage was . . . risotto. Really!? Something that simple does not scream "high end dining' to me. Oh well, Better luck next time, Milwaukee.

I attended this event Saturday after receiving a complimentary pass for attending the Inside Eats…read morepanel discussion earlier that day. I learned that Wine & Dine Wisconsin was in it's 5th year, but I could swear that I attended more than 5 years ago, maybe it was a similar event with a similar name at the same venue, or it was reinvented, or maybe I was there 5 years ago (likely). I can tell you that I never went back because the event had more wine than food and I wasn't wowed by any of it. Plus the layout of the event seemed to encourage bottle necks. What is it about a row of tables that makes a large crowd feel obligated to start at the first table and form a line moving table to table? So instead of multiple lines perpendicular to each table, allowing a person to choose which lines he/she wants to stand in, there is just one LONG, agonizingly slow moving line because the people who never get out have to stop and make friends with the people working the table and talk about how the item reminds them of their daughter's wedding or a vacation they went on. Nobody cares! Just keep moving. I spent most of my time in line and did not get my money's worth, which was $45 or $50 at the time, if I remember right. That was the event that I remember. This event was NOT that, at all. The floor plan for this event was brilliant, IMHO. There wasn't even a pattern for me to travel up and down aisles or starting at an outer perimeter and moving toward the center. It seemed random, which I loved! There were no more than two tables side by side at any point on the floor. Traffic flow moved well, except for two areas. The cheese islands had the continuous line of people moving station to station, but there were several cheese islands so that helped. I didn't go to any of them because of the aforementioned line of slow moving herds. The other area where traffic did not move well was the chili cook-off area. There were six participants and of course everyone started at the first table and the line formed behind them and got really long and hopeless. So I skipped to table 4, where there was NO LINE because the people at tables 1-3 were chit-chatting. I hit tables 4-6 with no wait, then went back and found a gap at table 2 between chatty chili eaters, then grabbed a sample from Table 3 and called it a day. Sorry Table 1, I couldn't get to you and I was not willing to wait for 30-35 people to pass through before I could. I voted for the chili from Table 6. Rant completed. I feel better now. So, there was beer, wine, spirits, and food. If that's not a party, than I don't know what is. I only visited a small number of beer, wine, and spirit vendors because I still had my nephew's 21st birthday party that night, and I'm a responsible adult (mostly). I specifically looked for beers I've never tried before, and was able to find a handful. There was a large section called "The Best of Belgium" or something to that effect. I got excited! I love Belgian beers. Then I noticed the Stella Artois signs everywhere and realized that was probably all they were serving. Stella Artois has a brilliant marketing department. I don't think that beer even slightly embodies a Belgian beer, but the light beer drinkers love it, so more power to them. I want nothing to do with it. Central Standard Distillery was serving samples of three of their craft cocktails. LOVE that idea. Getting away from sampling straight alcohol and instead offering up craft cocktail (the latest hot trend in the industry) samples is a nice change of pace. Great Lakes Distillery may have been doing the same, but I'm already familair with their products, so I skipped that booth. There were three stages with chef demos, drink demos, and other cooking related presentations. I stopped at the Chef's Stage to watch Chef Michael Feker. He's very passionate about what he does and has a fun personality, so he puts on a great show! This was no exception. He made a squash soup and we each received a delicious sample. My favorite part of the day was visiting the Critics Choice area. This area featured food samples from Carol Deptolla's Top 30 restaurants. Most were there, but not all. The food samples were great for the most part, and the area also offered beer and wine samples. Guests attending the main event needed to purchase a separate $30 ticket to this area. To be honest, I probably would have just paid the $30 to attend this area and called it a day. $65 for the main event and $30 for Critics Choice brings you up to $95! Was it worth it? The Critics Choice area for $30, I say yes. The main event for $65? I say probably, especially if you go there to try EVERYTHING. I wasn't there to try everything, nor did I want to attend every presentation. I can see that valuation, but it's hard to drop $95 on any event. Based on my experience this year, I will at least CONSIDER going & buying tickets next year. So mission accomplished, W&D WI!

We were looking to kill some time on Labor Day. Finding a place that was open was difficult.Our…read moregroup of guys had a really good time at this brewery. Isaac was a great bartender. The beer was cold and very good. I would definitely make a point to return if I'm in the area.

Rented the field for my bachelorette party & had the best time with my friends!! Super affordable &…read moreworth every penny.

After our day on the water kayaking, we were thrilled to kick our legs up and relax at the Tap Yard…read morein Schlitz Park. Stocked with local beer (and beyond) with tons of taps...there is something for everyone! I got a beer from the Fermenatorium and my spouse got a beer from Three Floyd's. We were both very pleased with our choices. The bartender was very kind, attentive, and helpful. Prices were reasonable and wait times were non-existent. Woohoo! The seating area is huge and stocked with fun lawn games from giant jenga, connect four, and bags. Endless entertainment to be had with friends. There are also bathrooms with a key if you need! And plenty of parking. We loved our time at the Tap Yard at Schlitz Park and we look forward to our next visit!

The Tap Yard is a wonderful beer garden with locations in Brookfield, Waukesha, West Bend, and now…read morethis location in downtown Milwaukee! We live near by this river-front spot, so it's safe to say this is our new go-to spot for happy hour drinks and to enjoy the sunny summer weather. We've already walked here a handful of times and it's always offering a good time. The shipping-container-make-shift-bar (which is really cool), has lots of craft beers on tap. So far we haven't tasted one that we don't enjoy! If you're not a beer drinker, they have you covered with an assortment of hard seltzers available as well. Over the weekend, I tired the Central Waters cranberry one, and it was delightful. In addition to cold beverages, this sprawling outdoor area has plenty of seating (including umbrellas when needed). Lots of room to meet up with friends, bring your pups, or like us, push and park your stroller. There's also some fun patio games like (giant) bags, connect four, and jenga! I always love when there's on-site activities. PLUS, they have live music some days, trivia on Thursday nights, and rotating food trucks that pull up to feed your belly. All of this sits along side the river where you can pull up on your boat, or simply watch the kayakers roll by. So enjoyable. You'll be seeing us a lot this summer :)

Great atmosphere, nice selection of beers but unfortunately the food is definitely not as good as…read moreseveral years ago. The $25 half chicken was overcooked and dry, and since last year the $30 pork wasn't so good we didn't even try it. However, the entertainment was nice and overall very enjoyable.

It's been a long time since I've been to this Oktoberfest. Finally made a return over the weekend…read moreand totally forgot what a big, electric crowd it brings! Parking was a wild time, as they were directing people to an entirely different lot down the way, so it was a bit of hike to get to the entrance. Once we parked, we waited in like for 10 minutes or to get through the gates. I was tipped off the downland the Bavarian's app ahead of time, which got me $5 off my entry (and it was free from my little kiddo in tow). If you're looking for all the great German beer, German music, and German cuisine, this is your place! It's so fun to see how many attendees dress to theme in their lederhosens, dirndls, and hats. Some of the staff dress up as well, and of course those preforming on stage! We came to find out this isn't the greatest fest to take young kids, as the crowds are big, the lines are long, and the music (be it so fun and festive), is really loud. I'm sure we would have stayed longer if it was an adult-only trip. In any case, the food and drink are fare price. I'm now regretting not ordering the traditional pretzel and sausage options, but splitting a tasty platter of tenders and fries with my son hit the spot. Being pregnant, I'm not drinking, but friends we were with has nothing but great things to say about their German pints. The beer steins are of course an option which is a fun touch. Hot tip: if you can book a table reservation ahead of time, do so! That's what we did and it was a good call since this place is poppin. Happy official Fall! Enjoy!

We visited on a week day and found that there was a large semi-private event happening. The timing…read moreof our arrival seemed to be right when the event started so service was pretty slow for us- they served everyone from the event first (including those who arrived after us). We ordered a wine flight and an order of mozzarella sticks. The mozzarella sticks were quite good! One of the wines we were served was vinegary and seemingly spoiled so as soon as we mentioned this to our server, they replaced this with a different wine. Our server was very friendly and I think the event was larger than expected so maybe a little understaffed. Overall we didn't have the best experience here, but it might just be the timing of the day we selected.

Everything was excellent...we had fun with the wine tasting and learned a lot about them. Then we…read morehad the flatbreads and they were delicious and so fresh. Our host/waitress was exceptional! She was so helpful and friendly. We will be going again.

Tranquility along the Milwaukee river at the beer garden. Lots of seating, great beer selection &…read moremany snacks including brats with the fixings! Lovely views of wildlife & nature right in the middle of Milwaukee. Great walking trail steps from the park.

The outside beer garden is a nice place to sit and have a drink. The inside facilities are very old…read moreand they have live polka music on Friday nights. My lobster ravioli was good and the fish fry was decent my husband said. The waitress sang happy birthday to our friend. I would just say that the service was a bit slow and we waited awhile for our food.