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    The Explorium Brewpub Greendale

    3.8 (420 reviews)
    ModeratePizza, American, Brewpubs
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    THE EXPLORIUM BREWPUB GREENDALE ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
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    Stir fry
    Michael B.

    Went to Explorium again, this time for a dog adoption / raising money for the adoption agency. The Explorium staff working on the event were very excited, did a great job promoting with the raffles etc. Our specific wait person was not into the event or serving. They didn't explain the raffle or rules. They didn't seem very concerned about an allergy. They did bring over a whole picture of soda. The cocktails and beer were good. The stir fry was okay to good.

    Giant Pretzel
    Allie G.

    I try to like this place every time I go, but the food is just fine. I got the grilled chicken sandwich, which was flavorless. The chips were delicious, though! My friend got the salmon bowl, which she seemed to enjoy. The giant ass pretzel is HEAVENLY!! I also got the lemon drop martini, it's clear that this place is more for draft beers than cocktails. Lemon drop was overly sweet and strong. Service was fine, attentive. I love the atmosphere here! This is why I keep going back, trivia is also super fun!

    Oktoberfest
    Fermin V.

    Nice atmosphere at the outside bar. Allows smoking which is nice. Their variety of Beer, Ale, and other brewed beverages are great and change through the year. More than likely they will have something for everyone. The bartenders are very knowledgeable with what to serve you if you are new to beer. They will ask questions and make suggestions and if you are still undecided they will serve you a small sample to try.

    Buffalo cauliflower
    Pamela M.

    They have a nice outdoor patio and the food is standard American fare. My buffalo cauliflower was something I've had other places, pretty basic standard probably frozen-drop-in-the-fryer type stuff, but it's tasty! And a nice alternative to meat where you won't even realize missing it! Our server regularly checked up on us and all was good in the world!

    Kelsey J.

    Their food and beers are really good. Wish it wasn't always so packed and easier to get a table.

    Drinks!
    John R.

    We really enjoyed our visit to Explorium Brewpub. They have a convenient location at the mall entrance with plenty of parking, indoor, and outdoor seating. They have a huge selection of tasty beers plus wine, spirits, and specialty drinks. We visited on Friday so opted to have fish. Beer battered fish and baked cod were excellent. We beat the rush by showing up at 2pm and received superior service from Nicholas. Restaurant is tastefully decorated and piped in pleasant music at a reasonable volume. Food menu has a wide selection so there's something for everyone.

    Perogies
    Lisa N.

    A great spot for a good meal. We arrived right at noon for lunch and the place quickly filled up around us so our server was running his butt off but kept our sodas full and kindly pointed out the basket of napkins already on our table when he was flagged over in request of more napkins because the jalapeno burger was delicious but that beer cheese WAS messy. I love perogies and all things fried but I'm still trying to decide if I liked these deep fried perogies as much as the typical...(Steamed?) Variety but they WERE good. And I got the grilled cheese (called something else I don't remember) less the tomato but added ham. Perfectly toasted melty deliciousness.

    Barrel aged Manhattan
    Brian B.

    I came out tonight to hang out with the family and grab some beer; it has been far too long since I've had some excellent concoctions from The Explorium Brewpub. On tap for tonight's samplings: * BA Chocolate Chili Stout * Milwaukee County Stout - Oat Whiskey 2023 * BA Chocolate Orange The chili stout gets you in the throat with just the right amount of heat, but oh so smooth. The oat Whiskey was delicious: smooth, silky We had some excellent meals tonight. Salmon, Bahn Mi, THE BEAST. Everyone had to have the clam chowder as well because it's the best anywhere. I don't know how it's got a right to be as good as it is, but man, it is delicious. Just the right amount of noise in here tonight. I like that there was a great buzz but you didn't have to shout. Plenty of stories to be told, things to catch up on. Getting together with family at the Explorium Brewpub was the right choice.

    Monte Cristo
    Mike V.

    Good venue with large beer list that has a style for everyone. The special food item was the Monte Cristo which came with diced potatoes. Really good sandwich and the French toast breading was the perfect fluffy texture. Our server Kristina was really nice and took good care of us. Overall a good experience. The menu prices are slightly higher than I'd expect for the beers and kids menu which is why the 4 star rating.

    Bruschetta salmon
    Kaylie P.

    Service was good and they have a nice beer and cocktail list! Wings were well made with a variety of sauces to choose from. They weren't the best I've ever had, but not bad at all! We also got the salmon bruschetta, which was tasty! The rice had no flavor, but not the most important part of the meal. It has a sports bar feel with an option to sit outside too when it's nice.

    Steven T.

    This was my new restaurant of the week to try and a bookmark off the board. The place is in the Southridge mall next to Macys. It has a chain decor feel to it with a bar, hi tables and dining room in the back. They have a big outdoor patio for the nice days. They have a sports bar feel with all the TVs and taps. My service had no issues and I was looked upon from time to time. I asked for a suggestion for something tall and refreshing and he suggested beers and I said a cocktail and he suggested an old fashioned, that's a shorty and not summer refreshing so I say give me a Mai Tie. The Mai Tie really hit the spot on a warm summer day and very refreshing.I was craving a burger but I wasn't feeling any of the house speciality ones so I ordered a cheddar cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle rare with mashed potatoes as my side. My cheeseburger came quick and looked great on a pretzel bun. My first bite was wow it's a flavorful charbroiled patty cooked rare, you can tell by the taste of the beef. The toppings were fresh. I hated the the semi hard pretzel bun because the cheeseburger kept sliding out the back with out even using any ketchup etc. The mashed potatoes were not seasoned and boring but they were skin on and creamy. Overall it was a good place for a tasty cheeseburger and a cocktail on a leisurely Sunday afternoon afternoon.

    Audrey G.

    Awesome as usual hope that they expand the menu. Service and ambiance is great. Will be back soon

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    Thanks for the visit and great review Becky!

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    10 months ago

    Food, alcohol and bartenders are great. Been going there since place opened and never disappointed. Mug Club Member!!!!!

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    no matter which location we are at we always have great food prices and amazing service. Highly recommend visiting all locations.

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    Ask the Community - The Explorium Brewpub Greendale

    Do they have a gluten free beer option?

    Yes, we have about 8 beers on tap that have been gluten removed. In addition, we have several menu items that have no added gluten and are made on segregated equipment to minimize cross contamination.

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