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    War Memorial Beer Garden

    4.5 (12 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Potosi tangerine IPA and brats
    Carla R.

    This beer garden is in such a great location; city view on one side and lake views on the other. There is live music Friday to Sunday and corn hole set up in the middle of the tables for entertainment. It's a laid back, relaxing atmosphere with friendly staff. The brats were both amazing and flavorful. In the past, I got the Oktoberfest brat and it's still my favorite! The Warsaw brat is sweeter and the Cream City is slightly spicy but not overpowering because the coleslaw calms it down, great balance. We loved sitting here enjoying the food, music and company. It's very walkable and one of our go to beer gardens in Milwaukee.

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    Jenn G.

    Laidback service with a smile! Despite being in the middle of a parking lot, many umbrellas to provide shade. Perfect people watching spot. Best part - the pretzel and its beer cheese. Yummo!!! I want another as I type and remember.

    Diego V.

    This is a great spot to go to on any nice, Summer afternoon in Milwaukee! The sausages are delicious with the Warsaw being my favorite. The sweet red cabbage on top was slight tangy going very well with the savory sausage. There are also plenty of on tap and some canned options to drink as well. Right next to the art museum, Veterans memorial, and off the walking path next to Lake Michigan makes it a great pit stop to rest and chow down at!

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    Ashlee A.

    It's a beer garden in a parking lot. The views were great of the lake and the beer was cold.

    Nitro Old Fashioned
    Nancy B.

    What a beautiful spot with a lake view to enjoy a pint! And also, if you are ordering from their food menu, they have a vegan brat option! The nitro old fashioned pairs well with a cool late/afternoon evening with friends or a date.

    Steve F.

    A nonprofit beer garden on the lakefront. This is so great in so many ways. There was plenty of paid parking nearby or you can walk or roll too.

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    Kyle H.

    For the second full summer in a row the War Memorial Center has operated the War Memorial Beer Garden (aka, the Beer Cooler by the Lake), serving up German beer, specialty brats- all summer long! This place is dog friendly, and is right on the Lake. I first visited in summer 2021 with a group of Veterans and that was meaningful to hear stories, and to have people thank those in our group for their service. Yes, thank you for your service! And welcome home, Vietnam Veterans. Here I like to get the Fruh Kolsch- a light beer with a fruity hop aroma to it, perfection! Tables are first come first serve, but easy to come by. Park in the War Memorial lot and get a free beer! Or bike in! Every Tuesday night they host a 1.5 hour Joy Ride, jumping off at 6pm. And in late August- Oktoberfest! With beer tastings and Polka music. Milwaukee is really lucky to have so many outdoor beer garden options, but this one is a true gem!

    View of the beer garden and lake on a summer afternoon.

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    Lakefront Brewery

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    I cannot recommend this place more!! 1. The tour with Katie…read morewas funny, informative, and one of the highlights of my Wisconsin trip. 2. The beer is delicious! -Noon Game IPA: an IPA I will actually drink because it's not overly hoppy -New Grist Radler: a perfect drink for anyone who doesn't want their beer to taste like beer -Dive Beer: the perfect beers beer that's lightweight and satisfying 3. The vibes are lowkey and welcoming If I come back to Wisconsin, this place will be #1 on my must visit list!

    Stopped by Lakeside Brewery for the vibes for trivia and fish fry basket, and it was exactly what…read moreyou hope for in a classic Milwaukee fish fry. The fish was crispy, hot, and perfectly seasoned -- light enough to enjoy every bite but hearty enough to feel like a real comfort meal. Service was great with a beverage and food line. We also ordered the original and spicy cheese curds, with a soft pretzel. Highly recommend! The homemade ranch deserves its own shoutout. It's rich, tangy, and clearly made in‑house. Easily one of the best ranch dips I've had, and it paired perfectly with the fish and fries. The French fries were golden, crunchy, and fresh -- no soggy fry in sight. Simple, satisfying, and exactly what you want next to a fish fry basket. Great food, great atmosphere, and a spot I'd happily return to. Lakeside Brewery nails the classic Wisconsin fish fry experience.

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    First time to visit. We came here after a day of visiting downtown Milwaukee. The taproom area in…read morethe brewery has a good scent of hops which I love. There is also plenty of outdoor seating in the beer garden. After talking with the server and tasting a couple of samples I went with the Happy Place pale ale. The citrus taste was refreshing on a hot summer day!! A perfect name for this beer! My wife had the June Shine Tequila Margarita which is more her style. We will definitely be back!!

    Third Space Brewing occasionally hosts 'pints with a purpose' evenings where you can go, enjoy a…read morepint, and know a portion of the proceeds is helping out a local nonprofit. We attended such an evening where the proceeds from our pints were supporting Islands of Brilliance, a local nonprofit offering creative programs for autistic and other neurodivergent students. Third Space was featuring their peanut butter brilliance, which is an American style porter, for the evening. My beer buddy and I both ordered their peanut butter brilliance and enjoyed it in their tap room/brewery. There's plenty of seating so even on a bustling Friday evening we were able to get our beers right away and find a spot to enjoy them. Love this spot and while it's a little more magical in the summer months when you can enjoy the outdoors, it's a great oasis in the colder months as well. Get to it!

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