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The Explorium Brewpub Third Ward, Milwaukee, WI

The Explorium Brewpub Third Ward

4.1
4.1
104 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today
  • Child-friendly
  • Great for craft beers
  • Good for groups
We are a locally owned brewery and restaurant offering 24 taps of house-made beer in a comfortable family-friendly environment with two locations in the Milwaukee area. People love our comfortable environment, friendly staff, and expansive outside bar and patio. Stop in and see what we’re all about!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Brewery, Gastro Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30–20:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–21:00 Sun 11:30–19:30
  • Phone number
    (414) 423-1365
  • Website
    https://exploriumbrew.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Amanda LaLuzerne
  • Private party facilities
    We will assist you in planning for private events in our space. Let us know what your requirements are and we usually can accommodate private parties up to 150.
  • Location
    143 W Saint Paul Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203-3109
  • Area
    Milwaukee
  • Cross Street
    West Saint Paul and Plankinton
  • Parking details
    Feel free to park anywhere in the structure when the door is open!
  • Public transit
    We are adjacent to the Plankinton and St. Paul Hop stop!
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cigar Room, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 104 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Wisconsin

    Lively

  • Milwaukee

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Explorium Brewpub Third Ward offers a vibrant atmosphere with a standout beer and drink menu. Diners rave about the "delicious meatloaf appetizer" and "fantastic Bomb hamburger." Enjoy diverse menu options, including gluten-light choices and a celebrated fish fry. The staff is attentive, ensuring a delightful dining experience.

104 Reviews

  1. Erin

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this place!! Great food, great service and great atmosphere!!

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  2. Sandy

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place! So many delicious gluten free options. We eat here every time we are in Milwaukee. Service is great too.

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  3. Matt

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome food as always!! Great with food allergies

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  4. Tj

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    It was pretty mediocre. The food was greasy and the drink was underwhelmingly bad. The service was okay.

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  5. Tricia

    VIP

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall, the food and beer was mediocre. The hard seltzers were tasty though! Flatbreads - meh, chicken sandwich - meh, ordered the garlic aioli and they gave me Cesar dressing 🙃 Best thing was their cheese curds. Service was fine. Overall, we will skip next time the food next time we’re in town.

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  6. Jon

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 16 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cool spot. Excellent service. Delicious food and brews. I'll be back 👍

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  7. Chatham

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 28 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Overall experience was good. Food and beer was solid. Biggest complaint is that we walked in and were told there was no room due to being overbooked on reservations. We were directed toward the bar as our only option. It was 6:20pm. I went online and made a reservation for 6:30. There were also reservations available for 7:00pm and 7:30pm. Very frustrating, but we were seated and were happy after that with with our server.
    The Explorium Brewpub Third WardResponded on 1 October 2024
    Very sorry for the inconvenience regarding the overbooking. Glad you enjoyed the rest of your time!

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  8. Rob

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 26 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite places to go when in Milwaukee for music events. Our server, IRIS, was delightful. Her customer service and attentiveness to our needs was impeccable. Definitely will continue to support the EXPLORIUM . Oh, and yes, their line-up of beers is awesome.

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  9. Ray

    San Antonio

    24 reviews

    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on 26 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beer chaser was great, Bloody Mary was fantastic, food server was the best. Food was good, my hamburger was good, fried fish was ok.

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  10. Patty

    Milwaukee

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 3 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a trainee waitstaff but her trainer pretty much abandoned her. No refills on drinks. Waited a long time for beverages and finally had to ask for them

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FAQs

The Explorium Brewpub Third Ward offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (414) 423-1365.

The Explorium Brewpub Third Ward is rated 4.1 stars by 104 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Explorium Brewpub Third Ward

143 W Saint Paul Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203-3109

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    West Saint Paul and Plankinton
  • Area
    Milwaukee
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30–20:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–21:00 Sun 11:30–19:30
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Brewery, Gastro Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Feel free to park anywhere in the structure when the door is open!
  • Public transit
    We are adjacent to the Plankinton and St. Paul Hop stop!
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Amanda LaLuzerne
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cigar Room, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://exploriumbrew.com/
  • Phone number
    (414) 423-1365
  • Private party facilities
    We will assist you in planning for private events in our space. Let us know what your requirements are and we usually can accommodate private parties up to 150.
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