Lakefront Brewery
One of Milwaukee's most popular craft breweries. Its witty guided tours cover the history of the city as a beer town.
The Lakefront Brewery was founded in 1987 by the Klisch brothers. It is housed in a former power plant on the Milwaukee River and is one of the first organic-certified breweries in the United States. The roughly 45-minute tour is known for its humour. It explains the brewing process and the city’s brewing history, and the ticket includes a few tasting samples and a souvenir glass. The beer hall serves Wisconsin-style cheese curds and Friday fish fry. It is often full on weekends, so book a tour online in advance. The brewery is on the north side of downtown and can be reached on foot along the riverwalk.
Opening hours
Daily approx. 11:00–21:00; guided tours by session
Nearby sights
- Brady Street
- Grohmann Museum
- Milwaukee City Hall
- Bronze Fonz
- Fiserv Forum & Deer District
- Milwaukee Art Museum
- Milwaukee RiverWalk
- Milwaukee Public Market