The Explorium Brewpub Third Ward

4.1

101 Reviews

$30 and under

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 1, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Great for craft beers
Good for groups
Kid-friendly

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 am–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–7:30 pm
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
Neighborhood
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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 101 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

4Food
4Service
4.2Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Wisconsin
Lively
Milwaukee
Innovative
Milwaukee
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Explorium Brewpub Third Ward offers a vibrant atmosphere with standout options like the Bomb hamburger and gluten-light dishes. Patrons rave about its "excellent food and service" and "awesome beer lineup." While some mention reservation hiccups, the overall experience is praised for its friendly staff and diverse menu.

101 Reviews

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Tj
San Francisco
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 3, 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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Tricia
Chicago
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 2, 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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Jon
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 16, 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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Chatham
Chicago
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 28, 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 October 1, 2024
Very sorry for the inconvenience regarding the overbooking. Glad you enjoyed the rest of your time!
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Rob
Chicago
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on September 26, 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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Ray
San Antonio
24 reviews
4.0
24 reviews
Dined on September 26, 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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Patty
Milwaukee
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 3, 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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Monica
Chicago
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Fish fry was great! The gluten light options are incredible. Can actually have beer and everything. My husband had the burger-it was good but nothing special. Our server was great. Overall gotta give it high marks for the options.
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Randy
Milwaukee
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Nice selection of beers and a menu full of choices. We were there on a Friday and fish fry was loved by others and I absolutely loved the catfish.
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OpenTable Diner
Nashville
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The meatloaf appetizer is delicious. The Bomb hamburger was fantastic. Great atmosphere.
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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 101 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 1, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 11 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
Neighborhood
Milwaukee
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–7:30 pm
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, Takeout, 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.

The Explorium Brewpub Third Ward

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Menu

What 101 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does The Explorium Brewpub Third Ward offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Explorium Brewpub Third Ward restaurant rated?

Is The Explorium Brewpub Third Ward currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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