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The Explorium Brewpub Third Ward, Milwaukee, WI

The Explorium Brewpub Third Ward

4.1
4.1
107 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 9 times today
  • Good for business meals
  • Child-friendly
  • Gluten-free-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
  • 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 107 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
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Wisconsin

    Child-friendly

  • Wisconsin

    Good for groups

  • Wisconsin

    Lively

  • Milwaukee

    Child-friendly

  • Milwaukee

    Good for groups

  • Milwaukee

    Hot spot

  • Milwaukee

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Explorium Brewpub Third Ward shines with "great food," "excellent service," and a wide array of "delicious gluten-free options." Patrons appreciate the vibrant atmosphere and extensive beer selection. Although some experiences vary, standout dishes like cheese curds and fish fry keep diners coming back for more.

107 Reviews

  1. Tim

    VIP

    Milwaukee

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First time coming here. Good location and very clean. Staff was very prompt and friendly. Their menu has some unique items. A bit loud for my liking but overall the food was good.

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  2. Daniel

    VIP

    Phoenix

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a great experience on what I suspect was an exceptionally busy early evening due to a sold out Marquette game and Downtown Saturday night events. The staff was attentive and cheerful. This was my second visit. I came back because the food is great.

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  3. Candyce

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Server was nice. Took forever to get our food. Food taste was just ok. Not fabulous. Drinks were just ok tasting.

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  4. Erin

    VIP

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    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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  5. Sandy

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    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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  6. 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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  7. Tj

    VIP

    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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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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 107 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 9 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 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, 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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