🍺 Beer Gardens in Southeastern Wisconsin

As summer rolls in, Southeastern Wisconsin becomes a hub for outdoor fun, good food, and refreshing drinks. The Hupke Team at RE/MAX Service First knows that great communities make great homes, and these beer gardens are just one of the many reasons people love living here. Beer gardens across Waukesha, Milwaukee, and Washington counties are the perfect spots to unwind with friends and family. Whether you’re looking for a cozy neighborhood setup or a lively park gathering, this guide covers the best beer gardens to visit in 2025.

🍺 Waukesha County Beer Gardens

1. The Terrace at Raised Grain Brewing Co. – Waukesha

Located at Raised Grain Brewing Co., The Terrace features outdoor tables and seating anchored by an open-air container bar and patio. New additions include a band shell with a stage for musical guests, a big screen TV for events, and a container housing two steel tip dart boards with electronic scoring.

• Address: 1725 Dolphin Drive, Waukesha, WI 53186

• Hours: Monday–Thursday: 3 PM–10 PM; Friday: 11:30 AM–11 PM; Saturday: 11 AM–11 PM; Sunday: 11 AM–8 PM

• Entrance Fee: Free admission; food and beverages available for purchase.

2. Brookfield Village Beer Garden – Brookfield

The Brookfield Village Beer Garden is a series of family-friendly events serving local beer from Biloba Brewing Company, as well as grilled food, soda, and water. Live music and games are often featured.

• Address: 18725 W. Hoffman Ave, Brookfield, WI

• Hours: Typically 5 PM–9 PM on select Thursdays during summer months.

• Entrance Fee: Free admission; food and beverages available for purchase.

3. Lake Country Beer Garden at Nixon Park – Hartland

Located in Nixon Park, the Lake Country Beer Garden offers draft and packaged beer, wine, pretzels, popcorn, brats, and more. Visitors can enjoy live music throughout the summer, with the Nixon Concert Series occurring on Thursday nights.

• Address: 175 E. Park Avenue, Hartland, WI

• Hours: Thursday–Saturday: 4 PM–9 PM; Sunday: 2 PM–7 PM

• Entrance Fee: Free admission; food and beverages available for purchase.

4. Depot Beer Garden – Menomonee Falls

Held at Old Falls Village Park, the Depot Beer Garden features a variety of local brews, hard seltzers, live music, and food vendors. It's a festive event that brings together residents and visitors for a weekend of fun.

• Address: Old Falls Village Park, N96W15791 County Line Rd, Menomonee Falls, WI

• Hours: Select Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from May 16 through September 27; 3 PM–9 PM

• Entrance Fee: Free admission; food and beverages available for purchase.

5. Beer Garden at The Corners of Brookfield – Brookfield

Enjoy a cold brew from Café Hollander and live, local music every Thursday at The Corners, starting at 5:30 PM in Market Square.

• Address: 20111 W Bluemound Rd, Brookfield, WI

• Hours: Thursdays: 5:30 PM–8 PM during summer months

• Entrance Fee: Free admission; food and beverages available for purchase.

6. Dousman Beer Garden – Dousman

Join the Dousman Area Chamber of Commerce at Cory Park for their Summer Beer Gardens, featuring live music, Brewfinity Beer, and food trucks.

• Address: Cory Park, 140 S Main St, Dousman, WI

• Hours: 5 PM–10 PM on select dates: June 14, July 24 (at Derby Days), September 13, and October 25 (at Halloween on Main, 11 AM–3 PM)

• Entrance Fee: Free admission; food and beverages available for purchase.

7. Pints in the Park – Sussex

Pints in the Park is a traveling beer garden hosted by the Village of Sussex, featuring craft beer by Brewfinity Brewing and rotating food trucks.

• Address: Various parks in Sussex, WI

• Hours: Typically 5 PM–8 PM on select Thursdays during summer months

• Entrance Fee: Free admission; food and beverages available for purchase.

8. City of Oconomowoc Village Green Beer Garden – Oconomowoc

Located at Village Green in Downtown Oconomowoc, this summer event offers a selection of craft beers, live music, trivia, and a family-friendly atmosphere.

• Address: 104 E. Wisconsin Avenue, Oconomowoc, WI

• Hours: 5 PM–9 PM on select dates: June 19–21, July 17–19, and August 14–15

• Entrance Fee: Free admission; food and beverages available for purchase.

9. City of New Berlin Beer Garden – New Berlin

Join the City of New Berlin and City Lights Brewing Company for a series of beer gardens featuring food, games, music, and beer.

• Address: Various parks in New Berlin, WI

• Hours: Typically Fridays: 3 PM–9 PM; Saturdays and Sundays: 12 PM–9 PM on select weekends during summer months

• Entrance Fee: Free admission; food and beverages available for purchase.

10. Wednesday Beer Garden in Menomonee Falls – Menomonee Falls

Held at Village Park alongside the Menomonee Falls Farmers Market, this beer garden offers a refreshing evening with food, drinks, and local music.

• Address: Village Park, N87W16749 Garfield Dr, Menomonee Falls, WI

• Hours: Wednesdays: 5 PM–9 PM from June to September

• Entrance Fee: Free admission; food and beverages available for purchase.

11. Neighborhood Beer Gardens – Waukesha

The City of Waukesha hosts neighborhood beer gardens across different parks, featuring local brews, food vendors, and live entertainment.

• Locations & Dates:

  • Rivers Crossing Park: August 21–23, 2025

  • Merrill Crest Park: September 4–6, 2025

• Hours: Thursday–Friday: 5 PM–9 PM; Saturday: 3 PM–9 PM

• Entrance Fee: Free admission; food and beverages available for purchase.

12. Brewfinity Brewing Beer Gardens – Various Locations

Brewfinity Brewing Co. hosts beer gardens at various locations, including Dousman and Sussex, featuring their craft beers and live music.

• Address: Various locations in Waukesha County, WI

• Hours: Typically 5 PM–10 PM on select dates during summer months

• Entrance Fee: Free admission; food and beverages available for purchase.

13. The Tap Yard Locations – Waukesha County Parks

The Tap Yard operates three beer gardens within Waukesha County Parks. Please note that a Daily Park Entrance Permit or Annual Park Membership is required for all vehicles entering these parks, including for beer garden access. (Waukesha County Parks Info)

Brookfield (Fox Brook Park)

• Address: 2925 N Barker Rd, Brookfield, WI 53045

• Hours: Wednesday–Friday: 4 PM–9 PM; Saturday: 12 PM–9 PM; Sunday: 12 PM–7 PM

• Features: Variety of craft beers, rotating food trucks, live music

Menomonee Falls (Menomonee Park)

• Address: W220N7884 Town Line Rd, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051

• Hours: Wednesday–Friday: 4 PM–9 PM; Saturday: 12 PM–9 PM; Sunday: 12 PM–7 PM

• Features: Family-friendly atmosphere, craft beers, food trucks, outdoor games

Waukesha (Minooka Park)

• Address: 1927 E Sunset Dr, Waukesha, WI 53189

• Hours: Wednesday–Friday: 4 PM–9 PM; Saturday: 12 PM–9 PM; Sunday: 12 PM–7 PM

• Features: Craft beers, food trucks, relaxing park setting

For more details on events, food truck schedules, and special activities at these locations, visit The Tap Yard's official website: (thetapyards.com)

• Brookfield: Fox Brook Park

• Menomonee Falls: Menomonee Park

• Waukesha: Minooka Park

• West Bend: Ackerman’s Grove Park

🍺 Milwaukee County Beer Gardens

1. South Shore Terrace – Bay View

Beer-gardening has begun in Bay View! Enjoy Lake Michigan views, fresh local food, and brews at this unique beer garden housed in a 1930s bathhouse.

• Address: 2900 S Shore Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53207

• Hours: Wednesday–Friday: 4 PM–9 PM; Saturday–Sunday: 11 AM–9 PM

• Entrance Fee: Free admission; food and beverages available for purchase.

2. Traveling Beer Garden – Various Locations

Follow the iconic Sprecher fire trucks and enjoy a rotating schedule of beer gardening at county parks from May through September.

• Hours: Monday–Friday: 5 PM–9 PM; Saturday–Sunday: 11 AM–9 PM

• Entrance Fee: Free admission; food and beverages available for purchase.

3. Juneau Beer Garden – Milwaukee

Located on Milwaukee's Lower East Side, this beer garden offers a variety of local brews in a scenic park setting.

• Address: 900 N Prospect Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202

• Hours: Tuesday–Friday: 4 PM–9 PM; Saturday–Sunday: 11 AM–9 PM

• Entrance Fee: Free admission; food and beverages available for purchase.

4. Whitnall Park Beer Garden – Greendale

Choose from a variety of craft beers from Wisconsin’s top breweries at this scenic spot near the Root River.

• Address: 8831 North Root River Parkway, Greendale, WI

• Hours: Monday–Friday: 4 PM–9 PM; Saturday–Sunday: 11 AM–9 PM

• Entrance Fee: Free admission; food and beverages available for purchase.

5. The Vine Humboldt Beer Garden – Milwaukee

Located at the historic Humboldt Park Pavilion, this beer garden features four craft beers on tap in a historic setting.

• Address: 3000 S Howell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207

• Hours: Tuesday–Friday: 4 PM–9 PM; Saturday–Sunday: 11 AM–9 PM

• Entrance Fee: Free admission; food and beverages available for purchase.

6. Estabrook Beer Garden – Milwaukee

As the first public beer garden in the U.S. since Prohibition, Estabrook offers authentic German brews, bratwurst, hot dogs, and fresh-baked pretzels.

• Address: 4600 Estabrook Parkway, Milwaukee, WI 53217

• Hours: Daily: 12 PM–9 PM; Fridays: 12 PM–10 PM

• Entrance Fee: Free admission; food and beverages available for purchase.

7. Roundhouse Beer Garden at McKinley Marina – Milwaukee

Enjoy a brew along the Lake Michigan shoreline, operated by The Bartolotta Restaurants.

• Address: 1750 N Lincoln Memorial Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53202

• Hours: Wednesday–Sunday: 11 AM–8 PM

• Entrance Fee: Free admission; food and beverages available for purchase.

8. The Landing at Hoyt Park – Wauwatosa

Adjacent to the TOSA Pool, The Landing features craft and import beers, plus regular live music and entertainment nights.

• Address: 1800 N Swan Blvd, Wauwatosa, WI 53226

• Hours: Wednesday–Friday: 3 PM–9 PM; Saturday–Sunday: 12 PM–9 PM

• Entrance Fee: Free admission; food and beverages available for purchase.

🍺 Washington County Beer Gardens

1. The Tap Yard – Ackerman’s Grove Park, West Bend

Set against the backdrop of Little Cedar Lake, this beer garden offers a rotating selection of craft beers, live music, and food trucks. It's a serene spot for relaxation and community gatherings.

• Address: 4875 County Hwy Z, West Bend, WI 53095

• Hours: Wednesday–Friday: 4 PM–9 PM; Saturday: 1 PM–9 PM; Sunday: 12 PM–7 PM

• Entrance Fee: A daily park entrance fee of $6 per vehicle applies, or an annual membership can be used.

• Features: Offers over 24 craft beers on tap, food trucks, live music, and family-friendly events.

2. Jackson Beer Garden – Jackson Park

Held annually, the Jackson Beer Garden features a variety of local brews, hard seltzers, live music, and food vendors. It's a festive event that brings together residents and visitors for a weekend of fun.

• Address: Jackson Park, W204 N16901 Jackson Drive, Jackson, WI 53037

• Hours: 4 PM–9 PM on select dates during summer months

• Entrance Fee: Free admission; food and beverages available for purchase.

• Features: Live music, a great beer variety, hard seltzers, and food options.

3. Centennial Park Beer Garden – Hartford

Hosted by Hartford Parks and Recreation, this event showcases beverages from Brewed Omen and performances by local artists, offering a cozy and intimate beer garden experience.

• Address: Centennial Park, 313 W Wisconsin Street, Hartford, WI 53027

• Hours: 6 PM–9 PM on select dates during summer months

• Entrance Fee: Free admission; food and beverages available for purchase.

• Features: Craft beer from Brewed Omen and live music performances.

🍻 Real Estate and Beer Gardens: A Perfect Pairing

Southeastern Wisconsin’s beer garden scene is as diverse as its communities, offering everything from Milwaukee’s lively gatherings to the charming local ambiance of Washington, Waukesha, and surrounding counties. If one of these neighborhoods feels like home, The Hupke Team at RE/MAX Service First is here to help you find the perfect place to put down roots.

At The Hupke Team, we believe great communities make great homes. In 2024, we proudly assisted 121 families in buying or selling their homes, totaling over $38 million in real estate across Southeastern Wisconsin. Whether you're savoring a brew at a local beer garden or searching for your next home, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.

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