There was a time when brewpubs were considered a revolutionary idea. Milwaukee's Water Street Brewery was among the first, and since launched in 1987, it’s practically a venerable institution. Regulars bop in mostly for the brews, and they know what to expect: a selection that usually includes an amber, a weissbier, a pale ale, a lager, a porter, a stout and a bock. And, of course, brew-friendly eats, like can’t-stop-eating-them chicken wings; warm, soft fresh pretzels; and won tons filled with chicken. The burgers, brats and chicken sandwiches are all there, with proven beer-buddy wood-fired oven pizza. Stroll around the place and admire the collection of nostalgic brew memorabilia from old breweries, many of them from the Milwaukee area.
Full bar. Serving lunch and dinner daily. Sat–Sun brunch 10 am–3 pm.
"This is the place to try a Scotch egg: a hard-boiled egg wrapped in pork sausage, deep fried, placed atop a bed of mesclun greens, garnished with diced red pepper and served with brown mustard on the side."
— Gayot