Estabrook Beer Garden

Beautiful beer garden location. Centered right off the oak leaf trail for easy bike access so you can leave the car at home. Has a camp ground vibe which is lovely, albeit their bathrooms could do with a renovation. Great beer selection and overall an excellent place to spend an afternoon for a couple drinks with friends and/or family.

Great beer garden in the park! Traditional Hofbrau beer and even cover if it rains. Nice view of the falls on the Milwaukee river too.

Expect to pay around $15 for a full beer stein. Bratwurst was good, but they only provide 1 ketchup and 1 mustard packet (upon request). Playground and short nature walk along river are just steps away. The building has real public bathrooms, but all seating is outside only so don't come if it's raining.

Loved it! Right by the river listening to the sound of the little waterfall! There's a park close by and soccer and baseball fields. The food was great and service was fast. There was live music and a good buzz.

Serves beer, soda, water and food. You can bring your own food and I would recommend. The food there is just the standard reheated pretzels, brats ect. From what I could see there are walking trails, fishing and a baseball field nearby for activities.

I had an enjoyable time at this beer garden! The menu is small but I appreciated they had a featured craft beer, I ended up getting the Hefeweizen which they have half pint and full pint options of. My only issue was the lack of prices on the menu and the online menu not being updated (wrong prices, outdated glass deposit that doesn’t exist anymore) otherwise everything was pretty good and the employees were nice! There is a playground and baseball field nearby, so there is a bit a commotion from children and families but that is common for most beer gardens.

Nice beer garden in a big park and close to a nice waterfall on the Milwaukee river. We stopped here while on a bike trip along the Oak Leaf trail and it was a very nice respite. Good beer choices (we didn't have any food) and lots of table with umbrellas to sit at. There really isn't a lot of 'atmosphere' at this beer garden (like the lake at South Shore terrace or the wooded area at Hubbard Park), but very nice just the same. Beer was delicious and we were on our way. Lot's of other things to do in the park as well like frisbee golf, picnicking, fishing etc.... Check it out.

Our experience at this beer garden couldn’t have been better. There was an excellent polka duo playing their uplifting music, setting the atmosphere. Then there were all the happy people enjoying the day. The food was good, too. We were glad to see that our cooler with soft drinks, snacks and water (for those of us who’d rather not drink beer) was welcome! The area is excellent for a pleasant walk along the Milwaukee River, and there’s an enormous park surrounding the area. Overall, this was a perfect place to relax with friends on a Saturday afternoon.

Estabrook Beer Garden serves up delicious German beers as well as German inspired snacks in a comfortable outdoor environment. I've been here a few times over the years. Most recently my dining companion and I stopped by after enjoying a bike ride nearby. The Milwaukee River Greenway wanders right past the beer garden and the Oak Leaf Trail connects easily with the greenway, so it's possible to enjoy a nice long bike ride and end here for a beer and snack. The pretzels are ample and delicious. My dining companion and I enjoyed one together. It comes with beer cheese and honey mustard for dipping. If you're more of a beer cheese person (as I am), don't sleep on their honey mustard. It is so good. I actually prefer it to the beer cheese (which is incredible as well). The service is always fast and super friendly. They have the nicest folks working here! They have live music on occasion, which makes for a fun time. Get to it!

I have a new found love for this beer garden (and I'm not even a big beer drinker)! I've been in the past, but not for a few years. Recently, we decided to venture there on a Friday afternoon. Plenty of German beers on offer, with sizes up to a liter! They pour their brews into a pretty sweet, hefty glass mug. I think fun touches like that add to an experience. They also offer a handful of food items like a giant pretzel (which we thoroughly enjoyed) and sausage/brats. The park itself is really well-kept. Tons of benches for seating, an area for live music, a playground for the kiddos (BONUS), and tons of green space to enjoy. When we arrived there were already other family's having picnics, kids kicking around the soccer ball, and a band arriving to set up for a Friday night concert. Overall, it's a super lively spot great for all ages!

Very cute beer garden! The bars were fairly open and quick to pour beers. They also have a glass repository station so you can drop and go whenever you're done. And, no deposit on the glassware. Prices are comparable to others in the area. Loved the rippling stream on the other side of the garden. There was a walk way but we didn't venture too much. Some folks were fishing even so it seemed like a pretty great spot. Plenty of seating. Would definitely go back!

Family friendly (dogs and kids) and a great place to relax, unwind and have fun. The playground is great for kids, the short walk down to the river is a fun way to see nature and watch anyone fishing, the live music always adds to the fun atmosphere (not only polka-type now), the beer and food choices are classic biergarten, long picnic style tables make it perfect for groups or sharing, bathrooms make it convenient, and if you bring your furry friend you can take your beer into the nearby dog park as long as you return the glass when you're done. There is a lot of wide open space here, which makes it perfect for parties and get togethers. Service is generally quick, although be prepared for longer lines on nicer days. They've recently added two "ipads" for digital ordering, so paying with a card is now your only option. NO CASH. There a few beer gardens in the area, but this one continues to be a favorite for our family. It's a great place to celebrate the start of summer and make new summer memories.

We were really excited to come here but unfortunately never were able to even get our drinks. After showing our real Ids we were told they were fake and to step out of line. After showing multiple other forms of IDs proving we were 21 the manager promised us free drinks for the inconvenience. Unfortunately he never showed up again, we would've happily paid for our own drinks but instead sat there for 30 minutes and it was an overall waste of time!! We tried to ask another employee a question and he completely blew us off. We understand that they were doing their job to make sure they weren't serving underage customers but we are upset that they lied to us, told us we were in the wrong after proving we weren't and then made us seem like an inconvenience. Won't be coming back here!!!

Love this beer garden and delicious German beers and finger food. The ambience is great and its very pet friendly.

The pretzels are great and the service is great and I would highly recommend this place for anyone is a great place for kids because there's parks and fun entertainment and for adults there's beer

What a wonderful little gem in the middle of Milwaukee! People just having fun together. The beer is cold, the pretzels are epic.

It's really a GREAT spot. Step down the staircase and you're greeted by a quaint waterfall, tons of fish, and fishermen. The trail is just beautiful, though a little rugged if you're not quite prepared. The tables are lined up on the other side of a good sized playground, and there is cold beer and giant pretzels. Parking lot is right by, and so is the bike trail, so whichever mode of transport you take, it's very accessible. Just a little walk down, and there is also a caged skateboarding area if you want to trout some skills or just watch. All good. But for COVID. Yes, it is outdoors, but this spot doesn't enforce masks. There are signs everywhere, but no one seems to care. The kids playing in the playground are all maskless. The tables aren't really well spaced out, so it gets crowded. So after covid, rating will probably go up. During covid, attend at your own risk.

Tl:dr scenic spot for delicious outdoor beer and live music and PETS I'll keep this one pretty short - for as much of a beer drinker as I consider myself - I was almost physically distressed I hadn't been here sooner. Glass steins you can rent while you're there, delicious German brews and like polka music on most days/nights. They also have a delicious giant pretzel! I would go ahead and say it's a giant pretzel contender - they had a really great cheese dipping sauce, too! Beautiful view of the park and this place is DOG FRIENDLY SO YOU CAN PET ALL THE PUPPERS YOU WANT (once allowed by owners obvi) Great date spot, chill hangout at picnic tables with friends or party space. I'll definitely be back!

Great place to stop for drinks, appetizers, or snacks! There are tons of table available and usually live music. We ordered the giant pretzel with beer cheese and mustard. It was plenty of food! The beer garden is located just off the oak leaf trail so definitely will be stopping after my next bike ride!

Though I imagine it's not a lot of fun in winter, Estabrook Beer Garden is a breath of fresh air - - in fact, fresh air is a prime feature - - in the beer scene in Milwaukee. That's because you go get a beer, you go get a table, and then you drink your beer. You can also eat the snax you brought, or pick up a tasty bratwurst (and on the day we were there, the featured food was schnitzel). This has all the ease and pleasantry of the Englischer Garten in Munich - - a simple concept (order, pick up, find a place to eat and drink). They even had an IPA, for those who are not stuck on the Hofbräuhaus schtick. You are free to bring stuff, and plenty people brought their kids who made good use of the large playground next door. Live polka music (sans tuba); a few steps to the glistening, rushing river; sun or shade depending on how you position yourself under the beer umbrellas; then drop your mug off for the deposit any time you like and head home. Simple, and beautiful.

The space is beautiful and has wonderful views of the river. The beer selection was good but rather overpriced. I did not care for the food (pretzels and brats). BRING CASH, because all products are cash-only. Bring that extra $5 glassware deposit, too.

Quintessential beer garden. Great place to take out of town guests. Highly recommended.

I attended an event here with reserved tables and found it to been a chill place to enjoy some eats and a good beer with friends outside. The weather that day was unfortunately chilly for me but on a gorgeous summer day or evening it would be poppin! I loved the huge beer mugs and liked the sweet deal of just buying it for keeps. The pretzels were on point with the dipping sauces as well!

This is my favorite beer garden. Love the ambience and music. I had the Oktober fest seasonal and it was really good. Make sure to bring enough cash though. There is an ATM but you'd have to pay a fee.

Last week was the grand opening of the EBG and according to the staff it was jammed and they really did give away free beer. This time there were more dog owners and family atmosphere large field to play and liters of beer fine German beer for 11 bucks or .5L for 6$. staff did a good job of picking up and keeping the area clean . As this is the 2nd year. with addition of new signs . I noticed that they doubled the seating put in more umbrella tables a raised band stage for the musicians and singer. The south side has an additional serving area that looks like it has space for outdoor grilling but that's just a. along with updated restrooms. I wanted to bring my camera to take pictures but figured it would not be a good idea.... just don't want to get kicked out this early in the summer. I may take photos around November when its less busy. For now just trust me. The restrooms are bright clean and well ventilated.

This place is AMAZING! Let me tell you why: - They serve liters of beer, 4 different types of beer (3 German and Miller Lite), in large heavy-duty stein glasses - For the non-beer drinker they also offer wine and soda - They sell huge pretzels and brats - It's in Estabrook park, you can bring your dog/kids/family, even your own picnic - They have many large tables that you share with the other friendly community members; it's in a nice neighborhood and everyone there (drinkers and workers) were very friendly (great atmosphere!) - It's right on the Milwaukee River, which is very scenic in this location (good photo ops!) Be sure to bring cash, as it is cash only. There is a $5 refundable deposit on the glass, and liters are $11. I will definitely be visiting the Biergarten many more times before it closes for the season :)

The band was great, the beer was refreshing, the pretzel was delicious! Definitely get the cheese dip with your pretzel. Come here with your kids, dogs, and friends! The kids can play on the swing set or dance to the German music! If you come on a date definitely stop by the river to see the small waterfall!

My favorite beer garden! They created Estabrook with the German Beer Gardens in mind, from the communal tables to the large steins of Hofbrau (and a few other) beers. Schnitzel, pretzels, bratwurst, hot dogs and more, at decent prices. Many weekends feature German or other types of music. The reason they get 4 stars? They, after all these years, still don't accept credit cards. It's not a huge deal as they do have an on-site ATM, but that's just another step one has to take, and not everyone likes ATMs that charge withdrawal fees. Kid and dog-friendly, with a playground and a river nearby. Prost!

My favorite combination at Estabrook Beer Garden: a GIANT soft pretzel + a TALL hefeweizen. It's well worth the bike ride!

A beautiful late summer evening...a beer garden that feels like it could be in Germany...live polka music...beer...and a fish fry. It really doesn't get much better. The fish fry is Fridays only but I could see coming here anytime to hang out and de-stress.

Very sweet, old school beer garden. Beautiful view of river. Delicious, albeit a little pricey, Hofbrauhaus beers.

One of my favorite places. Now filled with people without masks, including the line to purchase beer. Disregarding the signs mandating masks. I asked the order taker and she and the others working shrugged and said that it was outside. Really ruins the stop. 12:45 Saturday afternoon.

Stopped here on a Friday on my way from Michigan to Illinois. Had a great time with live music, good beer, and enjoyed the giant pretzel with cheese dip. My favorite beer was the German summer beer. They have a lot of benches to sit at, it's an easy stop, and it's kid and dog friendly. I would definitely stop here again if I was in the area.

The absolute best beer garden within Milwaukee by far. Estabrook provides authentic Hofbrauhaus beer and German food items, which makes this place extra special compared to other beer gardens within the city. It contains plenty of tables with ample shade either from the trees they sit under or from umbrellas. Nice days are always busy here with lots of children, dogs, and bikers! Outside food is welcome! You can either choose from a $5 glass deposit, or you can bring your own stein to have them fill. Cash only, but they do have an ATM.

Delightful place in Estabrook Park. Bring cash, walk or bike over here for better enjoyment of the overall park experience. Spring is here indeed. Live music sometimes and a great place to hang out with friends.

Mmmm, BEER! What's not to enjoy sitting in the sun with strangers drinking a liter of German beer while listening to a polka band?! What a country!! Be sure to grab a giant pretzel, it makes a great sponge to soak up the beer in your gut. Recent updates include double the seating, remodeled bathrooms & a second counter for beer service located on the South side. Arrive early on the weekends for best seating as it gets packed. Predominately families on Saturday & Sunday afternoons. Lots of doggies, bring your critter! Be sure to take a walk over to the river, about 200' west of the venue. Bring your own liter / .5 liter stein if you have one. I cant wait for the reopening in 2014, I enjoy doing liter curls on the weekends!

**this is a review for yelp does Sunday funday** posted twice accidentally dogs in bandanas (brat?)wurst in a salad yelpers in ah, um......giant blow up bubble thingamabobs just another Summer sunday in milwaukee! There were so many good dishes at the potluck I can't even start to mention them all (buuuut the potato casserole was probably my fav.) Everyone was busy chatting each other up but the canines were a super well behaved group and i didnt hear a woof or bark amongst them. Cats at the next event, maybe? (I'm sure they'd all be totally friendly and good natured to one another. totally.) A little bummed I wasn't brave enough to suit up for bubble soccer buuuut...we did all get a yelp portable rescue charger so more time at future yelp events and less need to go running off in search of a charger. Thanks Rachel, yelp, daisy, porkchop, betsy, and timmy (and their owners:) for a good time!

This place is fantastic! We were actually looking for a beer garden that is right off the bike trail and happened upon this place instead. It's a bit newer than the other one. The food, the vibe, and the beer are all great. A big beer and a big soft pretzel on a summer afternoon in Milwaukee... Life doesn't get much better! As other reviewer's have said, this is the real deal.

One of the best reasons to live in Milwaukee. Estabrook Beer Garden is a hot spot and worthy of a notch on the 1000 places to visit before you die. I hit up this place with fellow Yelpers last weekend and was glad I did. You Yelpstas know who you are! Thanks George for throwing the UYE together. The beer is incredible. Bring your own stein or be prepared to pay a $5 deposit. Also, you can bring your own snacks, but don't attempt to bring your own liquor. The food matches the theme with items from the German motherland. The pretzel is one you've got to try! Looking forward to the next time!

This is the absolutely best idea Milwaukee has ever had! In this day and age of folks rushing around with their noses in their electronic gadgets, a place where you can sit and get to know total strangers! What a concept. Every time I have come here, i have struck up very interesting conversations with folks I had never met before. Beer garden should be mandatory in every community! Perhaps we could quit spewing venom and hatred about politics and politicians if we could all get together at the local beer garden once a week and get to know each other! Be forewarned. The beer is huge and strong and you want to drink a lot of it because it is so much fun! I definitely recommend getting a pretzel. They are also huge, but oh so good! Kind of crispy on the outside, soft on the inside and lots of rock salt sprinkled on top. This is hands down the best pretzel I have ever eaten. The brats are unremarkable. Many folks bring a picnic basket which is also fun.

Oans, zwoa, g'suffa!! So, this is what they mean when the old folks talk about "the good old days". Hats off to the Milwaukee County Board for getting this right. In today's age of political correctness, it's nice to see that a few visionaries can still get together and decide that a Bier Garten in a county park run by a legendary Milwaukee family (Weissgerber's) is a good thing. This is a license to print money. Build it and they will come, and drink. My only question, is "why did they wait so long?" We attending the Bier Garten's "Grand Opening." It was absolutely epic!! Anytime there is a promise of free beer, Milwaukeeans turn out in droves, and last night was no exception. Free beer may have drawn many of these people here, but the beautiful location and wonderful atmosphere will keep them coming back. Who doesn't want to hang out with a couple hundred other beer lovers, listen to polka music, sit in the shade, and drink like barn animals?? I know I do. I can see myself spending countless hours here this summer. It seems like a very peaceful oasis and a perfect setting to make new friends, drink a liter of delicious German lager, and solve all of the world's problems. So, bring your best drinking vessel, don your lederhosen or dirndl, and head on down to Estabrook for some glorious Gemutlichkeit. Es ist Wunderbar!!

Fun spot for lunch and a beer. Nice beer garden atmosphere reminiscent of Europe in this scenic park in the NE side of MKE. The pretzel with cheese was very good as were the brat and lands jagger (spelling?) sausage though they had no utensils to cut sausage. You can actually bring your own food. The German beers were tasty. Prosit!

So, I've been hearing whispers via JSOnline and the proverbial block that there was a new, mildly (think "milwaukee") authentic German Biergarten opening up in our very own Estabrook Park. SHUT UP. So after biking down to get my haircut, which is in shorewood anyway, I decided to bike the few extra miles to Estabrook with the intent of having a beer and bratwurst in the middle of the wilderness. Note: the easiest way to enter is to take the Parkway off of Hampton, the biergarten is closer, so all you bikers on Capitol, take note. Anyhow; 3 beers on draught: all Hofbräu: Lager, Dunkel and Hefeweizen. Oh yeah, and Miller Lite...if you consider that beer. Half Stein (half a liter) or a full liter (11 bucks, + 5 dollar rental charge, which is returned with your glass stein). Or bring your own! I got a Liter of the Dunkel, and this thing was absolutely giant. Suffice to say I was fairly buzzed by the end of it, which made for a remotely interesting bike ride home. Also, they have brats. My 2 favorite things on the planet: beer, and brats. In Milwaukee. 7 days week. In the park. OMFG! I'm sensing a trend this will be my favorite place. ever. Its also pretty family friendly; so don't get trashed. save that for the bar later. Ca$h only. yummy.

What is better than a park? A park with a beer garden! Estabrook is a warm or cool weather go-to spot. Grab a seat on one of the picnic tables and enjoy a liter (or two) with friends. You cannot carry in your own food and beverage into the area, however there is no need. They also serve up fantastic snacks like giant pretzels with honey mustard and/or cheese and sausages. Check out the live music schedule; German music and otherwise. If you don't care to place a refundable deposit on your glass - bring a stein from home! They will fill .5L and 1L sizes (and save the $5). It makes it a bit more personal too. On the edge of the beer garden is a view of the river and the "fall". Take a moment to admire before heading back to the center of the action. Speaking of action, did you know the 1st Milwaukee Beer Run 5K & .05K took place here in November 2014? Keep an eye out for a repeat of that sold-out event in the future! Fun Fact: The Beer Garden is dog friendly! Rover won't be left out, but please remember to be aware of your pet at all times - clean up any messes, please!

I love the Estabrook Beer Garden. It certainly helps that I live a few blocks away. It is a little slice of Bayern in Milwaukee with the Hofbrau Bier, the style of picnic tables found in beer gardens in Germany, the deposit on the glass, and the dog friendly setting. I've been several times and there is usually live music, a crowd, and general happiness. They sometimes serve Usinger's brats and hotdogs (I think over the weekend). The one I had hit the spot and was fresh off the grill. I did try to get their Friday Fish Fry, but they were unfortunately already out by 6:30pm -- It was a beautiful night with a large crowd and they start serving at noon, so I'm not sure if this is typical. Tips: it's cash only (they do have an ATM onsite), you have to pay a $5 deposit on the beer glasses, follow them on Facebook for menu updates or weather closures, and get there early for the fish fry

This place is great. Bring in all your own food, take over 8 tables, and hold your picnic here all the while snarking at other patrons because "there's children present." Never mind that your picnic is being held at a beer garden (and beer is not generally for children), clearly all other patrons are supposed be on G-Rated behavior because of your kids. Do it on a Sunday because you know "that it's just the kids working and no one will stop us." Make sure to chase off as many other adults (who want to chill and drink beer) as possible with your picnic because holding a picnic in a business makes so much more sense than reserving one of the many lovely designated picnic spots in Estabrook. People enjoy flying paper plates, spilled food, and repeatedly being jostled by strangers trying to work their ad hoc buffet. Block as much of the paths as possible with your strollers and allow your children to run rampant through the place. Bonus fun: let you kid knock over other people's stuff and then act holier than thou. Bring your own glassware to avoid the $5 fee and then hide your own stash of beer to refill after purchasing one of their drinks. It's fantastic because the staff only check coolers for beer so put that sixer or twelve pack in your stroller and no one is the wiser. Don't bother having your dogs trained or even on a leash because everyone loves listening to dog fights. Seriously Estabrook. Tighten up. I know your thing is family friendly but allowing large private picnics to take over the main area of seating is just wrong. If you must accommodate such groups, send them to back area.

Oh Bavaria, how I've missed you. But this Biergarten is a great substitute (and a lot less cheaper what with airfare prices today). ********But here is the part you need to know****** ---Bring your own glassware!! I had 4 perfectly awesome Oktoberfest Mas' sitting at home and had I known there is a $5 deposit (CASH ONLY) for each glass I would have brought them all. ---Also did I mention CASH ONLY? I knew about the cash only part before we went, but the $5 deposit really cut into my beer money ya know? The setting is beautiful, with communal wooden picnic tables set up, and it looks like they have some lights strung in the trees (but we were there in the day) which probally look great at night. They serve Hofbrau beer, which I happen to really like. I think I also saw wine on the menu, which I totally ignored because duh, we are in a Biergarten. Also we had a pretzel which was very good, along with the Obatzda cheese spread which is a favorite of mine but this one was only so-so. In Summary: seriously you need to go here but bring your own litre or half-litre.

Great place for a drink and a relaxing summer evening Cash only so make sure you bring some. The parking lot can get very crowded. It's right on the bike path so that's always an option.

One year on, the Biergarten at Estabrook remains a great place to come with friends & family for a nice picnic and casual chat. The remodeled serving area has made for shorter wait times & better service. The Biergarten frequently has local musicians that add to the cozy family atmosphere. DO'S * Bring your own picnic or look at the menus ahead of time. If brats & pretzels aren't your thing its good to have options * Bring kids & pets, there is ample park space and your kids / pets will have plenty of company * Share tables. It's Munich tradition * Try the pretzel with Obatzda (like a cream cheese spread w/ paprika) * Bring your own mug if that suits you, but there is no protocol * Order a 'Radler' if you are don't want to drink too much - it's 1/3 - 1/2 spite plus original lager DONT'S * Be that person that freaks out over the time it takes to order. It is a popular place & you are here to relax, keep that in mind * Be that person that orders a Miller Lite . . . honestly

What a great place! A kind of joint that makes Milwaukee what it is. People are very friendly. Atmosphere is great, beer is reasonably priced. Kids are welcome (with a nice playground right next to it.). Only knock is that some of the food is not very good (schnitzel). I wouldn't go to the place hungry but definitely worth checking out for a beer.

Beautiful site...it did remind me of Germany. Biergarten tables and a lovely tree-shaded setting near a bubbling body of water. There were a lot of dogs hanging with their peeps and peeps were drinking plenty o' Bier, all set to a couple of gents playing bass and accordion. Bring your cash and you will need to pay a $5 deposit for a beer glass.

Literally you bring sunshine into my life. Real sunshine, from the sun. No longer must you drink beer under the confines of a BUILDING. This is one of my favorite haunts at the moment. The beer is tasty. Very tasty. And possibly potent. There is the standard refundable $5 stein fee. Cash only, but there is an ATM. Let's talk about the things that make it special: -There's always people around. Always. Sometimes there's a softball game going on. -The pretzel with cheese. Yes. Do it. Do it again. It's soft and chewy and cheesy. -The river. Nothing like a little ambiance. -Plentiful seating, enough umbrellas. -The live music that sometimes gets a little kooky, but kooky can be good for you. You can bring your dog, your kid, your anyone, and it's not weird! You can even drink by yourself and no one cares! You can also bring anything you want to eat, you just can't grill. This is a great great spot to have a few.

Ok. You had me at beer garden. Was introduced to this special place by MKE scoot jockeys in 2012 and it gets better every year. Why: great German beers in really glass steins What: pretzels, oh the pretzels Why again: oompah music, green space, dog friendly (lederhosen optional), and the river right behind it. There are some new gardens that have opened since but my heart belongs here. Stay thirsty my friends. Stay thirsty!

I have never been to a Beer Garden so I am not sure what to think. I had a good time so this is probably going in the right direction. First off I am a native Californian and I am not used to so many green lawns, shrubs and trees. The Beer Garden is located in the most beautiful park which sits next to the Milwaukee River with a waterfall. Since this is a park you can bring your own food/picnic and also grab some beer while you are at it. The Beer Garden requires you to give them a $5 deposit for the beer glass (weird?). They have a nice selection of German beers. They had a wonderful draught style root beer. I know they serve beer but I couldn't help myself, I am a big root beer fan. But the root beer was $5 bucks, a little expensive and of course I two. Then I had this giant pretzel with Obatzter cheese - not familiar with the cheese but it ended up being a cream cheese like spread it was very good. They have Brats too but I am not a fan. They had this other sausage called a Landjaeger, it is a hard smoked sausage. They do not have any utensils there so we weren't able to cut it up and share.They also offer wine and soft drinks. When you are done with your beer glass you turn it in and they give you back your $5 deposit. Beer and beauty all in one place, who could ask for more.

Just look at the other reviews - all 5 stars! The place is a GREAT addition to the park and the city as a whole. I absolutely LOVE this place. What's not to enjoy sitting in the sun with strangers drinking on a liter of German beer while listening to a polka band?! Maybe, I should say what isn't as Milwaukee as that. I have only been here once and it was packed! I love how you can order from both sides of the beer garden and there is plenty of picnic tables to sit at with strangers, people watch, enjoy the live music, or play games. A great addition to the Milwaukee Park system and Estabrook. Oh yeah, you can bring your own mugs so you don't have to pay the $5 or $10 deposit.

I think this place is one of the top must see places in Milwaukee. It is a beautiful beer garden with nice music. Excellent beer in traditional giant serious beer glasses. If you are a vegetarian, you can get pretzels and mustard sauce like me or they have regular Beer Garden food like sausages. They don't accept credit card so make sure you bring cash with you. Also, nice river right near by. Awesome place!

A real beer garden! What? How have I not been here before. OK everyone says it at least once while writing reviews -- I sorta don't want to go 5 stars because I wanna keep this gem to myself. Alas, I'll support the MKE and just do it. So here's the deal: bring CASH, lay down $ for your half or full stein (plus a $5 deposit for the glass which you get back when you leave), sit at one of the communal picnic tables, and chill. This place is in the middle of the park and yes they have parking. The giant pretzels are from Germany, they have live music (2 cute older gentlemen playing accordions last Friday), and you can click those steins together with great force just like the good ole days. This is not a manufactured "beer garden" people (aka the outdoor area of an indoor bar)! It's legit and I love it.