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Central Waters Brewing Co. | Brewery District, Milwaukee

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4.8 (400 on Google)

About Central Waters Brewing Co. | Brewery District, Milwaukee

From Central Waters' own website and its Google listing, read October 1, 2026.

Central Waters Brewing Co. | Brewery District, Milwaukee is the Milwaukee taproom of Central Waters Brewing, on Juneau Avenue. The company's flagship taproom and brewery is in Amherst, in Central Wisconsin. This one sits in a historic building with a bell tower and a mezzanine that overlooks the taproom floor.

Food comes from Trouble Makers Cocina, which serves Mexican cuisine at a counter inside the taproom. The taproom runs first come, first served. You order drinks at the main bar and food at the counter at the back.

Central Waters lists year-round beers on its website, including Honey Blonde Ale, Mudpuppy Porter and Rift India Pale Ale. The Milwaukee taproom has its own contact for beer releases.

Outside, a partially shaded beer garden has room for up to 100 guests. Leashed pets are welcome there, though the interior taproom is pet-free. Families are welcome too.

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Amenities

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

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Google rating

4.8out of 5

4.8 on Google from 400 reviews, as of September 2026.

Questions people ask

Answers come from Central Waters' website and its Google listing, read October 1, 2026.

Does the Milwaukee taproom serve food?

Yes. Its website says Trouble Makers Cocina serves Mexican food right inside the taproom. You order at the counter at the back.

Can I bring my dog?

Leashed pets are welcome in the beer garden. The website says the interior taproom is pet-free.

Can I bring my kids?

Yes. The website says families are welcome. Guests under 21 must be with a parent or legal guardian, and alcohol is served only to guests 21 and older.

Can I book a private event there?

Yes. The website describes two private spaces. The mezzanine holds up to 40 guests, and the beer garden holds up to 100 with its own private bar.

Which breweries are close by?

Milwaukee Brewing Company and Pilot Project Brewing Milwaukee are both 0.2 miles away. Good City Brewing | Downtown and The Beer Garden are both 0.5 miles away.

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Before you visit Central Waters Milwaukee

Expect a counter-service taproom. Order drinks at the main bar and food at the Trouble Makers Cocina counter at the back. Google lists a wheelchair accessible entrance, restroom and seating.

Check centralwaters.com before you go, since the Milwaukee page is where the taproom posts its details. The site also points to Instagram for hours changes and closures.

Milwaukee Brewing Company and Pilot Project Brewing Milwaukee are both 0.2 miles away. Good City Brewing | Downtown is 0.5 miles away, so a second stop is easy.