
About Dead Bird Brewing Company
From Dead Bird Brewing Company's own website and its Google listing, read October 1, 2026.
Dead Bird Brewing Company is a vegan arcade brewery in Milwaukee. Its website calls it Milwaukee's only vegan arcade brewery, with more than 50 arcade and board games. The business was founded in 2015 in Madison and moved to Milwaukee in 2019.
The name has a story. The owner says a retired turkey kettle with a dead sparrow inside started the joke. A little dead bird still sits at the bottom of the pint glasses.
The kitchen is vegan too, and the website marks its whole food menu that way. It lists homemade pizzas, soft pretzels and nachos. Beyond beer, the site also lists cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks.
The patio is dog-friendly, and the website calls the taproom family friendly. The brewery also hosts free book swaps in the taproom.
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- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
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Questions people ask
Answers come from Dead Bird Brewing Company's website and its Google listing, read October 1, 2026.
Is Dead Bird Brewing really all vegan?
Its website says it is Wisconsin's only all-vegan brewery. The food menu is marked all vegan as well.
Does it serve food?
Yes. The website lists homemade pizzas, soft pretzels, nachos and more from its kitchen.
Can I bring my kids or my dog?
Kids are welcome, and the website calls the taproom family friendly. It also describes a dog-friendly patio.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Google lists a wheelchair accessible entrance, parking lot and restroom.
Which breweries are close by?
The Tap Yard is 0.4 miles away. Milwaukee Brewing Company, Lakefront Brewery and Good City Brewing | Downtown are each 0.6 miles away.
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Before you visit Dead Bird
Expect games as much as beer. The website advertises more than 50 arcade and board games, so bring a group or the kids. Check deadbirdbrewing.com for the beer list and the events page before you go.
Plan to eat on site, since the kitchen makes homemade pizza and pretzels. The patio welcomes dogs.
The Tap Yard is 0.4 miles away. Milwaukee Brewing Company, Lakefront Brewery and Good City Brewing | Downtown are each 0.6 miles away, so a second stop is easy.
