Duke’s on Water
158 E. Juneau Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53202

Opened in 2006, Duke's on Water was a tavern located at 158 E. Juneau Ave. in the East Town neighborhood.
East Town is the unofficial name for the area of downtown Milwaukee that is east of the Milwaukee River.
The business closed in 2026.
Business Info
- 158 E. Juneau Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53202
- 414-221-0621
- Facebook account
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