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

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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