Water Street Brewery
1101 N. Water St., Milwaukee, WI, WI 53202

Opened in 1987, Water Street Brewery was a restaurant and tavern located at 1101 N. Water St. 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 2020.
Business Info
- 1101 N. Water St. Milwaukee, WI, WI 53202
- 414-272-0406
- Website
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