Best Place at the Historic Pabst Brewery

Best Place at the Historic Pabst Brewery Best Place, originally the corporate offices & hospitality area for the Pabst Brewing Company.
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Coffee Shop & Spirits:

https://bestplacemilwaukee.com/cafe/

Sun 8-3pm
Mon-Thu 7-3pm
Fri-Sat 7-5pm

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Gift Shop:

Open Anytime at https://www.bestpabstshop.com/

In-Person Store Hours:
Sun, Mon, Thu & Fri: 11:30-5:30pm
Sat 10:30-6pm

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Pabst B**r History Tours:

https://bestplacemilwaukee.com/tours/

Mon: 12, 2 & 4pm
Thu: 12, 2 & 4pm
Fri: 12, 2 & 4pm*
Sat: 11am, 12, 1, 2*, 3*, 4pm*
Sun: 12, 2 & 4pm
* Due to special events our tour times are subject to change, visit our website for updates.

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Bar/Tavern:

Sun, Mon, Thu & Fri: 11:30-5:30pm
Sat 11-6pm

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Events & Group Tours Any Day! Best Place at Pabst “The Best of Both Worlds!” In-Person & Online/Virtual. https://bestplacemilwaukee.com/rentals/

Holidays Closed:
Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Day & Easter

The Pabst Brewing Company was the first of the great Milwaukee brewers. Quality, pride, tradition, and hops were the ingredients in the legacy left by German immigrant Jacob Best Sr., who established the brewery in 1844. Under the guidance of his son Phillip Best and Phillip’s son-in-law, Captain Frederick Pabst, a small local producer became America’s largest brewer from the late 1800's until 1946. With the closing of the brewery in 1996 came the opening of opportunity. After many years of blood, sweat, and b**rs, the “Best use” of these buildings has fermented into Best Place at the Historic Pabst Brewery taking its name from the founders, Jacob Best and Phillip Best and its spirit from the Captain, Frederick Pabst. And the rest is, well, a history we’d love to share with you on one of our tours! After the Pabst Brewery closed in Milwaukee in December 1996, it sat empty until 2001. It was at that time that Jim Haertel received his accepted offer to purchase the Pabst Brewery on September 11, 2001. Great care has been taken to ensure that Blue Ribbon Hall, The Great Hall, Captain’s Courtyard, Guest Center, Coffee Shop, King’s Courtyard, and the Vintage Gift Shop have all been restored to their original glory. Since the first phone call was placed inquiring about buying the property, the brewery is once again full of life and laughter as "Best Place at the Historic Pabst Brewery" and is once again open and ready to welcome you. With your first step into Blue Ribbon Hall, you will instantly be transported back to time when things were a little tougher and yet life was simpler. Experience a small piece of Americana and enjoy yourself surrounded by Old World Charm and Hospitality. If you’re looking for a unique, one of a kind, “BEST PLACE” for your corporate or individual event, or simply a tall cold one, look no further than Best Place at the Historic Pabst Brewery!

It is a beautiful day for a Pabst!Stop in before the Milwaukee Brewers game today to check out our restored stained glas...
09/26/2026

It is a beautiful day for a Pabst!
Stop in before the Milwaukee Brewers game today to check out our restored stained glass wall on the east side of the Guest Center and enjoy some beverages.

Raise a cold PBR and celebrate this Milwaukee milestone!
09/25/2026

Raise a cold PBR and celebrate this Milwaukee milestone!

Brew City b**r trail just launched! We're on the historic site tab. Come check us out!
09/22/2026

Brew City b**r trail just launched! We're on the historic site tab. Come check us out!

Visit Milwaukee on Tuesday unveiled its new Brew City Trail, a regional b**r-focused experience including breweries, b**r gardens, historic sites and brewing-focused businesses. Find out more about it here ⬇️

09/21/2026

Refurbished the medallion in the great hall. Bringing it back to its glory from 12 years ago!

09/21/2026

THIS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY FROM 10-3!!!

09/14/2026
09/14/2026

Address

917 W Juneau Avenue
Milwaukee, WI
53233

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 5pm
Tuesday 7am - 5pm
Wednesday 7am - 5pm
Thursday 7am - 5pm
Friday 7:30am - 10pm
Saturday 11:30am - 7pm
Sunday 7am - 5pm

Telephone

+14142234709

Website

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