The Brewhouse Inn and Suites lets you sleep inside Milwaukee's beer history. The hotel occupies buildings that were once part of the Pabst Brewing Company complex, a site whose roots go back to 1848, when Jacob Best founded the Empire Brewing Company. Pabst brewed here until the end of 1996, when production moved to La Crosse, and after years of standing empty the brewhouse was bought and restored, opening as a hotel in 2013. The restoration kept the best of the old building. Six massive copper brewing kettles still stand in the brewhouse, and a stained-glass window shows King Gambrinus, the legendary patron saint of beer. The hotel has 90 suites, every one with a full kitchenette, which makes it practical for longer stays, families and groups who want to cook some of their own meals. There is a restaurant on site, and the surrounding Brewery District has been redeveloped with apartments, offices and places to eat. The hotel has been recognized by USA Today among the best brewery hotels in the country and by Conde Nast Traveler readers among top Midwest hotels.
Location and getting around: the hotel is at 1215 North 10th Street in the Brewery District, on the northwest side of downtown. Fiserv Forum, home of the Bucks, is close by, and the hotel is a popular base for game nights and concerts. Downtown and the Riverwalk are a walk of about fifteen to twenty minutes, and the Pabst Mansion is a short ride west along Wisconsin Avenue. For the lakefront, the Third Ward and the Harley-Davidson Museum, take a rideshare or drive.
Rooms and who it suits: the suites suit families, groups of friends and travelers staying several nights, thanks to the kitchenettes and extra space. Beer fans will enjoy staying in the old brewhouse itself, and sports fans like the short walk to the arena. One-bedroom suites give families a separate sleeping area.
Good to know: the hotel's website has details on parking, which is worth checking before you arrive. Check whether breakfast is included in your rate; if not, the kitchenette and the restaurant on site have you covered. Rates are mid-range and good value for a suite, though they rise on Bucks game nights and big concert dates at the arena.
Why stay here
- ✓90 suites with full kitchenettes
- ✓Original copper brew kettles
- ✓King Gambrinus stained glass
- ✓Restaurant on site
- ✓One-bedroom suites
- ✓Walk to Fiserv Forum
- ✓Former Pabst brewhouse
- ✓Event spaces
Good questions
Is the Brewhouse Inn in the old Pabst brewery?+
Yes, it occupies buildings that were part of the Pabst Brewing Company complex. Six original copper brewing kettles remain inside.
Do the Brewhouse Inn suites have kitchens?+
Yes, all 90 suites have a full kitchenette. That makes the hotel a good choice for families and longer stays.
Is the Brewhouse Inn close to Fiserv Forum?+
Yes, the hotel is in the Brewery District near Fiserv Forum, home of the Bucks. Many guests walk to games and concerts.
