Forest Home Ave · Milwaukee

From First Pull
to Last Call
One House

Small-batch single origins. Hand-poured cocktails with local spirit. A space on Milwaukee's south side built for people who notice the difference — and aren't in a hurry to hide it.

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Interior of Brew City Tap with warm lighting and wooden counters
Barista pouring a single origin pour-over at Brew City Tap
Cocktail being prepared at the Brew City Tap bar
Evening atmosphere at Brew City Tap with ambient lighting
Our Story

A place that refuses to be just one thing

Brew City Tap opened its doors on Forest Home Avenue with a simple conviction: the best coffee and the best cocktails share the same DNA — attention to detail, respect for the craft, and no interest in cutting corners.

By morning, we're pulling shots from a La Marzocca and discussing origin notes with anyone who'll listen. By evening, the same space transforms — lower lights, higher standards — and our bar team builds drinks around Wisconsin's growing distillery scene.

We're not a coffee shop that occasionally serves alcohol. We're not a bar that slings instant espresso. We're two distinct experiences, one thoughtfully run, right here in the heart of Milwaukee's south side.

2019

Established

12+

Single Origins

30+

Cocktail Recipes

The Experience

Designed for the way you actually spend time

Morning light through large windows. Evening warmth from the bar. The same room, two different rhythms — and both done right.

Morning light filling the Brew City Tap coffee area

Morning Ritual

Open early for a reason. Quiet corners, fast Wi-Fi, and an espresso bar that treats every pull like it matters — because it does.

Evening cocktail service at Brew City Tap

Evening Unwinding

After 5, the space shifts. The music drops. Our bar team moves with the kind of confidence that comes from knowing every bottle on the shelf.

Community gathering at Brew City Tap

Community Anchor

Host events, support local roasters, and keep a wall dedicated to south side artists. This isn't just a business — it's a neighborhood fixture.

Visit Us

Come as you are. Stay as long as you like.

Address

3105 W Forest Home Ave

Milwaukee, WI 53215

Hours

Mon – Thu 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Fri – Sat 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sunday 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Brew City Tap

3105 W Forest Home Ave, Milwaukee

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