8 Best Holiday Party Venues in Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee has plenty of good places to host a holiday party, from riverside event halls to Third Ward speakeasies. These eight holiday party venues in Milwaukee, all on RestauRent, work for company parties, team dinners and friends' get-togethers.
Tips for Booking a Milwaukee Holiday Party
Book early. Friday and Saturday nights in December are the first dates to go.
Check the food and drink policy. Most of these venues handle catering in-house, so confirm what's included before you compare prices.
Match the space to your format. A seated dinner and a cocktail reception need different capacities, so ask about both.
Holiday Party Venues in Milwaukee
1903 Events at the Harley-Davidson Museum sits on a 20-acre riverside campus on Canal Street, and its spaces cover almost any guest count. Bolt and Potato seat up to 20, Peace hosts up to 100, MOTOR Bar and Restaurant holds up to 200, and The Garage, with floor-to-ceiling windows and five glass garage doors, holds up to 800.
Catering, bar service and event coordination are handled in-house, which makes it a strong fit for a large company holiday party with some Milwaukee character.
In the Deer District, steps from Fiserv Forum, Explorium Distilled pairs craft cocktails with customizable dining menus. The Oak Room seats up to 20, the front bar area holds up to 30 and The Barrel Hall hosts up to 80.
It works well for a cocktail-focused team party, especially if your group wants to stay downtown afterward.
Housed in the Third Ward's Pritzlaff Building, this brewpub has Cream City brick, timber post-and-beam construction and original masonry walls. The Tunnel hosts up to 100, the dining area up to 80 and the front bar area up to 40, and a full buyout holds up to 300.
Scratch-made menus and a full bar keep everything under one roof, so it's an easy option for a mid-size or large company party.
Eagle Park's Hamilton Street brewery mixes exposed brick with warm wood, plus a full kitchen, full bar and catering services. It hosts up to 200 guests, with AV equipment and microphones for toasts or a quick year-end recap.
Book a private dining room or the full space for a relaxed holiday party built around local beer.
Freight 38 is a renovated warehouse in Walker's Point with exposed brick, high ceilings and a raw, open feel. It holds about 100 guests and lists holiday parties among the events it's built for.
A dance floor, AV equipment, microphones and lounge seating make it a good pick for a party that turns into a night out. Rentals have a four-hour minimum.
Shaker's occupies a Prohibition-era building in Walker's Point and leans into its speakeasy history, with guided ghost tours available. Choose the indoor lounge or the rooftop terrace, which has outdoor heating.
It's best for smaller groups of 20 to 60, with room for up to 75. Outside desserts are allowed, so you can bring in a holiday cake.
On East Buffalo Street in the Third Ward, The Lower Level Lounge has a hidden speakeasy feel with exposed brick, ambient lighting and a mix of vintage and modern decor. It hosts up to 150 guests for a seated dinner or a standing cocktail reception.
Karaoke, arcade games and live entertainment are on the amenity list, so it's an easy way to keep a holiday party moving.
For a big, casual company party, Dave & Buster's on Mayfair Road in Wauwatosa offers private dining rooms, semi-private spaces, a patio and full buyouts for up to 500 guests.
Prix fixe menus, bar packages and AV support cover the logistics, and the arcade takes care of the entertainment.
Book Your Milwaukee Holiday Party on RestauRent
Instead of calling venue after venue, you can compare Milwaukee event venues on RestauRent, check capacity and send inquiries in one place. December dates go fast, so book your company party early.
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