Best Place at the Historic Pabst Brewery, Milwaukee

Located inside an 1858 and 1880 brick building on the National Register reminiscent of a grand castle, the Best Place at the Historic Pabst Brewery recounts the history of the company’s former brewery, which dates back to 1844. Along with treating beer-lovers to facility tours, Best Place’s halls and courtyards can also be rented for banquets, weddings, and other events.

What's On the Tour

• Visit historic Blue Ribbon Hall, one of the finest replicas of a German beer hall in America, ca. 1944

• The Great Hall, originally the former corporate headquarters featuring the office of Captain Pabst, ca. 1880

• The Speakeasy, at one time the Pabst infirmary, some say it is haunted.

• A gift shop with new and vintage brewery souvenirs including:

  • T-shirts
  • Sweatshirts
  • Work shirts
  • Hats
  • Koozies
  • Key chains
  • Magnets
  • Sweaters

• Learn the history of Pabst and their many brewing innovations. America’s largest brewery from the late 1800s until the mid-1940s