Explorium Brewpub Greendale is the original Explorium location, and continues to be a cornerstone of our community.
Located in Southridge Mall, our Greendale brewery boasts an impressive production capacity of approximately 1,200 barrels of beer annually. With 24 beers on tap at all times, there’s always something to suit every palate, whether you’re a seasoned beer enthusiast or just starting your craft beer journey.
But it’s not just about the beer! Our Greendale brewpub features a full kitchen serving up delicious meals to complement your drink of choice. For those who prefer spirits, we offer an outstanding selection of bourbons and liquors, alongside a creative cocktail program that’s sure to impress.
Hip brewpub with a spacious patio pouring craft beer plus wine & spirits alongside American fare.
Quinn Beaupré
Nice spot for a quick drink and bite to eat. Captain Kidds IPA is excellent, find myself having a hard time ordering anything else when visiting! We got wings and a flatbread pizza, both were delicious and came out quickly. We went at an off time, but service was great. The outdoor patio is a nice place to sit – you wouldn’t expect it considering it’s connected to the parking lot, but they’ve done a good job making it feel separate and a bit more intimate.
… moreGina D
First vist 1/9/26
Got there just before they opened so we had our pick of where we wanted to sit. I really liked the seating options and atmosphere of the place.
The food and service was fantastic. I’ll definitely be back.
… moreNibs
Good experience. Came on a weekday lunchtime and was easy to find a table (mostly empty) outside. Service was just how I like it. Polite and attentive but not overbearing. Food was very good. Bison burger was nice and juicy, wings were tasty and crispy and the basic beef burger, also fresh and tasty. Truffle fries could have been warmer but were still very good. The main star here is the beer and the couple I had were excellent. Had it not been a lunchtime, I would probably have stopped for more. Very highly recommended for the beer lovers. All in all, a very pleasant lunch at a reasonable price. Would recommend a visit.
… moreRebecca Gahgan
We’ve never dined at this place but we decided to try it out because the menu looked really yummy and unfortunately, we were hugely disappointed. We got sat quickly which is great. We got cheese curds to start and the fact that that was the best part of the meal is sad. I ordered the Steakhouse flatbread and requested no brussel sprouts on mine. Meal comes out, it had brussel sprouts and I was asked if I wanted it remade which I appreciate. However, I didn’t want to wait longer than I already had and said I’ll just pick them off. The steak that comes on it is absolutely dry and bland. I’m glad I didn’t have it remade just to have the same outcome and wasting more of my time. Same thing with my boyfriend’s steak sandwich. Dry and bland. No aioli on his sandwich either. We really wanted to like this place so that’s unfortunate. We won’t return.
… morePete Zielinski
A Sunday evening dinner with family. It was not busy. We were seated immediately. The large booths comfortably seat 6 people. There is extensive drink menu for both cocktails as well as their crafted beers. Everything was mixed well. If you enjoy thin crust this is a place to visit. They offer flatbreads, pizzas, and calzones. We ordered 3 flat breads and a stuffed meatball pasta dish. The Flatbread is light enough for one person, but also sufficient enough for 2 to share. The onion soup was also flavorful. The dinning area was quiet enough for conversations, whereas the bar area was typically louder with the football games on the big screen tvs. A place worth stopping into.
… moreTee Nips, MD
Nice spot for a drink or meal, either indoors or outdoors. Service is great, and they have one of the best beer selections in the area. Flights are 3 so choose wisely…or have two! food portions were huge, we ordered two apps (pictured) and I ended up boxing my whole sandwich bc I was too full. Paid for a side salad upgrade and wish I hadn’t. It was a bunch of huge leaves, which were not very crunchy and awkaward to put in my mouth. The balsamic dressing was meh. Otherwise the food was really good; appetizing and it paired well with the beers, but not spectacular/top tier. You could do way worse for pub food. But also….isn’t 90% of dining in the southern mke suburbs just dofferent versions of pub food?!?!?! That being said, I give Explorium a solid 4.6/5. We are repeat customers.
… moreBekah Lyon
Food was really good! I ordered the southwest black bean burger and wasn’t disappointed. The flavor was great, the patty was thick which at first I thought I wouldn’t like but I ended up loving it. I took off the lettuce tomato and pickle but just a personal preference, they did look fresh. The fries were crispy! The beer chips were al sad o crispy and the flavor was pretty good…kind of a beer malt flavor without being overwhelming. My friend got the maple burboun wings and he loved them. Messy but great! Overall it was a great experience and our server was incredibly nice. Didn’t drink that day but I’d like to go back and try one of the many brew options they have.
… moreDavid Gallegos
I ordered the bomb burger that was made with pizza dough and it was so tasty highly recommend it don’t forget to dip it the sauce that come with it very tasty. The dough is the best I’ve ever tried anywhere. The cheese curds are also very tasty and the Buffalo chicken tater tots. Nice selection of beer too
… moreZara Lobner
Went here for my 8 month anniversary with my boyfriend. I came from out of town. (I travel a lot between the northern Wisconsin and Southern Wi area’s). And I absolutely LOVED it here! I loved the brownie a lot and the drink I had. Great service on top of everything else as well! Will for sure come back.
… moreAlyssa
I’ve always loved this place and always had a positive experience until recently. We went on a Sunday afternoon and the waiter had zero personality and was extremely rude. The rest of the staff walked around like they hated their job and they didn’t want to be there. I understand everyone has bad days, but even the cold they served that day was lukewarm and my wings didn’t even have the correct sauce on them. I am not one to complain and always loved this place for the gluten free/dairy free options they have to offer, but I am not sure when I will be returning.
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