251-300 guest capacity
This venue can host up to 300 guests
About this vendor
Blending Wisconsin and European Tradition
Best Place at Pabst is a historic wedding venue located in downtown Milwaukee, WI. This charming establishment boasts German architectural influences that reflect the heritage of the area’s earliest immigrants. Its renowned walls celebrate Milwaukee’s brewing tradition while offering a one-of-a-kind venue for couples tying the knot.
Pabst Brewing Company was founded by Jacob Best Sr. in 1844. As the first brewing company established in Milwaukee, Best was committed to creating a quality beverage by developing a distinct brewing process. He opened his factory in the heart of the city, which was later overseen by his son, Phillip, and Phillip’s son-in-law, Frederick Pabst. The business quickly became the United States’ largest brewing company, a title which it held until 1946. The Pabst Brewery in Milwaukee closed in 1996 and in 2001, it was purchased by Jim Haertel. Haertel reopened the historic property to share the unique charm of the building with others. The simple yet elegant venue retains its old-fashioned quality and celebrates its founders’ legacy.
Best Place at Pabst features indoor and outdoor event spaces that you can use for your ceremony and reception. Whether you are hosting an intimate gathering or a large celebration, this venue can accommodate you and up to 300 guests. Its Great Hall is the largest function room and features a bar, hardwood flooring, and beautiful stained-glass windows. The slightly smaller Blue Ribbon Hall boasts murals painted by the Chicago artist Edgar Miller in the early 20th century. Both of these spaces are inspired by European and German aesthetics designed to transport you back in time. You are also welcome to host your ceremony in the venue’s romantic courtyard.
Visit www.bestplaceweddings.com for more information!
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Ceremony Area
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
On-Site Accommodations
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Ceremony Types
- Civil Union
- Commitment Ceremony
- Elopement
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
Guest Capacity
- Up to 300
Settings
- Ballroom
- Brewery & Distillery
- Historic Venue
Venue Service Offerings
- Bar & Drinks
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My son & daughter in law had their wedding and reception at Best Place at the Historic Pabst Brewery this weekend! Everything was beautiful! The Speakeasy was fabulous for cocktail hour. The Great Hall was beautiful. The wedding guest loved the venue, the beautiful stain glass windows, and the historic building. The staff was the very best!
We are SO happy we chose Best Place for our reception venue. They were wonderful to work with - professional, responsive, and accommodating. Plus, their pricing structure is super fair. You won't be disappointed!
This venue was spectacular and everything we hoped and dreamed. Based on the pictures on the knot I was hesitant but seeing the venue in person, the pictures don’t do it justice. Very elegant venue and doesn’t require much dressing up (we had extremely simple centerpieces to not take away from the beauty of the venue). Worked with Sarah as our event coordinator and she was awesome, so organized, and very thoughtful/considerate and helped us a ton. The entire staff was great. Highly recommend!!
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This venue was absolutely amazing. We had our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception in the Blue Ribbon Hall and were so happy with the style of the venue, the warmth and intimacy of the space, and the historic aspect as well. We did not get to use the courtyard since it was November, but it was still nice to have that space available to us. Sarah G. was great to work with throughout the process and she made sure everything went well the day of the wedding. We would highly recommend this venue!
This is a (not so hidden) gem! We used the blue ribbon hall which is incredibly beautiful and needs almost no decoration. It fit our headcount of 120 well, and the outdoor courtyard gave a great location to take a breadth of fresh air. I would 1000x do my wedding again in the Blue Ribbon hall.
Our guests raved about this historic and classic Milwaukee venue! Sarah and the rest of the Best Place team were so friendly, accommodating and went above and beyond to make sure our day went off without a hitch! The bar package was extremely flexible and the space made for beautiful photos.
Best Place was the absolute perfect venue for our wedding of two craft beer lovers on 6/24/22. From the very beginning, Sarah and the entire staff were welcoming, excited for our event, and super helpful. Sarah answered all of my emails quickly and with great detail. We picked Blue Ribbon Hall at Best Place beause of the stunning wood dinner space and beautiful brick courtyard for the ceremony and dancing. The stained glass everywhere is another great touch and we loved how our entire event would be in once space. The inner space was great for dinner and the outdoor space was plenty of room for dancing, the DJ and a photobooth - all under the pretty string lights and the stars. I also appreciated that they had a good rain contingency plan. The location is also top notch - it is steps away from hotels so that we did not have to worry about transportation and almost directly underneath the lighted Pabst sign where we took more pictures. This venue is a beautiful part of Milwaukee history. I will never forget seeing my husband to be in front of the stain glass in a courtyard filled with friends and family - it was more than my dream day!
The Best Place at the Pabst truly was the best place to have our wedding! Because we had a lot of out-of-town guests, we opted to combine our ceremony and reception location in the Great Hall. We knew from the first tour we wanted to get married here - it gives the perfect historic, old Milwaukee feel with beautiful hardwood and windows throughout (so decor was minimal!). Sarah was very helpful in answering all our questions and helping to make sure that the day ran smoothly. They were also very accommodating with our additions of hours and a small stage for the ceremony. All of our guests loved being in such a beautiful, classic Milwaukee venue, and many commented on how special and unique it was. The bartenders were also awesome, and it was wonderful to have such a customizable bar package. We highly recommend The Best Place at Pabst for a totally awesome Milwaukee wedding.
The Best Place was literally the best place for our wedding on 10/2/21. Everything was beautiful - the ceremony in the outdoor courtyard, reception in blue ribbon hall, and all the history the venue has. The staff was incredibly helpful and professional, especially the coordinator Sarah. A little slow to respond sometimes but ALWAYS got back to us with thoroughly answering our questions. When it started to rain, the staff did everything to make sure things were perfect. We loved how reasonable this venue was and the customizable bar packages. We were able to have our dream wedding within our budget. The only downside I can think of for this amazing venue was the later ceremony/start time. We weren't contracted to start until 5pm and unable to start setup until 2pm. To alleviate the stress of set up, I designated some family to do it and gave them detailed instructions with pictures on how to do it. It ended up working really well.
Thank you SO much to everyone at the Best Place for hosting our event and helping us create our whimsical, ethereal, cottage core vibe wedding.
We had a great time working with Sarah, Mark and all the Best Place staff for our wedding. Even though it rained for just a bit in early afternoon, they tracked the radar closely afterward and set up our ceremony for the courtyard which was clear of rain, but with some dramatic thunder in the background. Very exciting and memorable! The Blue Ribbon hall was beautiful and just as we imagined it would look and feel as our family and friends gathered. It was a hot summer night and while we enjoyed dancing in the courtyard under the twinkling lights, the A/C inside near the bar was a perfect break in between songs. Thank you Sarah so much for helping make our special day a hit!
Such a great spot to have a wedding reception in Milwaukee! We booked the Great Hall with the speakeasy on the lower level, and our guests really enjoyed being able to go between both rooms! We had the pleasure of working with Sarah, who was wonderful, and was very willing to meet with us to ensure our wedding day ran smoothly! Truly an iconic Milwaukee venue!
Best place is simply put: THE BEST!! Sarah was so responsive and flexible during the entire planning process. She helped us navigate as we had to reschedule our celebration three times first due to the DNC and then with Covid. She and the rest of the staff leading up to the day of the event were so helpful, as we prepared to make sure everything was set up to run smoothly the day of! Our guests raved about the venue, they loved the great hall and access to the speakeasy. We would highly recommend hosting any event at Best Place - beautiful, historic venue and amazing people to work with!!
Sarah was so amazing!! Emails were always answered promptly and she made us feel super at ease and well taken cared of. From a complimentary coffe for our meetings to helping our actual wedding day run smoothly in every single aspect. When she said I didn't have to worry about I thing, (of course I did until I got there) I realized she was absolutely right! I didn't have a single concern.
Anytime we walked in for a meeting or even just to drop off things for the wedding, all of the staff members we friendly and helpful.
The bartenders were so friendly and very welcoming to all of our guests. We also got married on game 7 of the Bucks playoff game, Scott promptly got the projector hooked up for all of us to watch the Bucks move on in the playoffs!!
We had the absolute best time at the Best Place for our wedding. We had to postpone our wedding last year due to Covid and Sarah was so helpful and reassuring even when we had to postpone for a second time. The day went so smoothly we didn’t have to worry about a thing. The bartenders were excellent as well and made our night extra fun for all of our guests. Highly recommend having your wedding here if you’re looking to have the best night of your life!
The Best Place was perfect for our ceremony and reception. Sarah and the entire staff took such great care of us and our guests. They did everything they could to make us feel safe and taken care of. All of our guests were mesmerized by the beauty and history of everything the buildings offer. We knew when we first walked in to do the tour that it was the place we would be getting married.
We got marred on New Years Eve at the Best Place in the Great Hall. It was the PERFECT venue! Our guests loved the Speakeasy downstairs for cocktail hour. The Bridal Suite was also very convenient and large enough to fit me and my 11 stand ups plus more. We also had an ice bar at our wedding that they were very flexible on and worked with us. Sarah was great to work with and we would highly recommend this venue to anybody! Plus the venue is gorgeous so you do not need a ton of decorations!
An amazing venue! Highly recommended and great to work with!
Best Place was THE best place to have our best day ever! Sarah was so helpful from the beginning answering any questions in a timely manner and on the day of she helped to make everything run smoothly. Our bartenders were amazing and kept everyone with drinks in hand all night even though the bar never slowed down! The venue is truly beautiful--we got married in the courtyard and danced the night away out there too--if you're thinking about dancing outside here, DO IT, you won't regret it! SO beautiful! Our dinner was in Blue Ribbon Hall which has a cool historical vibe that didn't need much decorating at all. The entire experience was perfect and everyone kept telling us how much they loved the venue! I would highly recommend Best Place to anyone and we cannot wait for our next excuse to visit.
I cannot say enough nice things about Sarah at the Best Place and how she helped us plan the perfect wedding. When my husband and I were planning our wedding, finding a historical Milwaukee venue was a top priority. I've always dreamed of hosting my wedding at the Best Place and Sarah and team were instrumental in making our dreams come true.
We hosted both our ceremony and reception in the Great Hall with a partial room flip while our guests enjoyed the cocktail hour in the Speakeasy downstairs. All areas of the venue were clean, the bars were well-staffed and stocked, and the crew on-site was ready to jump in and assist when needed.
If you're looking to host your wedding in a venue with rich history, beautiful architecture and is quintessential Milwaukee, this is it! Thanks again to Sarah and her incredible team for making our wedding a dream-come-true!
We can’t say it enough, our wedding experience was THE BEST at the Best Place at the Pabst!! From the moment we toured the venue, we knew it just everything we were looking for on our special day. Sarah was our event coordinator and did a fantastic job, was on top of everything and truly cared about wanting our day to be exactly what we wanted it to be! The staff was very friendly and accommodating! They also worked incredibly well with all of our wedding vendors. The Best Place will forever have a special place in my heart and I couldn’t recommend them more!
What can I say that hasn't already been said, Best Place is literally THE BEST. When my fiance and I got engaged our heads were spinning with all the venue options having recently relocated to CA from TN, having met in Chicago and having family in WI and in the UK - where to begin? I found Best Place on the Knot and just fell in love and hoped the Great Hall would be everything it looked to be through online reviews. I took my fiance to Best Place for a brewery tour right after we got engaged and when we walked into the Hall we just knew it was our venue. This place has history, character, warmth, you just get this homey yet majestic feeling being there. I love the stained glass, the tall ceilings, the wood accents, the speakeasy was so fun to host our cocktail hour in, the staff is PHENOMENAL, fun, they made everyone feel comfortable, such a celebratory vibe. We had both our ceremony and reception in the Great Hall on a Sunday in fall, the room was flipped in for dinner without a hitch. While we had fun decorating for fall, honestly, Best Place is so inviting you don't need to dress it up much. We had guests from all walks of life and young and old raved about the space. Sarah was our venue coordinator and she was incredibly responsive. I know Best Place is in high demand for those in WI and outside the state so she must be juggling a lot of events but you really wouldn't know it. We always felt cared for and never like we were just the next couple to run through there. Thank you for making our day so darn magical. I've traveled the world and I truly couldn't envision a better space for our nuptials. Can't wait to come back over the holidays for a pint!
My husband and I got married at the Best Place in the Blue Ribbon Hall back in December and couldn't recommend this venue more. We loved the character of the room with its old German beer hall feel which is perfect for a Milwaukee wedding. Having a wedding around Christmas time was also awesome as the room was perfectly decorated for the season and matched great with our wedding colors of red and blue - totally PBR themed! Kim and the Best Place staff were super helpful on our big day and made sure that we had everything we needed at all times and worked in lock step with our caterer (Sandy from Red Lion Pub - also amazing!) to make sure everything ran smoothly. With the Blue Ribbon Hall you have access to a smaller side bar/room which has a fireplace (super cozy in winter) as well as the courtyard (better for summer, but a great place to take photos even in winter!) which are great added benefits. If you're looking for a perfectly Milwaukee wedding venue you won't find anything better than the Best Place. You'll be super satisfied with the staff members and your day will run smoothly. HIGHLY recommend.
Highly recommended!
AMAZING. they are so organized and Sarah the event coordinator was extremely professional and on top of everything. I didnt have to worry once. the bartenders were amazing as well and made sure everyone had a good time.
We wanted a cozy, intimate setting for our 160 person wedding reception celebration and The Best Place Great Hall was absolutely perfect! The high ceilings made it so the cozy space didn't end up feeling cramped, the large bar was elegant looking and made for a great place to grab a drink and hang out with guests, and the basement Speakeasy was an awesome place to have cocktail hour drinks. Parking is available across the street with free street spots on the weekend. Awesome hotel Brewhouse Suites is just a hop across the street for guests and Bride/Groom. KIM DORFNER is the best event planner we could've asked for!!! She will not disappoint. Kim is a true professional and has a real talent for what she does. Not only is she great at her job, but she is a calming force and takes charge of the event so the Bride and Groom are stress-free. I would highly recommend this venue!!
We had our wedding reception here on New Year’s Eve in the Great Hall. Best Place was amazing. My wife and I and all of our guests loved the venue. Our guests had a great time. The bar staff were very friendly and professional. Kimberly Dorfner the event manager, was so helpful during the lead up to the big day. Kimberly worked hand-in-hand with our caterer to make sure we had the best table arrangement and a plan for set-up and tear-down. Josh kept us informed day-of with everything we needed to know and ran the bar. He did an excellent job. We would gladly recommend the Best Place to anyone getting married in Milwaukee.
This is truly such an awesome venue. It's one of a kind and the bartenders are so much fun!
The Best Place was literally the best place to have our wedding!! Kimberly was a wonder to work with and made everything so easy! All of the details came together perfectly and Kim made sure of it. I would not have asked for a better person and staff to work with. The Great Hall was just wonderful to have our wedding in! We would do it all over again at The Best Place in a heartbeat!!
Kimberly Dorfner at the Best Place at the Historic Pabst Brewery is the best event coordinator anyone can ask for. Kimberly goes above and beyond, multiplied by a 1000 to deliver your dream wedding. At first, her calmness shocked me because she just kept postponing all the things I wanted to accomplish now to later dates. It's not until now that I understand why she wanted us to wait.
Kimberly will always welcome you to her home away from home with three things: a huge smile, a big hug, and a glass of beer (or drink- depending on the level of breakdown you are experiencing at the time you meet with her).
The blue ribbon room at the best place is a magical place. It has so much character to it that it doesn't need much to bring out the beauty of it. The courtyard and the bar attached to those two are included in the price. Great price, great building, lots of history, great pictures setting, great atmosphere, awesome architecture are the few elements that are combined to make you choose this venue among others. (Tables and chairs are included in the price!!!)
A huge thing too is their bar packages is great: tons of beer and wine, and great spirit selection.
Everything about the best place and their staff was perfect. If you want to have a great magical night, trust your wedding to the people of the best place. Kimberly will take good care of you.
Fun Fact: Kimberly and her husband are the owners of Westallian, only brewery in West Allis.
We had the most amazing wedding in Blue Ribbon Hall! Our guests loved the historic, old school charm of this venue.
Kim was awesome to work with and the Great Hall was such a cool, historic venue. Our guests had the best time and we loved how it all turned out.
If you are looking for a historic place for your wedding. This is the place. They were so easy to work with and everything went great. We got so many compliments and everything. Thank you Kim and team for making our day the best!
Kim and all the staff at Best Place are AMAZING. Everything went perfectly and they are so accommodating! Kim brings calm to the chaos of setting up, answered all my million emails super quickly, and she is a very kind and caring person. Our wedding was in the Blue Ribbon Hall and with the courtyard, it made for beautiful ambiance. I can't get over how nice the staff is, and everyone really does love their job. They even kept the gift shop open late so our guests could buy PBR merchandise! Best Place is the perfect venue for your big day!
I cannot thank Kimberly enough for all that she did for us from start to finish. The venue was awesome and we absolutely could not have done it without her! It truly is the Best Place.
The Pabst is amazing, the venue is beautiful and doesn't need any fancy decorations. It's perfect for a rustic historical feel. Having a few different spaces made it great for the guests to mingle, dance and just have a good time.
Kim Dorfner is AMAZING and provides anything that you need!
My husband and I could not have had a more perfect experience at Best Place! The staff, service and venue are all incredible, and we could not have imagined a more perfect place for our wedding reception. Kim, the wedding coordinator, is so incredibly helpful and she is always ensuring that everything you dream for your wedding day will happen. The venue provides such wonderful history and uniqueness that your guests will talk about for years! We couldn't have been happier, it simply is THE BEST!
Kim was BEYOND amazing, helpful and upfront with us on things. when it came to the final month i stressed about all the last minute expenses that other vendors left on us, kim was so helpful and nice about everything. we got to get into the venue earlier and set up everything. so nice!
My husband and I just had our wedding reception in the Great Hall at Historic Pabst Brewery and it was simply amazing! The staff is awesome, and we loooooved working with Kimberly. She made our entire experience out of this world. I knew we were in good hands with her, and every time we told our other vendors where our reception was being held they were visibly excited to work with the Pabst team. They helped set up the day of our wedding, and they executed my vision perfectly. I couldn't have asked for a better experience! We got a TON of compliments from our guests on the space - it is very "Milwaukee." We love the history of the Best Place and we will definitely be back to visit often. Thanks again Kimberly and team for all your amazing work - you made this bride feel at ease and over-the-moon happy!
I was married at The Best Place just about a month ago and I can confidently say that we loved our experience there. Kim, the onsite coordinator, was always very responsive to our questions and worked through all of our needs. We planned our wedding ourselves, so having someone at the venue who could recommend other vendors, a room layout, and timeline was very helpful. The staff at The Best Place made us feels like family every time we visited and I don’t think that most people can say that about their venue experience.
We had our wedding in the courtyard with the reception in Blue Ribbon Hall; it was the perfect location for our wedding day. The flowers in the courtyard were in full bloom and the hall is more beautiful than any of the photos you will see online.
I would recommend The Best Place to anyone looking for a fun and unique venue in the Milwaukee area.
We just got married at the Best Place 2 days ago and my heart is still pumping at full speed thinking about how amazing it was!!! The Best Place at the Pabst is hands down THE BEST place to get married in Milwaukee for 3 reasons: 1) It's beautiful!!! 2) The staff is phenomenal!!! and 3) The venue coordinator, Kimberly, is an ABSOLUTE DREAM!!!! Honestly, words can't do justice to how happy we were with how everything turned out and we have Kimberly and her team at the Best Place to thank!! From the second we expressed interest in renting the space for our wedding to the final moments of our reception, Kimberly was the most responsive and supportive venue coordinator possible. She answered every question I had within 24 hours and was so flexible, calm, and encouraging throughout the entire process. WE LOVE YOU KIMBERLY!!! :) We rented out the entire space for our Saturday evening wedding and all night we had guests coming up to us telling us how amazing it was. Ceremony in the Great Hall, cocktails in the courtyard, and then back in to the great hall for the reception, and everything was coordinated PERFECTLY!!!! Thank you so so so much to everyone at the Best Place who made our day so unforgettable, for both us and our guests!! We are forever in your debt and can't wait to come back for a visit!! Oh, and one more shout out to Cheryl in the gift shop, who helped us with ordering our personalized wooden coasters that we gave to our guests---a great keepsake that everyone loved!! Thank you!!!!
We had our ceremony and reception in the Great Hall. Everything exceeded our expectations. Kim is so great to work with. She was extremely helpful with everything from seating arrangements to the bar. The staff there is super fun and helpful! The rooms are absolutely gorgeous. We had the best day!
I cannot express how much we LOVED having our wedding at Best Place! Kim was incredible to work with and was so flexible with all of our requests. We are still getting compliments on the unique venue and amazing bartenders, etc! We would highly, highly, highly recommend Best Place to anyone!
You seriously need to have your wedding here!! We just had our wedding a couple of weekends ago and it was PERFECT! The space is beautiful, Kim was great to work with to set everything up, and the staff the day of was awesome as well. I knew I wanted to get married at the Pabst Brewery before they renovated the Great Hall and once they did we booked the hall immediately after getting engaged. If you want a place that is "so Milwaukee" this is the place. I can't express into words how awesome it was...It was THE BEST day!!
100% THE BEST PLACE to have your wedding. Nick and I were impressed from the first time we saw the space about 1 1/2 before our wedding. The price was right and very nice chairs and tables were included. At the time of the first showing the speakeasy was under construction and the final product was unbelievable! The vaults downstairs were great for taking pictures and my guests really enjoyed it! Kim was fantastic through the whole process. Anytime we visited the venue, Kim made sure we had fun and had a drink in our hands! About half way through planning, we lost our ceremony site and she didn't miss a beat. She made sure we had a place to unite. The days leading up to the wedding were less stressful because Kim made sure we had everything we needed. She helped to make sure my dress looked perfect before walking down the aisle with my dad. Kim checked in on Nick and I during the reception and stayed until we needed her to. The bar tenders were fantastic and even helped us pack up our centerpieces at the end of the reception. We loved the great selection of beers and ciders available on tap. I would recommend this venue to anyone who will listen!
We went to The Best Place about 6 months before our wedding after having just lost our previous venue due to building changes. We were worried about the vendors we’d already booked working with our new venue as well as keeping the same old Milwaukee industrial feel. Kimberly met us and was very understanding of our situation. To our surprise and delight all our currently booked vendors commonly work with the Best Place. She made sure to talk to all our vendors before the day to make sure everyone was on the same page. We were also able to have both our ceremony and reception at the same location with a cocktail hour in their newly renovated speak-easy downstairs. A major plus for us was the large amount of beers and a cider available on tap for our wedding! Kimberly was very responsive to emails and calls. She was also there day of to handle little things, including making sure the train of my dress was straightened right before I walked down the aisle. The bar tenders were very helpful with suggestion to add to the fun of our grand march. They also kept an eye on our gift table and alerted us to any suspicious behavior or people. They also helped us pack up our decorations at the end of the night and assisted with the room flip between our ceremony and reception. The Best Place team was great to work with and really made our wedding day worry free and exactly what we wanted.
We had our reception at Blue Ribbon Hall and had the BEST time. The venue is absolutely beautiful and has so much history attached to it. It was perfect for us, as we wanted something a little different than the traditional banquet hall. We had 88 people at the wedding, and Blue Ribbon Hall was the perfect size. We also had access to the Visitor's Lounge during cocktail hour and the courtyard, which served as a cool place to take a breather throughout the night. The bar was also open throughout the duration of the reception and the alcohol was VERY reasonably priced. They had a variety of craft beers and ciders to choose from which our guests really liked. The bartenders also did a fabulous job. All of our guests LOVED the venue. Kimberly was so flexible and easy to work with. We enjoyed our wedding more than I think most people usually do.
I could not have asked for anything better for my special day. It was an incredible day and the staff at the Best Place (especially Kimberly) were AMAZING. Even though the construction was not done when we signed the contract, they were understanding of my questions and concerns & helped us want to stick with them as the place we wanted to get married. It is a beautiful place and has SO much history which makes it more meaningful and exciting for you and your guests. INCREDIBLE.
The Best Place turned out to be the best thing we chose for our Milwaukee wedding. The hall and location are so unique to Milwaukee and left our guests intrigued all night long. On top of the hall itself being so great, so is the staff. You will most likely work with Kimberly and she is organized, personal, and very responsive. She made our experience very enjoyable and easy. This hall is very worth the money and experience to make your day special.
We wanted a historically significant Milwaukee wedding and this venue delivered the most genuine mid-western hospitality, charm, and service. Our guests had the time of their lives and so did we. We are so grateful to have access to such an important pint of brewery history in our neighborhood and are happy to help support the preservation of this local landmark.
The Best Place provided the wedding that was exactly right for me. They were very flexible with everything that I wanted and needed to make my day special. I was looking for a fun venue that was a bit different and very Milwaukee. The Best Place was exactly that!
We had our rehearsal dinner here, and it was wonderful! We brought in our own food, and used the main room. They also had a projector for us to use for our slideshow.
Best Place was the 3rd and final venue that my husband and I toured when looking for a place to host our wedding. We also explored The Hamilton and the Iron Horse Hotel. Out of all the venues, Best Place was the only one that we walked into and felt a connection. I stepped into the courtyard and could picture myself getting married. It's a very diverse venue with multiple rooms suited for different wedding activities.
I also loved the look and aesthetic of the space. The great room has a beautiful wooden barrel ceiling that's capped off with a hand-painted fresco of the beer brewing process. Also, the stained glass windows everywhere are awesome - they're covered with little pictures of gnomes drinking beer!
If you're looking for a unique venue in the Milwaukee area that doesn't just feel like another wedding venue, I strongly recommend Best Place. Kimberly, their event coordinator, and the rest of the staff at Best Place were a pleasure to work with. Our wedding day would've been unforgettable regardless, but they made it all the better and at a truly reasonable price.
Having an event at Best Place directly supports the restoration of Milwaukee landmark. You can't go wrong!
I loved the Best Place. First off, the casual and warm personalities of the owners and staff - hit home. They carried that through the whole process. The space is unique, rustic and very Milwaukee. It was cozy for 165 but not too tight. Everyone loved how it all looked. Only needed linens and centerpieces - the lighting and existing decorations were already great.
They allowed me to add my favorite caterer which saved us a lot of money.
Wish I had an excuse to use the space again....will just have to visit them for Pabst tours. :)
We had our rehearsal dinner here and loved it. We had a fish fry catered by Saz's. Kimberly was so helpful with everything. Our guests loved seeing a bit of historic Milwaukee!
Absolutely the best place to have our wedding. Staff was excited and happy for us and very helpful throughout the process! Additioanlly, they were very accommodating and flexible especially with tent decisions...The fire place created great atmosphere and we loved toasting the crowd from the low balcony!! Good character. Good People. Good Price. Good Beer! PERFECT VENUE!
With a beautiful, unique, historic backdrop and laid-back caring staff, the Best Place at the Historic Pabst Brewery was everything we could have hoped for on our special day. We had our reception here. While the venue is on the smaller side, it was perfect for our intimate wedding (100 people). The 2 courtyards were also a wonderful addition with the awesome weather we had. The staff was willing to do anything to make our party great. The owners were wonderful and very helpful. The event coordinator, Kim Dorfner, made us feel very special and that we had nothing to worry about. Would recommend to anyone!
The event coordinator, Kim, and the staff at Best Place were very friendly and accomodating. Kim met with us several times and worked with our budget. It was made sure that everything ran smoothly on the day of. Kim made suggestions of tenting companies and catering. Best Place looked absolutely amazing, magical and beautiful on the night of the wedding. It almost felt like a fairy tale. The bar staff made the guests VERY happy.
The only complaint was that the wedding the next day got our tent, rented tables/chairs and heat lamps for free and we were told that when that happens there is a possibility to split the cost. We did not know that there was a wedding the next day, otherwise we would have inquired more about possibly spliting the cost.
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