Wauwatosa, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Lion's Tail Brewing Co.

Tavern & Tap
4.8(183)

Known For

  • Citrus Shandy
  • Hefeweizen
  • Cosmo fruited sour
  • rotating food trucks
  • outdoor patio

Insider Tips

Best Time

Afternoons and early evenings for outdoor seating and a lively crowd

Ideal For

Group gatheringsDog-friendly outingsCasual family visits

Pro Tip

Bring your own snacks or order in—outside food is welcome when food trucks aren’t present.

Editorial Review

Lion's Tail Brewing Co. radiates the warmth of a true neighborhood taproom, where the boundaries of age and background fade into the shared joy of craft beer. The space hums with laughter from families, couples, and groups of friends—kids dart between communal tables while dogs snooze by their humans on the patio. There’s a lived-in comfort here: board games stacked for spontaneous play, regulars swapping stories with friendly bartenders who know their hops. The brewery’s ever-rotating drafts range from crisp shandies to adventurous sours, each poured with pride and a sense of homegrown experimentation. Food arrives not from a kitchen but via local food trucks or your own delivery—an open invitation to make the space your own. Lion’s Tail serves as both anchor and crossroads for Wauwatosa’s community, where locals linger for hours and curious visitors are instantly put at ease. It’s a place where Milwaukee’s brewing heritage is alive, yet each pint feels fresh and personal.

Price Level

$$

Contact

+1 414-309-9360

Outdoor Seating

Hours

  • Sunday: 12PM - 7PM
  • Monday: 3PM - 9PM
  • Tuesday: 3PM - 9PM
  • Wednesday: 3PM - 9PM
  • Thursday: 3PM - 9PM
  • Friday: 12PM - 11PM
  • Saturday: 12PM - 11PM

Frontier Insights

Hidden Gem
Rare Find
Gem Score
75

Local favorite with excellent reputation

Tourist Awareness

LevelUnknown
Data confidence: high(4 sources)
For Destination Marketing Organizations

Turn 30-Second Visits Into 15-Minute Trip Planning

Drifter AI transforms your site visitors into travelers to your destination. Built specifically for DMOs, not generic travel software.

Prove Your Worth

Track engagement and partner referrals to show stakeholders exactly how your website drives tourism

Support Partners

Monitor clicks to hotels, restaurants, and attractions - prove your value to local businesses

No IT Needed

One line of code works with Simpleview, WordPress, or any website platform

Annual budgets welcomeReal-time updatesDedicated support