Oak Barrel
Craft cocktails on Old World Third
Pub fare, weekend brunch, a free Brewers shuttle and a private floor for 30 to 180, downtown.
Oak Barrel Public House
Oak Barrel Public House is a craft cocktail pub on Old World Third Street in downtown Milwaukee, with elevated pub fare, a private second floor for 30 to 180 with a built‑in bar and full AV, and a free Brewers game‑day shuttle with any food or drink purchase.
Hours: Monday to Wednesday 4 pm to 10 pm, Thursday 4 pm to 11 pm, Friday 11 am to 1 am, Saturday 10 am to 1 am, Sunday 10 am to 10 pm. Hours and specials.
Reserve a table
Oak Barrel takes reservations through OpenTable. Use the Book on OpenTable button to choose a date and a party size on OpenTable. For a party or a group, text or call us at 414-518-6746.
Brunch and the room
Brunch, Saturday and Sunday
Brick, wood and red leather booths
The bar at night
What to order
A few plates from the Oak Barrel menu. Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday.
Signature wings
Brined jumbo wings, dry rubbed or tossed in your choice of sauce.
Classic smash burger
A half‑pound hand‑pressed smashed butter burger on a brioche bun.
Find it
Address
1033 N Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53203 (tap for directions)
Parking
Off‑street parking lots and street parking.
Call the bar
414-897-8320, the bar. For parties and groups, our team: 414-518-6746.
Game‑day shuttle
Free to every Brewers home game with any food or drink purchase: ask for a wristband. It starts two hours before first pitch, and return pickups begin at the start of the 7th inning.
Private events
The second floor holds 30 to 180 with a built‑in bar and full AV. Plan a private event.
Stay upstairs
Five short‑term rentals above the bar, sleeping 12 to 16 each. See the rentals.
Hours and specials
| Day | Open |
|---|---|
| Monday to Wednesday | 4 pm to 10 pm |
| Thursday | 4 pm to 11 pm |
| Friday | 11 am to 1 am |
| Saturday | 10 am to 1 am |
| Sunday | 10 am to 10 pm |
| Happy hour | Monday to Thursday, 4 pm to 6 pm |
| Brunch | Saturday and Sunday, 10 am to 2 pm |
| Old Fashioned Wednesdays | Build your own Old Fashioned every Wednesday |
Menus and specials are on Oak Barrel's own site.
Questions about Oak Barrel
What are Oak Barrel's hours?
Oak Barrel is open Monday to Wednesday 4 pm to 10 pm, Thursday 4 pm to 11 pm, Friday 11 am to 1 am, Saturday 10 am to 1 am and Sunday 10 am to 10 pm. Brunch runs Saturday and Sunday, 10 am to 2 pm.
Is there parking at Oak Barrel?
Yes. Oak Barrel has off‑street parking lots and street parking. The bar is at 1033 on Old World Third Street, Milwaukee. Call the bar at 414-897-8320, or text us at 414-518-6746 for a party or a group.
Can I reserve a table at Oak Barrel?
Yes. Oak Barrel takes reservations through OpenTable: use the Book on OpenTable button to choose a date and a party size. For a party or a group, text or call us at 414-518-6746, or see the private events page for the rooms.
How many people does Oak Barrel's private room hold?
The private second floor holds 30 to 180 guests, with a built‑in bar and full AV. Text us the date and the headcount. Who's on Third's private room holds 80, and Who's on Layton's holds 50. See private events for all three rooms.
Is there a shuttle from Oak Barrel to Brewers games?
Yes. Oak Barrel runs a free shuttle to every Brewers home game, and any food or drink purchase gets you a wristband. The shuttle starts two hours before first pitch, and return pickups begin at the start of the 7th inning. Ask for a wristband.
Our sources
Oak Barrel's website 4 facts
Oak Barrel's shuttle page 3 facts
Oak Barrel's specials page 3 facts
Oak Barrel's menu page 3 facts
Cream City Catering's 3rd Street Retreat page 1 fact
Owner statement, 2026-10-06 1 fact
- Parking: off-street lots and street parking
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Private events
The second floor for 30 to 180, with the rooms at our other bars.
Packers coach trips
A coach from our bars to Lambeau Field.
Rides to games
Free Brewers shuttles from all three bars, with any purchase.
A party at Oak Barrel?
Tell us the date and the headcount. The room holds 30 to 180.