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Best Place at Pabst is a charming and historic wedding venue located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Situated in the original Pabst Brewery, this esteemed setting has been rejuvenated to offer a storied venue for special celebrations. Standing since 1844, it presents decades of character, with each room and setting draped in history and charm. From The Great Hall to the King’s Courtyard, there is a wealth of opportunity for you to celebrate your long-awaited event your way.
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Best Place at Pabst presents guests with a wide range of event spaces and design influences. There are two main indoor venues within the property: The Blue Ribbon Hall and The Great Hall. Built in 1858, The Blue Ribbon Hall was designed to reflect the architecture of early Renaissance Germany. With this ornate foundation, it was redesigned in 1940 with the addition of colorful frescoes, murals, ornate architecture, and luxurious furnishings. Today, it has been rejuvenated to celebrate those centuries of style and charm, presenting you with an elegant setting for your special celebration. Additionally, in the warmer months, it offers an outdoor courtyard ideal for ceremonies, cocktail hours, and other events. The Great Hall, built in 1880, was the original corporate headquarters of the famous Pabst Brewing Company. Renovated in 2014, it has retained the original glass windows, hardwood floors, and furnishings of this esteemed brewery. For an added experience, the adjoining Speakeasy is an ideal setting for a relaxing refreshment with your nearest and dearest.
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The team at Best Place at Pabst takes pride in the accommodating service they provide to couples on their special day. As an added touch, they can assist you in planning your event within this esteemed setting. Naturally, bartenders will be present to serve you up a wide range of refreshments on your special day. Outside caterers are welcome, allowing you to host a fitting feast for your long-awaited celebration. A range of equipment and furnishings are available for rental, including:
- Audiovisual equipment
- Lighting
- Chairs
- Tables
- Woman-owned
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The Pabst Best Place at the Historic Pabst Brewery is highly recommended as a wedding venue. Multiple reviewers praised the venue for its beautiful stain glass artwork, historic charm, and spacious Great Hall. The staff, including Sarah and Josh, were described as accommodating, professional, and attentive. Guests also enjoyed the flexibility of the bar package and appreciated the value offered by the venue. Overall, reviewers had a worry-free and memorable experience at The Best Place.
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Our wedding was perfect and a huge thank you to the amazing staff who made that happen. We worked with Sarah before the wedding and she was always so fast with responses to all our questions and helped us prepare for the day. She was also very accommodating and went out of her way to available for us. On the wedding date, Josh was a huge help. He checked in with us continually and made sure things went smoothly.
Call and book a tour! You won’t regret it!
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- Bridal Suite
- Chairs
- Clean Up
- Event Planning
- Glassware
- Lighting/Sound
- Set Up
- Tables
- Bartender(s)
- Banquet Hall
- Brewery
- Historic Building
- Indoor
- Uncovered Outdoor
- Ceremony
- Reception
- Bridal Shower
- Engagement Party
- Elopements
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Bar Services
- Clean Up
- Event Planner
- Get Ready Rooms
- Liability Insurance
- Outside Vendors
- Pet Friendly
- Wifi
- Audio Equipment
- Chairs
- Dance Floor
- Tables