MILWAUKEE ALE HOUSE
EVENT INFORMATION
MANDA GILL
[email protected]
414-276-2337
EVENT VENUES
HOPSIDE DOWN
This space is located on our lower level, right off of our
lower patio, and has access to the Riverwalk with views of
the Milwaukee River.
• Holds up to 40 people for a sit down dinner. Ten additional
seats at the bar.
• Holds up to 75 people if you include a third of the patio.
• Has audio/visual capabilities with two televisions.
PRICING OPTIONS
INSIDE DINING AREA
• Has a $1,000 food and beverage minimum for a four hour rental. Additional hours are available for $200 per hour.
• Venue includes the entirety of Hopside’s Dining Area and a half section of the bar reserved for your event.
• No one other than your guests will be permitted to eat, drink, sit or order drinks from your sectioned area of the
bar or dining space.
INSIDE DINING AREA AND PATIO SPACE.
• Has a $1400 food and beverage minimum for a four hour rental. Additional hours are available for $300 per hour.
• Venue includes the entirety of Hopside’s Dining Area, four tables on the patio sectioned off for your event.
EVENT VENUES
UPPER PARTY ROOM
Located on our main floor off the dining room. It features
views of the river, exposed cream city brick and large
windows.
• Seats up to 35 for a sit down dinner.
• Background music is played throughout the first floor.
• No patio space is available for this space.
PRICING OPTIONS
WEEKDAY PRICING SUNDAYS – THURSDAYS
• Has a $750 food and beverage minimum for a two and a half hour rental. Addtional hours are available for $200
per hour.
WEEKEND PRICING FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS
• Has a $1,200 food and beverage minimum for a two and a half hour rental. Addtional hours are available for
$300 per hour.
EVENT VENUES
MAIN FLOOR
The heart of our restaurant is our bar and main dining
room. The 40 foot bar, cream city brick, stage and in house
brewery create a unique event space. The dining room
features river views out of large windows.
SEMI PRIVATE
• This semi private space includes two tall top tables and
three booths. The space included would be sectioned off
just for your group.
• This space can accommodate 30 people with space for
mingling.
PRICING
• There is a $500 food and beverage minimum for a four hour rental for the semiprivate space.
• The area may be extended to accommodate larger groups. Groups that require more space will be subject to a
higher food and beverage minimum.
PRIVATE BAR
• Has TV, microphone and audio visual capabilities as well as a stage for speeches or a place to have your own
booked band.
• Can be set up to accommodate groups up to 200.
PRIVATE BAR AND DINING ROOM
• Has TV, microphone and audio visual capabilities as well as a stage for speeches or a place to have your own
booked band.
• A main floor rental includes the upper patio space.
• Can be set up to accommodate groups up to 400.
PRICING
• For pricing information on a Private Bar or Private Bar and Dining Room please contact Manda Gill.
BEVERAGE SERVICE OPTIONS
OPEN BAR
Open bar would include beer, wine, liquor and non-alcoholic options for your guests. Soda, teas, coffee and
juices are included as non-alcoholic drink options. Open bar costs would be put towards your food and beverage
minumum. If you are hosting an open bar and the space is not private the Ale House will provide wristbands for
your group so staff can identify them as part of your group.
TIME LIMITED OPEN BAR
The bar would be open to your guests until a predetermined time. After you reach that time the bar would then
go to a cash bar and your guests would be responsible for purchasing their own drinks.
SPECIFIED AMOUNT OPEN BAR
The bar would be open to your guests until a predetermined dollar amount has been spent. After you reach your
specified amount the bar would then go to a cash bar and your guests would be responsible for purchasing their
own drinks.
DRINK TICKETS
Each of your guests would receive drink ticket(s) upon their arrival. A drink ticket can be redeemed for one drink.
The host decides how many drink tickets they would like to offer to each guest. Drink ticket costs would be put
towards your food and beverage minumum.
SPECIFIED AMOUNTS
The host can decide prior to the event a maximum value for each ticket, for example a drink ticket can be
redeemed for a drink up to $7. If a drink costs more than $7 your guest would be responsible for payment.
SPECIFIED BEVERAGES
The host can decide prior to the event what type of beverage a drink ticket can be redeemed for, ie, Milwaukee
Brewing Company beer only. If a guests requests a different type of beverage they would be responsible for
payment.
A combination of the above options is available.
CASH BAR
Everyone would be on their own to purchase both non-alcoholic such as juices, teas, or sodas and
alcoholic such as beer, wine, or liquor. Cash bar would not be put towards your food and beverage minumum.
BUFFET MENU OPTIONS
If there is a special item that you would like served at your buffet, please contact Manda Gill. We will check
availability and pricing and do our best to accomidate your request.
Groups with less than 20 may create a small menu with options from our regular menu for their event. For more
information, inquire with Manda Gill.
PRIX FIX BUFFET OPTIONS
TACO BAR - $16.95 PER PERSON
• Warm tortillas
• Marinated ground beef and shredded chicken
• Lettuce, tomato and shredded cheese
• Salsa and sour cream
• Refried beans and Spanish rice
• Sautéed onions and peppers
SANDWICH BUFFET - $16.95 PER PERSON
• Garden or caesar salad with two choices of dressing
• Bakery fresh croissants
• Lettuce, onion and tomato
• Fresh pasta salad
CHOICE OF SIDE:
• Chips and salsa
• Kettle chips with chipotle ranch
CHOICE OF 2 SANDWICH MEATS:
• Housemade chicken salad
• Deli style roast beef, ham and turkey (option includes all three
items listed)
• Shredded beef or chicken
PERSONALIZED BUFFET OPTIONS
OPTION ONE
$21.95 PER PERSON
• Caesar or house garden salad
• Fresh dinner rolls and butter
• Two entrée selections
• One starch selection
• One egetable selection
OPTION TWO
$26.95 PER PERSON
• Caesar or house garden salad
• Fresh dinner rolls and butter
• Three entrée selections
• One starch selection
• One vegetable selection
OPTION THREE
$29.95 PER PERSON
• Choice of three appetizers from
our hor devours selections
• Caesar or house garden salad
• Three entrée selections
• One starch selection
• One vegetable selection
Any additional starch selection or vegetable selection added to a buffet has a $1.00 upcharge per person.
BUFFET OPTIONS
BUFFET ENTRÉE OPTIONS
LASAGNA
CHICKEN SUPREME
CHICKEN MARSALA
PORTABELLA MUSHROOM RAVIOLI
GRILLED ATLANTIC SALMON
CHEESE RAVIOLI
Six layers with spicy Italian sausage, ricotta cheese,
and homemade marinara sauce.
Sautéed chicken breast with fresh mushrooms in a
rich marsala wine sauce.
Grilled salmon in a light lemon dill sauce. (Add $2 per
person)
WISCONSIN COD
Atlantic cod filets dipped in our own Louie’s Demise
Ale, battered and deep fried until golden brown or
served baked.
ITALIAN SAUSAGE OR CHICKEN PASTA
Spicy Italian sausage or grilled chicken tossed with
Roma tomatoes, shallots, garlic, penne pasta and a
light cream sauce.
Sautéed chicken breast in a chardonnay cream sauce
with roasted red peppers, artichokes and mushrooms.
Fresh ravioli filled with tender portabella mushrooms
and covered with a light Marsala sauce.
Fresh ravioli filled with a gourmet cheese blend,
covered with a rich tomato cream sauce and topped
with fresh basil.
BEEF STROGANOFF
Tender certified Angus beef with mushrooms, shallots,
and a traditional Stroganoff demi glaze over egg
noodles.
BEEF TENDERLOIN
Tenderloin tails served in a savory wild mushroom red
wine sauce. (Add $2 per person)
STARCHES
VEGETABLES
SALADS
SPANISH OR JASMINE RICE
BLANCHED BROCCOLI
CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD
FRENCH FRIES
COUNTRY STYLE GREEN BEANS
MASHED POTATOES
ROASTED SICILIAN VEGETABLES
LOADED BAKED POTATOES
BLUE CHEESE POTATO SALAD
CAJUN ROASTED RED POTATOES
Zucchini, squash, green beans,
carrots, bell peppers and onions
Shaved parmesan cheese and
croutons on top of romaine lettuce
served with Caesar dressing and a
lemon twist garnish.
HOUSE GARDEN SALAD
Mixed greens, carrots, marinated
tomatoes, cucumbers and pickled
onions. Served with housemade
ranch and balsamic vinaigrette.
COLD APPETIZERS
CHEESE, SAUSAGE & CRACKER PLATTER
$75.00/16” TRAY
Assorted Wisconsin cheeses, summer sausage and
assorted crackers. Sixteen inch tray feeds
approximately 40-45 people.
FRUIT PLATTER
$65.00/16” TRAY
A fresh assortment of seasonal mixed fruit.
Sixteen inch tray feeds approximately 40-45 people.
VEGETABLE PLATTER
$65.00/16” TRAY
A fresh assortment of vegetables with ranch dipping
sauce. Sixteen inch tray feeds approximately 40-45
people.
ITALIAN PASTA PLATTER
$65.00/16” TRAY
Sliced soppressa and capricola meats with sliced
cheddar and jack cheeses under a penne pasta salad
with olives, cubed provolone cheese and pepperoni
in a balsamic dressing. Sixteen inch tray feeds
approximately 40-45 people.
SHRIMP ON ICE
$35.00/LB.
Fresh jumbo shrimp served with lemon and
homemade zesty cocktail sauce. One pound contains
approximately 23 shrimp.
SILVER DOLLAR SANDWICHES
$30.00/DOZEN
Your choice of ham, turkey, or roast beef. Served
with lettuce, tomato, and your choice of chimichurri,
horseradish sauce, chipotle mayo or mayo. On a fresh
roll.
SEASONAL BRUSCHETTA
$12.00/DOZEN
Please request information on our chef’s newest fresh
selection. All served on a toasted crostini.
CHIPS & SALSA
$25.00/QUART
Homemade salsa served with fresh tortilla chips. One
quart serves approximately 25-30 people.
CHILLED CUCUMBER MEDALLIONS
Topped with goat cheese $14.40/dozen
Topped with goat cheese and Capicola Ham $18.50/
dozen
HOMEMADE HUMMUS
$35.00/QUART
Homemade hummus served with toasted crostinis or
tortilla chips.
Add vegetables to make it a platter for an additonal
$40. Sixteen inch tray feeds approximately 40-45
people.
HOT APPETIZERS
ALE HOUSE CHICKEN WINGS
$16.00/PER 20 WINGS
Jumbo chicken wings with your choice of one of
the following sauces: BBQ, hot, bleu cheese, honey
mustard, sweet chili or ranch. Additional sauces are
$2.00 each.
STUFFED POTATO SKINS
$12.00/DOZEN
Baked potato skins stuffed with a blend of cheddar
and pepper jack cheeses and topped with smoked
bacon.
SPINACH & ARTICHOKE STUFFED
MUSHROOMS $24.50/DOZEN
A blend of spinach, artichokes, and cheeses in
mushroom caps.
FRIED RAVIOLI
$12.50/DOZEN
Ricotta, Romano, and Mozzarella cheeses with
Jalapeno peppers and herbs stuffed in fresh breaded,
deep fried ravioli. Served with homemade marinara
dipping sauce.
CHICKEN STRIPS
$13.00/DOZEN
BEEF MEDALLION TARTLETS
$22.50/DOZEN
Breaded chicken tenderloins served golden brown
with honey mustard or ranch dipping sauce.
Tender beef tenderloin medallions in a puff pastry cup
with gorgonzola cheese and roasted cherry tomatoes.
SESAME OR HONEY SIRACHA CHICKEN
$45.00/5 LBS
SPINACH & ARTICHOKE DIP
$35.00/QUART
Sesame or honey siracha breaded chicken served
golden brown with a choice of sauce. (5 lbs. is
approximately 40 pieces)
COCONUT SHRIMP
$35.00/3 LBS.
Lightly breaded with coconut and seasonings. Served
with a shrimp cocktail dipping sauce. About 23 pieces.
ALE BATTERED SHRIMP
$45.00/2.5 LBS.
Beer battered shrimp deep fried and served with your
choice of cocktail or tartar dipping sauce. About 23
pieces.
SAUSAGE STUFFED MUSHROOMS
$18.50/DOZEN
Zesty Italian sausage in mushroom caps.
Creamy homemade dip served with fresh tortilla chips.
One quart serves approximately 25-30 people.
ITALIAN MEATBALLS
$40.00/5 LBS.
Special house recipe of pork and beef meatballs in our
homemade marinara or garlic alfredo sauce.
CHEESE CURDS
$27.50/POUND
Yellow cheese curds beer battered and fried to
perfection and served with chipotle aioli.
BAVARIAN PRETZELS
$42.00/DOZEN
Freshly baked, authentic German style soft pretzels
made by Milwaukee Pretzel Co. Served with our
homemade beer cheese sauce and coarse mustard.
DESSERTS
PLATTERS
BROWNIE AND COOKIE PLATTER $75.00
Brownies and chocolate chip cookies. Feeds 40-50 people.
BANANA CHOCOLATE CHIP BREAD PUDDING PLATTER $45.00
Banana chocolate chip bread pudding served with a caramel bourbon sauce. Feeds 20 people.
SEASONAL COBBLER PLATTER $45.00
Cobbler with homemade granola topping and seasonal fruit. Ask for our seasonal flavor. Feeds 20 people.
ANODYNE COFFEE BAR, $2 PER PERSON
Fresh brewed Anodyne coffee station with cream and sugar.
COUNTRY ROSE BAKERY
Cakes from Country Rose Bakery can be delivered on the day of your event. Orders can be placed through the
Ale House. Orders must be in a minimum of 10 days before your event. Please note that because Country Rose is
a third party the cake fee does still apply.
SPECIALTY CAKES Triple Layer 10” Rounds
SHEET CAKES Yellow / Chocolate / White / Marble
STRAWBERRY CREAM $46
1/4 SHEET CAKE (15-20 PEOPLE) $32
TRIPLE LAYER DANISH $42
Add Chocolate Mousse filling
Ho Ho (French Cream filling)
Danish (Custard & Raspberry filling)
Danish (Custard & Strawberry filling)
Yellow cake with French cream filling & strawberries
Bavarian cream and raspberry filling
CHOCOLATE CHIP $42
Covered in rich chocolate icing
CHOCOLATE DREAM $42
Chocolate cake with chocolate mousse filling and
chocolate fudge icing
HO HO CAKE $44
Chocolate cake with French cream filling & chocolate icing
BUTTER PECAN SUPREME $50
Our signature cake with butter pecan icing
CARROT CAKE $46
Rich cream cheese filling & icing
CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CUP $44
Peanut butter cream filling & chunks of PB cups
RED VELVET $46
Choice of French cream or cream cheese filling & icing
Basic
Champagne
$36
$36
$35
$36
$38
Add $2 for Whip Cream Icing
1/2 SHEET CAKE (30-40 PEOPLE)$42
Basic
Add Chocolate Mousse filling
Ho Ho (French Cream filling)
Danish (Custard & Raspberry filling)
Danish (Custard & Strawberry filling)
Champagne
$46
$48
$46
$48
$52
Add $3 for Whip Cream Icing
FULL SHEET CAKE (70-80 PEOPLE)
$64
Basic
Add Chocolate Mousse filling
Ho Ho (French Cream filling)
Danish (Custard & Raspberry filling)
Danish (Custard & Strawberry filling)
Champagne
$68
$68
$68
$70
$82
Add $5 for Whip Cream Icing
DOUBLE LAYER ROUND CAKE $22
6”
8”
10”
$26
$32
Add $2 for Danish filling
BRINGING IN YOUR OWN DESSERT
Guests are able to bring in their own desserts from licensed bakeries. There is a $25 cake fee for any dessert not
purchased from the Ale House. Homemade desserts are not allowed.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
DO YOU HAVE BAR PACKAGES OR SPECIALS FOR LARGE GROUPS?
No we don’t. The beverage service portion of your event is completely up to you. You can offer a hosted bar, a cash bar, an open bar for
a certain amount of time, or use drink tickets and predetermine how many drinks you are buying for your guests, what they are good
for, and/or the amount that the ticket is valued at. This area is very flexible and is up to you. Please see our Beverage Service Options
for more information.
HOW DO YOU SET UP THE TABLES?
Table set up can be determined by you and the size of your group. This area of your event is flexible. We can also set up dessert tables
or gift tables in addition to your guest seated tables if you like.
CAN I BRING IN MY OWN LIVE MUSIC?
Yes you can. You can bring a DJ, acoustic guitar player, or a small band into Hopside Down. They can be set up inside Hopside or on
the patio if you include it in your reservation. For the Main Bar area, with a buy out, you can also bring in a band, DJ, or acoustic guitar
player. You will be responsible to book the music and take care of payment for them yourself. This area of party planning also must be
approved by upper management.
WHAT IF I HAVE A GUEST WITH FOOD ALLERGIES OR DIETARY RESTRICTIONS?
If you have a guest with special food needs, we are happy to accommodate him or her. We can offer them the regular menu so he
or she can order their meal separately from your determined food options. You can also pre-order his or her meal separately to
accommodate his or her allergy or dietary restriction.
WHERE CAN I FIND PARKING?
• Parking lot on the corner of St. Paul and Water St. – open lot, not covered.
• Parking lot on the corner by the Public Market – open lot, not covered
• Parking structure on the corner of Water St. and Chicago Ave – parking structure, covered
• Street parking – Please follow street signs for correct parking payments and times
GUIDELINES AND POLICIES
EVENT RESERVATIONS
• The Ale House will place a tentative hold on a date for seven days only. A signed credit card authorization form must be received
within seven days to confirm the reservation. A preliminary attendance figure is required at this time as well.
• If the credit card authorization form has not been received by the end of the seven day tentative hold, the reservation is released and
the date is made available to other clients.
• A complete and signed copy of the event contract must be received at least seven days prior to the event.
DECORATIONS
• The Ale House will not be responsible for any decorating other than the set up of tables, chairs, linens and table settings.
• Decorations are allowed. You are able to come one hour prior to your event to decorate. Please coordinate timing with Manda Gill.
• No staples, tacks, glue, or nails will be allowed on the fixtures, walls or ceilings. Confetti and glitter is not allowed.
• Decorations must be completely removed from the space at the end of the event.
• The host is responsible for any damages inflicted to the property by the guests.
BEVERAGE SERVICE
• The Ale House requires proper identification (photo ID) of any person of questionable age if alcoholic beverages are served. We will
refuse service if the person is either underage (even if a legal guardian is present) or cannot provide proper identification.
• It is the right of the Ale House to refuse beverage service to anyone who appears to be overly intoxicated.
MENUS AND GUARANTEES
• Final menu selections must be madea minimum of 10 days prior to your event. No menu changes will be accepted after this point.
• When hosting a buffet lunch or dinner, the Ale House must have a firm guarantee of the number of guests to be served no later than
seven days prior to your function. The number of attendees may not decrease after this point. You will be billed for the number of
guaranteed attendees or the number of actual attendees, whichever number is greater. In the event that a firm guarantee is not
received, the original preliminary attendance count will be prepared and billed.
• The host is responsible for paying for any food ordered that is not consumed.
• Catering menu prices are subject to change without notice.
PAYMENT
• All bills must be paid at the end of the event. We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, Diners Club or cash.
• The Ale House will issue only one check per party. It is the host’s responsibility to collect payment from their guests if they choose to
pay separately.
SERVICE CHARGES AND APPLICABLE TAXES
• Menu prices do not include sales tax or gratuity.
• All food and beverage, before sales tax, is subject to a service charge of 20% and will be applied to the final bill.
• Tax exempt groups must provide a tax exempt certificate as proof.
CANCELLATIONS
• Events may be cancelled with no cancellation fee up to 10 days prior to the event. If an event is cancelled within 10 days of the event,
the credit card provided upon making the reservation will be charged a $300.00 cancellation fee or charged for the pre-ordered and
prepared food, whichever is greatest along with a 20% service fee.
ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS
• No carry-in food or beverages are allowed.
• Federal, state, and local laws prohibit removal of excess beverages from the Milwaukee Ale House after your event.
• The Ale House is not responsible for the loss of or damage to articles at the event left prior to or after the event.