The time has finally come for Third Space Brewing, which will officially open its doors to the public on Thursday, Sept. 22.
After a party for friends and family on Thursday evening, the brewery will enter its soft opening phase this weekend, an occasion which takes place almost exactly a year from the day demolition began on the brewery space at 1505 W. St. Paul Ave.
It's been quite a journey for owners Kevin Wright and Andrew Gehl, who have seen their new Menomonee Valley digs transformed from a nondescript sided warehouse into a vibrant gathering space. And we have a first look at the beautiful new brewery, which will soon welcome myriad beer lovers in a modern industrial setting.
Old meets new
Check out your new third space
Belly up to the bar
Grab a flight
There are four brews on tap: That's Gold! Kolsch, Happy Place Midwest Pale Ale, Acres Edge Stout and Upward Spiral IPA (read more about each).
Say "hey" to the owners
Take a seat
Tabletops built by local artisan Andy Shacklady sit upon rustic metal bases built by local artist and metal finisher Amber Van Galder.
Get a view of the action
Party in their space
Enjoy the outdoors
Beginning Thursday, Sept. 22, Third Space will host guests in its taproom Thursday through Sunday. Hours will be Thursdays from 4 to 9 p.m., Fridays from 2 to 9 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from noon to 9 p.m.
As a passionate champion of the local dining scene, Lori has reimagined the restaurant critic's role into that of a trusted dining concierge, guiding food lovers to delightful culinary discoveries and memorable experiences.
Lori is an avid cook whose accrual of condiments and spices is rivaled only by her cookbook collection. Her passion for the culinary industry was birthed while balancing A&W root beer mugs as a teenage carhop, fed by insatiable curiosity and fueled by the people whose stories entwine with every dish. Lori is the author of two books: the "Wisconsin Field to Fork" cookbook and "Milwaukee Food". Her work has garnered journalism awards from entities including the Milwaukee Press Club. In 2024, Lori was honored with a "Top 20 Women in Hospitality to Watch" award by the Wisconsin Restaurant Association.
When she’s not eating, photographing food, writing or planning for TV and radio spots, you’ll find Lori seeking out adventures with her husband Paul, traveling, cooking, reading, learning, snuggling with her cats and looking for ways to make a difference.
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