Food Historic Third Ward, Deer District & Downtown Milwaukee
Milwaukee Public Market
A place to eat in Historic Third Ward, Deer District & Downtown Milwaukee, moderately priced ($$) and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Lunch.
Why go
Third Ward market hall with fish, cheese, bakery and prepared-food stalls under one roof.
It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Deer District & Downtown Milwaukee, alongside 3 activities, 2 outdoor spots and 2 places to stay. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Milwaukee Public Market and The Pfister Hotel.
- Type
- Food
- Neighborhood
- Historic Third Ward
- Price
- $$
- Time needed
- 1 hr
- Best time
- Lunch
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 3 beyond Deer District & Downtown Milwaukee. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1Milwaukee Public Market
Third Ward market hall with seafood, cheese, Wisconsin specialties and an upstairs seating area.
Food · Milwaukee · 0.0 mi straight-line - 2The Pfister Hotel
1893 Romanesque Revival hotel with a Victorian art collection in the lobby and the Blu lounge on the 23rd floor.
Stay · 0.3 mi straight-line - 3The Pfister Hotel
Milwaukee's grand 1893 hotel, with a painted-ceiling lobby that holds a towering Christmas tree each December.
Stay · Milwaukee · 0.3 mi straight-line - 4Milwaukee Riverwalk
Three-mile walkway along the Milwaukee River through downtown and the Third Ward, lined with bars and bridges.
Outdoors · 0.4 mi straight-line - 5Pabst Theater
Ornate 1895 opera house that books concerts and comedy, often including a New Year's Eve show.
Activity · 0.4 mi straight-line - 6Cathedral Square Park
Downtown park at the center of the Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival, filled with lit trees and displays.
Sight · Milwaukee · 0.5 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Milwaukee Public Market is a stop on our Milwaukee New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More places to eat in Deer District & Downtown Milwaukee
Another curated place to eat in Deer District & Downtown Milwaukee. See the full Deer District & Downtown Milwaukee guide.
When to go: weather by month, based on Milwaukee
Our climate figures for Deer District & Downtown Milwaukee come from nearby Milwaukee. Average daily highs in Milwaukee run from 28°F in January to 83°F in July; June is usually the wettest month. For Milwaukee Public Market itself, we suggest: Lunch.
Modelled monthly averages for Milwaukee from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Milwaukee weather by month (covers Deer District & Downtown Milwaukee).
Getting there
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- Coordinates
- 43.03524, -87.90808
- Destination
- Deer District & Downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Website
- milwaukeepublicmarket.org
Milwaukee Public Market: quick answers
How much time do you need at Milwaukee Public Market?
Plan on about an hour at Milwaukee Public Market. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Milwaukee Public Market?
Our pick: Lunch. Insider tip: Good for a late lunch on Dec 31; check holiday hours.
Which TripsCircle routes include Milwaukee Public Market?
Milwaukee Public Market appears on Milwaukee New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Milwaukee Public Market to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Deer District & Downtown Milwaukee.
Plan Deer District & Downtown Milwaukee
Lists & regions
Also in Deer District & Downtown Milwaukee
- Deer District New Year's Eve Fireworks Activity
- Lakeshore State Park Outdoors
- The Trade Stay
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.