Milwaukee, WI

Riverwest Public House Cooperative

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Riverwest Public House Cooperative in Milwaukee is a neighborhood cooperative bar and community venue that hosts live music, performances, and local events. Rock, punk, indie, and other community-oriented styles fit naturally within the space. For musicians, the venue offers a grassroots atmosphere where the audience is close and the broader mission of the room matters as much as nightlife. Bands and solo artists should be comfortable with an intimate setting and a crowd that values local culture and independent programming. The Public House is best suited to local and touring performers that enjoy community-driven venues, shared bills, and straightforward production. It offers musicians a Riverwest stage where live music is part of the neighborhood’s social fabric rather than simply another bar attraction.

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414-562-9472

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Age policy
21+
Genres
Indie, Punk, Rock
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815 E Locust St, Milwaukee, WI 53212, United States
Venue phone
414-562-9472
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