The Outsider


All-inclusive venue

The venue takes care of it all - food and beverage, rentals, the works!

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $25,000 for off-peak dates, and $40,000 for peak dates

Catering services pricing

$100 per person for off-peak dates, with a minimum total spend of $15,000

Guest capacity

Up to 250 seated guests


About this venue

Welcome to The outsider. It’s an enviable stage to savor cocktails, swap stories, and entertain well into the night; The Outsider’s just the kind of place where you’ll want to become an insider real quick. Set nine stories above Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward, our rooftop bar and lounge offers an elevated social experience, with an indoor/outdoor space designed for bringing people together.


Our event spaces

The Crow’s Nest

Intimate fire-side luxury with skyline views

The Crow’s Nest is a dedicated semi-private nook on the rooftop. This space is centered around a dramatic, glowing fire pit, offering a warm and inviting focal point for evening cocktail hours or intimate engagement toasts. Its position at the edge of the terrace provides a sense of seclusion from the main bar area, making it the perfect "VIP" setting for your inner circle to gather and celebrate under the stars.

Guest capacity

Up to 20 Seated

30-40 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

The Indoor/Outdoor Terrace

Versatile chic with seamless open-air flow

The Terrace is a masterclass in flexible event design, featuring retractable glass walls that blur the lines between the stylish interior and the open-air deck. This multifunctional space is characterized by modern Mediterranean-inspired decor, greenery-draped trellises, and sleek cabana-style seating. Whether used for a breezy afternoon reception or an electrifying nighttime dance party, the space adapts to any season. With access to large-scale games, private bar service, and the city’s most famous sunset vantage point, it offers a dynamic environment that keeps the energy high and the views front-and-center.

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Welcome party, Couples luncheon, Baraat, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and Chic”

The Crow’s Nest

Intimate fire-side luxury with skyline views

The Crow’s Nest is a dedicated semi-private nook on the rooftop. This space is centered around a dramatic, glowing fire pit, offering a warm and inviting focal point for evening cocktail hours or intimate engagement toasts. Its position at the edge of the terrace provides a sense of seclusion from the main bar area, making it the perfect "VIP" setting for your inner circle to gather and celebrate under the stars.

Guest capacity

Up to 20 Seated

30-40 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”


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