Meetup Matchmaking
Do you want to host meetups (or more meetups) at your Milwaukee-area business/space?
Fill out this form to be added to the matchmaking list below, so the right meetups can find you!
All I ask is that you keep me updated if anything changes, or if you want to replace your photo, ideal meeting times, etc.
A quick note for meetup hosts (and would-be meetup hosts):
In general, businesses (especially local businesses) will be thrilled to host your meetup, as it brings more customers in the door and gives them the chance to show off their offerings to people who might not otherwise think to visit.
Be respectful and don’t take advantage (it’s good practice for everyone to buy something, for instance, but also please don’t make a mess) and you should be welcome just about anywhere.
That said, the businesses below are expressly inviting folks to host more meetups in their space, and even better if you can do so during the times and days they specify (to help avoid overcrowding and slamming their employees at peak times).
So if you’re looking for a Milwaukee-area home base for your group or run a traveling meetup that’s always on the lookout for a good next place to visit, these are excellent options for you to consider!
MKE Businesses That Would Love to Host Your Meetup
Virtue Coffee / Valor Wine
Address: 1234 Milwaukee Ave, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
Area: South Milwaukee - Historic Milwaukee Ave
Contact Person: Alex Backes (owner)
Contact Phone: 414-803-1758
Contact Email: info@virtueandvalormke.com
Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/virtuecoffeevalorwinemkeShould Hosts Contact You Before Hosting Meetups at Your Business, or Just Show Up?: Only contact us first if you’re a large group (10+ people)
Preferred Days/Times for Meetups: Sunday afternoons would be great! Saturdays here are oddly slow too.
Seats Available for Meetups: 45
Anything Else You’d Like Hosts to Know About Holding Meetups in Your Space?: Hi! We see a lot of book clubs, board gamers and wine clubs too, and would love to see more. We have a large rooftop deck in the summer with an additional 30+ seats! We built this space to be a true third space for all 🥰 Whether your group is large or small, we can accommodate. We appreciate a heads up if the group is larger than ten people so we can help get seating together ahead of time for you all.
Also: Thursday evenings 6pm-9pm we host a Handmade Happy Hour all winter long for artist and craft hobbyists, come with a group or by yourself. We are family-friendly, dog-friendly on the patio, and an excellent spot to have an excuse to dress up for (we love a good theme, pretty dress or bow tie!). Open to hosting a class or a meet up too; we’ve been a space for yoga classes, wreath making events, and are actively working on a cooking class too letting others shine in our beautiful space. We’re a small business with a lot of heart! Open to many opportunities.
Grey House Studio
Address: 6228 W State Street, Wauwatosa, WI 53213
Area: Wauwatosa
Contact Person: Adrienne
Contact Phone: 414-339-9996
Contact Email: contact@greyhousecreativemarket.com
Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/greyhouse.craftsandeventsShould Hosts Contact You Before Hosting Meetups at Your Business, or Just Show Up?: Always contact us first, please—we’d love to hear from you!
Preferred Days/Times for Meetups: Tuesday-Friday
Seats Available for Meetups: 100
Anything Else You’d Like Hosts to Know About Holding Meetups in Your Space?: Welcome to the Grey House a warm and welcoming space made for intentional gatherings. A space for people to be present with themselves and others.
Also: We would love to host meetups!
Safadi Coffee
Address: 6570 S Lovers Lane Road, Franklin, WI 53132
Area: Franklin
Contact Person: Haneen
Contact Phone: 708-973-9008
Contact Email: safadicoffee@gmail.com
Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/safadicoffee/Should Hosts Contact You Before Hosting Meetups at Your Business, or Just Show Up?: Only contact us first if you’re a large group (10+ people)
Preferred Days/Times for Meetups: 7am-9:30pm. Our slow days are usually Monday but you’re welcome to come any time!
Seats Available for Meetups: 20
Great Lakes Distillery
Address: 616 W Virginia Street Milwaukee, WI 53204
Area: Walker’s Point
Contact Phone: 414-431-8683
Contact Email: events@greatlakesdistillery.com
Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/greatlakesdistilleryShould Hosts Contact You Before Hosting Meetups at Your Business, or Just Show Up?: Only contact us first if you’re a large group (10+ people)
Preferred Days/Times for Meetups: Mondays & Tuesdays, no Saturdays please!
Seats Available for Meetups: 45
Anything Else You’d Like Hosts to Know About Holding Meetups in Your Space?: Great Lakes Distillery is home to award-winning spirits and delicious cocktails. Not a spirits drinker? Wine and beer options are available as well. Fox Den is our in-house food partner, serving killer smash burgers, onions rings, cheese curds, and more!