Private Event Space in Milwaukee’s Walker’s Point

Bring Your People Together at Station 1846

Planning a birthday, corporate gathering, private party, holiday celebration, or business event? Station 1846 offers a flexible event space in the heart of Milwaukee’s Walker’s Point, with food, drinks, bar service, and a laid-back atmosphere your guests will actually enjoy.

Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a larger celebration, our team can help you create an event that fits your group, your occasion, and your style.

Prefer to talk? Call us at (414) 209-4808.

A Milwaukee Venue Built Around Your Event

Forget the generic banquet hall.

Station 1846 gives you a unique, flexible space with the food, drinks, hospitality, and neighborhood atmosphere to make your event feel like an occasion.

Flexible Event Space

From casual cocktail gatherings to seated celebrations, we can arrange our space around the way you want your event to feel.

Food &
Drinks

Keep your guests well fed and refreshed with tasty food options, beverage packages, and bar service designed around your event.

Flexible
Capacity

Host up to 99 guests for an indoor cocktail-style reception, up to 75 guests for a seated banquet-style event, or up to 150 guests using our indoor space and patio.

Walker’s Point Location

Located at 215 W. Bruce Street, Station 1846 puts your event in one of Milwaukee’s most energetic neighborhoods, surrounded by the character and atmosphere of Walker’s Point.

A Venue With Personality

Station 1846 is more than an event room waiting to be filled. It’s a bar, cafe, social space, and live-event venue, giving your celebration a built-in sense of atmosphere.

What Are You Planning?

Whatever the occasion, make it one to remember.

Station 1846 gives you a unique, flexible space with the food, drinks, hospitality, and neighborhood atmosphere to make your event feel like an occasion.

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Corporate Events

Bring your team together somewhere a little more memorable than the conference room.

Perfect for:
Corporate Happy Hours | Company Celebrations | Team Gatherings | Client Events | Networking Events | End-of-year Celebrations

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Business Meetings

Need somewhere different for your next meeting or group gathering? Our flexible space can be adapted to suit the occasion.

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Birthdays & Celebrations

From milestone birthdays to graduations, anniversaries, and retirement celebrations, give your nearest and dearest a reason to celebrate.

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Private Parties

Gather your favorite people and make the space your own. Station 1846 is a relaxed setting for private parties, welcome events, rehearsal dinners, family gatherings, and more.

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Holiday & Christmas Parties

Skip the predictable holiday party. Bring your team or group to Walker’s Point for food, drinks, good company, and an atmosphere that feels unmistakably Milwaukee.

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Something Else?

Planning something that doesn’t fit neatly into a category? Tell us what you have in mind. We’re happy to talk through the possibilities.

A Space Set Up Your Way

Room to celebrate, gather, eat, drink, and connect.

Your event isn’t like everyone else’s, so your space shouldn’t have to be either. Station 1846 offers flexible indoor space, with the option to incorporate our patio for larger gatherings and events where guests can move between indoor and outdoor areas.

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Indoor Cocktail Events

Up to 99 guests

Ideal for receptions, networking events, corporate gatherings, and celebrations where guests can mingle and move around.

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Seated Events

Up to 60 guests - meghan@citytoursmke.com to confirm

A comfortable option for dinners, celebrations, meetings, and events centered around food and conversation.

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Indoor + Patio Events

Up to 150 guests

Need more room? Combining the indoor space and patio gives larger gatherings more space to spread out.

Whatever you have in mind, we’ll work with you to determine the setup that makes the most sense for your guest count, event format, food and beverage plans, and timing.

Everything You Need to Bring Your Event Together

Food, drinks, service, and a space designed around your group.

When you book an event at Station 1846, you don’t just get four walls. Our team can help you bring together the food, beverages, setup, and details that make your event pop.

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Food & Catering

Choose from food options designed for groups, including appetizer packages, pizza, taco bars, and customizable menus.

We can also work with preferred caterers when your event calls for something different.

Have dietary requirements or specific food needs? Let us know when you enquire and we’ll discuss the available options.

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Bar & Beverage Service

Give your guests the freedom to enjoy the bar without having to figure everything out yourself.

Depending on your event, options can include:
Hosted Bar | Cash Bar | Drink Tickets | Beverage Packages | Individual Guest Tabs

We’ll help you determine the approach that makes the most sense for your event and budget.

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Make It Your Own

Planning music, decorations, or entertainment? Let us know what you have in mind. Certain options may be available with advance approval.

Planning Your Event Is Easy

Tell us what you're planning. We'll help with the rest.
01

Tell Us About Your Event

Start with a few details — your preferred date, guest count,
event type, and what you have in mind.

02

We’ll Work Through the Details

Our team can help you explore the space, food, beverage options,
timing, and setup that work best for your group.

03

Bring Your Guests

Once everything is confirmed, all that’s left to do is show up,
enjoy the space, and celebrate.

What Our Guests Say

“We’ve rented this space for several work functions and they are
always top-notch. Highly recommended.”

~ Deanna

Had a great time here over the weekend! We booked for a large
group and it was the perfect space for us. The staff was super
accommodating and were always making sure we were taken care of.
I recommend this spot to anybody wanting to book a venue for a group.”

~ Connor

This is the perfect venue for your event! It is classy yet casual
with great vibes! All of the staff are so friendly and easy to
work with! We held an engagement party for our daughter, and it
was perfect! We were allowed to bring in some of our own table
decorations, and they were so gracious with accommodating anything
we needed! The food is great, and the drinks are delicious, and
the service is fast and friendly! If you’re thinking of planning
an event, you should definitely book Station 1846!”

~ Andrea

Not Planning a Private Event?

There's more to Station 1846.

Maybe you’re not looking for a private venue after all. That’s okay — there’s plenty happening at Station 1846.

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Happy Hour

Come for the daily specials. Stay for the atmosphere. Enjoy food and drink specials in the heart of Walker’s Point.

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Live Music & Events

Ricky Orta Jr.

See what’s happening at Station 1846, from live music to special events and neighborhood happenings.

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Food & Drink

Come hungry. Stay awhile. Explore our food, drinks, cafe offerings, and more.

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Cafe & Coworking

Need somewhere to work, meet, or grab a coffee during the day? Station 1846 has you covered.

Station 1846 Private Event FAQs

Have questions? We've got answers.

What types of private events can Station 1846 host?

Station 1846 hosts a wide range of private and group events, including corporate events, business meetings, birthdays, private parties, holiday and Christmas parties, rehearsal dinners, welcome parties, networking events, retirement celebrations, and more.

If you’re planning something a little different, get in touch and we’ll discuss what’s possible.

How many people can Station 1846 accommodate?

Our indoor space can accommodate up to 99 guests for a cocktail-style reception and up to 75 guests for a seated banquet-style event. For larger gatherings, the indoor space and patio can accommodate up to 150 guests.

The ideal setup depends on your guest count and the type of event you’re planning.

Is there a private room rental fee?

Private event arrangements are based on your event details, including food and beverage requirements. A deposit may be required to reserve your space, and full buyouts may have additional reservation requirements.

Contact us with your event details and we’ll explain the options for your date.

Do you offer food for private events?

Yes. Food options can include appetizer packages, pizza, taco bars, and customizable menus. We can also discuss preferred catering options depending on your event.

What bar options are available?

Depending on your event, beverage options may include hosted bars, cash bars, drink tickets, beverage packages, or individual guest tabs. We’ll help you choose the option that works best for your group.

Can I bring my own caterer?

Preferred outside catering may be possible depending on the event. Contact our team to discuss your requirements and any applicable fees.

Can I bring a DJ or live entertainment?

Entertainment options may be available with advance approval. If you’re planning a DJ, live music, or another form of entertainment, let us know when you enquire.

Can I decorate the space?

Yes, decorations may be permitted subject to venue guidelines. Tell us what you have in mind when you enquire so we can make sure your plans work with the space.

How far in advance should I book?

We recommend reaching out as early as possible, particularly for popular dates such as Fridays, Saturdays, and holidays.

If you already have a date in mind, don’t wait — send us your enquiry and we’ll check what’s possible.

Let's Start Planning Your Event

Tell us what you're thinking.

Whether you’re planning a birthday, corporate gathering, private party, meeting, or holiday celebration, we’d love to hear what you have in mind.

Tell us a little about your event, and our team can help you explore the right space, food, drinks, and setup for your group.