Crafthouse & Kitchen

Located in the heart of downtown Milwaukee, our Crafthouse & Kitchen is an experience like none other. Enjoy culinary creations from our scratch kitchen or just stop by for a few of our award winning cocktails created with Central Standard spirits.
Mix it up on the open concept ground floor tasting room or head the Aviary, our rooftop patio, where you’ll be able to soak in the sights of beautiful Milwaukee.
Hours (through 3/1/22)
Reservations
Explore our new home



Welcome In
The Central Standard distillery brand has a new brand home. Welcome to the Crafthouse & Kitchen.
Walk right into our open concept bar and lounge where you can gather and enjoy cocktails with our award winning spirits. Grab a seat and enjoy our “from scratch” kitchen creations along with your favorite spirit or cocktail. Check out the menu below!





To The Roof
Beautiful day? Head to The Aviary, our rooftop bar and patio, to soak in the sun, the city skyline and our award winning cocktails.
We do not offer food service or reservations on our rooftop patio, The Aviary, which is “first come, first serve”. We highly encourage you to make a reservation in the main dining room and then head up for a cocktail or two after!
Menus
Checkout our brunch, lunch and dinner menus as well as our signature cocktail menus.
Drinks Menu
signature cocktails
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Wisconsin Old Fashioned $10
North Brandy Or Red Cabin Bourbon, Orange Bitters, Simple Syrup, Orange, Cherry
*Made Sweet or Sour -
Classic Old Fashioned $12
Red Cabin Bourbon, Sugar Cube, Angostura Bitters, Orange Twist
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Boulevardier $12
Red Cabin Bourbon, Sweet Vermouth, Bitter Aperitif
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Manhattan $12
Rye Whiskey, Sweet Vermouth, Angostura Bitters, Brandy Cherry
*Ask About Making It Madison Style -
Barrel-Aged Manhattan $12
House Made Manhattan Aged In Our Oak Barrels For 6 Months
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Milwaukee Mule $10
Door County Cherry Vodka, Lime, Ginger Beer
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Sidecar $10
North Brandy, Triple Sec, Lemon, Simple Syrup
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Milwaukee Sour $10
Red Cabin Bourbon, Lemon, Simple Syrup, Grape Juice Foam
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Smoked Rosemary Old Fashioned $11
North Brandy, Orange Bitters, Smoked Rosemary Simple Syrup, Orange, Sour Infused With Rosemary Smoke
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A & J Spiced Negroni $10
Guided Trail Gin, Sweet Vermouth, Bitter Aperitif, Orange Bitters, Orange Juice, Orange Juice Foam
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Miranda Collins $10
Guided Trail Gin, Smoked Rosemary Simple Syrup, Lemon, Seltzer
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Midwest Margarita $10
North Brandy, Triple Sec, Lime, Simple Syrup, Sprite
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Patio Pounder $10
Red Cabin Bourbon, Lime, Sprite, Cranberry Juice
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Basil Gimlet $10
Guided Trail Gin, Lime, Basil Simple Syrup
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Mojito $10
Door County Cherry Vodka, Mint, Lime, Seltzer, Sprite
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Bomb Pop $10
Door County Cheery Vodka, Lemon, Cherry, Sprite
*Order Any Cocktail In A Souvenir Tin Mug For $18*
*20% Gratuity Added To All Tabs Left Open At The End Of The Night*
Spirits
Try A Spirit Flight For $18!
Three Spirits & A Souvenir Cocktail Glass!
Or A Spirit Sample For $5
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North Wisconsin Brandy - 80 Proof
Aged 2+ Years, Finished In Bourbon Barrels
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Red Cabin Bourbon - 85 Proof
Double-Barrel, Twice Distilled Finished In Cabernet Wine Casks
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L Flag Bourbon - 85 Proof
Go Brewers, Boo Cubs! Blend Of Red Cabin Bourbon & Bourbon Whiskey
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Bourbon Whiskey - 90 Proof
Crafted One Barrel At A Time, Aged 3+ Years
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Washington Rye Whiskey - 90 Proof
Inspired By George Washington's Rye Whiskey Recipe, 65% Wisconsin Rye
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High Rye Whiskey - 90 Proof
95% Wisconsin Rye
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Pour Ready Cherry Lemonade - 30 Proof
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Pour Ready Cherry Mule - 30 Proof
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Door County Cherry Vodka - 80 Proof
Seaquist Orchards Cherries & Local Honey
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Guided Trail Gin - 80 Proof
Citrus-Forward, Hand-Crafted American Wet Gin
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Wisconsin Rye Vodka - 80 Proof
100% Wisconsin Rye
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Dark Chocolate Brandy - 70 Proof
Rich Dark 72% Cacao
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Mint Chocolate Brandy - 70 Proof
Rich Dark 72% Cacao & Mint
Bottles/Cans
N/A Beverages
Welcome to the kitchen
Welcome to the kitchen
Aged Rib Eye Steak
Nduja Cavatelli
Raviolo
Whole Roasted Hen
Hughes Burger
Cheese & Charcuterie
Crab Dip
(gluten-free)
Corn Soup
(Vegetarian gluten-free)
Peach Salad
(vegetarian gluten-free)
Standard Salad
(vegetarian gluten-free)
Dinner
BREAD & BOARDS
SHAREABLE PLATES
SOUPS & SALADS
ENTREES
Desserts
Lunch
SOUPS, SALADS BOARDS
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Leek and Potato Soup $8
Leek, Potato, Corn Chips
(vegetarian, gluten-free) -
Curried Carrot Soup $8
Carrot, Curry Crème Fraiche
(vegetarian, vegan) -
Cheese & Charcuterie $19/29
Small - Chef's Selection Of 3 Meats & 3 Cheeses
With Accouterments
Large - Chef's Selection Of 5 Meats & 5 Cheeses
With Accouterments -
Central Standard Salad $10
Baby Gem Lettuce, Sarvecchio, Shallot, Radish, Green Goddess
(vegetarian, gluten-free)
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Beets and Brussels Salad $13
Beets, Brussels, Goat Cheese, Pepitas, Apple Saba
(vegetarian, vegan) -
Quinoa & Spinach Bowl $11
Quinoa, Squash, Zucchini, Cucumber, Cherry Tomatoes, Spinach, Lemon
(vegetarian) -
Mediterranean Couscous Bowl $12
Israeli couscous, Mint, Basil, Cilantro, Cucumber, Tomato, Greek Yogurt
(vegetarian)
SMALL PLATES
Sandwiches (served with fries) - substitute for Standard salad
Desserts
Brunch
The Standards
Favorites
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Chicken & Waffles $15
1/4 Amish Chicken, Nueske's Bacon & Chive Waffle,
Red Cabin Bourbon Barrel Aged Maple Syrup,
Red Cabin Bourbon Compound Butter -
Chilaquiles $12
Homemade Tortilla Chips Topped With Salsa Roja,
Pickled Red Onion, Sunny Side Egg, Cotija Cheese And Mojo Verde
(vegetarian, vegan) -
Central Standard Hash $12
Herbed Potatoes, 2 Poached Eggs With Braised Beef And Arugula,
Topped With Hook's Famous Swiss Cheese, Hollandaise Sauce