Earlier this summer, Meghan Miles moved her business, City Tours MKE, into a former mechanics shop at 215 W. Bruce St. in Walker’s Point. She also opened a cafe/bar/venue/work spot called Station 1846 in the same building.
“Walker’s Point has been so welcoming to us,” says Miles. “The people who live in Walker’s Point really love their city. It’s a natural fit for us.”
Station 1846, named for the year that Milwaukee was founded as a city, will serve as the starting and ending point for all City Tours excursions. It is also an independent entity that’s open to the public, available for rentals and hosts pop-ups – including one for Halloween and Christmas – trivia nights, live music, a weekday happy hour (Monday through Thursday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.) and more.
Miles will also open a Milwaukee-themed gift shop in time for the holidays.
The food and drink menus are locally centered. Beverage options include local beers and wines, craft cocktails and Dogwood coffee drinks. The food menu, which will expand in the future, currently offers Flour Child pizzas, Milwaukee Pretzel Company's pretzels, polenta, spinach and artichoke dip and charcuterie boards loaded with Wisconsin cheeses and sausages. There is a full-service kitchen in the lower level of the building.
The space is modern and airy, with exposed Cream City brick, charcoal-painted walls, large garage doors, plants, cool light fixtures, art (including a piece by Miles’ 6-year-old daughter), inspirational messages and comfy, eclectic seating.
Miles launched City Tours MKE in 2013 and provides themed tours of Brew City via low-speed, electric cruisers including a Milwaukee Haunted History Tour, Milwaukee Breweries Tour, Dive Bar Tour, Sculptures Tour and more.
“City Tours and Station 1846 have the same goal: to encompass the neighborhood, the community and the entire city,” says Miles.
Station 1846 is open Mondays from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesdays through Thursdays from 9:30 a.m to 10 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to midnight and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Follow Station 1846 on Facebook or Instagram for updates and events.
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