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Milwaukee's top fine wine store and wine bar, offering an exceptional selection of distinctive fine wines from around the world, both by the glass and bottles for retail purchase.

Whether you're enjoying a glass with friends, discovering a new favorite, or choosing the perfect bottle to take home, our team makes wine approachable, enjoyable, and easy to explore.

Located in the heart of Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward inside the Milwaukee Public Market, Thief Wine offers more than 30 wines by the glass, a thoughtfully curated retail selection, and expert guidance that helps every guest drink well with confidence.

A hanging Thief Wine sign in the Milwaukee Public Market in the Historic Third Ward of Milwaukee, Wisconsin

The Name: Why Thief?

"Thief" refers to a barrel thief, which is a long glass tube used to extract maturing wine from barrels for sampling at a winery. We chose the name to reflect that special insider experience, giving you access to wines you might not otherwise discover. Plus, the name's fun and interesting, hopefully evocative and memorable, not stuffy or boring - exactly what wine should be.

People sitting at Thief Wine Shop and Bar with shelves of wine bottles behind the bar and a sign overhead that reads 'Thief Wine' in Milwaukee Public Market in the Historic Third Ward of Milwaukee, Wisconsin

About Us

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Location

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Bar Menu

Shelf of various bottles of wine on shelving at Thief Wine Shop and Bar in the Milwaukee Public Market in the Historic Third Ward of Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Wine Shop

Shelves stocked with various bottles of white and red wine at Thief Wine Shop and Bar in the Milwaukee Public Market in the Historic Third Ward of Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Services

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Wine Journal

Crowd of people at Thief Wine Shop and Bar's Grand Tasting at the Milwaukee Public Market in the Historic Third Ward of Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Three bottles of wine displayed on a wooden bar at Thief Wine at the Milwaukee Public Market in the Historic Third Ward of Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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“FANTASTIC and knowledgeable staff! Super friendly, great with suggestions for the undecided or exploring new wines. They are truly the guides you need for any wine occasion!” - Amanda G.