The Factory on Barclay
Wedding venue in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
About The Factory on Barclay
The Factory on Barclay is an industrial-style event venue in Milwaukee’s Harbor District, in the A.P. Green Refractory building, a 1909 landmark. Its 7,800-square-foot interior includes the 3,500-square-foot Main Factory, the 2,800-square-foot Warehouse, and the 1,200-square-foot Mezzanine. Weddings can hold a ceremony in the Warehouse and continue into a reception in the Main Factory. The Main Factory accommodates 100–400 guests, with up to 300 seated; the Warehouse accommodates 50–100 guests, with up to 100 seated; and the Mezzanine accommodates 50–75 guests. Overall banquet seating is listed for up to 320 guests. A 1,500-square-foot outdoor deck patio extends the event space. Venue features include a private bridal suite, a bridesmaids’ suite with makeup mirrors and chairs, a catering kitchen, a full-service bar with local craft and micro beers and a barista bar, 400 mahogany chairs, tables, and high-end glassware. Rentals include a 10-hour period for vendor setup and breakdown; Friday and Saturday rental includes bartender labor. Floor-plan design, planning, and coordination are included. Food must be provided and staffed by an exclusive caterer, and outside food and beverages are not permitted. The venue is ADA accessible and has an on-site parking lot with up to 40 spaces; nearby surface lots and non-metered street parking are also available, and valet may be requested subject to availability.
The facts
- Guests
- 50–400 guests
- Price
- From $4,500
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Kind of place
- Industrial
- Last updated
- November 2026
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On the big wedding guides
- Listed on WeddingWire (checked November 2026)
- Listed on Zola (checked November 2026)
How to reach The Factory on Barclay
- Website: thefactoryonbarclay.com
- Phone: (414) 481-1552
- Address: 1120 S Barclay Street
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