Aussie's in Milwaukee? (New Berlin, Shorewood, Glendale: universities, living in, store)

[Aussie2]

G'day (LOL),

My wife and i have recently moved from Sydney to Milwaukee and have found it the same.... BUT so very very different from our old Sydney lifestyle (if you know what I mean).

We have just hit our 7 month wall and are both really starting to miss home... this posed a question for us... Is there and Aussie or English presence in Milwaukee?

I have seen a few Australian posts... but does anyone know if there is a strong, heck any 25-40 yo Australian or Pommy presence in this town?

Look forward to your response.... if any?

Aussie2

[Empidonax]

I have no idea what kind of Aussie or English presence there is in Mke. But if this board doesn't yield many responses, you might try contacting the faculty at UWM and Marquette who conduct study abroad programs to Australia and England; they might know of a local network for you to tap into. The English Dept. at the local universities also might have some Brits and Australians who have knowledge of the local scene. And if no group or network seems to exist, you can always start your own organization and publicize around the city; I wouldn't be surprised if there were people like you who would like to be part of a local Aussie or Brit network.

[Nuclear_Art]

Probably more Brits than Aussies here. I can't say I know of any Aussies. A friend is a British prof here but she is out of the country for another half year. There used to be a grocery store that catered to English foods but an Oyster bar recently moved in. I'm not sure if the grocery relocated.

[Milwaukee Ronnie]

If I think of every single person I know who lives in Milwaukee, both professional, social, and family relations, I can count three Brits and one Kiwi.

I don't know where you can get vegemite around here, but I would recommend Discount Liquor on 51st & Oklahoma for the area's best selection of Cooper's and other Australian brews. Unfortunately VB is not sold in the States as far as I know.

From what I understand Australia is a big "pub" country where the local watering hole is woven into daily life. Fortunately for you, you've landed in what is likely the most "pub"-oriented city in the States.

I can't think of any one place where Brits and Aussies are known to "hang out," although being a metro of 1.5 million there's bound to be enough of them around to form some kind of facebook group.

If not, you have a world city just an hour train ride from your doorstep.

[baileycat]

My sister is married to an Aussie. After many years in Milwaukee they only just recently moved back to Melbourne. Through them I learned there is a quite a fair presence of Aussie's, Brits, Irish and New Zealanders.

When was the last time you played Aussie Rules Football? Join a team!! Or just check the schedule and go to some of the games/outings posted. You'll meet some great people. www.milwaukeebombers.com

If you are looking to quench your thirst...Definitely head over to the Brit Inn in Shorewood on Oakland. It's a good hang ala British Pub style and also a place you're sure to find some friends. Another option - Paddy's Pub on the East Side ( I think it's on Farewell Ave) for an awesome Irish welcome.

Good luck and welcome to the city!

[Empidonax]

There's also John Hawke's Pub downtown, but don't know how many Brits go there....

[slother87]

Hi,

Im from Perth Australia, and i can say just in my little area alone their is around 25 Poms, and 2 Aussies, plus a few Welsh, scots and irish thrown in, we hang out on water street at the weekends, such as Cornerbar, Dukes, tequilla margaritas, their is a british run pub which is frequented by every Brit in thne northern suburbs, aptly named the "Britt Inn" which is 5 mins drive from UWM campus. We all tend to go to Cush on North avenue on thursdays, most of us are aged between 18-28. A lot go to Cardinal Stritch (including myself) playing soccer, which is in Glendale, 2 mins north of Bayshore mall.

Feel free to contact me further if you need more details or would like to be introduced. Also cornerbar is big with rugby fans...ok their American but you can forgive them this time

slother87athotmaildotcom

[amyjs]

Hi,

I too have been wondering where all the Australians are. I've been living in New Berlin (20 mins from downtown Milwaukee) for the past year (came here on a K2 at the end of 08).

Are you doing anything for Australia day? It would be great to get a group together if we could...

Amy

[milwaukeeproud]

Try The Dogs *******s up on Murray (maybe the corner of Murray and North). I've never been, but I met the owner at another bar and he's a Brit.

edit: Apparently British slang words that start with the three letters Bol are censored....I'm sure you get the picture.

[Cooper2010]

Never been to the Dogs whatever, will check it out. I'm in Bayview too!