Q&A: Meet the Woman Behind Miller Time Pub and Grill

Q&A: Meet the Woman Behind Miller Time Pub and Grill

Candice Barnes-Wackman talks atmosphere, great food and even better hospitality.

Photo by Caleb Santiago Alvarado

Step inside Miller Time Pub and Grill, and you’ll feel right at home. That’s thanks in no small part to Candice Barnes-Wackman, who oversees the cozy spot in the Hilton Milwaukee, using decades of restaurant and nightclub experience to create an inviting space, whether it’s for a big dinner or just a beer at the bar.

What do you find most rewarding about working in hospitality?

One of the things I really enjoy is that we have the opportunity to create a memory for everyone who walks in. Our pub has such an awesome atmosphere. I hope that guests leave feeling sincerely, genuinely welcomed and relaxed. Whether they’re staying at the Hilton on vacation or a local just coming in for a drink, I want every guest to feel that they received the friendliest, most attentive service.

What’s your favorite dish at Miller Time?

I’m a burger lover, so I would have to say our smashburgers. They are definitely my weak spot. The thin patty is thrown on a super hot grill so it caramelizes but it still stays nice and juicy on the inside with that crisp outside.


This story is part of Milwaukee Magazine’s September 2026 issue.

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