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Brewery, Restaurant & Entertainment Venue-Historic Downtown Kenosha,WI
Kenosha, Kenosha County, Wisconsin 53140-4117, United States
Asking Price$150,000
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Description
Turnkey Production Brewery, Restaurant & Entertainment Venue - Historic Downtown Kenosha, WI!
"In The Beautifully Restored Iconic Barden Building On 58th St & 7th Ave"
Your chance to acquire one of Southeastern Wisconsin's most impressive hospitality properties at a fraction of its replacement cost.
This extraordinary turnkey brewery, restaurant & entertainment venue inside one of downtown Kenosha's most iconic historic buildings and includes virtually all furniture, fixtures, equipment & brewing assets needed to launch your own concept immediately. The business is currently closed, allowing a new owner the rare opportunity to step into a fully built-out hospitality venue without assuming an existing concept.
The amazing property was thoughtfully designed as far more than a traditional brewery. It was built to function as a community gathering place featuring a spacious taproom, full-service restaurant, private event space, music venue, commercial kitchen, production brewery, offices, storage areas & loading dock, creating multiple potential revenue streams under one roof.
Whether your vision is a brewery, gastropub, tavern, distillery, sports bar, entertainment venue, event center or an entirely new concept, the infrastructure is already in place to dramatically reduce startup costs & shorten your timeline to opening.
Guests are welcomed into an impressive space highlighted by soaring ceilings, exposed historic architecture, generous seating, a large full-service bar, flexible dining areas & an inviting atmosphere designed for everything from casual dining to private events, live entertainment & community gatherings. The building's historic character blends beautifully with modern hospitality improvements, creating an experience that simply cannot be replicated.
One of this offering's greatest values is the extensive equipment package included in the sale. The price includes an impressive collection of brewery production equipment, commercial kitchen equipment, bar equipment, furniture, fixtures & other operating assets with an estimated replacement value well in excess of the asking price. For an entrepreneur considering building a brewery or restaurant from scratch, the savings can easily reach hundreds of thousands of dollars while eliminating months of permitting/construction.
The premises were specifically set up for operation as a bar, restaurant, music venue & brewery production facility complete with offices, loading dock & storage spaces. This multi-purpose-built configuration provides tremendous flexibility for a wide variety of concepts while offering functionality rarely found in existing hospitality spaces.
Prime corner retail space in the beautifully restored historic Barden Building, one of Downtown Kenosha's landmark commercial buildings at the corner of 58th St & 7th Ave.
Perfectly situated in the heart of Downtown Kenosha, this highly visible location enjoys outstanding exposure within one of Wisconsin's fastest-growing lakefront downtown districts. The property sits just blocks from Lake Michigan, Kenosha Harbor, the marina, museums, streetcar line, HarborPark, HarborMarket & Simmons Island Beach as well as dozens of locally owned restaurants, entertainment venues & shops.
Downtown Kenosha continues to attract both year-round residents & significant seasonal tourism, with numerous festivals, events, concerts & community celebrations bringing thousands of visitors into the district throughout the year. This vibrant setting creates exceptional opportunities for lunch, dinner, nightlife, special events & catering.
The surrounding area also benefits from continued downtown redevelopment, Carthage College, University of Wisconsin-Parkside, nearby corp employers & a strong residential population, in addition to Metra service providing convenient access from Milwaukee, Chicago & northern IL, making the location attractive to both locals & visitors alike.
Listed By Tim Ryan at EatZ & Associates
Real Estate
Rent is $9,515 per month
Building Size: 8868 sq. ft.Furniture Fixtures & Equipment
$200k
Year Established
2012
Reason Selling
Other interests.
Facilities & Assets
Established: 2012 (Moved Here 2019) (Current Owner 2024).
Leased space: $9,515/mth gross. Current lease expires Dec 2027 w/one 5-year option.
SqFt: 8,868 Main Floor + Lower Level.
Seating: 200 Inside + Sidewalk Patio Seating.
Hrs: Closed.
Property: Located in the iconic Barden Building, a beautiful historic freestanding brick building originally built in 1910 as Kenosha's 1st department store. Fully renovated in 2019-2020 incl new plumbing, electric & HVAC. As well as a sound system with a 20-channel mixer, floor monitors, hanging monitors & lighting bars.
The business includes a taproom with a lg bar, multiple dining spaces, live entertainment space w/stage, game area w/shuffleboard, foosball & darts, private event space w/2nd bar, commercial kitchen, offices, 15-BBL production brewery w/loading dock, dedicated storage & canning/bottling room.
2nd floor is separately available to lease if one wants to expand the operation. The entire building is also for sale.
Zoned B-3 .
Support & Training
Asset sale - all FF&E included.
Market & Competition
Business Advantages:
Spacious hospitality venue
Full-service bar
Lg open taproom
Massive brewing system visible from the taproom
Event-ready floorplan
Live music stage
Multiple seating areas incl lounge, music, game & private event
Total seating for ~200 guests
Fully equipped commercial kitchen
Complete brewery production system included
Offices, storage & loading dock
Historic character w/modern improvements
Extensive FF&E included
Priced well below replacement costs
Flexible for virtually any food, beverage or entertainment concept
No existing concept required - create your own brand from day one
Location Advantages:
Prime downtown location
Beautiful historic Barden bldg
High visibility corner
Surrounded by restaurants, bars, entertainment & retail
Blocks from Lake Michigan & Kenosha Harbor
Near HarborMarket & lakefront attractions
Strong residential base + tourism
Convenient to Chicago & Milwaukee markets
Minutes from Metra
Excellent setting for dining, nightlife & events
Growth Opportunities
One of the most impressive production brewery, restaurant & entertainment spaces in downtown Kenosha. Everything needed to brew, serve & entertain is already in place.
Unlike many 2nd-generation opportunities, this space offers tremendous flexibility. Continue operating as a brewery, introduce your own craft beer program, add distilling, convert the production space into additional dining or event space, expand catering operations, host weddings & private events, create a sports-themed entertainment venue or develop an entirely new concept.
Opportunities like this rarely become available. Few hospitality spaces offer this combination of size, character, infrastructure & versatility. A truly turnkey hospitality space with exceptional replacement value, a premier downtown location & virtually unlimited potential.
Plus, Wisconsin has one of the most established craft beer cultures in the country, and southeastern Wisconsin in particular supports a strong brewery-taproom market!
Financing Options
No.
Business listed by
Tim Ryan
Eatz & Associates
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