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Listed by:

EatZ & Associates

Broker license number: 471021331

Brewery, Restaurant And Entertainment Venue-historic Downtown Kenosha, WI For Sale

Kenosha, Wisconsin, US
Asking Price:
$150,000 Furniture / Fixtures included
Sales Revenue:
Not applicable
Cash Flow:
Not applicable

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.

Feel free to stop by the location first. If interested, please click on the orange Contact Broker button on the right to complete the Buyer Profile form. Showings by appointment only.

Property Information

Real Estate:

Lease

Lease Terms:

Lease Information: Leased space $9,515/mth gross. Current lease expires Dec 2027 with one 5-year option.

Lease Security Deposit: $10,000

Location:

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.

Premises Details:

Year Established: 2012 (Moved To This Location 2019) (Current Owner 2024).

Property Information: Located in the iconic Barden Building, a beautiful historic freestanding brick building originally built in 1910 as Kenosha's first department store. Fully renovated in 2019-2020 including new plumbing, electric & HVAC. As well as a sound system with a 20-channel mixer, floor monitors, hanging monitors & lighting bars.

The business occupies 8,868 sqft on the main floor + lower level and includes a taproom with a large bar, multiple dining spaces, a live entertainment space with stage, game room with shuffleboard, foosball & darts, private event space with 2nd bar, commercial kitchen, offices, 15-BBL production brewery with loading dock, dedicated storage and dedicated canning/bottling room. Plus, an outdoor corner sidewalk patio.

The 2nd floor of the building is not part of the leased premises. It is separately available through building ownership as event or office space, which gives an ambitious operator a clear path to expand without relocating.

The building itself is also separately available for purchase, so a buyer who wants to own the real estate as well as the business has that option.

Zoned B-3 Central Business District. Street and public parking.

Seating: 200 Inside + Sidewalk Patio Seating.

Size in square feet:
8,868 sqft Main Floor + Lower Level

Business Operation

Expansion Potential:

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!

Competition / Market:

Business Advantages: - Spacious hospitality venue - Full-service bar - Large open taproom - Massive brewing system visible from the taproom - Event-ready floorplan - Live music stage - Multiple seating areas including 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 with 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 building - 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

Reasons for selling:

Other interests.

Trading hours:

Currently closed

Employees:
N/A
Years established:
13 Years

Other Information

Support & training:

N/A

Financing available:

No.

Furniture / Fixtures value:
$200,000 - included in the asking price
Related Documents:
Business closed / Asset sale:
Yes

Listed by

EatZ & Associates

Broker license number: 471021331