Turnkey Brewery & Restaurant - Downtown Kenosha

Business Overview:

Turnkey 15-BBL production brewery, restaurant and live music venue - ready to reopen in historic Downtown Kenosha! Everything needed to brew, serve and entertain is in place: a 15-BBL brewhouse with full cellar, complete commercial kitchen, large circular bar, approx. 200 seats plus sidewalk patio, canning/bottling line and a built-out music and events space.

Housed in the landmark 1910 Barden Building, fully renovated in 2019-2020 with new plumbing, electrical and HVAC. The brand dates to 2012 and distributed beer across Wisconsin; Lakefront Brewery acquired it in 2024 and closed the location in spring 2026.

Asset sale - all FF&E (valued at approx. $200,000) is included in the $150,000 asking price, far below replacement cost. Leased space $9,515/mo gross; lease runs through 12/31/2027 with one 5-year option to 12/31/2032. The building is also available for purchase separately. No financials provided; seller reports unverified monthly sales of $40,000-$70,000 when open.

Confidential - please do not contact the ownership group, landlord or former employees. Showings by appointment only. Contact Tim Ryan.

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Property Features and Assets:

Leased premises include the 8,868 sq ft main floor (brewhouse, bar, dining room, kitchen), lower level with second bar and private event space, loading dock, storage and canning room. Zoned B-3 Central Business District; street and public parking.

Brewhouse: 15-BBL kettle/whirlpool, 20-BBL mash tun, 30-BBL HLT, multiple 7- to 30-BBL fermenters and brite tanks, steam boiler, rooftop chiller, approx. 545 kegs and keg filler.

Packaging: Microcanner canning line, 22 oz bottle filler, forklift and pallet jacks.

Kitchen: six-burner range, 48" flat-top, two fryers, coolers, freezers and prep tables.

Entertainment: 20-channel sound system, lighting, 18-foot handmade lower-level bar, shuffleboard, darts and games.

Market Competition and Expansion:

Wisconsin has one of the country's strongest craft beer cultures, and Kenosha sits on the I-94 corridor between Milwaukee and Chicago, drawing locals and regional visitors. The downtown brewery and beer-garden scene has proven the market supports craft destinations.

This location stands apart on scale and flexibility: production brewing, packaging and wholesale distribution, full-service dining, private events and live music under one roof. The prior operation distributed statewide, so the capacity is proven.

Expansion: the building's second floor (not in the lease) can be added as event or office space through building ownership, and the real estate itself can be purchased. Note: video gaming is not permitted in Wisconsin; buyer to confirm liquor licensing with the City of Kenosha.

Reason for Selling:

Business closed - owner exiting location. Kindly ask the seller for more information.

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