Production Brewery, Restaurant & More

Business Overview:

Turnkey Production Brewery, Restaurant & Entertainment Venue - Historic Downtown Kenosha, WI!

"In The Beautifully Restored Iconic Barden Building On 58th St & 7th Ave"

Acquire an extraordinary turnkey brewery, restaurant and entertainment venue at a fraction of replacement cost.

Located inside one of downtown Kenosha’s most iconic historic buildings, this fully built-out hospitality property includes virtually all furniture, fixtures, commercial kitchen and bar equipment, plus a complete 15-BBL production brewery, allowing a new owner to launch a fresh concept immediately.

The business is currently closed, providing a rare opportunity to create your own brand without assuming an existing concept. Designed as a true community gathering place, the venue features a spacious taproom, full-service bar and restaurant, private event space, live music venue, game area, offices, storage and loading dock. Soaring ceilings, exposed historic architecture and flexible dining areas create a distinctive guest experience.

The included operating assets have an estimated replacement value well above the asking price, potentially saving hundreds of thousands of dollars and months of permitting and construction.

Ideal for a brewery, gastropub, tavern, distillery, sports bar, event center or original hospitality concept with multiple revenue streams under one roof.

Listed By Tim Ryan at EatZ & Associates

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Property Features and Assets:

Prime corner location at 628 58th St in the Barden Building, originally built in 1910 as Kenosha’s first department store.

The property is in the heart of the downtown business district, just blocks from Lake Michigan, Kenosha Harbor, marina, museums, streetcar line, HarborPark, HarborMarket and Simmons Island Beach.

Nearby colleges, corporate employers, redevelopment and a strong residential base support year-round activity, while festivals, concerts and tourism bring thousands of visitors downtown.

Metra access connects the area with Chicago, Milwaukee and northern Illinois markets.

Renovations completed in 2019-2020 included new plumbing, electrical and HVAC. Street and public parking are available.

The second floor is separately available from building ownership for office or event use.

SqFt: 8,868 main floor + lower level
Seating: 200 inside + sidewalk patio
Hrs: Currently closed
Leased Space: $9,515/month gross; expires 12/2027; one 5-year option
Property: Leased; building separately available for purchase

Market Competition and Expansion:

Positioned in a southeastern Wisconsin craft-beer market, this opportunity benefits from a downtown district supported by local residents, destination visitors and a brewery-taproom culture.

Its competitive advantage is the combination of scale, historic character, hospitality infrastructure and adaptability rarely found in second-generation spaces.

Expansion possibilities are broad: continue brewing under a new identity, introduce a proprietary craft-beer program, add distilling, repurpose production areas for dining or events, grow catering, host weddings and private functions, or develop a sports-themed entertainment destination.

An ambitious operator may also pursue separately available second-floor space for event or office capacity without relocating.

The surrounding mix of restaurants, bars, entertainment and retail helps make the district a natural dining and nightlife destination.

With the core systems already installed, an operator can focus resources on branding, programming, menu development, events and customer acquisition rather than a ground-up build, creating numerous paths to develop demand and diversify revenue.

Reason for Selling:

Other interests. Kindly ask the seller for more information.

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