The Abbey Bar, De Pere, WI
Hundreds of vintage Wisconsin beer signs, a full commercial bar system, and a complete kitchen buildout headline the closing of The Abbey Bar, a longtime tavern in De Pere, Wisconsin, with online bidding starting to close July 14.
Bar, kitchen, and collectible highlights include:
- Bar & Draft Equipment: A 90-inch True self-contained three-door keg cooler with dual draft towers, three Perlick C5063E-UL remote back-bar bottle coolers, a Beverage-Air BB48 undercounter bottle cooler, a stainless 22-faucet draft beer tower, two etched-stainless Budweiser four-tap dispensers, and Wunder-Bar 12-spot soda guns.
- Commercial Kitchen: A SunFire 36-inch six-burner gas range with bake oven, a Broaster natural gas pressure fryer, two Frymaster GF14SD floor fryers, a True TSSU-72-18 three-door prep table, a True T-23 reach-in refrigerator, a Manitowoc Indigo NXT ice machine, a Hobart LX30H undercounter dishwasher, and Silver King and Turbo Air undercounter freezers.
- Breweriana & Memorabilia: Hundreds of vintage and modern beer signs in neon, metal, and mirrored formats from Leinenkugel's, Miller, Coors, Budweiser, Stevens Point, and Pabst, alongside signed Green Bay Packers and NFL photographs, and a custom bar-height table built from a section of the original Abbey bar.
- Furnishings: Tile-top patio dining sets, bar stools, and dining furniture.
Bar and restaurant operators can outfit a full venue from a single sale, while Wisconsin sports fans and breweriana collectors can build out a man cave from the same catalog. Browse the photo galleries, build a watchlist, and place bids before the catalog begins closing July 14.
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Contact for Questions
- Onsite Removal Assistance: Sheldon Svenson,(920) 327-8761 (call/text)
- Paul McCartan,(515) 320-7600 (call/text)
- Grafe Auction Customer Service,(800) 328-5920 (call)
A Signed "The Abbey" Menu. (The Abbey, c. 2019) A laminated multi-page menu from The Abbey Bar & Grill, a landmark establishment in De Pere, Wisconsin. The cover features a printed history of the venue and is hand-signed in black marker. Measuring 6" x 11.5". The menu is in very good condition with minor corner laminate separation.
A "The Abbey Bar" Polo T-Shirt. (The Abbey Bar, circa 2000s) A black short-sleeved polo shirt featuring the printed logo for "The Abbey Bar" on the left chest and a graphic on the right sleeve. Sized as a men's Large. The shirt is in good condition with white spotting and light soiling.
A Vintage Abbey Bar Button-Up Coach Jacket. (Abbey Bar, circa 1980s-1990s) A black nylon windbreaker jacket featuring yellow screen-printed graphics on the back reading "Abbey Bar De Pere" with an illustration of three monks. Features a snap-button front, two front pockets, and elastic cuffs. Sized as a Medium (estimated). The jacket is in very good condition.
A Westchester Abbey Golf Team Letterman's Jacket. (DeLONG, 1990) A vintage varsity jacket with a maroon wool body and leather sleeves. Features "WESTCHESTER ABBEY GOLF TEAM est. 1990" embroidered on the chest and a golfer on the back. Tagged size 2X. The jacket is in good condition with heavy scuffs and fading to the leather sleeves and marker writing on the interior collar tag.
Inflatable elf legs holiday decoration. Features an upside-down elf legs design with yellow legs, red curled boots, and a green collar base. Equipped with an integrated blower. Height: 3'H. Electrical: 110V. Note: Shuffleboard table and background items are not included.
A Guinness "Three Beers Strong" Advertising Banner. (Guinness, 2011) A vinyl promotional banner featuring Guinness Draught, Harp Lager, and Smithwick's. Printed with the slogans "The Brewers of Guinness Are Three Beers Strong" and "Raise What's Raised in Ireland, Responsibly." Measuring 6' tall. The banner is in very good condition.
A Coors Light and Coors Banquet "Farewell Party" Advertising Poster. (Coors, 2020s) Features graphics of Coors Light and Coors Banquet cans alongside event details for "The Abbey bar & grill" farewell party, celebrating 52 years. The paper poster is in very good condition with light creases at the edges.
A Miller Lite "The Abbey" Farewell Party Banner. (Miller Brewing Co., Modern) A promotional vinyl banner for "The Abbey" farewell party, sponsored by Miller Lite. The text reads, "Thank You to 52 Years of Memories, Laughter & Community!" and "June 12th & 13th." Features the Miller Lite logo. Measuring 60" x 30". The banner is in very good condition with curled edges.
A Miller Lite "The Abbey" Bar Poster. (Miller Brewing Co., circa 2010s) A promotional overnight parking poster for "The Abbey" tavern, featuring the Miller Lite logo and beer graphic. The text includes "Thanks for your business & Thanks for being responsible" and overnight parking instructions. Measuring 11" x 17", the poster is in very good condition with a light horizontal crease.
A Pair of Green Bay Packers Framed Photos. (NFL, 1990s) Two color photographs featuring quarterback Brett Favre (#4) of the Green Bay Packers. One photo shows Favre under center, while the other captures a passing play against the New Orleans Saints. Housed in matching oak wood frames. Each measuring 8" x 6". The framed photos are in very good condition.
A Coors Light "Official Beer Sponsor" NFL Framed Bar Mirror. (Coors, circa 2000s) An advertising bar mirror featuring the Coors Light logo and the NFL shield with the text "Official Beer Sponsor." The mirror is housed in a black frame. Measuring 31" x 20". The mirror is in very good condition.
A Leinenkugel's Canoe Hanging Bar Light and Stella Artois Banner. (Leinenkugel's, 1990s-2000s) This canoe-shaped hanging bar light features a red plastic shell with yellow 'Leinenkugel's' script and white text. Suspended by dual metal chains. Includes a white fabric Stella Artois banner. Measuring 58" long. The light and banner are in very good condition.