Von Trier circling drain..

[mu_hilltopper]

OUCH!

If I remember correctly, Von Trier was the first bar I ever drank underage.  Eventually, we became regulars, and they never carded us, often going 3-4x/week.  Certainly not your typical college bar.  But that popcorn and Hacker Pschorr weisse sure was tasty.


Von Trier Tavern faces foreclosure suit, sale
By Tom Daykin of the Journal Sentinel
July 17, 2009 

Von Trier Tavern, a popular east side tavern and beer garden, is facing a foreclosure suit and is in the process of being sold, the owner said Friday.

The suit, filed in Milwaukee County Circuit Court, says Von Trier Tavern Inc. borrowed $275,000 from Heartland Financial Corp. in October 2008. The suit claims Von Trier failed to make loan payments on time, and now owes $301,936.

The loan was personally guaranteed by Von Trier owner Mark Eckert, the suit says.

Eckert said Friday night that he's in the process of selling Von Trier, but declined further comment. The tavern, 2235 N. Farwell Ave., remains open for business.

Heartland is seeking a foreclosure judgment on the tavern property, a 4,100-square-foot building that has an assessed value of $539,300. Eckert said he fell behind on loan payments because business has slowed during the recession.

Von Trier opened in 1978. It's known for its decor of stained glass windows, German beer steins and a mural over the bar. It's also known for its large selection of beers, including several imported brands.

[Chili]

about time. needed something new there. great patio space that no one went too.

[NavinRJohnson]

Haven't been by there in a while, but I never would have guessed that place was even still open.

[Hards Alumni]

lame, I loved that stupid bar.

[CAINMUTINY]

Should have sold the chandelier (sp?) for a half mil when (or was it 250k?) he had the chance.

[Ari Gold]

about time. needed something new there. great patio space that no one went too.

I'm with Chili, went their once. that place was lame. Definitely did not fit the area.

[MUEng92]

MU_Hilltopper, is it safe to say that you were the one to introduce HKP to Von Trier?

He dragged us there a couple of times and introduced me to Hacker Pschorr.

[mu_hilltopper]

Just an update .. Von Trier's last day is this coming Monday.

http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/vontrierlastday.html?20268

[mu_hilltopper]

Uh, wait.  Never mind.  Von Trier to open back up!

http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/vontrierdealdead.html?20384

[Tommy Brice for Coach]

Uh, wait.  Never mind.  Von Trier to open back up!

http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/vontrierdealdead.html?20384

Woo hoo!

[Chili]

UPDATE: http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/hooligansvontrier.html



Owner of Hooligans buys the bar.

[damuts222]

Good place glad to see its staying around, Cafe Brucke is fairly good as well at Windsor place and prospect ave is good too

[rugbydrummer]

Good place glad to see its staying around, Cafe Brucke is fairly good as well at Windsor place and prospect ave is good too

i was just there the other week, cozy but good.

where is von trier?