1901 E. North Ave. is a one-story building with a substantial basement tavern space located on in the heart of the East North Avenue commercial district. The first-floor is home to Beans & Barley, with the lower floor having been occupied by a number of different bars. The current basement bar tenant is Nine Below.
A building at the same site suffered a fire in 1993, with only Beans & Barley remaining after a new building was constructed. The parking lot at the site is home to the East Side Green Market.
Tenants
- Beans & Barley
- Nine Below – (August 2016 – present)
- The Library Club – (November 2011 – ?) – Owners Drew Deuster and J.J. Kovacovich
- Decibel Nightclub and Deep Bar Vodka Lounge – (2007-2011) – Owners D. Bowie, Drew Deuster and J.J. Kovacovich
- Mantra Lounge – Mike Vitucci and James Amato (? – 2007)
- Micro.bar
- East Side Wine & Spirits (prior building)
- ESO2
- Esoteria (prior building and current building)
- Shooter’s (prior building)
Articles
- “Decibel Becomes the Library Club” – OnMilwaukee.com – November 8th, 2011
- “Our Milwaukee Beans & Barley” – Riverwest Currents – Jim Loew – November 1st, 2009
- “Mantra Lounge makes room for Decibel/DeepBar” – OnMilwaukee.com – Molly Snyder – February 22nd, 2007
Content referencing 1901 E. North Ave.
Halloween-Themed Food and Drink Events in Milwaukee
Savor, sip and scream at more than 25 Milwaukee destinations, including a fake Applebee's and two TV show pop ups.
Oct 24th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Haunted Mini Golf Returns to Nine Below
Snacks, scares and 13 spooky holes included in Halloween-themed course. And don't forget to drink a 'Brain Hemorrhage.'
Sep 19th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Beans Fest Celebrates Beans & Barley’s 50th Anniversary
Party with the East Side restaurant and store. Live music, food and drink specials, vendors and more.
Aug 9th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Husband-and-Wife Team Quietly Growing Olympia Granola in Riverwest
After bouncing from Washington to Minnesota to Green Bay, company has found its way in Milwaukee.
Feb 13th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
The East Side’s 10th Annual Tomato Romp Festival
The Tomato Romp is North America’s first rotten tomato fight for a good cause.
Aug 31st, 2016 by East Side BID
East Side’s Tomato Romp! Returns September 12th
9th Year For America’s First Rotten Tomato Fight, A Fight For Hunger
Aug 27th, 2015 by East Side BID
Event Invitation from Alderman Nik Kovac
I am hosting a neighborhood meeting regarding Library Club.
Aug 6th, 2013 by Nik KovacBuilding data on this page, including assessment information, was last updated on April 5, 2024
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