520 7th Street, the former home of the Schaefer & Brother Malt House and, most recently, Community Beer Works, is available for lease.
The 11,379 square foot space features a dedicated production area, including a brewing space, walk-in cooler and warehouse with a loading dock, as well as a turn-key taproom with kitchen and mezzanine for offices or private parties, large windows and two outdoor dining areas including a front patio and courtyard beer garden.
Schneider Real Estate Services is handling the listing.
“The production wing features a 2,305 SF brew area, a 1,082 SF cooler, and a 3,838 SF warehouse with a loading dock. The hospitality side includes a 1,913 SF taproom, a 490 SF kitchen with a 12-foot hood, and a 556 SF mezzanine for offices or private parties. The property is rich with character, featuring exposed brick, large windows, and an industrial feel, plus two outdoor dining areas including a front patio and a 1,181 SF courtyard beer garden,” the listing reads.
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“A small brewery can scale up production without major build-out costs, or the space can be divided for multiple tenants, as it offers a clear separation between warehouse/production and restaurant/taproom areas,” Schneider Real Estate Services said. “The prime location offers exceptional neighborhood highlights including the new Ralph Wilson Park— a 100-acre waterfront park on Lake Erie currently undergoing a $110 million transformation and set to reopen next year—plus proximity to D’Youville University, Kleinhan’s Music Hall, the Peace Bridge, and Downtown Buffalo.”
“The prime location offers exceptional neighborhood highlights including the new Ralph Wilson Park— a 100-acre waterfront park on Lake Erie currently undergoing a $110 million transformation and set to reopen next year—plus proximity to D’Youville University, Kleinhan’s Music Hall, the Peace Bridge, and Downtown Buffalo,” the listing continues.
Moving forward, CBW will join forces with Thin Man Brewery and Smoldered Society to reopen the former Thin Man taproom at 166 Chandler Street, which will now be known as Chandler Street Breweries. Tentative plans call for an opening early next year.
The new taproom, which is being fully redesigned, will feature 24 draft lines, exclusive beer releases, and a diverse menu featuring wood-fired pizza, and numerous other entrees and appetizers. The 6,000-square-foot taproom will be reimagined with an updated modern look, expanded bar, wooden booths, couches, and televisions, including a big projector screen.
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