Wittnebel’s Tavern
Wittnebel’s Tavern Grand Opening
Saturday May 17 – Sunday May 18
10AM – 4PM
Join us for a memorable weekend!
Welcome to
10AM | Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
10AM – 1PM | Live Polka Music by Mike Schneider
Join us for a festive two-day grand opening celebration with live music, tap dance performances, and ribbon cuttings each day! Guests receive a can cooler at entry and a commemorative sticker with every beer purchase.
Bonus: Wisconsin Historical Society members enjoy free admission. Join us for a memorable weekend filled with music, dance, and fun!
Wittnebel’s Tavern
Grab a glass and “cheers” the past
Relive the past as you sip on Kettle Brau Lager, a 1930’s-style beer re-created especially for Wittnebel’s Tavern, while bartenders decked out in Depression-era attire serve up nostalgia. Originally opened in the early 1900s, this iconic gathering place was the heart of the Old Ashippun community, where two generations of the Wittnebel family kept the taps flowing for more than 80 years.
Now it’s back—and better than ever—at Old World Wisconsin. Meticulously restored to evoke the vibrant energy of the post-Prohibition 1930s, the tavern offers a true time-travel experience. Every detail harkens back to the spirit of a bygone era when Roosevelt was president and swing dancing was all the rage.
Kettle Braü Lager
Step back in time with Kettle Brau, a 1930s-style American Lager. This light, refreshing brew captures the essence of the beers once crafted to celebrate the post-Prohibition era. Kettle Brau is an exclusive collaboration crafted by our beer historian and brewed and canned in Wisconsin.
Tap into History at Wittnebel’s Tavern
Share a round at the restored tavern bar
Meet your friendly bartender
Hear the ring of the historic cash register
The Story Behind the Tavern
How did Wittnebel’s Tavern travel from the small community of Old Ashippun to begin a second act as part of the Beer & Brewing area at Old World Wisconsin? Learn more about its fascinating journey and the preservation of an iconic piece of Wisconsin tavern history.
