Tonight was the official reopening of Von Trier, 2235 N. Farwell Ave. After a tumultuous 2017 and closing the bar to refresh and remodel for the start of 2018, owner John Sidoff is thrilled his pub and restaurant remains operational and German-themed.
"The outpouring of support throughout all of this has been phenomenal," says Sidoff. "I am really, really happy with the turnout."
Sidoff celebrated tonight with drink specials, a buffet of free food (Von Trier will have a full German menu in the near future) and a ceremonial keg tapping.
The space feels very similar to the "old" Von Trier, but fresher and with new, thoughtfully-placed lighting that illuminates signature bar features like the ceiling murals and vintage wall adornments. But don’t worry: Von Trier is still ambient and deliciously dim.
The German mural is back behind the bar, but Sidoff says he will reinstall the mid-century mural that was surprisingly found beneath the German mural every holiday season.
"This will be a gift to Milwaukee for the next 40-50 years," says Sidoff.
Take a tour with John Sidoff of the rebooted Von Trier:
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