History

In 1974, Al Counard pedaled his bike from the Northeast side of Green Bay to West De Pere. His goal was to get to the City of De Pere sheriff’s auction in time to put a bid in on the former End Zone Supper Club, located across from St. Norbert College campus. Al knew the location would be the perfect spot for him to live out the dream of owning his own business. For more than 15 years Al Counard operated The Abbey along with his partner Steve Harrison. Al made The Abbey famous among students of SNC and local residents alike for its short order burger and fry combos, ice-cold brews and friendly atmosphere.

In the fall of 1990, Al’s oldest son Kerry joined the business. He reintroduced Northeast Wisconsin to indoor golf, while at the same time upholding The Abbey’s long tradition of “food, fun & camaraderie”.

The year 2000 brought more changes and the new 6,600 square foot facility you find yourself in today. No longer just a short order food and beer pub, The Abbey now offers 30 beers on tap, an extensive wine list, private party facilities, and a relaxing atmosphere.

In a tradition started by Al more than 30 years ago, our goals remain the same: Provide a great atmosphere with good food and lots of fun!

About the Abbey

Although the Abbey is most widely know for their extensive collection of tap beers, they also offer a variety of other services. Their extensive menu includes everything from burgers to salads and even ribs. In addition, the kitchen offers daily lunch and dinner specials to satisfy even the hardest to please. When eating at the Abbey not only do you have choices of what to eat, but also where you would like to eat. Customers can choose to eat in the quiet, smoke free, dining room, out in the bar, or on our patio or balcony (weather permitting). In addition to filling your stomach, the Abbey also does an excellent job of quenching everyone’s thirst by offering the widest variety of drinks around. With 30 beers on tap, an extensive wine list, and a variety of various liquors and sodas, the bartenders make sure that nobody leaves thirsty.

Another service offered by the Abbey is their party room. The upstairs portion of the Abbey contains a party room and a bar perfect for any type of gathering whether it is a work gathering, birthday party, rehearsal dinner, graduation, or even a family reunion. A special menu is available providing a variety of appetizer and dinner choices. A private bartender is also available upon request.

Throughout the bar a wide variety of games can be found to make your time at the Abbey even more enjoyable. You will find everything from pool, darts and golf to poker machines and shuffleboard. The Abbey also has an extensive collection of shirts and hats available for purchase at any time.

The Abbey - a place to meet and eat.