2025 the year of 5BAR: Mixologist Levi Andersen discusses craft, new backroom

Levi Andersen, owner of 5BAR, looks at his dog, Lady, inside the bar on Thursday.

Zach Goodrow | Jan 22, 2025

 

BELOIT — 5BAR owner Levi Andersen is a difficult man to describe. Motivated, kind and unique flavors are easy characteristics to identify, but his impact on the community and local art-scene is another story.

 

Packed with countless fun events, special nights and tasty cocktails, 5BAR, 530 E. Grand Ave., and The Castle, 501 Prospect St., have become a revolving door for artists of all varieties to express their work.

Whether it’s live painting with Cheria Gillespie or hosting music performances at the bar, or allowing filmmakers like Daniel J. Pico or even potentially tattoo artists to utilize the space at The Castle, Andersen’s impact is felt throughout the city.

 

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