Tristan Schukraft Buys The Abbey Food & Bar From David Cooley For $27M

The iconic LGBTQ+ venues, The Abbey Food & Bar and The Chapel located at 692 North Robertson Boulevard in West Hollywood, have been sold for $27 million in a landmark deal. The property, well-known for its significance in the LGBTQ+ community, was purchased by Tristan Schukraft from the seller David Cooley, the founder of The Abbey Food & Bar.

Summary of transaction details:

• Property Type: Retail
• Transaction Amount: $27,000,000
• Buyer: Tristan Schukraft
• Seller: David Cooley - The Abbey Food & Bar
• Address: 692 North Robertson Boulevard
• Market: West Hollywood

Entrepreneurs David Cooley and Tristan Schukraft were the key individuals involved in the deal. Cooley, the founder of The Abbey, highlighted the venue's legacy as more than just a bar, serving as a sanctuary and hub for the LGBTQ+ community. On the other hand, Schukraft, known for his contributions to LGBTQ+ community enrichment, expressed excitement to build on The Abbey's 33-year legacy by honoring its history while introducing new ideas to reflect the evolving LGBTQ+ community.