Little busier than i would have expected for a Tuesday, but it was a great experience. Came here to…read moremeet a friend, we enjoyed the food and beer (they have Alaskan amber!!!!!!!!) The hammy slammy reminds me of the turkey O toole from bennigans! People Everywhere to help, and a fabulous roadside pub type of restaurant.

If you find yourself in this neck of the woods, and want to sit down for a casual meal that doesn't…read moreinvolve a drive thru, get the 1/2 lb Super Spikeburger. The standard bun is a brioche - ask for it extra toasted. Then add Grilled Onions, pickles, lettuce, and extra Thousand Island dressing to emulate In-N-Out Burger Animal Style. It's a simple way to elevate & ensure your burger enjoyment. I love modding my order like this. Their waffle fries are seasoned and tasty. Super friendly staff and lots of extra-cold beer on tap exemplify the wholesome Northern Michigan vibe. Lots of TVs and a cozy, not-too-bright environment. I would totally go back.

Great cod dinners...excellent service and atmosphere...well worth the stop!…read moreExcellent beef menu and real prime rib Definitely be here again.

After dinner night cap, with friends. Historic old bar. Waitress was good, as were the drinks. Very…read morequiet on a Wednesday evening

great atmosphere. great service. stumbled upon this place while golfing at treetops resort. So…read morehappy I did

We were just passing through on the way to Northern Michigan and I'm so happy that we found the…read morePine squirrel. The long bar was filled with patrons, which made the ambience festive. We ordered a taco salad and white fish dinner, plus a couple beers. Everything was great and our waitress. Amanda was attentive, but not too attentive. She was really good.

Went to this pub for our anniversary. Sometimes you just want nachos and not a fancy, expensive…read moresteak dinner. Romantic, I know! I got a few vodka sodas, a fountain coke, and my husband and I shared the giantest (yes it's a word) dish of nachos in the world. They were great. We brought the leftovers home to our in laws and although they were cold and soggy, they got demolished in minutes, ha! The service was efficient. Our server wasn't overly friendly but she wasn't rude either, just wanted to get the job done. Would definitely go back for nachos and a drink!

Easily the best bar in Petoskey and honestly one of the best ones I've been to anywhere. Yes, as a…read morehometown local I'm a little biased for sure but there is something very genuine and honest about the Pub and the people there. No pretension, no putting on airs or trying to impress anyone, everyone coming as they are. You'll rub elbows with local blue collar and service industry people, trust fund kids, wealthy summer residents, everyday folks of all kinds etc. I think a lot of reviews here are from visitors expecting The Pub to be like the Perry Hotel or one of the more tourist oriented places that bends over backwards and caters to summer vacationers. One even mentioned threatening to "Go ski somewhere else" for not being coddled I guess, which I found hilarious. They also seem to mention food a lot. For what it's worth the food is pretty darn good here, though my experience is usually over some appetizers later at night shared with friends over a few drinks. Solid burgers, can't go wrong with the fish & chips and their cheese curds are surprisingly good, easily rivaling anything you'd find in Wisconsin. That said I've always seen this place as a bar first and a place to drink with friends that just happens to have good late night food too. The service is good and the people working are top-notch and good at their job, but sometimes the Pub can get a bit too busy as there's just not a lot of competition that truly rivals it downtown. That's what happens when barely anything is open late in the post-covid world and businesses seem to be closing left and right. If you can keep your ego in check you'll find a pretty rare and valuable thing here which is a local pub welcoming to anybody and truly reflecting the full breadth of the local community.

Great for a ok selection of beers, ok stocked full bar, prices are pretty low, no food however but…read morethey have some pool tables, fun spot for a drink and some 8 ball, they also have a smaller outside area

What a cute place!!! We didn't have any food, but the service was great!! We got to meet some of…read morethe family that own the bar & they are just the sweetest!!

This is the second time I've been here and it just gets better and better. We dropped in for an…read moreimpromptu beer on a cold Tuesday morning, and we grabbed a seat at the bar. There are many food and drink options but we only wanted a tall cold one this fine day, and that's exactly what we got. Service was friendly and engaging and the vibe was chill. I only wish I lived closer

Overall the food was great my Brussels sprouts were delicious and my side salad but my husband…read moresteak not so much it was burnt and not seasoned very well I would recommend thought!

Excellent brewery/restaurant in Grayling…read more I've eaten here twice in a seven year span and the beer, food, and service are still great. Latest visit was last week and we were going to arrive right around kitchen closing (9:30pm). Called in an order and they held it for us/let us eat inside and grab beers. Appreciated that greatly after a long drive. A handful of plant based options like tacos, bowls, and pita sandwiches. I ordered tacos and the pita and both were yummy. Beers are solid and they have other breweries too. Plus cider. The seating options are plentiful (long bar, small and large tables). They can accommodate large groups. The decor is cool inside too. Will absolutely keep coming here when I find myself up north.

Dropping this to 3 stars. You freaking charged me 50 cents for mustard. Totally insane. Piss me off…read morefor 50 cents. Great business model. I loved this place, but you just dropped off of my list. I have a place nearby and used to come by EVERY time I was in Grayling. Spikes from now on.

Hot, fresh and tasty food. The food does take time to come in but is worth the wait. We got the…read morechicken spinach pizza which has a zing to it, the tomato basil soup felt calm and flavorful and the beef& lamb gyro was perfection! Amazing food!

We stopped in while driving through Gaylord. We tried an appetizer and some beer. Oktoberfest beer…read morewas very flavorful and well balanced. The nachos were pretty good. The queso was very good and kind of thick. It was a decent size portion and had plenty of chicken on top. They were setting up for their trivia night. And they advertised for their live music on certain nights. If I lived near by, I would definitely come back! Staff was friendly. And the place was very clean.

Great service, and good food. Hot things were hot, fresh things were fresh. Cute environment. Love…read morethe Dead Bear theme and wonder if it might be a twist on Fred Bear. Good food. Go! You won't be disappointed.

Dead Bear Brewing is an essential visit on your way through the Grayling area. The staff were…read morepleasant to deal with and notibly attentive considering the busy nature of the establishment during my visit. The food was on par with the incredible service paired with an atmosphere that matches the tone of an upbeat hipster brewery. I will most definitely be back for another visit on my next trip through the area.

Met up with a friend hadn't seen in a while. Great service. Great lunch. Didn't feel rushed and…read moreleft happy.

Awesome service, great food and good pricing range. Thank you again Julie and her staff for all…read morethat you do !