Food- no, I didn't order anything. Service - they're cool…read more Ambiance - there's low lighting, over head bright florescent lights are the devil incarnate- so , the low lighting is a win. Don't over indulge, this is a basement establishment and both entrance and exits I used necessitate use of stairs. Slainte! I had the sea shandy, some kinda beer/lemonade mix, I approved, just like a German radler situation.

Herr for st pats day. No table servers. Cold air conditioner on and its 15 degrees outside…read more Staff won't clean tables. Great Irish music. Same management did not plan this better ..

Good bar food and nice portions. Fried food doesn't have a chemical taste. Staff were very friendly.read more

Just stopped in for a quick drink but loved the laid back atmosphere. People's food around us…read morelooked really good and I love a bar with free popcorn. Staff was friendly and fast. Lots of TVs to watch sports and Keno. No complaints, would definitely go back!

Awesome neighborhood pub with friendly service, good food and a full bar. We split the turkey…read moresandwich and it was great. Prices were on point too. Has an old school vibe with a large bar, booths and tables. Keno available! Checks all the boxes!

I was looking for a comfortable dive bar with local atmosphere, and I was directed to this place…read more Stopped in about 6:30 in the evening and this place was bumping. The bar actually has two sides one is the older bar which is crowded and full of regulars, and the other side is more of tables in groups. Both sides were packed. They must be doing something right in the neighborhood. We stood at a bar rail on the old side, the bartender the sauce there and actually came over, which I I'm glad because we probably never would have gotten close to the bar to order. If you go here, put on your patient cap because it is loud and proud.

The atmosphere here feels like a modern brewery with a casual vibe…read more I ordered a half dozen Cherry Porter Bbq Chicken Wings ($12). The slight cherry tang invthe bbq sauce created a very appetizing taste. The wings were cooked perfectly and I highly enjoyed them. I ordered the Pork Chop dinner ($29). This is a local michigan-raised pork with a cherry apple chutney. The pork chop was excellent and the cherry apple chutney was a great addition. It came with mashed potatoes and a cucumber corn medley. They both were very good. North Peak Brewing makes their own Root Beer. Honestly that why I chose to come here. Thankfully the Root Beer was excellent. The service was friendly, but not very efficient. I think they are short staffed because the bar tender was also my waiter and he was busy bartendering! Overall I still rate this a 5 star review. The Wings, Pork Chop, and Root Beer were all excellent and I would return for any of them. So yes I would Return.

Date of visit: 12/16/25 Came here for lunch while we were…read moreon a quick trip up North. I haven't been here for years, and was so happy to see that the menu still had my favorite Monte Cristo and beer cheese soup! Prices are high because it's Traverse City, so that doesn't bother me and you get the soup for 5 bucks when you add it to a meal! Nice! We started with the calamari - small portion, but it was hot and fresh and plenty for 2 people to share. I also had a small house salad, and added white cheddar for $1 (that was a good suggestion from our server Kylie!). The pesto ranch was great too. I love their main IPA, they do a great job, and it is always on the menu (versus seasonal). I love how this place is laid out, there are lots of wooden booths that feel quiet and private. The only reason for taking off a star is the parking. It's incredible that for a large restaurant, they share a small lot with multiple businesses. Everything else is great and you will appreciate the consistency and the spaciousness of this restaurant!

Good food but parts of the building are severely sagging inside the restaurant which sends a bad…read morevibe but again the food was great.

We absolutely love this place! Pleasant, friendly service, great food in a beautiful location. No…read moreone leaves here hungry, and the leftovers are to be looked forward to (generous portions). Always feel welcome here. We try to bring friends here as often as we can. Only downside so far... live music can be a little loud so we are sure to get the furthest table away from the stage area. We are there for the food and the service and prefer the music as background to our conversation.

We enjoyed closing the night at the Noggin and then stumbling back to our rooms. This is a super…read morecool spot. The pics don't do it justice. The bartender was always upbeat and happy to help. They didn't have a huge variety of beer on tap but they did have beers and assorted drinks in the cooler. They also had a variety of liquor options. We didn't eat but the food coming out looked really good! Definitely a place to check out when you are in the area!

Sooooo disappointing! If you read my two previous reviews, you will see that we USED to love this…read moreplace. All gone! First the good: Nice servers who are really trying. Second, the popcorn. The end. Now the bad news. Everything else. We are veterans restaurant/bar/cocktail lounge/ brewery patrons, so should've tuned into the fact that the place was empty at 7:30 even on a Tuesday night. My wife wanted a Chardonnay but was unfamiliar with one of them and asked for a taste. Seriously? What bartender sends a taste of wine in a shot glass with literally a quarter of that shot glass holding a "taste?" My wife had no idea what this wine was supposed to taste like so ordered a glass of Decoy, which was decent but quite overpriced. I ordered a Bellaire Brown out of the can which was cold & non-ruinable, thank God! We ordered a pizza with pepperoni, which used to be quite good here. Not anymore. As hard as it was to believe, in 8 slices there were NINE pieces of pepperoni. Total. We wondered if the kitchen was instructed to only use one piece per slice & maybe an extra one got slipped in by mistake. The pizza was undercooked, crust was tasteless, cheese bland, and sauce was not close to Italian. Maybe Contadina with a little oregano thrown into it. If you're a fan of Red Baron or other frozen pizza, stick to that because it's better. The best part of the pizza was the red pepper flakes we buried it with. I don't know if the new owners are cheap, unaware of why this place was once popular and populated, but we shan't be back soon. And from other recent reviews and the lack of crowd were not the only ones. Sad.

Great last day in Ludington for the weekend. We missed breakfast after packing up to head home to…read moreGrand Rapids and waited for The Sportsman to open. We are enjoying everything we ordered from the espresso martini to the Triple berry jam cider and the Cherry sour & now our food! Cashew Chicken Salad, Rice bowl and Chicken Enchilada Soup along with the best Onion rings Evah!!!

This is my first time eating at the Sportsman and I'm not sure why I waited so long. Had a weekday…read morelunch there. It was spacious, bright and clean inside. The ceilings are super high. Friendly, prompt service. I tried the chicken and a pickle which had very prominent pickle taste. Loved the housemade ranch dressing on it. The bread was a bit odd. Good rye flavor but it had an almost burnt taste. Maybe it was left on the grill too long. Sweet potato fries were fabulous. Seemed cut in house. Really thick but crispy. I'd try something else on the menu on my next visit but I would definitely go back.

The food is excellent... The one waitress they have works her butt off... When they are packed n…read moreshe is the only one working ... What a shame!! Customers get frustrated and angry... It's bad to say but I only like going there when we are the only ones there...

The food, atmosphere, and libations are top-shelf! Try the burger or the reuben sliders. Come for…read moreSt. Patrick's Day, but reserve ahead of time, it sells out quick! I highly recommend the best Irish pub in the upper lower!

Don't let the guys sitting at the bar with aggressive face tattoos scare you away. This place has…read moreok food. The bartender who I will guess owned the place based on his prideful prating on about his 16 hour days like it's a badge of honor. Side note: It appears to be in northern Michigan. Some may have found his gruff attitude and foul mouth toward the customers offensive. I found it rather charming, like I was watching History Channel's Gangland re-enactment of a Hells Angles' bar. He's seen it all and can't be fazed by your desire to have your appetizer come out before your meal. You'll get it all at the same time and you'll like it, snowflake! I throughly enjoyed my potato skins and fish dinner, tipped extra to endear myself to Rocco, headed out the door avoiding eye contact with face tattoo guys, trying not to offend anyone with my carefree big city attitude, hopped in my car, locked the doors, and with a satisfied feeling and full belly I went on my way into the night. Will be back!

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