Super cute place. In town for the weekend and was hoping to find a good place for cocktails. I love places that make everything from scratch. Fresh juices and syrups. The menu was good, although my husband was hoping for better craft beer choices. I decided to try the Fireside in Valencia. I'm not huge on overly sweet cocktails . For me it was definitely on the sweet side. The Egg white added a creaminess to it however it was not as fluffy or thick as I'm used to. It kind of fell flat and could have been shaken more. Our server was super friendly. Loved the atmosphere. Would definitely visit again. read more

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LOVED The Public House (forgot to check-in, so sad!). Definitely has upscale vibes, but also a little bit tiki, but the prices were very reasonable. Loved the craft cocktail selection and THEY HAD VEGAN CORNDOGS. Amazing. Staff were great and I can't wait to return! read more

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I have been a fan of this place for at least 5 years now. I used to say (until tonight) they were the best and only place to get a really great drink (mixed drink) in Bay City with excellent presentation and taste and atmosphere to match. While you pay a little more for that than a typical bar it was well worth it. Sadly, I fear this place has gone beyond the brink of despair. I have never had staff respond with "I don't know I don't drink that" they "were" known for excellence typically and craft in what they provide. Even the plants (once well maintained and big and green all seasons) are half dead and sparse. Now limited drink offerings and poorly made. Coffee grounds in my espresso martini and let's not forget the 3 beans please (call me superstitious but they have meaning). I left there for the first time ever disappointed. I was desperate to find another place to get a well made drink. This was my place always. I landed at the Prost who previously I would have rated less than the Public House. My smile returned and my tastebuds were happy and mouth cleansed of the horrible drink at was once my place. I really hope the owner finds a way to turn this place around. read more

Their smoked wings are to 'die for'! Salads and burgers are really good. Pricing is a tad on the high side, and, while the ambiance is great, the interior is quite dark. Watch out for the potentially unsafe and uneven step outside the front door! read more

Great ambience, loved the space. Excellent craft cocktails. We had dinner in town and popped in for a cocktail to end the evening and so glad we did! If you enjoy quality craft drinks and a cool space, make sure to stop in and enjoy this gem! read more

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Worth the trip!!! Fabulous breakfast brunch. I highly recommend the steak and eggs. If you want something on the sweet side try the banana bread french toast foster. Super delicious. Stopped back by for drinks. They design their own cocktails. Great service and great atmosphere. read more

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This is the place to frequent while you are visiting Bay City. The location is perfect. The ambience is unique. The bartenders are knowledgeable. The drinks are superb. Also, you may even have the opportunity to sit next to Betsy Brandt ("Marie" from Breaking Bad) who lives here in Bay City. She was sitting at the bar when we were her. You will NOT be disappointed if you check out this joint. read more

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Excellent drinks and great ambiance. I especially like the take a dollar/leave a dollar motif all over the walls. We had 5 in our group and all tried 2 drinks each. Drinks were not watered down and well worth the price. Can't wait to visit again! read more

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Super amazing spot for happy hour. The drinks are amazing and the atmosphere is perfect. The decor is so cute and inviting. The staff is super friendly and attentive. We all had a round of mules and split some tater tots. Definitely will be back!! read more

Best place for drinks in Bay City. You'll love this place Funky. The bartenders here are skilled Order something ridiculous or Whiskey read more

They have some of the best drinks in the area. The bar tenders make great craft cocktails. You feel like you are in a big city bar. I highly recommend this place! read more

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This was such a fun experience - they have yurts outside of the bar due to COVID. The streets around the bars are shut down so bars and restaurants can have extended outdoor drinking areas. Most bars had tents of some sort - but these guys went above and beyond with yurts! They're so cozy and do a great job blocking the wind! Service was great and drinks were delish! Worth a stop if you are in town for the weekend! read more

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Pretty cool vibe this place has going on. Arrived on a Saturday night around 8ish and the place was packed. Enjoyed some hand crafted creative cocktails and also some great classic cocktails mixed well. The handcrafted cocktails range around $8 which is quite reasonable. They have a happy hour Monday - Friday from 4-6 on select cocktails for $6. They didn't have a great selection of bourbons, if you're into that. Tried the charcuterie board, it was good, nothing exceptional. I'm not sure how long this place has been open, but the service, atmosphere and cocktails all seem to be done right. Definitely a great addition to downtown Bay City. Check it out!! read more

The Public House - A yummy Hemingway cocktail and an allright bourbon brand, not a great selection of bourbon. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Bay City, Michigan

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Super classy and quaint cocktail bar. The decor is beautiful and the staff is kind. It's quiet and small; a great please for meet a friend or two for a nightcap. read more

We were looking for a place to drink and chat. I found this gem on yelp and am so glad I did. The vibe is very New York as the space is small and chic. The cocktails are handcrafted and phenomenal. I hope this place stays here for many years to com.. read more

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I'm from out of town. My brother, who lives in Bay City, brought me here. It was a Saturday night, 20 minutes before closing. There was only a couple of other customers at the bar. I hope that's just an odd night for them. This place is really cool. The bartender was nice & very knowledgeable about the drinks. The drinks were surprisingly really good! My brother said they usually have a DJ on the weekends. I hope this place does well so I can go here again the next time I visit. read more

Okay so if I could leave 6 stars, I would. Where do I even begin, I was impressed with everything. The aesthetic and atmosphere is super nice and the plant wall really adds a nice vibe to the room. The drinks are absolutely amazing and the bartenders here are clearly very experienced. Now, this morning, I tried their brunch and OMG that breakfast sandwich was the best breakfast sandwich of my life. I'm from the Ann Arbor area which is a food hub of Michigan and no breakfasts from there or around compares to the breakfast served here. The worst part of this weekend getaway will be leaving knowing I will not be able to order the exact same thing until my return. Please support this business, one of Michigans finest establishments!!! read more

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Love love love the pineapple drink! This place is so hipster. The buffalo cauliflower was awesome! Not to spicy heavy on the sauce! Pretty warm environment! But super friendly bartenders. Limited seating. Lots of great drink selection. read more

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Pretty trendy little joint. Cocktails are creative and use some high end spirits. The whiskey sour is ON POINT with rye whiskey. The Bloody Mary, though, is oddly sweet; so much that my one friend did not finish it. Food is okay; kinda pricey, but trendy most. read more

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So glad I actually made time to go here! The place was amazing loved the decor and cozy vibrant vibe the place had. Very welcoming staff with great knowledge of there vast liquor and drinks they carry. This place is exactly what the area needed. I went on taco Tuesday and the tacos were amazing went down faster than expected. The drinks were really good as well. read more

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We really enjoyed this place. The ambiance is perfect for a date night pre dinner cocktail. The drinks were great and the staff was very helpful in picking drinks. Only reason I gave it four was because one of our drinks never came so we had to go ask for it again. Will definitely be back!!! read more

I've traveled all over the state and you cannot find a better craft cocktail and at an affordable price compared to the big city

My brother and I were in town from North Carolina. What a pleasant surprise to find this quaint cocktail bar. The waitress loved her job and her exuberance for crafting cocktails was delightful. Their classic drinks were delicious and well-prepared. They were also very open to making the off-menu drinks we requested which were just as well-prepared. read more

This is an amazing find in Bay City! True craft cocktails in A modern atmosphere. Lots of variety. Everything tasted organic and fresh. Can't wait to return. read more

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Great drinks, food, and atmosphere. Interior is beautiful, clean/simple/modern with an eye popping hanging garden of greens. I had some some tacos and the charcuterie board. Both were excellent. The tacos are definitely craft. Meaning excellent presentation, full of flavor, small and relatively expensive. The bartenders are extremely knowledgeable about mixology and accommodating to bespoke cocktails. The caliber of a craft drink/food establishment one would find only in a major metropolitan area (and fairly rare there at that) which is why it's such a treat in Bay City. read more

Simply our favorite bar. Drinks are always on point with great selection of liquor. We love the charcuterie, bacon wrapped dates, steak bites, and wings as well. read more

Second time here. Delicious and out of the ordinary hand-crafted cocktails. Many appetizer-like, shareable items. Everything we tried was delicious. Highly recommend the bacon-wrapped dates!! Amazing! Had Tommy's Margarita, which is what every margarita should be like! This is a great place for quality drinks and lighter fare. Love the old building atmosphere. Good for special occasions. read more

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Bottomless Mimosas & Bloodys....yes please. Great atmosphere and an amazing selectIon of craft drinks. Came for brunch and had the biscuits and gravy and southwest skillet. Both were great, but the biscuits and gravy were hands down the best ever. read more

Love PH! I've been there twice now and enjoyed it very much both times. The bartender was serious about perfecting his cocktails and did a great job! They came out great and delicious. I've tried 5 of them now. Will continue to try other cocktails on the menu. Also love the decor of the place, cool mid century modern and the live plant wall! Highly recommended! read more

A little stuffy inside at first during the summer and not much room for large groups to sit down for dinner but the bar is cute and modern and they have a really cool list of unique cocktails to try. Bartenders are so good at making amazing cocktails! The food is fresh and has somewhat healthier options!! I will definitely be back! read more

We to the Public House this last Friday. It is a very hipster bar, so if you're into that thing it is a good place. This owner uses very fresh ingredients as well as their own signature cocktail menu. The drinks will range anywhere from about five dollars up until $20. The $20 cocktail is actually a cocktail for two so that is really not that pricey. Either way, I like to support local business and the owner is an excellent entrepreneur. Therefore I support this business as much as possible. Go check it out you will not be disappointed. read more

Had a light supper and drinks with my husband. Drinks were wonderful as was the service. We ordered the papas bravas and caramelized broccoli, both of which were delish, though the broccoli was a bit undercooked for my taste. We also tried the tacos, which turned out to be the low point of an otherwise delightful meal. The shells (soft corn) were not fresh and had been grilled until they were hard and dry. Additionally, romesco was an odd flavor combo with carnitas and overpowered the almost flavorless pork. The beef tacos had much better flavor, but unfortunately had been cooked until the meat was mushy. Disappointing, but overall the rest of the meal and the tasty cocktails were good enough that we're likely to come back. We just won't be ordering the tacos. read more

Truly the best place for cocktails and great times. The environment is perfect. Staff is always friendly and willing to try new drinks and they have mastered the classics. 11/10 read more

Great new spot in town. Excellent Vegetarian options outside of the standard salad fare. Sunday has brunch! Different drink specials for days of the week and times of the day. Drinks are high end and offer good variety. Staff are knowledgeable and friendly. Environment is clean and modern. read more

This place is solid. Great presentation on their drinks and very good food as well. Very knowledgeable bartenders.

Went in on a Friday evening with 10 people wanting drinks and appetizers. 6 people in the place already, most drinking. Asked the bartender what appetizers were fast, and he stated the kitchen was totally free and should not matter. Ordered 3 appetizers for the table, received drinks 30 minutes later, 1 appetizer 15 minutes after this and the final appetizers a half an hour later...we spent a bunch of money with the worst service I have seen in quite some time. read more

The Public House has a sophisticated, vibrant, and bold menu for drinks. I always try something new and I'm always blown away. The craftsmanship they put into each drink is incredibly amazing. Truly a work of art. In all, it's a great place to hang with friends on a weekend night read more

Not the best experience ever. Potatoes in each dish were undercooked. We were always out of water. The food took a long time. The place looks great though. Maybe next time will be better. read more

Great drinks, great atmosphere, great service. A cocktail oasis in a world of craft beers.

This is my favorite place to get a drink. It's such a nice atmosphere; open, airy and music at the right level to enjoy, and still be able to carry a conversation. The drinks are very good, and the bartenders are able to make just about anything you can come up with. They are also able to accommodate those who are unable/choose not to imbibe with delicious "mocktails". This seems to be the best place to get your veggies as well. I've had a beet salad, roasted root vegetables, grilled broccoli, veggie tacos, and some other salad - all good, and you can feel better about that tasty drink. read more