There are no good or real dive bars in Traverse City. Might as well just go to a dispensary and…read moreliquor store and party at your hotel.

The owner pulled me aside to tell me (because im a gay man) that a couple of dudes "had a problem…read morewith me." I never touched anyone or proposition anyone... they were just offended that I was "flirting" with them. She then told me that if I want to be gay I should go to a gay bar... because "this isn't that kind of place... and I need to read the room" So... just curious... how many women have been to a bar and gotten hit on or propositioned (neither of which I did...) by someone you weren't interested in...? Because that's bar life... right? I never hurt anyone. I was just singing kareoke and chatting to people and she made me feel subhuman... in 2026. Shame on you Kim. And the Sail Inn....

Amazing cocktails and an amazing team. They've never steered me wrong when it comes to their…read morecocktails and they're always letting you try their spirits to make sure they get the right profile for your pallet. They have such a unique concoction of drinks and you can tell the effort and research that goes into each recipe. They're creative and innovative and it's such a great gem of the UP. They have had a food truck there each time I've visited (Alley Cat's) so you can hang out for dinner and drinks! I love their outdoor area, it's lively but has a great amount of vegetation and seating so you can still feel like you're in an intimate setting.

Unique outdoor setting and a very personable bartender. My White Russian was amazing!read more

Impressive tap selection, great outdoor seating, food trucks, live music, and a genuinely relaxed…read morenorthern Michigan vibe. The beer quality is consistently outstanding, Staff is friendly.

Truly disappointing experience. The bbq food truck's burnt ends and brats were dismal. Not the…read morefault of the brewery. I got the lager and the nitro stout. Both tasted watered down. It was pretty undrinkable and the bartender wasn't the nicest. Not sure if it's an off night, but I would be hesitant to try it again.

My girlfriend and I recently returned from a vacation to the area, we spent a day in Traverse City…read more I wasn't impressed with the Workshop in the slightest. Although the wildfire smoke likely kept some people away, we came around mid afternoon in what should be the beginning of prime time hours and the place was empty. Not a good sign. I found it a bit odd that we had to order at the bar, considering only 2 other groups were there. There were like 4 employees just chatting away at the bar as well. At this point I know what I like in craft beers and I usually never have an unpleasant experience trying them, but we liked nothing we ordered on the beer flight! We had put in an order for the BBQ flatbread as an appetizer as well, and the chicken was super dry. I can't blame the sauce for being to spicy since I'm sure it's a popular local brand. That one's on us. We decided to have an actual dinner closer to our cabin.

So I want to be cautious here as I know there is new ownership from what I heard. My wife and I…read morecame here spontaneously as we were in town for the weekend. When we ordered, the bartender didn't drink which made it hard to know what certain beers taste like, but honestly, no judgement because he did the right thing and offered tastes of beer which was awesome and helpful! So service wise I would say great! The beer tasted really good as well and was decently priced. They had a bourbon barrel stout which was pretty good and newly released. The biggest issue we had was with the food. I ordered the spam sandwich with chips and my wife ordered the chicken quesadilla. While the food was cheap, the quality of the food also seems that way too based off what we ordered. The spam sandwich was supposed to be teriyaki flavored, and didn't get any of that. There wasn't a lot of thousand island dressing on it too, which made the sandwich dry. The chips that were served were clearly out of a bag as they were cold, which made it seem like I could have just gotten a bag myself. I would have paid a few dollars extra to get something fresh like fries. While spam comes from a can and I know this, my wife's chicken quesadilla had chicken that was clearly from a can - it was sopping wet, and the meat was very chunky, and very salty. This made us worry the rest of the food may not be very fresh. While we did have that experience, I will say the pretzel bites were really good and did seem fresh, and they were sourdough! So that was nice. I think this place has very good beer, and a really cool bar setup with a nice stage, arcade machines, and much more. However, I wouldn't come back here for lunch. Instead, I would make food at home. I would highly recommend more fresher options, and I would pay a little more for better quality food.

Great selection of bourbon pours and a neat atmosphere most people walk right by. Highly recommendread more

Nicely dimmed lounge with a variety of seating for different group sizes. Drinks were expertly…read morecrafted. The drink menu is extensive - huge selection of Bourbons. Service is attentive ** note: there is no food service or snacks that we observed

When you're on snowmobiles, there's really not much to choose from. And you base your trip on…read morewhere you can get a decent burger. So pretty much any place that can get you reasonably warm and some hot food hits the spot just fine. The Hide-A-Way at Starvation Lake always entertains me. It's a rowdy crowd and they have some funny signs inside. My favorite, "If the music is too loud, you're too #$%&!$# old."

Food is on the high side good location just off the blue bear trail. You order a burger add…read moreeverything topping is à la cart maybe a burger very expensive

Limited review because we stopped just for a quick lunch before heading to a flight from TVC…read more Taking time to post because the chicken fingers (chicken and chips) were prob the best we ever had. Three huge pieces, juicy, flavorful, smoking hot and great breading. The fries were great too. Great service. Fun vibe. Legit Irish pub. I gotta think this is a local fav. Go Go Go!

Stopped in here with friends while waiting for our table to be ready at a nearby restaurant. It was…read morepacked and bustling on a Wednesday evening, but bar service was quick. We came back after dinner for a beer and to listen to their live music and service was much slower. All of the staff we talked to were very friendly though. It's a fun spot right on the main strip of downtown Traverse City and definitely worth a visit if you are in town.

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!

We were looking for a real dive bar in TC. Finally found one. Can watch the games here as well. A…read morebit off the big tourist spot so thats a plus