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    The Workshop Brewing Company

    4.3 (215 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Tacos (can't recall which ones) and chips queso. Both good. hHad the shrimp tacos (also good) but they didn't survive for the picture.
    Jason N.

    Had tacos and chips during our independent bike and brew tour. The Stevedore cider was amazing. Nice place, quiet due to 9/1. Will return.

    Linda H.

    Fun bartender. Nice selection of beer and even vodka drinks for me. They make their own vodka, gin and whiskey. The spent grain pretzels with their Tenpenny beer cheese is delicious. The smoked wings with their honey garlic sauce were outstanding. The smoker is outside.

    Jeff T.

    Stopped in here with some friends while in Traverse City. Nice selection of beers and even some very unique ones. Tried a couple and liked them both. Ordered burgers and sat on the outside patio. The burgers came fast and had a very nice bacon jam on them. They were good size and very flavorful. This is a great place to stop if you want some good burgers and tasty beer.

    Jessica M.

    Pleasantly surprised by the brew works- but in the best kind of way. Open seating with a patio seat area, and picnic tables out front for partial views of the bay. Great beer selection, the cold snap IPA was delicious. Also the pizza place inside, parliament, serves up some SERIOUSLY good za' Highly recommend the chicken bacon ranch- we ordered one togo for home, and it was delicious!

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    Melanie M.

    Came for a live band and they cancelled. We were so bummed, but stuck around for a beer and chicken nachos. Family friendly - large shelf of games and toys. You order at the bar and pick up your food at a window. Can't really comment on the service. Beer and food was just okay - we likely will try other breweries in the area before returning.

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    Christina C.

    Stumbled upon this cool little place while being in the area. It looks small from the outside, but it was bigger than I thought on the inside. The ambiance was a little dark, but not enough for it to be weird. Plenty of board games to choose from and even adult games behind the bar. There is a separate spot to order food. We enjoyed a beer while grabbing some cheese bread. I will say that their ranch is not delicious for those of you ranch lovers out there. They also had a cool chalkboard to get your friends drinks if they don't happen to be with you at the time. It's a clever idea that I've seen at a few places. Currently they have a good view to the water, but they will lose that as soon as the new development goes in across the street. Bummer, but I'm sure it will still be a cool place to hangout.

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    Stephen T.

    The Workshop Brewing Company is a cool small brewery with a uniqueness all his own. Upon entering you find a convenient coat rack to put your layers when you come in from the cold. The bohemian industrial atmosphere makes this a great place to laugh and relax with you pals. Some tables are made from old table saws and creates a funky workshop look. During my visit I tried the bean wrap, pizza, and wings. The bean wrap was good, but could use a little more filling to round it out as a item on it's own. Pizza and wings were great. Lots of flavor and very enjoyable. The crust was soft, and crispy on the outside. In the front of the building they have an igloo that can be reserved for groups and events. I tried a nitro porter, which was nice and smooth with a solid bit of foam on the to. Definitely would recommend if you're into porters. Guten Appetit and Enjoy Responsibly!

    Mike S.

    Stopped in yesterday for dinner and I was impressed. The beer was very good and the pulled pork sandwich was delicious. It wasn't too busy and the service was great.

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    Nicole M.

    HUGE fan of Workshop-- the beers are solid and varied, with something for literally anyone (including ciders if need be gluten-free) and the food is tops. Of course the styles will vary according to what's on draft and the season, but at least when I was there I was a big fan of the Uncapper, which was a really refreshing honey ale (not sweet like a lot of honey craft beers, just wonderfully aromatic and crushable) and enjoyed their ESB, too. Foodwise, this place crushes it-- in fact, I was such a fan that I made it my last meal in TC before catching my flight. Why? Two words: DILL BREAKER. This is the weirdestly most delicious pizza you'll ever have, and you never knew you wanted it. While I'm normally not a white pizza kind of lady (pepperoni and tomato sauce for life) this quickly became my fav pie in town, and it's completely bizarre, featuring dill pickle slices amidst the glorious garlicky creaminess of its cheeses. I don't know how or why, but this pickle pizza just WORKS. Even my boyfriend enjoyed a slice, and he's not really much of a pickle man. If you're a garlic fiend, give it a try. It's also worth mentioning that the buffalo wings are awesome, and there's a gorgeous spent grain pretzel that is aromatic enough to want to sell as a room spray. Of course, it's also a great chill place to hang during summer, with a view of the bay and a nice breeze, and there's often live music in the evenings. Come for the beer, stay for the pickle pizza and good vibes.

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    5 months ago

    We always make sure to stop in for a cold brew when we're visiting Traverse City. Great beers, friendly staff, cool vibe.

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    23 days ago

    Absolutely terrible food. They often have live music and late night motorcycles revving in the alley way. Weird place.

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    1 year ago

    Beer is average and the happy hour is bogus. Even thought the website states happy hour Monday - Thursday they wouldn't honor it. Beware.

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    1 year ago

    Great staff - great beverage options - awesome vib. Great place to chill and relax, you will throughly enjoy the experience

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    2 years ago

    Stopped in for a couple brews and pretzels. Always a great place to stop. We sat outside and enjoyed the bay view.

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    3 years ago

    The beer was nothing special, unfortunately. But we enjoyed the open mic night and variety of singers, so the ambiance was 5/5!

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    Fun place, kinda pricey, but chill hangout spot. Had the dry cider and it was pretty good

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