Mackinaw Brewing Company

Mackinaw Brewing CompanyMackinaw Brewing Company
Mackinaw Brewing CompanyMackinaw Brewing Company
Brewery, Bar, Eatery

161 East Front Street
Traverse City, Michigan, 49684
United States

(231) 933-1100 | map
mackinawbrewing.com
BEER STATS
Average:
3.3
Beers:
11
Ratings:
169
PLACE STATS
Average:
3.45
Reviews:
22
Ratings:
62
pDev:
12.75%
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Ratings by DCdevyl78:
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Rated by DCdevyl78 from Illinois

3/5  rDev -13%

Jan 29, 2014
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Reviewed by Brook82 from Ohio

3.7/5  rDev +7.2%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 3.5 | service: 4.5 | selection: 3.5 | food: 3
Good beers, average food. Service was A one. Doesn't open until noon. Nice patio on the north side of the building that has tables available. Prices are reasonable. Worth your time to have a local brew if you're in the Traverse City area.
Jun 14, 2022
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Reviewed by Tripel_Threat from Michigan

3.15/5  rDev -8.7%
vibe: 3.25 | quality: 3.25 | service: 3.25 | selection: 2.75 | food: 3.5
I usually avoid this place when I get to Traverse because it's usually summer and tourists seem to really like this place. In October it seemed to be the only place big enough and not too busy on Front Street to accommodate our party.
Bottom line, it's okay. They serve their six ales, which are just okay. The food was decent enough. I wouldn't call it a destination to seek out, but if you find yourself here you'll be all right.
Oct 10, 2019
 
Rated: 3.88 by Coho11 from Ohio

Jul 08, 2018
 
Rated: 3.48 by ESchweers from Michigan

Apr 07, 2018
 
Rated: 3.44 by redleg64 from Michigan

Dec 20, 2017
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Reviewed by jimbofish from Michigan

4.16/5  rDev +20.6%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.75 | selection: 3 | food: 4.75
TC's first brewpub. The brewing room used to be right up front in the street window, but was moved downstairs to add more seating. The oak and glass doors from the brew room are now used on the restrooms in back. Decor is Great Lakes freighter. Bar and hi-top tables up front, booths and regular tables in back with a new deck out back overlooking the Boardman River and West Bay. Several TVs in the noisier front section where the bar is usually filled with locals. The aroma from the smoker fills the room and drifts out to the sidewalk.

Menu beers are fine. I don't think they've changed in the 20 years he's been brewing here. They now have a couple of seasonals that are usually interesting. Pricing is reasonable with happy hour pricing during the off-season.. Growlers and mug club memberships available.

Service and food here are excellent. Smoked meats and fish are the specialties, particularly the ribs. One of the few places that serve Lake Perch dinners year-round. Couple of specials every day, usually some sort of seafood. Potato options include baked sweet potato with maple honey butter and the best fries in town.

During the summer it's crowded with tourists as it's right in the heart of downtown TC. We go for the food, mainly during the off-season, with the beer as a bonus, sit by a window, and watch the city go by.
Mar 13, 2017
 
Rated: 3.74 by Tjb14 from Michigan

Dec 07, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by Danielr26 from Michigan

Oct 12, 2016
 
Rated: 4.2 by Billydoughnuts from Michigan

Feb 03, 2016
 
Rated: 3.28 by chuckgietzen from Michigan

Sep 24, 2015
 
Rated: 3.99 by bigleague from Michigan

Aug 11, 2015
 
Rated: 3.65 by HardyA from Michigan

Aug 10, 2015
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Reviewed by pat61 from Minnesota

3.54/5  rDev +2.6%
vibe: 3 | quality: 3.5 | service: 3.75 | selection: 3.5 | food: 3.75
I stopped in heere a few times during the afternoon to hydrate with some beer after dragging grandchildren up and down the street. the beer is decent and the clientel mostly tourists. I can't say much about the night time vibe.
Jul 19, 2015
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Rated by Bearshawks85 from Illinois

4.15/5  rDev +20.3%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.25 | selection: 3.75 | food: 4
nice little brewpub in TC. Not a large selection, but good quality.
Jul 14, 2015
 
Rated: 3 by DbbC from Illinois

May 21, 2015
 
Rated: 3.35 by Shaskins80 from Michigan

Apr 09, 2015
 
Rated: 3.65 by JDoHo from Michigan

Feb 14, 2015
 
Rated: 2.84 by Samurai_Jesus4 from Michigan

Jan 15, 2015
 
Rated: 3 by king75 from Michigan

Dec 15, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by Agentveba from North Carolina

Dec 03, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by irish6174 from Michigan

Oct 31, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by Indianpaleale from Michigan

Oct 07, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by rjcoy06 from Michigan

Sep 15, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by crossi83 from California

Aug 29, 2014
 
Rated: 3.52 by PhilMiller from Indiana

Aug 22, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by deakin from Michigan

Aug 19, 2014
 
Rated: 3.72 by BBlov

Aug 15, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by Robdiesel21 from Michigan

Aug 06, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by navband from Michigan

Aug 05, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by skyline522 from Illinois

Aug 01, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by MaxPowers from Michigan

Jul 30, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by Grand-Raggedy from Michigan

Jun 29, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by Weavagra from Pennsylvania

Jun 02, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by SkinniePost from Wisconsin

May 02, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by Fargrow from Michigan

Apr 28, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by Lynn from Ohio

Apr 13, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by tmcarter23 from Michigan

Mar 24, 2014
 
Rated: 4.01 by Mxsluis from Michigan

Mar 20, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by Doublicious from Michigan

Feb 17, 2014
Mackinaw Brewing Company in Traverse City, MI
Brewery rating: 3.3 out of 5 with 169 ratings