Michigan Breweries, Bars, Eateries (2025)

Discussion in 'Great Lakes' started by PapaGoose03, Jan 8, 2025.

Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.
Page 3 of 10
  1. cryptichead

    cryptichead Grand Pooh-Bah (4,897) Jul 3, 2014 Illinois
    Mod Team Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    Hopcat on Woodward should fit the bill
     
    #41 cryptichead, Mar 28, 2025
    Whyteboar, erichxedge, ChicagoJ and 1 other person like this.
  2. Ckoz

    Ckoz Savant (1,174) Feb 15, 2014 Michigan
    Trader

    The ballpark itself has some solid craft options. There is a place called the Corner Tap room. Usually has a good selection of local and craft options.

    Outside of the ball park I’d recommend:

    Batch Brewing: good beer and food

    Eastern Market Brewery in Eastern Market. They also have a 2nd location in Mid-town called Elephant & Co. where Founders Brewery used to be located.

    Cocktails-there are tons of options. Some of my favorites are:

    Standby
    Firebird Tavern
    The Skip
    Bad luck bar

    If you’re looking for a “nice meal” I’d recommend San Morello. Great food, drinks and they also have a separate bar in the back called The Evening Bar.

    Have fun!
     
    #42 Ckoz, Mar 29, 2025
    Whyteboar, erichxedge, landrewg and 2 others like this.
  3. erichxedge

    erichxedge Zealot (567) Nov 29, 2009 California

    Thanks all for the responses! All the spots look great!
     
    #43 erichxedge, Mar 31, 2025
    Whyteboar, ChicagoJ, Ckoz and 2 others like this.
  4. PapaGoose03

    PapaGoose03 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,057) May 30, 2005 Michigan
    BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah

    I received an email from New Holland that they are having a 'Spring Cleaning' sale at the Grand Rapids pub only from April 11th to April 20th, Wednesday night excluded.

    You can't beat the price of $10 a case or 3 cases for $20! There are similar prices for their seltzers and canned cocktails, plus selected distillery items have special pricing. There is no fine print in the email that excludes any of their brands, but since it is a 'spring cleaning' these must be select beers that are old or seasonal items that aren't selling. You're on your own to discover that before going.
     
    #44 PapaGoose03, Apr 3, 2025
    Whyteboar, elNopalero, landrewg and 6 others like this.
  5. elNopalero

    elNopalero Grand Pooh-Bah (5,822) Oct 14, 2009 Michigan
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    How about them Broncos!!!!
     
    #45 elNopalero, Apr 13, 2025
    Whyteboar, Slamminson, ChicagoJ and 5 others like this.
  6. elNopalero

    elNopalero Grand Pooh-Bah (5,822) Oct 14, 2009 Michigan
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    Im a sucker for a good deal. Three cases of random beers for what a 4-pack of trendy hazies goes for these days, just as the sun stays out longer and the temps start to rise?
     
    #46 elNopalero, Apr 13, 2025
    Whyteboar, ChicagoJ, HouseofWortship and 2 others like this.
  7. PapaGoose03

    PapaGoose03 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,057) May 30, 2005 Michigan
    BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah

    Did you go already? If not, you've got 8 more days. :slight_smile:
     
    #47 PapaGoose03, Apr 13, 2025
    Whyteboar and ChicagoJ like this.
  8. elNopalero

    elNopalero Grand Pooh-Bah (5,822) Oct 14, 2009 Michigan
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    Put the call in to a local soon as I read your post!
     
    #48 elNopalero, Apr 13, 2025
    ChicagoJ, landrewg and PapaGoose03 like this.
  9. elNopalero

    elNopalero Grand Pooh-Bah (5,822) Oct 14, 2009 Michigan
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    72 cans of random, possibly expired one-off beers, what could go wrong?
     
    #49 elNopalero, Apr 13, 2025
    Whyteboar, ChicagoJ, core42 and 3 others like this.
  10. Phoodcritic

    Phoodcritic Pooh-Bah (2,082) Jul 3, 2014 Michigan
    Pooh-Bah

    I had more time to look around on my second visit. I regret to report that Siciliano's no longer stands out as it used to (along with Rishi's). It's unfortunate, because it's a really nice team that runs the business. I usually look for special releases of imperial stouts and barleywines. If you have similar preferences, D. Schuler's and Horrock's are much better places to shop.
     
    #50 Phoodcritic, Apr 29, 2025
    ChicagoJ, PapaGoose03 and Whyteboar like this.
  11. PapaGoose03

    PapaGoose03 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,057) May 30, 2005 Michigan
    BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah

    Repeating my previous post re: New Holland's Spring Cleaning Sale. I just received another email that the same sale prices are now available at the Battle Creek location from today until May 11th while supplies last. I may check it out tomorrow. Those prices are just too good.

    @elNopalero, did you find much of a selection at the GR pub?
     
    #51 PapaGoose03, May 2, 2025
    ChicagoJ and landrewg like this.
  12. PapaGoose03

    PapaGoose03 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,057) May 30, 2005 Michigan
    BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah

    When I was there today they had about a 1/3 pallet of Cabin Fever Brown Ale, and a little bit more each of a fruity seltzer and a Long Island Tea canned cocktail. There was another cocktail but I forget what it was.
     
    #52 PapaGoose03, May 3, 2025
    ChicagoJ, landrewg and cryptichead like this.
  13. landrewg

    landrewg Zealot (694) Nov 11, 2008 Michigan
    Trader

    That's it? I like Cabin Fever as much as the next guy but almost nothing else?
     
    #53 landrewg, May 3, 2025
    Whyteboar and ChicagoJ like this.
  14. PapaGoose03

    PapaGoose03 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,057) May 30, 2005 Michigan
    BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah

    While I was having lunch I saw them move in a pallet of something else, so maybe they're still cleaning out the closet. I wouldn't be surprised that the actual closet is in Holland.

    I didn't like the options so I didn't buy anything. Fortunately I live only 4 miles away, no nothing lost on the trip there.
     
    #54 PapaGoose03, May 3, 2025
    Whyteboar, ChicagoJ and landrewg like this.
  15. elNopalero

    elNopalero Grand Pooh-Bah (5,822) Oct 14, 2009 Michigan
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    @PapaGoose03 by the time I did make it out to GR I was too late. Saw the announcement about the BC sale, seem like it’s not worth making the trip either.
     
    #55 elNopalero, May 3, 2025
    Whyteboar, ChicagoJ, landrewg and 1 other person like this.
  16. Jesseix

    Jesseix Pundit (913) Mar 18, 2022 California

    Any recommendations for spots in proximity to Auburn Hills? Will be visiting for a short work trip, last time we were able to stop into Griffin Claw so I'm hoping to be able to carve out some time to check out another place or two.
     
    #56 Jesseix, May 20, 2025
    Whyteboar and ChicagoJ like this.
  17. PapaGoose03

    PapaGoose03 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,057) May 30, 2005 Michigan
    BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah

    Depending how close you want a place to be, I'd make a trip to Kuhnhenn Brewing, which has two locations. The one on Groesbeck Hwy. may be the closer one for you, although it's been years since I regularly traveled the Detroit area to remember distances and drive times. https://www.beeradvocate.com/place/...name=kuhnhenn&city=&s_id=&c_id=&submit=Search
     
    #57 PapaGoose03, May 21, 2025
    Last edited: May 21, 2025
    Whyteboar, landrewg, ChicagoJ and 2 others like this.
  18. langmick

    langmick Crusader (441) Sep 29, 2007 Michigan

    North End Taproom in Royal Oak is a good visit, a drive from AH.

    North End Taproom
    111 S Main St #2610, Royal Oak, MI 48067

    Griffin Claw Clubhouse
    2265 Crooks Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48309

    Rochester Mills Beer Company
    400 Water St, Rochester, MI 48307
     
    #58 langmick, May 21, 2025
    Jesseix, ChicagoJ and PapaGoose03 like this.
  19. Ckoz

    Ckoz Savant (1,174) Feb 15, 2014 Michigan
    Trader

    Rustic Leaf is about 20-ish minutes west.

    Brown Iron Brewhouse is about 20 minutes east.

    Between the 2 I’d say Brown Iron. Excellent food too. They have good brews and they also have some solid guest brews on tap usually.

    Steam Punk is about 15 mins and usually has cool taps. But I’d check Untappd first to see what they have.
     
    #59 Ckoz, May 27, 2025
    Whyteboar, ChicagoJ, landrewg and 2 others like this.
  20. Ckoz

    Ckoz Savant (1,174) Feb 15, 2014 Michigan
    Trader

    I see Other Half is now distributing to Michigan? Is that new?
     
    #60 Ckoz, Jun 6, 2025
    Whyteboar, archiebunkerjr, ChicagoJ and 1 other person like this.
Page 3 of 10
Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.