Bars in Traverse City, MI

The best bars in Traverse City, MI offer distinct reasons to choose one stop over another: house-brewed beer, local hard cider, a large martini menu, or drinks that extend past midnight. On E Front Street, Bubba’s pairs burgers and diverse beer options with daily food-and-drink happy hour. Its 4.6 Google rating comes from 4,244 reviews, the largest review count in this guide. The Little Fleet, at 448 E Front St, also holds a 4.6 rating and combines a bar, food trucks, outdoor seating, and live music. For beer, 7 Monks Taproom lists 46 taps at 128 S Union St. North Peak Brewing Company serves house-brewed beers in an 1899 former candy factory, while The Filling Station Microbrewery pairs its brews with flatbreads in a vintage train depot. The Filling Station has a 4.7 rating from 1,497 reviews. Taproot Cider House offers local hard ciders and cocktails, and Poppycocks brings together martinis, New American food, and live jazz. Closing times make a practical difference. The Little Fleet and 7 Monks stay open until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays; U & I Lounge closes at 2 a.m. daily. For an earlier evening with pub food and cocktails, Sleder’s Family Tavern closes at 9 p.m. in a rustic interior with taxidermy and a fireplace.

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