Thirsty? Manistee County has you covered

DYLAN SAVELA VENTURE STAFF WRITER

Wondering where the local watering hole is? Well, how about a hundred? OK, maybe there aren’t that many in Manistee and surrounding counties, but one certainlyshouldn’thave any trouble finding a drink or two when they’re feeling thirsty. Here are just a few favorites:

CHOPO’S NORTHSIDE BAR

Address: 132 Monroe St., Manistee Phone: 231-299-3022 Facebook: Chopos Northside Bar

Establishment’s description:

Fun and friendly service is what you will find at Chopo’s along with great food andseven TVs for all your sporting needs.

TJ’S PUB

Address: 399 River St., Manistee Phone: 231-398-9174 Website: ramsdellinn.net

Establishment’s description:

For a pleasant dining experience in a unique and cozy atmosphere, join us for lunch or dinner at TJ’s Pub. Our fresh menu allows us to easily accommodate special diets including a wide variety of vegetarian and gluten free options.

We offer a full bar, Michigan beers on draft including American favorites and a wine list for wine lovers of all types. Enjoy a drink at the bar or dinner by the fire and soon you’ll be back again to experience all that TJ’s Pub has to offer.

GRILLE 44

Address:12951 Pleasanton Hwy., Bear Lake Phone: 231-864-4000 Website: grille-44.com

Establishment’s description:

A family friendly bar and restaurant one mile north of the village of Bear Lake, serving lunch and dinner seven days a week.

STU’S PUB

Address: 506 Ramsdell St., Manistee Phone: 231-723-9128 Facebook: Stu’s Pub Establishment’s description: Come check out the new look at Stu’s Pub. This local bar has new ownership and a new atmosphere. Check out the interior, big screen TVs, new seating, etc. The new place for Game Days.

TRAKS BAR & GRILL

Address: 5073 N High Bridge Road, Brethren Phone Number: 231-477-5944 Facebook: Traks

Establishment’s description:

Our mission is to provide you with quality food, friendly service and cleanliness that will exceed your expectations!

12 MANISTEE NEWS ADVOCATE TJ’s Pub, located at 399 River St. in Manistee. (File photo)

NORTH CHANNEL BREWING CO.

Address: 86 Washington St., Manistee Phone: 231-299-1020 Website: northchannelbrewing.com

Establishment’s description:

North Channel Brewing is an ode to the fascinating history of its’ hometown. We weave Manistee’s story into everything that we do. Come have a beer with us, and let’s tell some stories! North Channel Brewing is located in the historic North Channel Building on Washington Street in downtown Manistee. Situated right next to the Manistee River and the drawbridge, it’s the perfect setting to enjoy one of our many craft beers while taking in the views of downtown Manistee, the bridge and the occasional freighter passing through.

North Channel Brewing Co., located at 86 Washington St. in Manistee. (File photo)

A 1920’s design railroad car ferry and a World War 2 era Bouy tender. Take a tour or book a overnight stay. 231-723-3587 • www.carferry.com

Iron Fish Distillery, located at 14234 Dzuibanek Road in Thompsonville in Benzie County. (File photo)

IRON FISH DISTILLERY

Address:14234 Dzuibanek Road Thompsonville in Benzie County Phone Number:231-378-3474 Website: ironfishdistillery.com

Establishment’s description:

Iron Fish Distillery was founded in 2016, as Michigan’s first farm distillery. Located along the Betsie River watershed, home of the steelhead, we are “Returning Spirit to Its Origin” by creating a line of estate spirits, distilled from the ground up on our 120-acre farm. Every step of our soil-to-spirit process, starting in our farm fields where we grow and harvest our own grain to milling, mashing, fermenting and distilling and barrel aging occurs on site. Iron Fish also sources bourbon for finishing in barrels from around the world. To date, our library of barrel aged spirits exceeds 1,000 barrels, consisting of carefully sourced farm barrel finished whiskies and estate whiskies distilled from grain grown on our farm and from nearby farms.

MacBeth & Co.

Delightfully Unexpected.

Gift & Clothing Boutique

M-22 at 8 Mile Rd. Onekama 231-889-0352

Summer Mon - Sat 10 - 6 Sunday: 12 - 4 Labor Day - Christmas Fri. & Sat. 10 - 6 Sunday 12 - 4

www.macbethandcompany.com

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