Michigan is a north east state bordering Canada and the Great Lakes. Lansing is the capital state city while Detroit is the largest and most populous city. The lakes are popular vacation resorts with more than 100 public beaches, some of the highest freshwater sand dunes in the world. The state provides campgrounds, wildlife refuges, 99 state parks and a diverse nightlife and an array of bars. Michigan is a leading state for producing quality beers served throughout the world. City bars vary from those located around the lakes and in the countryside.
The Town Pump Tavern is situated in downtown Detroit's theater and entertainment districts and within walking distance from Comerica Park, Ford Field, the Fox Theatre and the Fillmore Theatre. The Tavern serves 18 separate beers on tap and kitchen serves food until 11 p.m. every evening. Live music is provided after home Lions and Tigers games and DJs perform on Friday and Saturday nights from 10 p.m. Happy Hour runs daily from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Specials from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., with food and drink at reduced prices. The menu offers appetizers, burgers, hand tossed pizzas, salads and specialty sandwiches. Private events and parties may be booked and a free hockey shuttle is provided during every Red Wings home game, with the first bus leaving 30 minutes prior to the game's start.
The Town Pump Tavern
100 W. Montcalm
Detroit, MI 48201
313-961-1929
thetownpumptavern.com
The Founders Brewing Company are a small, independent company who brew their own specialty ales and stouts. The brewery is located in Grand Rapids and the beer can be sampled in the adjacent Taproom Bar, which overlooks the brewing facilities and allows customers a look at the beer brewing process. The bar opens from Monday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. and Sundays from 3 p.m. to 2 a.m. Food is served from the Deli menu from Monday to Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. Live music is provided every Thursday and Saturday nights.
Founders Brewing Company
235 Grandville Ave SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-4037
616-776-1195
foundersbrewing.com
Breakers Bar and Grill is situated on the shore of Mullet Lake in north Michigan. The bar provides an internet jukebox, 14 televisions, pool table, bubble hockey table and views of Mullett Lake. Happy Hour runs from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Monday to Friday, with reduced bar prices. The venue hosts live Texas Hold'em Tournaments in the World Tavern Poker League and local bands play regular live music. A full lunch and dinner menu is available with specialty pizzas and pies. Specials drinks deals are available during Michigan State football games, Detroit Red Wings, Tigers and Pistons matches, NASCAR and all NFL games.
Breakers Bar and Grill
967 N Straits Hwy
Topinabee, MI 49791
231-238-7544
breakersbar.com
The Rum Runners Dueling Piano Bar and Grill is situated in downtown Lansing, next to the Cooley Law School Stadium. Rum Runners bars are located in four other states apart from the original bar in Michigan. The party bar consists of two floors with the popular Dueling Piano Bar upstairs and DJs perform in the Dance Club on the main floor. Various drink specials are available on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. Private parties are catered for between Sunday and Tuesday. The in-house specialty cocktails are the Rum Runner, a blend of light and dark rums, blackberry brandy and banana liqueur, and the Original Apple Orgy. Dress code requires a casual but neat attire and does not allow ripped clothing, jogging Suits, men's sleeveless shirts, jerseys, sunglasses or camouflage attire. Patrons must be over 21 to enter the premises.
Rum Runners
601 East Michigan Avenue
Lansing, MI 48912-1152
517-482-4949
rumrunnersusa.com
Smalley's Bar and Grill has been a family run establishment since 1946 and situated in downtown Harbor Beach, near the shore of Lake Huron. The bar offers six draught beers including imported ales Guinness and Bass and home grown brews Oberon, Sam Adams Cherry Wheat, Amber Bock and Michelob Light. The bar also stocks over 40 varieties of bottled beer, liquors and wine. In-house specialties dishes include the Smalley Burger, grilled to order, homemade soup and fresh chili. Friday and Saturday dinner specials include the Pasta Amelia, named after the fourth generation addition to the Smalley family, panko style yellow belly perch, Mahi Mahi, blackened salmon and NY Strip. Bar entertainments include a touch tunes jukebox, club Keno and two 50-inch plasma TVs, screening Detroit and national sports events. Extra facilities include pool, darts and a vintage 1950's shuffleboard.
Smalley's Bar and Grill
130 S Huron Ave
Harbor Beach, MI 48441
989-479-3477
smalleysbarandgrill.com
