10 Best Traverse City Nightlife
What to Do After Dinner in Traverse City?
The best Traverse City nightlife showcases the area’s beautiful scenery, friendly community, and mouthwatering cuisine. Sip cocktails in an elegant rooftop bar and take in spectacular lake views or enjoy craft beer and a game of pool in a bustling pub. Check out open mic sessions and take part in lively trivia nights which are great fun and popular with locals.
Traverse City is famous for its Cherry Festival, but it’s also home to an amazing film festival downtown. Most of the nightlife is in the heart of downtown too, so it’s easy to hop from one bar to another and try different venues. Read on for some of Traverse City’s best spots for food, drink, and live music.
1. Low Bar
An extensive drink selection
Categoría: Parejas, Vida nocturna
With over 200 spirits to choose from, Low Bar is a lovely option for gin, bourbon, and whiskey lovers. Settle into one of the plush velvet sofas in this elegant speakeasy and enjoy delicious cocktails. You’ll love the relaxed vibe, quiet music, and low lighting, not to mention the huge list of rare spirits.
The bar is centrally located on South Union Street, next to its sister bar, 7 Monks Taproom. It’s surrounded by a good range of eateries, making it a popular place for date nights. Why not grab a bite to eat then head to Low Bar for after-dinner drinks in a cozy and romantic setting?
Ubicación: 128 S Union St, Traverse City, MI 49684, USA
Horarios: Monday–Friday from 5 pm to midnight, Saturday from 4 pm to midnight (closed on Sundays)
Teléfono: +1 231-944-5397
Low Bar
2. Union Street Station
The oldest bar in downtown
Categoría: Parejas, Vida nocturna
Head to Union Street Station for a packed bar and a vibrant atmosphere every day of the week. It’s been serving drinks for over a century, and it’s a popular spot with locals for cheap pitchers of beer and live music. You’ll see them playing pool and enjoying drinks before heading next door to Bootlegger’s for food.
Check the online schedule for a full calendar of soul and rock bands, guest DJ events, and comedy and karaoke nights. If you’re a fan of spotting new talent and upcoming acts, be sure to watch the open mic sessions too. There’s plenty of seating at the bar, but the tables fill up quickly in the evening, so arrive early if you can.
Ubicación: 117 S Union St, Traverse City, MI 49684, USA
Horarios: Monday from 2 pm to 7 pm, Tuesday–Friday from 2 pm to 2 am, Saturday–Sunday from noon to 2 am
Teléfono: +1 231-941-1930
Union Street Station
3. The Workshop Brewing Company
Unique beer and live music
Categoría: Gastronomía en , Vida nocturna
The Workshop Brewing Company is tucked between apartment blocks close to Open Space Park. It’s best visited in summer when you can sit outdoors on the spacious terrace and enjoy refreshing craft beer brewed onsite. You’ll love the tasty, barbecue-inspired menu too, with several vegetarian options, including pasta and veggie burgers.
The laidback vibe during the day turns into a party atmosphere as the sun goes down. The bar hosts live entertainment 6 nights a week, and there’s a great selection of rock, jazz, and indie music, as well as comedy nights. Make sure you check out the “pay it forward” wall where customers buy a beer for a stranger. It’s an amazing concept and great to participate in.
Ubicación: 221 Garland St, Traverse City, MI 49684, USA
Horarios: Sunday–Thursday from noon to 10 pm, Friday–Saturday from noon to 11 pm
Teléfono: +1 231-421-8977
The Workshop Brewing Company
4. The Little Fleet
Fixed food trucks
Categoría: Foto, Gastronomía en , Vida nocturna
After a relaxing day on the nearby beach, head to The Little Fleet for a variety of food and drink options. You’ll find a mix of food trucks serving Korean BBQ, pizza, tacos, burgers, and salads, so this is a wonderful place if you’re in a group and everyone wants something different. In the evening, the fairy lights twinkle, the music begins, and you can sit chatting on benches or around a firepit while feasting on tasty food.
The Little Fleet is known for its events, so look out for guest DJ slots, tropical drink nights, and charity soup and bread specials. There’s plenty of outdoor seating but get here early on chillier evenings as the indoor seating is limited.
Ubicación: 448 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49686, USA
Horarios: Monday–Thursday from 3 pm to 11 pm, Friday from 3 pm to midnight, Saturday from noon to midnight, Sunday from noon to 8 pm
Teléfono: +1 231-943-1116
The Little Fleet
5. H&L Social
Sweeping sunset views
Categoría: Vida nocturna, Parejas, Gastronomía en
Discover H&L Social on level 5 of Hotel Indigo, close to the busy marina district. This sophisticated rooftop bar gives spectacular views over West Grand Traverse Bay, or West Bay as it’s known to locals. From May to October, you can sit out on the spacious terrace and take in a breathtaking sunset over the water as you dine on farm-to-table cuisine.
The bar serves a good range of local wines and beers that are highly recommended, and the knowledgeable staff will give you good suggestions if you’re having trouble choosing. H&L Social doesn’t accept reservations, so tables with a lake view can fill up by sunset. Get here early in the evening to avoid disappointment.
Ubicación: 263 W Grandview Pkwy, Traverse City, MI 49684, USA
Horarios: Sunday–Thursday from 11 am to 11 pm, Friday–Saturday from 11 am to midnight
Teléfono: +1 231-932-0500
H&L Social
6. Kilkenny’s Irish Public House
A popular bar with fantastic entertainment
Categoría: Vida nocturna, Gastronomía en
Kilkenny’s Irish Public House is one of Traverse City’s busiest spots for lively nightlife and a friendly welcome. It’s easy to get to, with a large parking lot right in front of the pub, so it’s very convenient if you have a designated driver for the night.
Locals flock to this bar to enjoy a pint of Guinness and an animated game of darts. You’ll see them crowded around the huge screen cheering on their hockey team and feasting on plates of hot wings and traditional pub food. There’s fun and entertainment every night at Kilkenny’s, so take a look at the website for a packed calendar of live music, trivia nights, and guest DJ slots.
Ubicación: 400 W Front St, Traverse City, MI 49684, USA
Horarios: Monday–Saturday from 4 pm to 2 am, Sunday from 4 pm to midnight
Teléfono: +1 231-941-7527
Kilkenny's Irish Public House
7. The Coin Slot
Arcade games and a laidback vibe
Categoría: Gastronomía en , Foto, Vida nocturna
Visit The Coin Slot early in the evening and you’ll see families cheering each other on over pinball machines, enjoying retro games with lots of laughter. After 9 pm, the bar is for adults only. Then, you’ll find locals bantering over the highest scores on the classic arcade games while sharing freshly made pizzas or snacks from the visiting food trucks.
In the heart of downtown, next to Clinch Park Beach, The Coin Slot is known for its extensive selection of beer with over 70 varieties brewed locally. You can choose from over 200 drinks on the rotating menu too. Don’t forget your camera as the fantasy artwork in and around the building is incredible.
Ubicación: 346 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49684, USA
Horarios: Monday–Thursday from 4 pm to midnight, Friday–Sunday from noon to midnight
Teléfono: +1 231-642-5661
The Coin Slot
8. 7 Monks Taproom
Delicious pub grub
Categoría: Gastronomía en , Vida nocturna
For beer lovers, 7 Monks Taproom is one of Traverse City’s highlights. You’ll be spoilt for choice with approximately 50 beers on tap, as well as a good selection of bottles, cans, and wine kegs. The light wooden decor gives the bar a beautiful, homely feel and you can spend hours chatting over cold beers in the cozy, booth-style seating areas.
The food is highly recommended in this busy nightspot. If you’re a fan of American pub food, you’ll love the smash burgers and chicken wings. Be sure to try the monk n’ cheese too. It’s a twist on a classic macaroni-cheese dish, and it’s a firm favorite with locals.
Ubicación: 128 S Union St, Traverse City, MI 49684, USA
Horarios: Monday–Thursday from 3 pm to 11 pm, Friday–Saturday from noon to midnight, Sunday from noon to 10 pm
Teléfono: +1 231-421-8410
7 Monks Taproom
9. U and I Lounge
A downtown gem
Categoría: Vida nocturna, Gastronomía en
U and I Lounge has been one of the city’s favorite hangouts since the 1930s. With its friendly staff, great food, and reasonably priced drinks, it’s easy to see why. It’s a fantastic blend of a dive bar and a sports bar, and you’ll love the welcoming vibe as soon as you step inside.
Chat with friends in comfortable booths or watch sports on the large-screen TVs that line the walls, while tucking into tasty American, and Greek pub food. The gyros and veggie gyros are very popular, as well as the huge Greek salad. The kitchen stays open later than most other local bars, so you can enjoy homemade soup and grilled cheese even after midnight.
Ubicación: 214 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49684, USA
Horarios: Monday–Saturday from 11 am to 2 am, Sunday from noon to 2 am
Teléfono: +1 231-946-8932
U and I Lounge
10. State Theatre
A beautiful cinema with a retro vibe
Categoría: Foto, Vida nocturna, Parejas
The volunteer-run State Theatre will amaze you with its plush seating and lovely choice of classic films and latest releases. This historic movie theater is home to the Traverse City Film Festival, with a different film showing every Tuesday, curated by Michael Moore. Most movies start in the early evening, but you can catch an occasional late-night special that’s excellent for a date night.
Parking can be tricky close to the movie theater, but the website gives some great recommendations for places to park downtown. Before the movie begins, look up at the ceiling and check out the spectacular star-studded sky. The constellations twinkling on the ceiling match the August night sky of northern Michigan and it’s simply breathtaking.
Ubicación: 235 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49684, USA
Teléfono: +1 231-600-7272
State Theatre
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