The best bars & nightlife in Traverse City
12 bars & nightlife we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Kilkenny's
NightlifeWhen you want a no-fuss pint and proper comfort food, Kilkenny's delivers traditional pub fare, craft drinks, and handcrafted brews that…
Kilkenny's
NightlifeThe Barrel Room
NightlifeTucked in a century-old root cellar, The Barrel Room pours Northern Michigan wine and cider right where the barrels rest, with guided…
The Barrel Room
NightlifeLow Bar
NightlifeLow Bar revives pre-prohibition charm with crafted cocktails and Northern Michigan's most extensive list of rare bourbon, scotch, tequila,…
Low Bar
NightlifeRustic eatery with a market and brewery specializing in farm-to-table grub and beer.
Blue Goat Wine & Provisions
NightlifeBlue Goat Wine & Provisions pairs a cozy wine bar with a retail stash of well-chosen wines, craft beers, ciders, spirits, and provisions,…
Blue Goat Wine & Provisions
NightlifeThe Parlor TC
NightlifeThe Parlor TC serves up fresh, handcrafted cocktails like cherry wood smoked bourbon and herb-infused sippers alongside rotating gastropub…
The Parlor TC
NightlifeColibri Wine Bar
NightlifeColibri Wine Bar pours hand-selected, food-friendly wines and drinks designed to play nice with their menu, so every sip actually makes…
Colibri Wine Bar
NightlifeMiddleCoast
NightlifeSkip the same-old and grab a seat at MiddleCoast, the historic police stables turned modern hangout pouring seasonal and experimental…
MiddleCoast
NightlifeTraverse City Comedy Club
NightlifeTraverse City Comedy Club keeps the laughs coming with a regular lineup of shows and a proper food and drink menu. Grab a seat, split some…
Traverse City Comedy Club
NightlifeLil Bo Bar and Restaurant
NightlifeLocals keep Lil Bo Bar and Restaurant in their regular rotation for award-winning chili, killer Po' Boys, and homestyle comfort that pairs…
Lil Bo Bar and Restaurant
NightlifeRare Bird Brewpub
NightlifeHoused in a beautifully restored 1931 red brick building, Rare Bird Brewpub pours its own beers alongside a wide range of beers and…
Rare Bird Brewpub
NightlifeLeft Foot Charley
NightlifeLeft Foot Charley pours award-winning wines and hard ciders in a tasting room set at the Village at Grand Traverse Commons, plus a…
Left Foot Charley
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