Mackinaw Brewing Co.

MacKinaw Brewing Company: Michigan Craft Beer Spot in Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, Michigan, MacKinaw Brewing Company is a restaurant and brewpub that offers a variety of craft beers, smoked meats, steaks, fish, sandwiches, and more. The brewery is part of the Michigan Brewing Company, which was foreclosed upon in 2012 and its assets sold at auction. What You Can Expect During Your Visit - Handcrafted Beers - Smoked Meats - Steaks & Fish - Full Bar & Special Drinks - Mug Club for Locals - Discounts on Growlers At MacKinaw Brewing Company, guests will find a wide selection of handcrafted beers, created right at the onsite brewery. Popular beers include the Tippletop IPA, Badwater Wheat, Doubleheader India Red Ale and more. For an extra special toast, there are special drinks made with local Traverse City ingredients. The brewery also offers a number of smoked meats and other savory items like steaks, fish, and sandwiches. The pub also has a full bar, featuring an extensive selection of spirits, wines, and hard cider. For locals, there is also a mug club made up of just locals and discounted growlers to go. Beer usually only lasts two to three days in a growler once it has been opened, and customers that bring back their washed growler for discounts. For those looking for places nearby, there is the Grand Traverse Pie Company, which is just a few minutes walk away. Spanglers Natural Market is also close by, and specialty food store Fresh Coast Marketplace is just a block away offering organic and sustainable items. MacKinaw Brewing Company is open Tuesday - Saturday, 11am - 10pm, and Sunday 11am - 9pm. Prices for food and drinks range, depending on the item. Reviews of the pub are generally positive, with most people commenting on the quality of their handmade beer and the wide selection of food.