What are some of the best breweries & craft beer bars in Bay City, Michigan?

• Tri-City Brewing Company Take your pick of 30 drafts, from Hell’s Half Mile Lager to Brownhoist Nut Brown Ale, and plan your sipping session around food truck visits & Trivia Nights.
• North Peak Brewing Company Be transported Up North while sipping your Michigan-inspired ale or seasonal cocktail in rustic-modern digs — and snacking on hearth-baked pizzas.
• Kilkenny's Irish Pub With local lumbering artifacts lining the walls, enjoy your North Peak- or Jolly Pumpkin-brewed beer or Irish-inspired cocktail while listening to live music.
• Tavern 101 Relax with 54 beers on tap and a large selection of wines & cocktails, and be ready for Trivia Nights & live music!
• W.H. Ales Brewpub Cozy in for a pie & a pint, with wood-fired pizzas & draft pours like Bay City Sunset Wheat.
• Governor’s Quarters Taste 30 Michigan craft brews on tap and polish your game in the golf simulator while enjoying wines, cocktails, and brews.

What are some of the best distilleries & places for craft cocktails in Bay City, Michigan?

• The Public House Gather in an intimate setting to experience artisan cocktails, thoughtfully crafted with fresh-squeezed citrus & house-made syrups.
• Prost! Wine Bar & Charcuterie Melt into the warm ambiance with a handcrafted house specialty cocktail like Sapsucker, crafted with Michigan maple syrup, or your choice from a menu of mules & refreshing spritzes.
• Beaver’s Pub Try whiskey your way at this laid-back bourbon bar, home to the Build-Your-Own Smoked Old Fashioned — where you choose the spirits, sugar, bitters, and smoke!
• H2O's Waterside Grill Drink in views of the Saginaw River, right next to a marina, whether you're warming up with an espresso martini or cooling off with a tropical fishbowl drink!
• Old City Hall Indulge in a casual fine dining experience, complemented by signature & classic cocktails and an elaborate menu of martinis & mules.
• Real Seafood Company Watch boats float by on the Saginaw River while sipping your choice of classic, seasonal, or specialty cocktails, including the Sunrise on the Saginaw.
• Vinny's Pizzeria Seasonal craft cocktails, brick-oven-baked pizzas — what's not to love about Vinny's? Order up your (Pepperoni Hot Honey, Pancetta & Arugula...) pizza and sample from specialty cocktails and an extensive wine list.
  

What are some of the best breweries & craft beer bars in Frankenmuth, Michigan?

• Frankenmuth Brewery Toast with award-winning ales & lagers at Michigan's oldest microbrewery. Relax riverside from the enclosed patio — or out on the deck! Belly up at the bar for a flight of seasonal & special release brews, a pour of delicious Doxie Wein, or a craft cocktail like the FrankenMule.
• Michigan on Main Bar & Grill Sample from the largest selection of German beers in the state, alongside 17 Michigan craft brews on tap, as you dine on locally sourced dishes inside the Bavarian Inn Restaurant.
• Zehnder’s Tap Room Enjoy 20 domestic & international beers, including German drafts like Hofbräu Original Lager, and discover live lounge entertainment every Friday night.

What are some of the best distilleries & places for craft cocktails in Frankenmuth, Michigan?

• Prost! Wine Bar & Charcuterie Experience a warm, European-inspired wine bar — that also serves exquisite craft cocktails! Taste house specialties from the Peach Basil Smash to a Rum Old Fashioned infused with cedar & hickory smoke, or order from a menu of spritzes & mules.
• Landmark Lounge Indulge in expertly crafted cocktails & small plates in a chic, swanky space, tucked into the lower level of The Mill at Zehnder Park, a four-suite boutique hotel.
• Lorelei Lounge Feel the warmth & welcome of an authentic German bar, with live nightly entertainment, specialty & seasonal cocktails, and an expansive selection of limited-edition whiskeys & bourbons.
• St. Julian Winery & Distillery Explore this tasting room of Michigan's first craft distillery, home to the Solera Sherry Barrel House. Sample six spirits, wines, or ciders, and hang onto your tasting glass!
• Grand Traverse Distillery Enjoy a tasting experience of grand proportions! The micro-distillery from Northern Michigan brings its handcrafted spirits to Little Bavaria so we can all taste grain-to-bottle gin, rum, whiskey, and vodka.

What are some of the best breweries & craft beer bars in Midland, Michigan?

• Midland Brewing Company Grab a picnic table, gather by the fire — even play a round of mini-golf — while tossing back pints in a beautiful backyard beer garden! Sink your teeth into pub fare and pair your burger or wings with signature ales.
• Three Bridges Distillery & Taproom Cozy into the rustic charm to taste beers crafted with handpicked hops & locally grown grains! Pair your Hazy IPA, Amber, or seasonal brew with a wood-fired sourdough pie from Pizza Baker.
• Whichcraft Taproom Choose from 80 Michigan-made craft beers, meads, and ciders — 40 available on tap, and all produced by passionate artisans. Sample from Michigan wineries, enjoy a signature cocktail, and pair with bar bites.
• Clock & Candle Brewatorium Grab a board game and a unique beer or house-made seltzer and feel right at home at this laid-back brewery tucked inside a historic train depot.
• MI Element Grains & Grounds Gather with friends for a craft brew or locally roasted coffee. Take in the scent of fresh baked goods (and be sure to take some home), but stay to savor four beers on draft and live music.
• Brinstar Pick your pint from a dozen craft taps, then pick your play from a collection of classic arcade games & pinball machines — and snack on creative burgers & fresh-cut fries!

What are some of the best distilleries & places for craft cocktails in Midland, Michigan?

• Three Bridges Distillery & Taproom Discover an artisan trio of distillery, brewery, and winery! Watch the distilling process through a viewing wall, and sip your specialty to live music on select evenings. Taste the Espresso Martini or Cold Brew Old Fashioned, or choose from a dozen brews & seltzers on tap.
• Nord Social Slip into a Scandinavian-inspired gathering space. Taste cocktails like the Nordic Glacier (aquavit, gin, elderflower & chamomile), try a Nordic "Beer & A Shot," or choose from a curated menu of beer, wine, and bubbles.
• O's Mid & Main Enjoy sports, spirits, and a scratch-kitchen — and creative craft cocktails like The 48640, with bourbon, banana liqueur, walnut bitters, and dried banana.
• Odesa by Chef Sergey Sink into a seat at The Odesa Bar, crafted for the whole evening. Taste signature cocktails with bold flavor & beautiful presentation, or Ukrainian specialties, inspired by traditions of warmth & hospitality.
• Beatnik's "Eat. Drink. Groove." and experience a vibe where elevated comfort food & craft cocktails come together. Choose from specialty seasonal mules, martinis, mimosas, margaritas, and more — or share in Shotskis with friends!
• ONe Eighteen Relax amidst mid-century modern décor, and revel in a robust menu of craft brews, wine, and classic cocktails — including a Sazerac and New Fashioned.
• Oxygen Lounge Unwind in a chic & stylish space with handcrafted cocktails, local beers & spirits, and elevated bar bites. (Try Smoke & Mirrors, with Ardbeg scotch, Amaro Nonino, maple syrup, and orange bitters.)

What are some of the best places for mocktails in Midland, Michigan?

• Three Bridges Distillery & Taproom Mindfully savor mocktails like the Berry Cream Dream or Jalapeño Limeaid — or find something special in Bloom, with house-made blue jasmine & raspberry syrup, lemonade, and soda water, garnished with edible glitter & dehydrated citrus.
• Whichcraft Taproom Blushing Breeze, Sparkling Basil Sour, Cranberry Ginger Lime Fizz — enjoy your cocktail blissfully alcohol-free, and pair your selection with shareables from Bavarian Soft Pretzels to house-made guacamole & salsa.
• Nord Social Sip a spirit-free cocktail, without sacrificing an ounce of flavor. Enjoy N/A options like Harvest Matcha Spritz with matcha, pear, lemon, and soda — and extras like street eats from visiting food trucks.
• Odesa by Chef Sergey Sip on polished, zero-proof cocktails in the warm ambiance of The Odesa Bar, where European craft meets Ukrainian soul. Choose from layered, alcohol-free cocktails, refreshing house-made lemonades, and espresso-based coffee drinks, crafted with care.
• O's Mid & Main Kick back at this sports bar & scratch-kitchen with a handcrafted mocktail, like the Rail Trail Refresher with blackberry puree, fresh lemon juice, and sparkling water.
• Veedu Indian Kitchen & Lounge Sink into the plush, inviting atmosphere to savor a South Indian-inspired non-alcoholic cocktail like the Manji with ginger, clove, cardamom, mint, lime, and soda.
• Maru Sushi & Bar Indulge in a spirit-free refresher like Strawberry Lychee Lemonade, Blackberry Mint Spritz, or Yuzu Ginger Fizz while sharing in exquisite, handcrafted sushi.

What are some of the best breweries & craft beer bars in Saginaw, Michigan?

• Oracle Brewing Company Taste the heart of historic Old Town Saginaw and inventive artisan brews. Unwind in a laid-back atmosphere and order pints like C-Beans, a fan-favorite chocolate coffee stout.
  • Insider tip: delivery from nearby restaurants is welcome!
• Loggers Brewing Company Polish up your trivia skills — and polish off street fare from rotating food trucks! Kick back inside or on the patio, and enjoy live music while tasting from 15 taps. Sample stouts to IPAs, or hard seltzers to fruit wines.
• The Maple Grille Restaurant & Microbrewery Experience the unforgettable flavor of wood-fired microbrews! Taste Caramel Apple Ale to signature Maple Oatmeal Stout, or order a flight for the full experience!
• The Taproom at Stardust Tucked inside a bowling alley & entertainment center, explore an unexpected craft beer hangout. With 41 taps of Michigan craft beer, order a flight to taste a few — and fill up a growler or firkin to enjoy at home.
• Timbers Bar & Grill Explore 20 rotating taps of mostly Michigan-brewed beers, and pair your pints with Neapolitan-style pizza or something from the grill.
• Retro Rocks Pub Slip into nostalgia while iconic classic rock music videos play on the big-screen, and unwind with your choice from over a dozen craft brews on draft.

What are some of the best distilleries & places for craft cocktails in Saginaw, Michigan?

• Old Town Distillery by Wonder Sink into a comfy space to sip on handcrafted (vodka, rum, whiskey, Moonshine) spirits! Grab a bite from Wonder Burger or other guest food trucks, and pair with an Old Town Fashioned or Orange Creamsicle.
• The Brunch Guy Not just for your brunch cocktail fix, head to this hotspot on Friday nights for Brunch After-Hours! Pair wildly creative cocktails — like Violet Hour with Empress Indigo gin, red wine aperitif, and jasmine tea — with tasty bites like Hangover Poutine.
• EverNorth Spirits Co. Treat yourself to an exceptional tasting experience, brought to your glass by The Bourbon Junkies! Taste the difference of community-driven whiskey as you sample single-barrel bourbons, rye whiskeys, and beyond.
• Gordie's Bar Unwind in the warm, relaxed atmosphere and grab a handcrafted classic cocktail like an Old Fashioned, Manhattan, Cosmopolitan, or Espresso Martini.
• Retro Rocks Pub Choose from the Maple Old Fashioned to a Lemon Meringue Mule — and enjoy your libation in the lively vibe of this spot that plays classic rock music videos!
  

What are some of the best places for mocktails in Saginaw, Michigan?

• The Brunch Guy Explore a creative menu of original cocktails, including several available N/A — and do try the Ruby Haze, with hints of elderflower, grapefruit, honey, and lime.