Awesome neighborhood pub with friendly service, good food and a full bar. We split the turkey sandwich and it was great. Prices were on point too. Has an old school vibe with a large bar, booths and tables. Keno available! Checks all the boxes! read more

We were looking for a real dive bar in TC. Finally found one. Can watch the games here as well. A bit off the big tourist spot so thats a plus read more

I was looking for a comfortable dive bar with local atmosphere, and I was directed to this place. Stopped in about 6:30 in the evening and this place was bumping. The bar actually has two sides one is the older bar which is crowded and full of regulars, and the other side is more of tables in groups. Both sides were packed. They must be doing something right in the neighborhood. We stood at a bar rail on the old side, the bartender the sauce there and actually came over, which I I'm glad because we probably never would have gotten close to the bar to order. If you go here, put on your patient cap because it is loud and proud. read more

We'd just finished dinner at Forrest, A Food Studio, and wanted a nightcap before heading back to our Airbnb. I love a good dive bar, and it sounded great after a fancy, multi-course dinner (that's my version of balance I guess). We asked our local friends for the "best dive bar in downtown TC" and they immediately responded: Brady's. So off to Brady's we went! It wasn't super busy so we found a spot at the bar. I noticed right away that the music was at a normal level, where you can talk to someone without having to yell in their ear - amazing. As I've aged I can't handle so much loud music at bars and yes I know I sound old. We were greeted and ordered drinks - Nate got a coffee cocktail and I got a jamorita (margarita made with Jameson). The jamorita was pretty sweet but I like really sour stuff. The coffee cocktail was delicious. We didn't eat any food but they had blue gill which is my favorite - definitely want to try that next time. A good dive bar! read more

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Best little hidden gem in Traverse city. Cold beers, best wings, fresh pork rinds and funnel fries. What else can you ask for ! We ate there x2 in one weekend. We came here after our dinner out on the Main Street. This is a local bar and grill so do not expect really fast service there was 1 waitress ( she was great) . So if you want fast and not the relaxed atmosphere this is not your place. If you want to feel like you're at CHEER's, this place is like eating at your best friend's house. Probably even cheaper than your friends. Do not over look this wonderful little bar, it's beats any Bar in Traverse city! read more

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I went to Brady's after easing the great reviews on their wings. Midday and the dining side was nearly full. Single waitress for the dozen or so tables, but she did a great job keeping up. Definitely a locals place, but we felt welcome. The dining area is separate from the bar. I ordered the Mexican wings, which are traditional buffalo wings (no breading). Wings were very large, but well cooked and flavorful. Bigger wings aren't my favorite because they can be chewy and undercooked, but Brady's did a great job. read more

Charging $1 for tap water damn inflation is hitting them really hard come on Brady's your better than this

Came to Brady's for a birthday outing. Left extremely unhappy due to the world's rudest server. Do you even know what customer service is? This woman in the striped sweater with the greasy hair called our group "those bitches" audibly while pointing. Who wants a person like this working for them? I recommend your establishment does something about this. Your bar has never had good service in the times I have been here. I don't recommend this place to people who expect kindness and good service. I felt extremely disrespected. Don't give these people your money. read more

Brady's Bar - The rude server that we had to put up with all night. - American Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

Good food and responsive z Neighborhood Bar Staff. Highly recommend for locals and tourists that a good experience during their visit to NW MI! read more

Great food and good vibes. I love the atmosphere and people. The food is amazing and the drinks are super cheap

Food: Many fried options, but there are soup, salads, burgers and wraps too. Service- better than you'd expect for a busy place. Ambiance- bar-none. Kidding, great. Ordered: pretzel bites and beer cheese, hard cider, coffee and Kahlua. Server made a point to brew fresh coffee, sir you are a gentleman. read more

The Brady Burger is one of the best I have ever had. Every time I visit I think about ordering something else but after reviewing the other items I still fall back & order the burger. The staff are a delight . The ambiance reminds me of the famous "where everyone knows your name". I always feel welcome. Henry B. read more

Tried to stop in for lunch on a Friday and was treated so poorly by racist and screaming staff. Sat outside and the sign directed clients to let the bartender know if you were outside and needed service. one ever came and when my husband went inside to get a water the bartender (older, blonde) screamed at him to go back outside or she would kick him out of the bar. Seriously stay away from this place. read more

Food is incredible and service is great! Pork rinds are so good and so are the sandwiches and drinks! Will be back! read more

Brady's Bar - a sandwich and chips on a plate - American Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

Brady's had excellent food, drinks, and service! Always a treat to come in here. Highly recommend if you're in the area.

It was Friday and I was in Traverse City. Needing a place to eat I thought of Brady's and Fish Fry. It was exactly what I needed, quick tasty and delicious. read more

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Worst waitress ever. Snide rude and pretending to be polite once confronted about it ... I wouldn't come back even if they knew my name.

Great little hamburger spot. The waitress was fast and friendly. The food was good I ordered the Olive burger and fries I was so hungry I forgot to take a picture of the food. read more

Brady's Bar - the menu of the restaurant - American Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

I found this bar when looking for the best wings in Traverse City, and it kept popping up in the top #3. It turned out to be Just a spectacular bar, with an old timey atmosphere and feel, yet very warm ambiance. Great staff and delicious hot wings and pizza. Was a really nice place to watch some Monday night football. Bartender was funny to overhear, and waitress was very timely and super nice..and they have Bells Two Hearted on tap for $5, and a very good beer I've never tried that's from Michigan that's only..$2 on tap!! (Shorts local light). If you're intimidated by the Smokers on the outside, don't be. Come on in and try the wings and a shorts light. I was glad I did. read more

I have been going to Brady's for many years because I live a block away, but the last time I went a bar tender treated me so bad I wont go back. It was parade day but that has nothing to do with the way they messed up my order and then treated me like ****. I ordered 12 chicken wings a pizza with veggie items and an order of fried dill pickles. When my order came 50 minutes later there were 6 wings and a kitchen sink pizza (that has meat) with dill pickles on it! When I looked at my friend and said I should have ordered from the other bar tender the bad bar tender (with the goofy eye shadow) came over, took my beer and said get out! Blue tractor a hundred feet down the road has great food! read more

Patio music closed up early but was nice overall so yea would recommend, chill videos 8/10

Service was absolutely terrible. They were racist and yelled at my father to leave the bar. They were extremely unaccommodating to my disabled brother and wildly disorganized. Avoid this restaurant at all costs and take your money elsewhere. Couldn't even get food if we wanted due to the lack service. Ambiance was unwelcoming. Wish I could give it 0 stars! read more

great place. been coming here for years its like a family environment and they treat their regulars great

It is a dive bar and most people seem to know one another. They have fish fry Friday's and it is plenty of food fairly inexpensively. Don't let the dive bar look scare you from having a great meal. Can be a bit hard to find a table on Fridays. read more

Brady's Bar - Hot wings. - American Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

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Don't go to the patio/outside bar if the young woman with braces is "bartending". We stopped by, and she was so stoned that she didn't know how to make one of their bucket drinks. So we asked what can she make. She wouldn't answer us. Can you speak? She finally said she likes to make "shot cocktails". We ordered drinks, but she used a can of opened sprite that had been opened, and sitting out in the heat/sun. When we asked about it, she again either couldn't or wouldn't speak. We left. It was very odd. I guess this is why there was NO one sitting outside, besides a man her age at the bar, who must be a friend. read more

Excellent service and the best bar food you could ask for! Amazing chicken wings. Great prices on pitchers of beer!

First of all... I do love Brady's. it's my neighborhood bar, not fancy, very popular, and I've always had great food. ..BUT... what happened to their burgers??? Last month I ordered a medium rare olive burger to go. I got home, unwrapped it, and it was at least medium well. not a hint of pink. very little olive sauce on it. inedible. Last night, I met a friend at Brady's. I figured- I'll order a burger to eat here- it will be wonderful. I ordered, and told the waitress, I really do want it medium rare! and extra sauce please. it came, looked like a burned up tiny hockey puck. I immediately cut it in half. it was medium well to well. almost zero olive sauce, and a less than fresh bun. (The buns used to be steamed, pillow soft and delicious!) I will not order another, nor will I tell anyone that the burgers are the best in town. read more

Website advertised Friday fish fry $8.99 so we tried it. Nothing great -- 2 pieces of perch (thought we were getting cod) overcooked, dry. When bill came we were charged regular price. Showed him web site and lower price. "That's not right, we'll have to get that fixed." No adjustment offered. Website has since been corrected. But they should have offered to charge us what their web site said. Worst perch we've ever had, too. read more

Guinness on tap and pool tables... what else do you need.

This is a great neighborhood bar. We have walked past this place numerous times on our stays in TC and finally made it inside on a Sunday night. The draw was the pizza and it did not disappoint. We sat in the bar and Brian, the bartender, waited on us and everyone else sitting at and around the bar! What a man. Excellent bartender and waiter. Our drinks never were empty! Pizza was delicious. Airy but not heavy crust with great toppings. Loved it and the local flavor. Everyone was welcoming. If you are looking for a great bar with good food and staff, this is your place. Will return here on our next trip to TC. Highly recommend read more

Brady's Bar - Sausage, pepperoni, mushroom, and onion pizza. - American Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

Bartender was pretty rude. Preferring to serve only her regulars. Unhappy and sharing it with ALL. Otherwise could be a good pub

This bar is open but want only locals to patronize, even through the gov of MI opened up TC. For many years I have gone up to TC for cherry season and have ate there, but this will no longer happen. I will also blacklist this business to all my friends. read more

I found this bar by driving by, as most places were closed by 9pm because Of covid. So I didn't read any reviews beforehand or knew anything about this bar until today, 2 days after my visit. I've traveled a lot and ate a lot of wings in my lifetime, and when I stumbled in at 12am, I had no idea I'd be eating some of the best wings I've ever had. I was welcomed right away and I didn't feel like I was discriminated against because I'm a tourist. The gentleman behind the bar was very polite and attentive. I bragged to everyone I know about how much I liked this place even though I was only there for an hour. Anyway, I would definite come back again. BTW, the fried pickles were delicious too. read more

We ordered $80 worth of food including orders of battered pickles . What I got looked more like funyons - shaved pickles with batter instead of the quartered pickles dipped in batter Make sure you ask before ordering because it will be too late once you get home. The rest of the meal was delicious like always. Maybe because it Friday at dinner The pickles used to be excellent .- Maybe a new cook? read more

Looking for a great place to catch a low key drink. Staff was great, food was good. Great vibe.

My favorite local bar. Reminds me of my hometown bar. Friendly staff. Good parking. Clean restrooms. Food is great. Wings are awesome. I try to go here as often as possible. read more

The bar from the outside looks like a load of creepy old dudes will be panting on the other side of the door. But once u get inside and past the awkward entrance / bar area u can slither your way to the back where u can settle into a booth that feels Greasy and dirty. Best chicken wings in TC! Taco salad is as big as your head. read more

Brady's Bar - American Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

Could be better. Should put a bar area by the pool table so that you can drink and play pool.

I am a regular there. Been going for a couple of years now, but I went in last night and the general manager was working as bartender. She treated me with much disrespect and when I just decided to walk out, another regular there who thinks that he's entitled yelled bye! I walked out without responding to their bs. Many waitresses have quit because of this gm. read more

Stopped in for a drink yesterday. Place was moderately busy. Bartender seemed to be really unenthusiastic about being there. Guys at the end of the bar were trying to playfully joke around with her and she wasn't having it. You work in the service industry. I don't expect you to put up with abuse, but sometimes you gotta suck it up, put a smile on your face and deal with it. Probably won't be back. Wings looked good though. This is the kinda place I might frequent if I lived here, but when I'm on vacation, I can't afford to burn the few stops I get to make on crappy experiences. read more