Now THIS is what I'm talking about! If you love your Michigan beers and craft foods, this is the spot in Ludington. There's a hole in the wall leading to the bar next door (The Sportsman) and the atmosphere is super chill. Food is unique and VERY good. Draft beer selection is extremely varied and well put together for a wide palate range. Well done, very well done read more

The Mitten Bar - Draft beer menu - Pubs Near Me - Ludington, Michigan

When we first walked in we were served our first beer. Shortly after it seemed as if we were purposely being ignored. After attempting to flag our bartender down we finally got a response from another person in the bar who was able to bring us one single menu for 3 people. After our menu we sat and waited a half hour and watched everyone else around us get acknowledged and served. 30 minutes later we put enough cash on the bar to cover drinks and walked out. This bar seems to only cater to locals. I truly had high hopes when I walked in. If your from out of town just go to Applebees your better off. read more

The bar was quaint and nice since it's downtown. The service was good and attentive. Didn't try the food but enjoyed the "drinks on the go" for the beach to watch the sunset! read more

A most excellent place to have a beer on a weekend. Came in and it was busy and not too loud. No one was rude. Music was great. They have other cocktails and wine available as well- of course highlighting Michigan made. read more

The Mitten Bar - people sitting at the bar - Pubs Near Me - Ludington, Michigan

We generally love The Mitten and always make a point to stop in on our annual Ludington trips. Great beer and friendly bartenders. Ever since they added the Pinball Bar next door we always make a point to bring drinks over to play some games. Last night definitely ruined that experience for us. Want to reiterate that this is a BAR not a chuck-e-cheese. The family that was there last night clearly didn't get that memo. Their three children were essentially "dropped off" in the Pinball room, where we were the only two people playing games, to run rampant and scream at the top of their lungs. When the dad finally came by we asked if they could quiet down as again, this is a bar not a children's arcade, and we were completely ignored. Forced us to leave early. Hoping in the future Mitten can help drive this point home with families coming in for dinner with small children. And that parents see this and realize overall the place is a BAR. read more

Adorable and fun little local bar with incredible food. Burgers and sweet potato fries were amazing. The JBees Knees was the best Bees Knees I've had. Server was the bomb. read more

Really good food and drinks! The bartenders/waitresses were so friendly and welcoming! Great experience.

It's a dog friendly alley with seating . We sat alone with our puppies so that kinda sucked but not they're fault . Puppies were given water and love but we kinda disliked the whole sitting in the alley . We had yummy cheesy breadsticks. Crackerjack beer is yummy! Service was decent . And the ambiance was good but the alley read more

We've been to the Mitten a few times, and try to visit whenever we are in town visiting family. The moist recent visit was kind of a disappointment. I'm come here again for drinks, but will find food elsewhere. Our food was lackluster and bland. Granted, getting a burrito bowl in Michigan might be asking to be disappointed, but still. I would have been better off at a Qdoba. It wasn't crazy busy, but our server was either off her game or will be in big trouble when they do get busy, as our order was incorrect and never got fixed. I'll be back, but not to eat. read more

Horrible service. The minute we walked in there was an open table and we started making our way there and the bar tender barked at us and said they were very busy. Then 5 minutes later she came to take our order and was super cold and short. Would not recommend this place, there are other places in Ludington. read more

The Mitten Bar - When we got here there was 1 of these tables taken. Within 10 mins they left..they said they were really busy when we came in. - Pubs Near Me - Ludington, Michigan

I'm a fan of craft beer. I'm also a fan of traveling. So when I travel to Michigan and find a bar dedicated to local craft beer, I'm in heaven. I was lured into this dimly lit bar by a misunderstanding. They had a hand-chalked sign outside that said "Beware! The return of... ZOMBIE KILLER. Drink if you dare! Before it's all gone. (*evil laugh*)" I mistakenly thought they were promoting their own version of the Zombie cocktail, which is one of my favorites. We bellied up to the bar, pulled out their giant stools and quickly felt right at home. The bartender, Lara, a young woman who had previously lived in the Chicago area, greeted us and took our drink orders. She was so friendly and talkative and told us all about the bar and their drinks. I came to find that the Zombie Killer is not a boozy concoction but actually a Cherry Cyser from B. Nektar Meadery - a Ferndale, MI company. It's very similar to a Cherry Hard Cider but with a bit more bubbly action. It tickles the senses. Michigan clearly has a great selection of local beer because the menu was extensive. If I hadn't had my heart set on the Cyser, I would have had some trouble deciding what I wanted. The good news is that the bartender is very well versed in all of brews, so ask her for a recommendation and I doubt she'll steer you wrong. read more

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Nice bar featuring products made in Michigan. Michigan beer, wine, booze, and everything else. The selection of micro brews is very good. They have many beers on tap, and more in bottle. Bells, Founders, Arcadia, Dark Horse, New Holland, and more. They also have one beer in a cask. This is a nice stop if you are in Ludington and want a micro brew. They do not however carry typical domestic beers. read more

Solid 3.5 stars. Classy dive feel, nice atmosphere but small. Asked for a recommendation and the bartender seemed kinda clueless. It seemed like a nice hangout spot for a few beers but nothing much more. I like that they only carry Michigan beers, but that kind of meant their selection was meager. KBS on draft was a nice touch though. I'd come back for a pint in the future but it wasn't a must see. read more

I love the theme, interior and craft brews at the Mitten. The Bells Oberon mini keg flower pots are genius. The barrel tables are cool, but uncomfortable. The stools don't line up well and my back had a weird arch the entire time I tried to enjoy my brews. Obtaining a beer was a challenge. Now, is there a waiter or isn't there? I didn't see one, so after 10 minutes I went to the bar on both visits. There really isn't a good space to order your beers from the bar if a seat isn't available. Several times I was that jerk who interrupted your conversation by squeezing in to flag down a bartender. I believe there are a few sandwich options, but no real snacky bar food, except for frozen pretzels handled by the bartender's unwashed hands. If there is space at the bar, I will be back on my next trip to Ludington. read more

Friendly service, good food. The pulled chicken Sammy was good, as was the pulled pork. My vodka tonic was nice and strong. Michigan brews on tap. read more

I stopped in Ludington as part of a bicycle tour, and stopped here as the other local breweries had wait times of over an hour to be seated. I'm glad we stopped in here though. They seem to have the best variety of local brews that Michigan has to offer, and they offered sample sizes (for a fee of course) of all the local brews so you can try out everything. I entrusted our friendly server with selecting my list, I told him what I like and what I don't like. And he selected 6 local brews that were incredible. Service was friendly, space was inviting. I would highly recommend it to the wayward traveler. read more

For the non-alcoholic drivers in the group, the cream soda is delicious! For this designated rider, the choices of local beers was fun! What a neat idea for a great little MI resort town. They serve only MI beers and wines - tonite I am having a North Peak Archangel Wheat from Traverse City MI ... sweet, light & with a hint of cherry! Yummy! And the bartender was very speedy with our tab as we dashed out to take advantage of a break in the storms passing that night. Two beers and a soda were $9.00 - what a bargain (yes this would be unheard of near Chicago!) read more

The Mitten Bar - Pubs Near Me - Ludington, Michigan

I'm not a big beer drinker, and that's putting it mildly. I'm also not big on the "hippy" atmosphere a lot of these breweries are taking on. But I enjoyed my stop into this bar. I actually wanted to buy one of their mugs, but the bartender said the potter couldn't keep up with demand. Good for them. Bartender was friendly, and offered up a few test swigs. Answered all my nagging questions, too, without even a trace of annoyance :). The DIPA was good, and I'd be interested in trying others. Bar was clean, their menu was reasonable for this type of establishment, and the fact all their beers are from Michigan is always a plus. read more

Hats off to this place gifting me with the best night of beer drinking I've had in my life. They had mostly Founder's and Jolly Pumpkin on tap that night, and it seemed impossible to pick one that wasn't absolutely amazing. Also, for the quality, CHEAP. I went to Founder's Brewery the next day looking to buy massive quantities of the Kentucky Breakfast Stout I'd had the night before and the bartender in Grand Rapids was incredulous. "Where'd you get THAT?" Mitten Bar dude. What a gem in kind of a humdrum Grandma town. read more

Great selection of beer and a knowledgeable staff. Great vibe in the place. Food selection is small but tasty. The preztles are worth the wait. read more

Awesome selection of Michigan beers here. Awesome. Awesome. Awesome. Did I say Awesome yet? If you want to take a (literal) beer tour of the state of MI, you can come here and save a lot of the time and driving. If smaller-batch beers are your thing, you will feel happy here. And if whiskey is more your thing, there is a hole in the wall you can go through and get decent whiskey by the half-ounce (Barley and Rye) before coming back though the hole for more beer. If only these two co-owned places had better food than they do to go with their great beer and whiskey selections... read more

My party of four went to the Mitten Bar a little confused thinking that Barley and Rye and the Mitten Bar were the same thing, but the server quickly explained to us how they are owned by the same family (along with Sportsman's) and the two restaurants share a menu, but not a bar. The Mitten Bar is mainly beer - all Michigan made drinks - and Barley and Rye is a cocktail bar. My party ended up getting two burritos, a salad, and the pulled pork mac and cheese. We were overall satisfied with the meal (though it wasn't the best burritos or Mac and cheese we had ever) and the server, who was also the bartender, still checked on us as she could before the bar got too busy. read more

Fun hang out in downtown Ludington! This is a must visit for craft beer lovers. The Mitten offers selections from various breweries in Michigan... And ONLY from MIchigan. It is attached to two other bars and once you purchase your drink you can carry it back and forth. So, if you're not a craft beer drinker, you can still check in out! Other perks? Free popcorn. Hey, who doesn't like a little snack while drinking?! One been told that the little containers they provide for popcorn are great for taking meals to work later on. Staff is great and the owners are very nice (and are often there working). Also, they offer a Mug Club for those who visit often. It's a buy-in and your mug is created for you. They offer discounted drink nights as well as a members' dinner monthly (which I hear is very reasonably priced). read more

I like this place a lot. Great selection of beers. Our experience did not start out great. We sat at a table then moved to the bar because no one would wait on us. When we moved to the bar, the waitress was like, "oh, you moved". However, it's perfect for an afternoon of drinking. My only qualm is that they really should add some no-cook bar snacks like nuts. Also, I heard they throw people out very rudely at closing time... I didn't witness it, but a couple of our friends in Ludington refused to go with since they'd been shouted out of the bar one night. ...keep it to the afternoon, I guess. read more

I've got to admit, a lot has been written about the Mitten Bar for a beer lover like me to read over the years and I came into Ludington incredibly excited to try it. I left slightly disappointed. Not in the look or feel of the place. Not in the service. But rather, the incredibly limited selection. Had a Backwoods Bastard from Founders on both our brief stop ins. Very good, but the entire selection is scrawled on a chalkboard with about 12 total choices. I guess, with the hype and the reputation, I was expecting a little more than the limited taps and the fairly non-descript choices (BB notwithstanding). Still, a good drinking choice in a place slightly devoid of them. Just a case of my own expectations getting the better of me. 3.5 stars if I could. read more

Our fave bar when we visit! Get the Bloody Mary with the spicy pickles, meat stick and IPA sidecar - it's perfection read more

The Mitten Bar - Pubs Near Me - Ludington, Michigan

This was a great restaurant in Ludington! Clearly very popular due to the high volume of people there tonight. Great service despite the busyness. Our family had the option of ordering a range of foods based on our personal tastes: Mac & Cheese, burritos, salad, and personalized burrito bowl. Cool atmosphere AND they played the Lions pre-season game. They've got a thumbs up in our book. read more

My husband and I stopped in here while on vacation celebrating our second wedding anniversary. The beer selection was nice. I ordered a flight and was pleasantly surprised their flights offered six different beers on tap. Our bartender was wonderfully accommodating and offered suggestions as well as prompt service. We would definitely recommend stopping in for a beer if you are in the Ludington area! read more

The Mitten Bar - A view of my flight and some of the decor! - Pubs Near Me - Ludington, Michigan

Delicious Michigan brews on tap, great food selection. Always exceptional service from the bartenders. No complaints. read more

The Mitten Bar - KBS '14 and '15 no tap - Pubs Near Me - Ludington, Michigan

Wonderful bar with only Michigan beers served! A quaint space, it was busy and had live music the night I was there. A great vibe and great beer! read more

It was a pleasant surprise to meet the owner of the Mitten Bar while I was bartending at a spot here in Detroit. She recognized the Mitten sticker I had slapped on the cooler and asked who put it there. Such a nice chance run in. I really do love The Mitten bar and look forward to the next time I'm sunning myself in Luddington. Drink Michigan Beer! read more

I love this bar. It's an absolute must stop anytime I'm in the area. Service is awesome, atmosphere is perfect, and the beer selection is interesting and diverse with something for everyone. I've tried bloody Mary's all around the world, and the Mitten Bar does it best. read more

What a great place for a drink (beer, wine, liquor or Faygo) and a chat with friends and family!

The Mitten Bar is located in the heart of downtown Ludington and specializes in Michigan-made craft beer, wine, and liquor. The atmosphere is very cool and casual, and would make a great place to meet with a group of friends. There isn't a kitchen, however some snack food is available. Being that I am a gigantic craft beer fan, I absolutely loved the Mitten Bar and Michigan beer geeks will really get a kick out of this place. read more

Great atmosphere, friendly and knowledgable staff...an all around winner. The focus here is exclusively on Michigan produced beer, wine and spririts. This approach really brings home how many great adult beverage producers there are here in Michigan! We stopped in several afternoons while on vacation and enjoyed great beers, good conversation with the staff and fellow customers, all while sampling beers that were a mix of the new and the familiar. Be sure to check this place out! read more

Maybe my expectations were too high. Interior was nice, beer selection was actually a bit smaller then I expected (though very solid choices), but the service was lousy. The bartenders were seriously pretentious but didn't seem to be able to back it up with knowledge of what they were pouring. I can hang with the snobbiest of beer snobs, but the 'we're-doing-you-a-favor-by-getting-you-a-beer' attitude was a real disappointment. read more

Good beer bar. Kind of a quirky feel about it, kind of Irish pub meets latter day hippy. We were there on a Bells brewery tap takeover, and were lucky enough to try a few Double Two Hearted Ales, which were outstanding. We ordered a few things to eat, but I was underwhelmed with the food read more

Great food friendly knowledgeable bartender. Had the sliders and the pork Quesadilla. Both were delicious!

My family vacations in Ludington, I had not been back there since this place opened and I was really nicely surprised to see a fully dedicated Michigan only beer joint. The atmostphere is very inviting and clearly well thought out. A solid positive experience. read more

Love the concept of this place especially since I'm a huge fan of the Michigan craft beer scene. Service was good. My beer was just ok but not their fault. I got a brisket sandwich with BBQ and Mac and cheese on it. Normally it came with smoke pulled chicken but I was in the mood for brisket and they accommodated. It was an awesome choice. I would recommend the substitution to everyone. Also got a spicy pickle. It was ok. Was hoping for a more powerful flavor. I would go back next time I visit. read more