Had a wonderful experience at the parlor during a recent get away to Traverse City. Went with a large group of friends and it had more than enough space to accommodate our group of 12. The waitress was very cheerful and attentive making for a fun experience. The happy hour at this place can't be beat half off all drinks. The drinks were all delicious. It was apparent they were made by a bartender that cares about his craft. The food was also great we just got some snacks but everything was so good especially the hummus and burrata. read more

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Tonight's band started out great, then got stuck jamming, stayed on the same tune, same 3-4 bars, for over 20 minutes, or more, we left, many left, they had no regard or awareness of their audience. A shame. Bartenders were fabulous! read more

The Parlor - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

Excellent pizza (Frank Capra with double sausage and no pesto substitute mozzarella for feta) and strong drinks ( Bay bramble, cosmo, strawberry basil lemonade, and Kyoto martini). Happy hour is THE BEST deal!! we had 6 drinks and a $25 pizza ($22 + 3 extra Italian sausage=$25). Service was TERRIFIC !! Attentive without being overbearing or overly obsequious. atmosphere on the patio in summer is terrific. What is there not to love about summer and Traverse City?! Inside it's very cozy and I would think it would be terrific anytime of the year, comfortable sofas, plenty of small and large party seating available. The bar seems to be efficiently run and drinks come pretty quickly. I would strongly recommend.! read more

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We popped into Parlor to grab a quick drink before another reservation downtown. It was pretty busy, but we grabbed a spot at the bar and were greeted quickly. The happy hour deals here are amazing - 1/2 off all cocktails if I remember correctly, which is an awesome deal. Very cozy inside with them playing some old movies, which was a nice touch. Service was quick, as we were in a bit of a rush, but we will definitely stop in again for another drink! read more

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Really cool spot, Parlor is a bit off the beaten path, but the drinks are amazing! The smokestack, chocolate martinis, the whole crew was thrilled. read more

The Parlor - Manhattan - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

This place was so fun at night. I went around 9:30 pm with a group of friends and we sat and drank, ate, and hung out. The pizza I got was delicious and our server was so nice. I like how they treat it like a hang out place and they don't try and just rush you out of there. Will definitely be back! read more

The Parlor - Telly Savalas Pizza - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

Happy Hour, yum. 1/2 price any cocktail, wine or beer. Great value, parking available read more

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Great drink options. Menu options were lacking. Ordered the artichoke dip and it was about 1C of dip in a huge bread bowl. Disappointing.

Cool, speakeasy vibe place with interesting cocktails and also a good variety of beers and apps. There are several seating areas arranged in cubby-like areas to be able to hear your own people, and there are silent, looping 3 Stooges films showing on the wall (could improve with a couple different movies streaming). It was quiet enough on a Sunday night that we really enjoyed the relative quiet and great service! All apps were great - spinach artichoke dip, cheese bread, and brussels sprouts even! Only downer was we weren't fans of the blackberry cocktail. Will definitely go back with visitors. read more

Usually hit the Parlor during happy hour. They have a good drink list and always something interesting to try. The bartenders and wait staff are knowledgeable. read more

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Food- I didn't order any, so I will refrain from commenting. Beverage- I wanted Oberon, not here yet. So, Cheboygan Brewing Co's Blood Orange was great. Service- perfect. Ambiance- This place is super fancy. I had not been inside before, loved the vibe. Love me a lamp with some fringe. Beetlejuice was playing on a wall, I love Beetlejuice! read more

Stayed at the AirB&B (highly recommend it) a few feet down from this swanky, eclectic bar. Super great bartenders and the drinks were inventive. Saw a really great keyboardist one night. A savant really. We had brunch there on Sunday and the food is terrific. The inside has this warm, dark wood antique feel with velvet couches /chairs and a fireplace. Highly recommend! read more

Kinda weird - like eating in a parking lot. Might give them a second chance. Need more from the wait staff. read more

Loved this place! Happened to stumble upon it. Look for the bartender Will & his side kick Erin. Amazing duo! Will makes AMAZING cocktails! Certainly a new fave spot of ours! Cheers! read more

The Parlor - Tasty chocolate martini! Highly recommend! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

Happily stumbled upon this "hole-in-the-wall" type of bar. Was not disappointed either due to the unique drinks our group had. Our group was looking for our next destination and found this great dive bar! We had briefly eaten at another place before hand, so we got a small bite to eat here, a medium sized pepperoni pizza. The pizza was very tasty and not very greasy at all! The main attraction for us, were the drinks. We got a couple beers all around between us five, but two of us (myself included), got these awesome smoky old fashions. I wish I could upload the video, but it was quite the presentation. The waitress came out with this blow torch to light this mixture to create a woody smoke, that was then infused into the old fashion. By far, the best one I've ever had. Definitely worth the price. We ended up getting two of them a piece they were so good and nicely prepared. read more

Chill bar with good ambiance, a few blocks from the main drag of downtown Traverse City. We've been a couple of times over the years of TC trips, It can get a bit busy, especially on nights they have live music. Good service, good drinks, including fancy cocktails. They also have food, though we have never tried, so this is not included in this rating. read more

Great cocktails and a great staff serving them taboot. This bar has a refined sense about itself with the bartenders wearing ties and slacks. They also have a lot of nice spirits in their collection to sample in case you're feeling like a neat pour. read more

Great pizza and unique cocktails. The atmosphere was the place was great too. Would recommend if you have not went yet. read more

The Parlor - Strawberry vodka smash - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

Ok, the happy hour keeps us coming here but anyone who stays one second after 6 pm is literally crazy. If you're seeking eye contact with a bartender to let him or her know you'd like another, forget it..it's actively avoided. Also, when finally approached, expect to hear, "everything still good here?" whilst the tender ignore the obvious empty drinks in front of you. We'll be back, of course, did I mention the happy hour is really amazing? Well, there's a serious shortage of supervisory oversight is all I can figure out. Signed, A loyal regular read more

Speakeasy vibes, dark candlelit tables, loved the mellow vibes of the place. Delicious, interesting drinks, ( a little pricey) but definitely recommend going for happy hour! Only stayed for appetizers but was not disappointed with them. read more

Love the vibe of this place! It was packed on a Friday night. I loved my Blackberry Bramble, maybe the best cocktail I've ever had. Drinks were priced really high but really enjoyed hanging out here read more

Not very many menu items to select, but it's an idea place for lunch. Dined on Bacon Wrapped Shrimp which was well seasoned and tasty, very moist Crab Cakes which were flavorful. The Truffle Mac N Cheese wasn't anything special but interesting to explore. Their Nacho plate is humongous!!!, delicious and fun to eat, next time we'll just order the Nacho plate and some drinks. Their cocktails are strong and meticulously crafted. We had the Maytag Martini and a MOjito. They have a phenomenal beer selection but I can't remember which one's I had or how many, " blame it on the alcohol " The service was outstanding!, our server Josh was very, very attentive. Plan to go for pizza and beer. read more

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Drinks and ambiance were excellent. Our server was fast and gave us great recommendations. Loved this place!

I really like The Parlor! My trip turned into a blustery winter weekend and it squashed my spirits just bit, until I settled into The Parlor! The best cocktails, really attentive staff. I had already had an appetizer from another location prior to ducking in here, so I wasn't hungry. But my Aviation cocktail was delicious and I enjoyed the bar atmosphere a lot. It was comfortable and entertaining. We returned Saturday evening as well! Much busier and lots of fun! We ordered pizza with white sauce. I highly recommend. read more

Beautiful atmosphere with creative and delicious cocktails! The outside seating is nice but the atmosphere inside is welcoming, warm, and relaxing. The cocktail menu is amazing with fresh herbs and creative mixes. Ask for The Smoke Stack and get a show as it's made in front of you. The smoke is real! read more

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Super cute interior, three bars, trendy vibe with pretty, crafted cocktails and loved the ambiance and energy. Lots of attention to detail with the lighting and black and white television settings. Why 2 stars then? We ordered the nachos and... yuck. Yes, they have a unique take on nachos. That wasn't the issue. Think the chicken was 'spongy' and the tomatoes had a sour as if no longer good taste. We made a comment to the bartender and she assumed that we meant something else. Her response was, "We don't serve fattening food." Seriously? That's your first response? Not sure what to make of that comment. Hmmmm. Judgy much? So, avoid the nachos. Their other food may be good... I'll never know. Not returning. read more

The Parlor - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

The is the historic train weigh station that was once a cherry warehouse in the 1800's. Ton of character, cozy, plenty of seating! Craft cocktails and craft beer. They have classic black and white movies playing on projectors and live music weekly! It's a antique, classy vibe inside. One of my favorite spots in town. read more

Love the ambiance of this place - the food we ordered was fair. Our server was friendly. We will be back but we will order something different. read more

Absolutley amazing drinks and fabulous service. Cannot recommend this place enough for a fun happy hour or early drink before the night really starts. Additionally, they played fun music that I hadn't heard before. Our waiter was amazing and so kind, some of the best service i've ever had (definitely request Gibby) and would come back every time i'm in town. Please come if you are interested!! read more

The Parlor - Amazing Martini - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

The cocktails and the extremely proficient staff are a perfect marriage! Joel is an amazing bartender! He is a true mixologis, par excellence. read more

In town for a visit and everyone said to stop in for a drink here. Happen to be 50% off mojitos night. The atmosphere is pretty cool and there was live music. We decided to sit outside and enjoy the weather: drinks were alright, mojitos were a bit chunky for our taste. Other downfall was our waitress brought us the drinks but then never returned. We waited and waited but finally went to the bar to pay our check and head on to the next place. Still suggest trying it out though read more

The Parlor - Strawberry mojito and Pineapple lemon grass mojito - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

Mouthwatering dishes, edgy atmosphere, and delightful staff all around. A new favorite!!

The Parlor has some of the best Cocktails in Traverse City and is a great stop after dinner or as a destination of its own. But... be prepared to wait around. The Parlor's drink menu is inventive and wide-ranging. I highly recommend trying the peach bourbon lemonade and the blackberry smash in the summer, or warming up with the "smoke stack" cocktail on a chilly winter evening (especially worth it to sit at the bar and see the bartender make the drink in front of you). But, while the drinks are excellent, the destination needs to work on its service and flow. While the bartenders are friendly, they are clearly overburdened on busy days. On my latest visit (a Thursday night), it was unclear whether we were supposed to seat ourselves, as there was no host, and we snagged a table after waiting around. Then, a bartender/server said they would be right with us to take our orders, but never returned. We had to go up to the bar to order our first round. The server eventually came by and took a second drink order, but then stopped by again to ask how we were doing, to which I had to say "good, but we're still waiting on those drinks" (it seemed like he had forgot to place the order with the bar). The Parlor has a great hole-in-the-wall ambiance, friendly service, and an excellent cocktail list, but will remain a slower, weekday spot for me until it proves that it can handle the weekend and summer rush. Come for creative drinks and a laid back atmosphere, skip if you're on a bar crawl or trying to grab a quick drink. read more

Pizza good. Tyler was so attentive!!!!!! Best worker employee of the month tbh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

The Parlor - Pizza - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

This was a very cool spot! Seating was spaced out, staff wearing masks, patrons wearing masks when not at their tables- so it felt safe. Inside looked very cool! They have an eclectic mix of vintage chairs arranged into small seating areas. Currently they have a large outdoor seating area with multicolor chairs. We sat outside and enjoyed some drinks. Our waiter was so nice and friendly- had good recommendations for drinks. Had a strawberry basil lemonade- refreshing without being overly sweet. And they had so outdoor acoustic music! read more

One of my favorite bars in Traverse City!! Not only do I love the atmosphere and amazing happy hour deals, but they make some of the best drinks in town. Whether you want a classic or something seasonal, the bartenders make it all! They also have delicious appetizers and pizza :) read more

Great place. The old chairs and couches need to go since the wore out 20 years ago. Drinks are great. Food is ok+. Regular tables and chairs are fine. Atmosphere is great. Live music is very good. read more

We came in for pre-dinner drinks. They have a terrific cocktail menu. All of our drinks were great. They also have a nice selection of craft beers. Our server was super friendly and had a great understanding of the different beers offered and make some great suggestions. We did not order any food as we already had dinner reservations nearby. I hope to come back and spend a whole evening here. read more

Great atmosphere, drinks and food! Wil makes a great Lemon Meringue pie cocktail. The hamburger with the fig cream cheese is unbelievable. Staff are attentive to their customers and makes suggestions based on your taste and preferences. Don't miss at your next trip to TVC. read more

I would have taken a picture of our food but it's already gone! We devoured it! So good and would definitely come back! 100% recommend