Collin Wheeler
3 months ago
I've been debating writing this review for a few weeks. Let me preface what I'm about to say with. This is merely constructive criticism from a long time fan. I love this place and have been coming here since I was a kid, back when it was the original floor plan. You have a great food, great beer/cider, great service. You have an amazing product and great service. But there's definitely some opportunity for new energy, even when there's an event or music, the atmosphere just seems tired.
It's way too bright in room with the stage after dark. Especially when live music is happening. Even just making it as bright as the main bar would help. There's also too many tables in the stage room when live music is happening. Ditch the two large tables right in front of stage so people can dance on nights with music. It's hard to socialize here a lot of the time, people seemed confined to their tables. The vibes from the music never really matches the atmosphere in which they’re performing, not because it’s bad music, but it’s hard to enjoy while sitting at a table. There was a really good band playing a few weeks ago, no one seated at the large tables closest to stage. It felt awkward that the few people in the brewery were sitting at tables in that dining room for an event like this.
Work on event coordination/marketing. Don’t have an event start at/do giveaways at 4 pm and have a band start at 8:30 pm. Feels like I have to choose between getting the promos or seeing the band. Also, if your advertising that a band starts at 8:30, they should start at 8:30, not before 8.
You are by far the best brewery in Michigan and have amazing food as well. Great location, love the building itself, just needs some new energy blown back into it