(Cross Village, MI)
Scooter’s 1820th bar, first visited in 2024.
This historic tavern is a must-see tourist destination at the end of the Tunnel of Trees scenic highway. It was built by a Polish immigrant in the 1930s with the primary building materials being local stones, timbers, antlers, and animal bones. Keeping with the traditions of the founder, the menu focuses on Polish food.
The inside is mostly restaurant space spread across multiple rooms and both covered and fully-exposed outdoor areas. The grounds, which overlook Lake Michigan, are expansive and decorated with sculptures created by the original builder. There is a gift shop in the main building plus another one across the street. The bar consists of a big square bar counter on the northeast side of the building and an adjoining room with a poo, table and benches built into the walls.
I ate kielbasa and drank a Nightswimmer Stout by Stormcloud Brewing Company. Then for “dessert” I had a cocktail called Pączki & Cawa.
6425 N. Lake Shore Dr.
Cross Village, MI 49723
US
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+1 (231) 526-2281
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