Red Ginger is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Traverse City.

1. Red Ginger

8.3
237 E Front St, Traverse City, MI
Japanese Restaurant · 60 tips and reviews

makeupbyjaninemakeupbyjanine: $5 cocktails during Happy Hour. Love the Blood Orange Martini. Awesome patio views of both Front Street and the Bay.

Travis M.Travis Murdock: Get the Seabass and blood orange martini. You will not be disappointed with either of those.

RN M.RN M: Happy hour is a great deal - $6 martinis that are strong and tasty. Fish is fresh, sashimi orders are big. A bit expensive, but the quality is worth it.

The Parlor is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Traverse City.

2. The Parlor

8.1
205 Lake Ave, Traverse City, MI
Cocktail Bar · 10 tips and reviews

Bradley M.Bradley Matson: "If you are looking for a place with unique and delicious cocktails in a cozy atmosphere this is the place." -Kirsten

ChrisChris: Had 45 minutes to burn so we popped in for a drink. Took 30 minutes for the waiter to talk to us after we asked him a few times to serve us. Barrel-aged manhattan that came was decent.

jasonjason: Fantastic craft cocktails with fresh fruit and muddling or plenty of the old classic. Cozy atmosphere. A place where you can enjoy a good conversation and the company you came with.

Beacon Lounge is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Traverse City.

3. Beacon Lounge

8.3
300 E State St (in the Park Place Hotel), Traverse City, MI
Hotel Bar · 12 tips and reviews

Laura H.Laura Henry: Beautiful views, great cocktails

Driverseat S.Driverseat SSM (Main): Usually great times. Piano player should be playing piano, not arts and crafts. Great cocktails though.

Mackenzee F.Mackenzee From Salon Verve: Dirty Gin Martinis....yum!

Bubba's is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Traverse City.

4. Bubba's

8.9
428 E Front St, Traverse City, MI
Bar · 67 tips and reviews

Gary H.Gary Howe: Sunday $1.50 bloody mary's

Sadie M.Sadie Marie: Best bloody Mary ever created.

Brandy W.Brandy Wheeler: Best Bloody Marys in town.

Low Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Traverse City.

5. Low Bar

7.6
128 S Union St, Traverse City, MI
Speakeasy · 10 tips and reviews

ChrisChris: Awesome dimly lit martini bar with some nice couch areas (great if you show up with a group of people).

Matthew C.Matthew Colpitts: Classic drinks. Manhattans are delicious.

Alex S.Alex Seder: Awesome atmosphere. Fantastic service. Best Old Fashioned I've ever had.

123 Speakeasy is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Traverse City.

6. 123 Speakeasy

7.5
123 W Front St Ste 1B, Traverse City, MI
Cocktail Bar · 7 tips and reviews

Josh H.Josh Hughes: Words can’t begin to describe the amazing experience that is The Speakeasy! The secret passage entrance is like a magical time turner, taking you back to the elegant yet laidback 1920’s.

Taylor K.Taylor Keefe: The smokey drinks are my favorite, especially the Dougherty's Old Fashioned with smoked cherrywood! yum!

Taylor K.Taylor Keefe: The smoked drinks are my fave! Old fashioned with smoked cherrywood is just Yum !

Brew is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Traverse City.

7. Brew

8.6
108 E Front St (Union St), Traverse City, MI
Coffee Shop · 67 tips and reviews

Awesome MittenAwesome Mitten: They have a unique, quirky style with an extensive menu of coffee drinks, martinis, wines, beers, sandwiches, salads, and treats. Artfully decorated, and absolutely a place to relax and hang out. Read more.

Jeff M.Jeff M: The Spicy Cajun is the best Bloody Mary on Earth

jef M.jef McClimans: Midday cocktails you say!? Yes please. Good place to get some work done, have a conversation or sit and read and have a coffee or a cocktail.

Traverse City Whiskey Co. is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Traverse City.

8. Traverse City Whiskey Co.

8.1
201 E Fourteenth St, Traverse City, MI
Distillery · 4 tips and reviews

Brian S.Brian Simms: Have to have the old fashion! Service was first class..

Jen C.Jen Cunningham: Amazing cocktails!

Lynn G.Lynn Gleason: OMG! EVERYTHING was good! All our drinks (party of 10) were so delicious! Service was awesome! The atmosphere is cozy, fun, & relaxing, all at once! And, they allow dogs - a huge plus! Thank u, Nate!j

FireFly is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Traverse City.

9. FireFly

7.9
310 Cass St (E 8th St.), Traverse City, MI
Sushi Restaurant · 44 tips and reviews

makeupbyjaninemakeupbyjanine: Not only will the Happy Hour 1/2 off martinis get you tipsy quick... but then the Rick Springfield will get you singing along!

Greg A.Greg Arntz: The bartender John Lohner is so hot or maybe it's these half off Martinis.

Jodi H.Jodi Hamilton: Cocktails 🍹🍸 Delish Brunch

The Towne Plaza is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Traverse City.

10. The Towne Plaza

8.3
203 Cass St, Traverse City, MI
New American Restaurant · 29 tips and reviews

Travis M.Travis Murdock: The Bloodymary mix is made with veal Demi glacé!!!

Kirsten L.Kirsten L.: Excellent bloody Mary with Chipotle vodka and blue cheese stuffed olives.

David N.David Noller: Delicious Pork Belly w Fried Green Tomato and Panko breaded Goat Cheese

Side Traxx is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Traverse City.

11. Side Traxx

7.8
520 Franklin St, Traverse City, MI
Gay Bar · 13 tips and reviews

Nikki R.Nikki Rousseau: Martini Monay bitchessss :-)

Jens B.Jens Beee: Best Bloody Mary's in the U.S. !!! Ask for Joshua.

Nancy S.Nancy Stoessel: Great dance floor and awesome drinks ;)

Apache Trout Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Traverse City.

12. Apache Trout Grill

7.9
13671 SW Bay Shore Dr, Traverse City, MI
Seafood Restaurant · 52 tips and reviews

Jennifer S.Jennifer Sutton: Cucumber mojito... Yes, please.

AJ K.AJ Klein: Get a vodka gimlet on tje bay while you wait for your table and watch the schooners...

Mark A.Mark Ackerman: Place is very cool. Great water front view and dirty martini's

The Little Fleet is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Traverse City.

13. The Little Fleet

8.9
448 E Front St (Wellington), Traverse City, MI
Beer Garden · 22 tips and reviews

Bradley M.Bradley Matson: Great cocktails. Outdoor seating. Food trucks make it great.

Angie O.Angie O'Mara: Go see the bartender Jess, she's awesome!!!

Amy S.Amy Steffen: The Brunch Burger at Toasted Brunch Anytime is awesome.

Cooks' House is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Traverse City.

14. Cooks' House

8.4
115 Wellington St (at Front St), Traverse City, MI
Restaurant · 16 tips and reviews

Molly C.Molly Current: Tasting menu; cocktails; fish is always outstanding.

Andrew I.Andrew Inman: If you're coming here for the first time try the tasting menu. It's amazing and will expose you to a breadth of their finest food!

Awesome MittenAwesome Mitten: There are no tangible pretensions at The Cooks’ House; it is cozy and welcoming as soon as the guest enters the small restaurant in downtown Traverse City. Read more.

Mode's Bum Steer is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Traverse City.

15. Mode's Bum Steer

7.7
125 E State St, Traverse City, MI
Steakhouse · 12 tips and reviews

Jay H.Jay Harrington: Best salad bar in town. And they make a swell Manhattan.

Liz T.Liz Tietz: Perfect old school steakhouse. Start with a manhattan. Have a great steak and wedge salad with blue...or whatever you want with the locals...nobody cares.

Paul H.Paul Henkel: I was here 20+ years ago. Just went again. Nothing has changed. Great then, and still great! Get the McMode burger. Steaks are great too!