Tastings at Kalamazoo Breweries, Wineries, and Distilleries
Book your stay at Kalamazoo House Bed and Breakfast and experience Kalamazoo’s top breweries, wineries and craft distilleries just minutes from your room. We proudly support our local tasting room partners and help guests discover unforgettable flights, tours and small batch spirits throughout the area. Plan your getaway today and enjoy exceptional hospitality paired with the best craft beverage experiences in Southwest Michigan.
Discover the Best Breweries in Kalamazoo
- Bell’s Brewery: A Kalamazoo favorite, offering great food, craft beer, and live music at its lively downtown Eccentric Café. Guests can relax in the beer garden while enjoying top brews like the iconic Two Hearted Ale and the refreshing Oberon Ale, making it a must-visit spot for eating, drinking, and entertainment. Tours available on weekends, either at Comstock and Downtown Kalamazoo location.
- One Well Brewing: A vibrant Kalamazoo brewery known for its creative craft beers, great food, and welcoming atmosphere. With arcade games, board games, and a lively taproom, it’s a fun spot to gather with friends. Enjoy the food, entertainment and the unique blend of house-made brews In addition to its wide beer selection, One Well also offers excellent non-alcoholic options like its refreshing hop water—a flavorful, zero-alcohol alternative that still delivers the bright, hoppy character craft (we) beer fans love.
- Brewery Outré‘: Specializing in unique styles like farmhouse ales and European-inspired brews, it’s a favorite for those looking to explore something beyond the ordinary. With a cozy taproom and rotating selection, Brewery Outré offers a relaxed, flavorful experience perfect for craft beer enthusiasts seeking something truly different.
- Apoptosis Brewing Company: This locally loved Kalamazoo microbrewery is known for its creative, small-batch beers and relaxed neighborhood vibe. Opened in 2023, it has become a go-to spot for enjoying a wide variety of beer styles. From, their popular, hazy IPAs to rich, experimental brews, all enjoyed in a welcoming, laid-back setting.
- Latitude 42 Brewing Company: Both locations, W. Main and Portage Rd, have a lively brewpub that is known for its craft beer, elevated comfort food, and welcoming atmosphere. Guests can enjoy a unique experience dining with views of the working brewery, or relaxing on the spacious outdoor patio, often featuring live music. It’s a go-to spot for great beer, food, and a vibrant social setting.
- Presidential Brewing Co.: A lively, community-focused brewpub known for its craft beer, great food, and fun atmosphere. Guests can enjoy a wide selection of house-made beers alongside a full menu featuring pizzas, burgers, and creative comfort food. With indoor and outdoor seating, live music, trivia, and weekly events, it’s a welcoming spot to eat, drink, and connect with friends and family
Michigan Wineries Near Kalamazoo
- Sit and Stay Winery: A welcoming urban winery in downtown Kalamazoo, known for its handcrafted wines. It’s an inviting spot to enjoy tastings, gather with friends, or unwind in a laid-back setting. Through a special partnership, guests of The Kalamazoo House can book a beginners winemaking experience. This hands-on activity offers a fun and memorable way to learn the craft and create your own personalized wine.
- Cody Kresta Vineyard and Winery: a boutique, family-owned winery just outside Kalamazoo, known for its small-batch handcrafted wines. Set among scenic vineyards, it offers a relaxed and intimate tasting experience.Â
- Warner Vineyards: This Vineyard is one of Michigan’s oldest and most celebrated wineries. Warner, in Paw Paw, hosts more than 100 live events a year from local bands to tribute bands. Enter the Tasting Room or Brew Haus, to try selection of wines, or maybe a flight energetic backdrop to enjoy a glass or flight.
- Lawton Ridge Winery: Family-owned estate winery just outside Kalamazoo, tasting their wines offers a chance to experience a wide range of carefully crafted, food-friendly styles—from crisp whites to rich reds.
- St. Julian Winery and Distillery – Paw Paw: a family-owned Michigan business, founded in 1921. The state’s oldest, largest, and most-awarded winery, stop in for a tasting and purchase your favorites.Â
Top Distilleries in Kalamazoo
- The Kalamazoo Stillhouse: Local folks making honest spirits. Feature Rums, Gin, and Vodkas.
- St. Julian Winery & Distillery – Paw Paw: Enjoy any one of their, local, naturally enriched enriched Brandys, Whiskeys, Vodkas and Rums.Â
- Gull Lake Distilling Company: A family-owned, locally sourced craft distillery, brews and wines. Featuring Vodka, Gin, Bourbon, Whiskeys, Rum and Moonshine!Â
Downtown Kalamazoo Bars
- Bell’s: Bell’s Eccentric Cafe pairs craft beer, great food, and live music, featuring local and national artists, in both the beer garden and back room.
- Dabney & Co. Cocktail Bar & Lounge: Culture, cocktails and music, the only R&B and jazz venue in downtown. A perfect date night experience.
- Stamped Robin: It blends the feel of a European-style aperitif bar with a modern, artsy lounge, making it one of the more distinctive social spots in downtown Kalamazoo.
- WL Social House: As in its name, this stylish and comfortable atmosphere provides a wonderful place to catch up with family or friends while visiting in Kalamazoo.
- Old Skool Bar: A new cool spot in downtown, where you unplug, connect, and enjoy a night out, the way it used to be! No WiFi, no phones, just being present.
- Green Top Tavern: True classic dive bar and the local’s favorite hangout. Casual, fun, and lively place to kick back and be entertained.
- Louie’s Trophy House: 1918 making it the oldest bar in Kalamazoo! Unique place offering happy hour 7-days week and live events all year long.Â
- Crafted Copper: A lively atmosphere that offers craft drinks with interactive experiences like self-pour taps and duckpin bowling. Meet up with friends, family or make it a funfilled date night.
