Brewery Profile
Jolly Pumpkin Restaurant, Brewery & Distillery
For a Traverse City visitor comparing local beer stops, this venue stands out because it is not only a brewery taproom but also a restaurant and distillery under the same Jolly Pumpkin banner. The company operates several Michigan locations, with other sites in Ann Arbor, Detroit, Dexter, and East Lansing, so the Traverse City outpost connects the city’s beer scene to a broader statewide brewery group. Walking in, a guest should expect a full-service setting rather than a production-only brewery or a small tasting counter. The focus remains on artisan ales, the specialty associated with Jolly Pumpkin’s venues, but the restaurant component makes it more practical for visitors who want a meal with their beer rather than a quick tasting stop.
Travelers in northern Michigan often look for places that connect food, local drink, and a relaxed stop between other parts of a trip. A combined restaurant, brewery, and distillery fits that pattern because it gives mixed groups several ways to approach the visit. Beer-focused guests can look for the house ales, while others may be more interested in the dining side or the distillery aspect. Since no specific beer list, spirits list, or house specialty is provided here, it is best to think of the experience in broader terms: this is a Jolly Pumpkin location centered on artisan ale production, presented in a visitor-friendly restaurant format. It can work as a sit-down break during a Traverse City itinerary rather than only as a beer sampling stop.
Practical planning should start with the understanding that this is one of several company locations, so visitors should confirm they are viewing details for the Traverse City restaurant, brewery, and distillery rather than another Michigan site. Current hours, reservation policies, food availability, and any age or seating rules are not specified in the available information. The taproom or restaurant is the place to confirm the day’s pours, including which artisan ales are available during a visit, and to ask what distillery offerings are being served. Because beer names, production details, awards, and founding information are not part of the provided facts, visitors should rely on the staff or current menu for those specifics. As a stop, it is best suited to people who want a known Michigan brewery name in a full restaurant setting while spending time in Traverse City.
Jolly Pumpkin maintains multiple locations across Michigan, including this combined restaurant, brewery, and distillery operation in Traverse City. The establishment focuses on the production of artisan ales, a core specialty across all its venues. This location is one of several operated by the company, which also includes sites in Ann Arbor, Detroit, Dexter, and East Lansing.
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13512 Peninsula Dr Old Mission Peninsula, Traverse City, Michigan, 49686-9717
Phone: 2312234333
Website: https://www.jollypumpkin.com/
Popular Beers
A quick look at notable pours currently tied to Jolly Pumpkin Restaurant, Brewery & Distillery.
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Tropic Pines
Hazy IPA
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Midnight Rider
Oatmeal Stout
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Coastal Lager
American Light Lager
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Hopothesis
West Coast IPA
Beer Styles at Jolly Pumpkin Restaurant, Brewery & Distillery
Jolly Pumpkin Restaurant, Brewery & Distillery brews across a range of styles. The current lineup includes Hazy IPA, Oatmeal Stout, American Light Lager, and West Coast IPA. Specific pours rotate over time — check the taproom board on the day of your visit for what is currently available on tap.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming public events currently attached to this brewery.
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Farm-to-Table Community Dinner
Oct 30, 2026
Monthly farm-to-table community dinners at Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ale + Kitchen in Dexter, hosted by Washtenaw Meats. The dinners feature a rotating menu of local, seasonal foods s…
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Right Brain Brewery Naughty Girl Stout Release
Nov 9, 2026
Release of Naughty Girl Stout, a deeply flavored chocolate mint stout, just before Traverse City Beer Week.
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Sleder’s Family Tavern Brewery Meet and Greets
Nov 10, 2026
Meet and greets with brewery representatives from various breweries during Traverse City Beer Week Tour from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
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Right Brain Brewery Marine Corps Birthday Party
Nov 10, 2026
Right Brain kicks off Traverse City Beer Week with a Marine Corps Birthday Party on Friday, Nov. 10 from 7–9 p.m.
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The Workshop Brewing Co. Live Music and Events
Nov 10, 2026
Various live music and events during Traverse City Beer Week including Jonathon Timm, Broom Closet Boys, Beer Flow Yoga, Rotten Cherries Comedy Open Mic, Jazz Society Jam, Clark A…
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The Workshop Brewing Co. Live Music and Events
Nov 11, 2026
Various live music and events during Traverse City Beer Week including Jonathon Timm, Broom Closet Boys, Beer Flow Yoga, Rotten Cherries Comedy Open Mic, Jazz Society Jam, Clark A…
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The Workshop Brewing Co. Beer Flow Yoga
Nov 12, 2026
Beer Flow Yoga session at The Workshop Brewing Co. as part of Traverse City Beer Week. No experience necessary and all levels welcome.
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The Workshop Brewing Co. Rotten Cherries Comedy Open Mic
Nov 13, 2026
Open mic comedy night at The Workshop Brewing Co. during Traverse City Beer Week.
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The Workshop Brewing Co. Jazz Society Jam
Nov 15, 2026
Jazz Society Jam session at The Workshop Brewing Co. during Traverse City Beer Week.
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Jolly Pumpkin Beer Yoga
Nov 15, 2026
Beer Yoga event at Jolly Pumpkin as part of MyNorth Traverse City Beer Week. Bring yoga mat and $10, no experience necessary, all levels welcome on Wednesday, Nov. 15th.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Jolly Pumpkin Restaurant, Brewery & Distillery located?
- Jolly Pumpkin Restaurant, Brewery & Distillery is located at 13512 Peninsula Dr Old Mission Peninsula, Traverse City, Michigan, 49686-9717. Use the map and directions on this page to plan your visit.
- What are Jolly Pumpkin Restaurant, Brewery & Distillery's hours?
- Taproom hours are not posted to Beer.Social. Call 2312234333 to confirm before visiting.
- How can I learn more about Jolly Pumpkin Restaurant, Brewery & Distillery?
- Visit https://www.jollypumpkin.com/ for the brewery's own information about beers, events, and operations. Beer.Social aggregates public data and visitor-facing details to help with planning a stop.