Old Tavern Inn

Bar
61088 Indian Lake Rd, Niles, MI 49120, United States +1 269-683-9510
(640 Reviews)

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Description

Old Tavern Inn is a Bar situated at 61088 Indian Lake Rd, Niles, Michigan. It has amassed 640 user reviews. While it remains generally accessible with no wait times Monday through Saturday, Sundays can bring a peak wait of up to 15 minutes from 2:00 PM to 6:30 PM. Notable offerings on its menu include Hot Ham and Cheese, Goulash, Chili, Onion Rings, and a lb Cheeseburger, which attract a steady clientele.

Categories

Bar

Amenities

  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
  • Delivery
  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Sports
  • Solo dining
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Food
  • Food at bar
  • Hard liquor
  • Wine
  • Table service
  • Restroom
  • Cozy
  • Accepts reservations
  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • Paid parking lot
  • Parking

Reviews (640)

5 Superb Reviews Out of 640 Reviews
Amazing
431
Great
138
Okay
31
Not Great
13
Terrible
27
  • Thomas
    Mar 27, 2026 - 6:12 am

    There's a lot of history behind this place do yourself a favor, stop by have something to eat and have something to drink. There are photographs and newspaper clippings dating back 1835 check it out. YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED.

  • Amy Nimtz
    Mar 19, 2026 - 1:35 pm

    The wait staff was amazing and the food was delicious . They treated our whole party with kindness and respect,and our food came out piping hot! I appeared with a request for a table for 12 that included a baby, and the waitress made it happen in record time. She doesn't know how much she helped make my birthday that much more special of a day. We will definitely come back!

  • Cynthia Isabell
    Mar 11, 2026 - 8:29 pm

    I went here for a late lunch. I heard about this place on Facebook and wanted to come here for the history. It also has good reviews. I ordered the fried chicken dinner which comes with fries, coleslaw and bread. The chicken is very good and exactly what I was looking for. The chicken was hot and fresh. The skin was crispy and not overly seasoned and the meat was moist with good flavor. It comes with a ton of fries but just a little bit of coleslaw. I would have liked less fries and more slaw. The slaw was good and tasted fresh. The bread was also good. It was 2 thick slices of a baguette. It would have been nice to have some garlic butter or honey butter to put on it, (but I shouldn't be eating bread anyway). I only ate the drumstick and wing and took the breast and thigh home. I ordered the Goulash to take home. It is a generous amount and definitely will be 2 meals. I tasted it before putting it in the fridge. It's meaty and has a good flavor, but it's seasoned more like an Italian pasta dish rather than goulash. It also came with bread. The staff is friendly and seemed to know a lot of the people there. Lots of local regular patrons. This tavern was originally a one room, log building for travelers to stop when going to Chicago. I think it would be cool if the interior had an old log cabin look.

  • James Casey
    Mar 09, 2026 - 3:16 am

    Great place for food and drink. Nothing fancy but good foodcand drinks at cheap prices for todays standards. The only thing that kept it from a 5 was only one cook and one person bartender and taking/ delivering the orders. They did a good job considering, but you need to be a bit patient, worth the wait. The owner needs to get them some help.

  • Mateo Gebon
    Feb 27, 2026 - 8:14 pm

    I dropped by the Old Tavern Inn because I was interested in its claim of being Michigan’s oldest business. That is a cool feature, and there’s a nice booklet hanging near the bar that details the history, but the food and service were excellent too. The bartender was friendly and it seemed like a welcoming place. The food had big portions for decent prices, and the hot ham sandwich was way bigger than I expected. Both it and the cup of chili tasted great. If you’re in the area I’d definitely recommend giving the Old Tavern Inn a chance.

  • Kayla Johnson
    Feb 08, 2026 - 10:20 pm

    Home town comfort, something you can’t get every where. The hot ham and cheese are definitely a hit and they have good week day specials. Great place to gather and catch up

  • JAKESNAKE 0104
    Jan 03, 2026 - 4:58 am

    Goulash is fire Fries are really good Burger reminds me of a quarter pounder Willll be back!!!! Was super busy when we pulled up so keep in note of that. Only bad part is parking it’s not enough.

  • Linda Richardson
    Dec 22, 2025 - 10:53 pm

    Good food and service. I had an olive cheese burger deluxe and my husband had the special a grilled cheese and stacked ham sandwich. We both enjoyed our meals with fries.

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