4.5 – 238 reviews • Bar & grill
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The Lumberjack Tavern is more than just a fun place to grab a drink and a bite to eat, it’s a slice of local history and popular culture. The Tavern was first opened in 1938 as Rose’s Tavern, as was renamed Lumberjack Tavern as a nod to the area’s logging history and the famous lumberjacks. In 1952, it was the site of a famous murder, which inspired the award-winning film Anatomy of a Murder starring Jimmy Stewart. Jeff Daniel’s favorite bar in the UP, the Lumberjack also inspired the Big Bay Shuffle.
Today, you can enjoy a taste of UP craft beer, burgers, hand-cut fries, house-made pizza, and the seasonal menu. The Lumberjack also has onsite accommodations.
Catch owner Jack who’ll regale you stories of the bar & Big Bay history.
✔️Lunch ✔️Dinner ✔️Dine in
Hours
| Tuesday | 12–10 PM |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | 12 PM–12 AM |
| Friday | 12 PM–12 AM |
| Saturday | 12 PM–12 AM |
| Sunday | 12–8 PM |
| Monday | 12–10 PM |
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Sharon Shifflette
Super chill place to eat and grab a drink. Friendly people our glasses never empty, they were on top of things. We enjoyed the atmosphere and laughs echoing.
… moreAshton Tongco
Pretty decent pizza and cool history/environment! They do have live music on weekends, but it was near impossible to hear each other or our poor server (who did great)
… moreKim
If you enjoy a tavern atmosphere belly up to the bar and enjoy. Great service, good people and a great murder back story. Stop there or be square
… moreStewart
We went to see the home of Anatomy of Murder And enjoyed the pizza and brew. There’s a nice new scrap book containing real crime scene photos from the day. You can even lie in the floor where the owner was gunned down. I hear many women in wedding dresses get their pic there too. Only a couple patrons the day we were there. It’s very nice inside with plenty of info
… moreJeremy Frazier
this place kicks ass. the best of the U.P. all distilled down into one perfect dive bar. if you’re in Big Bay and you don’t stop for a drink at the Lumberjack, you messed up badly.
… moreJude
Great place with a rich history. Definitely worth a stop if youre in the area.
… moreMichelle Ahrens
Decor was cool – lots of antique chainsaws and items hanging from the ceiling and historic pictures and items on the wall. We had a burger and it was good. Unfortunately we didn’t get to spend a lot of time there as they closed early (8:30 pm).
… moreElizabeth Ploog
Visiting Michigan after moving away for work. We had never been to Big Bay, yet this place felt like home. Nice and cozy. Everyone was incredibly friendly!
… moreLiz Davis
Local hub for Big Bay residences. Homestyle food, beer and wine, pool tables, karaoke, trivia quizzes. Fun and friendly.
… moreGrant Erickson
My wife and were having a sightseeing drive along Big Bay road and stopped in for lunch. The owner of the establishment gave us a detailed rundown of the places history. Cool motifs all throughout. Stop by if you’re around and have a drink.
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