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Temperatures are slowly starting to rise and soon we will want to hang outside as much as we can. What better place to have a cocktail than right along the water’s edge? Here are our top five waterside spots for a drink in the dunes.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row 0=””][vc_column 0=””]
Bentwood Tavern
New Buffalo, Michigan[vc_column_text 0=””]Address: 600 West Water Street, New Buffalo What to Drink: Craft Beer, Martinis, Asian Inspired Cocktails
Bentwood Tavern, a top-rated New Buffalo restaurant, offers waterfront dining and drinks on it’s patio and rooftop bar. Enjoy your cocktail while watching the boats come in and out of the New Buffalo Harbor. Great place to feel like you are on vacation! (Maybe you are!)[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”5739″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes”][vc_row_inner 0=””][vc_column_inner 0=””][vc_separator align=”align_left”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner]
Fire and Water
Michigan City, Indiana[vc_column_text 0=””]Address: 6 on the Lake, Michigan City What to Drink: Craft Beer, wine, frozen margaritas, mixed drinks and their specialty, Cabo’s Champagne Coolers – – champagne with a locally made Cabo’s pop dunked in it.
Fire and Water is a one of a kind rooftop bar. Located right at the beach in Michigan City, it certainly has one of the best views in town. Watch the sun set over the lake, or view the beach-goers playing volleyball in the sand. Whatever you decide, this is the perfect spot to sit and sip.
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100 Washington
Michigan City, Indiana[vc_column_text 0=””]Address: 100 Washington, Michigan City What to Drink: Craft Beer, Journeyman cocktails, martinis, bloody mary’s
100 Washington is the area’s newest waterside sipping spot. Here you can overlook the harbor and watch the boats go in and out. See Michigan City’s famous lighthouse as you enjoy patio seating that includes couches and a fire pit.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”5711″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes”][vc_separator align=”align_left”]
Bridges Waterside Grill
Michigan City, Indiana[vc_column_text 0=””]Address: 508 E. 2nd Street, Michigan City What to Drink: Large selection of beer, wine, fun cocktails
Bridges is located on trail creek alongside the historic Amtrak swing bridge. The deck is always lively and they have one of the largest selections of beer in the area. Sit on the picnic table, watch the ducks and enjoy a cold one![/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”5744″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes”][vc_separator align=”align_left”]
Wells Street Beach
Gary, Indiana[vc_column_text 0=””]Address: 9501 Lake Shore Dr, Gary What to Drink: beer, wine
Looking for a beer or wine with a view of Lake Michigan? Head to Wells Street Beach. This spot is full of beach-goers, but there’s usually a spot to sit and relax. You can enjoy live music on Wednesday evenings when they have food and drink specials, entertainment and fun stuff for the kids.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”5745″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes”][vc_separator align=”align_left”][vc_column_text 0=””]Don’t miss out on fun articles like this. Sign up for the Dig the Dunes newsletter today![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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