The Livery, Benton Harbor, Michigan
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The Livery
Excellent based on 33 ratings
Type: Brewpub (see beer listings)

190 5th St
Benton Harbor, Michigan United States 49022 [ print map ]
(269) 925-8760
http://www.liverybrew.com/

Hours: M-F: 4PM-Midnight Sat: Noon-Midnight Sun: Noon-8PM


Taps: 8-12
Bottles: 0

The Livery

WiFi
Children
Patio
Seasonals
Real Ales
Proper Glassware
Beer To Go/Growlers
BYO 6-Pack/Singles
Available At This Location (arranged by most recent)
Livery Poor Freds German Pils 65, Livery Malcolm’s Best Bitter 65, Livery Liberty Ale 65
More Beers Available Here



33 reviews for The Livery
 Ambiance 74%
 Service 79%
 Selection 82%
 Food 68%
 Value 25%
 Overall 80%
 Rating 87%
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coyotehunter (9), , Michigan
does not count - explanation
  94   Ambiance  Service  Selection  Food  Value  Overall 
5/59/1015/15N/A 8/1018/20

November 27, 2009
Fantastic place. Cant believe that for as close as it is to me this is the first time Ive been. Had a great conversation with the owner and had some great beer. Nice atmosphere, reasonable prices. Top notch.

Sammy (273), Toronto, Ontario
  72   Ambiance  Service  Selection  Food  Value  Overall 
4/57/1011/15N/A 5/1014/20

August 6, 2009
A solid place by the coast and worth going out of the way for, both the town and the brewpub. opens later in the aft, I arrived early and that was fine and staff was starting with some of the better brews. Casks, well done spot ons for their styles. Bartender is right there for you, very friendly environment of gentle bikers,retired people, musicians and other artsy people like meself. Some hand bottles available, if you ask.Basement, side deck, back tables for rendez-vous. Live music at night.

dmschefke (34), Eastpointe, Michigan
  56   Ambiance  Service  Selection  Food  Value  Overall 
3/55/1010/15N/AN/A10/20

August 4, 2009
I stopped in this place with very high hopes. Had the feeling of a little dive bar as soon as I walked in (in basement, which is where I was). I ended up getting a sampler tray and was not impressed with a single one. Basically, if they don’t have any of their big beers on tap or BA beers, don’t bother. Bartender was a prick. Patio area looked nice, but no one was out there. I guess what is the point? You get to looked at a bunch of abandoned buildings and factories. Anyway, I will stop in again if they have better beer on tap and am in the area, otherwise, not likely again.

OSLO (80), Perth, Australia
  70   Ambiance  Service  Selection  Food  Value  Overall 
3/56/1011/15N/A 7/1015/20

June 2, 2009
First of all, what a strange place for a top notch brewpub. Benton Harbor is full of abandoned buildings, torn up roads, and run down places. The Livery itself is fairly nice, although I only saw the basement. Everybody seemed to know everybody else, which was a little awkward at first, but kind of added to its charm after awhile. Prices were ok, but service was average at best (bartender sort of seemed like he didn’t want to be there). Probably not worth going too far out of your way for unless they have something specifically on tap that you wan to try, but glad I stopped nonetheless.

shawnm213 (42), South Bend, Indiana
  88   Ambiance  Service  Selection  Food  Value  Overall 
5/510/1012/15 8/10N/A17/20

May 9, 2009
It wasn’t the awesome beers, cask ales, live music, outdoor patio, friendly people, reasonable prices, or interesting architecture that impressed me most about this place, it was the fact that some of the freshest, most original beers I’ve tasted, are all brewed by one man, Steve Berthel, in a 1000 sq foot building containing nothing but hand forged tools and his hand forged beers. It just goes to show that all it takes is a few creative people to bring new, style bending, tasty beers to people all over the U.S. Steve thinks em up and brews em, BBB63 spreads the word about these great beers and distributes them to beer lovers all over America. It’s a beautiful thing.

kseecs16 (141), Naperville, Illinois
  78   Ambiance  Service  Selection  Food  Value  Overall 
4/57/1012/15N/A 7/1016/20

May 4, 2009
Relaxed, vibe on a Sunday afternoon. Up and downstairs bars, but only the nondescript basement and spacious beergarden were open when we were there. A few cask options, nice beerlist with a diverse range of styles and some interesting unique beers. Did not try any food.

rudyed (7), Michigan
does not count - explanation
  80   Ambiance  Service  Selection  Food  Value  Overall 
3/57/1013/15 8/10 8/1017/20

May 3, 2009
had a good cask best bitter. Nice barmaid. The basement bar is a bit spartan, the area upstairs is very cool. Worth a stop if you are going by..

gearbike (11), West Bloomfield, Michigan
  86   Ambiance  Service  Selection  Food  Value  Overall 
4/58/1014/15 5/10 8/1017/20

February 16, 2009
Visited this cozy downstairs brewpub on a cold Michigan night. Would be nice if something else was around the pub to walk to but I guess that might be part of the charm. Good off beat crowd that comes for the eclectic but solid brews. They have the range of beers from lager to stouts listed on a chalkboard. I liked everything I tried. All seem to have at least of a bit of a Flemish sour taste some balance out more with some sweetness than otherwise. Left with a growler which will be nice since you sure can’t get this beer in the Detroit area.

aaaaaaaaaah (14), Warren, Michigan
  72   Ambiance  Service  Selection  Food  Value  Overall 
4/56/1013/15 7/10 4/1013/20

February 11, 2009
Somewhat of a basement bar with a small open kitchen in the back. One pool table and mismatched chairs and tables. It seemed a little dark but then again it is a basement.

nbutler11 (69), Phoenix, Arizona
  80   Ambiance  Service  Selection  Food  Value  Overall 
4/57/1013/15N/A 8/1016/20

December 7, 2008
Reminds me of the basement from That 70s Show. Very relaxed atmosphere with an overwhelming amount on tap. Cant wait until this place starts selling some bottles.

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Scene
folk, urban

Noise
loud when bands play on 2nd flr, otherwise not bad

Staff
seemed quite helpful

Music
Live w/ cover on weekends

Food
Small coffee and sandwhich area downstairs.

Parking
Some off street and in parking lot in back

Events
see website