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In Memory of Brian Cairns
On behalf of the Cairns, Cox, and extended family within Sleder’s Family Tavern, we are saddened to share the news that our patriarch Brian Cairns at age 82 passed away on July 14, 2022. Brian was an extraordinary husband, father, step-father, grandfather, businessman, mentor, and dear friend to many. Brian and his wife Deb purchased Sleder’s in 1992 and were married on the Sleder’s porch. […]
Summer’s in Full Swing at Sleder’s!
Large thanks to our summertime teens in the front and the kitchen, we are now open again on Wednesdays! Our summer hours are now Monday-Saturday 11-9 for lunch, dinner, drinks all day, and memories that continue! Another Cherry Festival to Remember! Thank you to all who visited us during Cherry Festival! We loved seeing your friendly faces again and so many new visitors this year […]
Sleder’s Welcomes Spring & Lonely Planet Foodies!
Spring greetings from Randolph and friends at Sleder’s in Traverse City! Lonely Planet named Traverse City one of the “8 unexpected US foodie destinations” in March 2022, and Sleder’s is proud to be among the featured TC restaurants. The famous travel guide remarked that our sandwiches and bar food have “a Midwestern twist” and noted that our Sleder Burger and Buffalo Burger are favorites. We […]
Merry Christmas 2021!
Every year we enjoy seeing friends and family return to TC for the holidays and make Sleder’s part of their traditions. This year, we are closed on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, but we’ll be back again on Monday to finish 2021 with more good food, drink, and conversation. We hope you’re staying safe and healthy and are enjoying this season of peace and giving. Merry […]
Fall and Holiday Hours
Sleder’s has felt the impact of the nation’s service industry staffing shortage, so our servers, cooks, bartenders, hosts, and the whole crew are family to us. Thanks to them and to you for your patronage and friendship, Sleder’s is open the following hours for lunch, dinner, apps, snacks, and drinks: Monday 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM […]
Happy Cherry Festival 2021!
Happy Cherry Festival, everyone! We’re excited to have you back inside the tavern this year! Our Menu Our Hours Contact Sleder’s Family Tavern, Est. 1882
Happy Father’s Day!
Cheers to all on Father’s Day! We look forward to seeing many families celebrating their fathers today at the tavern. We open on Father’s Day at 12:00 p.m. and begin serving dinner at 5:00 p.m. We close each night at 9:00 p.m. Our regular summer hours are as follows: We are closing on Wednesdays until we can hire enough staff that everyone can enjoy a […]
Welcome, Summer 2021!
Sleder’s endured a difficult 138th year with the pandemic-related capacity restrictions and consequent staffing shortage, but thanks to our solid kitchen crew, core server staff, and our community and loyal patrons, we are grateful and glad beyond words to be celebrating 139 years in 2021. In Traverse City, as of June 1, the limit of six diners per table was lifted as was the mask […]
Happy Easter!
Happy Easter Weekend! Sleder’s is open Friday and Saturday 11:30-9, closed Sunday, and open again Monday at 11:30. Be well and visit soon!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day
Come feast on corned beef and cabbage and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Sleder’s, the oldest, most-Irish Bohemian pub in town! 717 Randolph St. Traverse City / Dine in or order to-go at 231-947-9213.
