“Good Will is Good Business” and Good Music!
January 17, 2019
The Sleder’s motto, “Good will is good business” is credited to Polly Sleder (nee Kluzak, 1888 – 1967). Polly was the daughter-in-law of Vencil M. Sleder (1850-1904), the Bohemian immigrant who founded Sleder’s in 1882. When Polly was running the tavern and sold a case of beer, she’d throw in a double shot and a beer […]
Holiday Greetings from Sleder’s!
December 14, 2018
Happy Thanksgiving!
November 22, 2018
Sleder’s Family Tavern will be closed on November 22, 2018 for Thanksgiving. To your family from ours and on behalf of the Sleder’s staff, Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Fourth of July 2018!
July 4, 2018
Happy Fourth of July from your friends at Sleder’s Family Tavern in Traverse City! Independence Day will be jam packed with events in Traverse City. See the full list on the National Cherry Festival webpage here: https://www.cherryfestival.org/events. The Fourth of July Fireworks in Traverse City are from 10:30 pm – 11:30 pm at Open Space Park. […]
The Perfect Porch for Party Season
June 8, 2018
Party season has begun! Graduations, weddings, receptions, reunions, and the glorious longer days of almost-summer have many local Northern Michiganders already busy hosting guests and welcoming home those who have been away. Some haven’t been home since the holidays. For others, it’s been since last summer. Still more haven’t been Up North since the last […]
Memorial Day Weekend Reflections From Randolph Street
May 27, 2018
Memorial Day weekend is upon us, and boaters, bikers, hikers, beachcombers, and restaurant-goers are rediscovering their favorite places in Traverse. The bay may feel like it was frozen only yesterday, but with air temps reaching the 90s, many legs will wade in deep. You’ll find refreshment at Sleder’s too, of course! Come on in, unplug, […]
Happy Mother’s Day!
May 13, 2018
Celebrate Mother’s Day at Michigan’s oldest restaurant, Sleder’s Family Tavern! We promise mom will love the menu, the historic decor, and our special Mother’s Day concert on the porch at 3pm. Concert tickets are available in advance for $20 or at the door for $25. Or dine with us in the main barroom where there […]