Open for Dine-In, Al Fresco, Carryout, and Curbside Pickup
June 6, 2020
Following Michigan’s Safe Start Plan for Northern Michigan on May 22, Sleder’s welcomed its first al fresco diners on the patio and poured its first draft beers at the 138-year-old bar since March 15. Then on May 30th, Sleder’s welcomed back it first indoor diners! While we operate at 50% capacity per Michigan’s Safe Start […]
“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
Jen Sygit Trio in Concert
November 13, 2018
Sleder’s Family Tavern is pleased to announce the next performance in our ‘On the Porch’ concert series featuring the talented Jen Sygit Trio on Sunday December 2nd, 2018 at 4 p.m. Joining Jen in are Sam Corbin, and Geoff Ian Lewis of Lincoln County Process. The concert will feature banjo, acoustic guitar, light electric guitar, harmonica, cajon, and […]
Scotland’s Alt. Blues Troubadour Dave Acari in Concert
September 29, 2018
Sleder’s Family Tavern is delighted to announce the next performance in the “On the Porch” concert series featuring Scottish blues guitarist and songwriter, Dave Arcari. It will be a night of the blues, Monday October 22nd, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. The “On the Porch” Concert Series is a monthly showcase featuring performers singing their original […]
“Best New Irish Band” – Cúig in Concert
August 28, 2018
Traditional Irish music has never sounded so hot! Cúig is an Irish five piece band with members from County Armagh and County Tyrone, Ireland, who are tearing up the rule book with their bold approach to their native musical tradition. Sleder’s porch will be the place to be when this fresh and eclectic Irish quintet […]
Sleder’s FAQ
July 2, 2018
Happy Cherry Festival 2018! Welcome to Sleder’s Family Tavern. We are located in Little Bohemia, the historic westside neighborhood locally referred to as “Slabtown” for its wood-slab homes that evoke Traverse City’s sawmill past. Sleder’s original owner, Vencel Sleder, a master wheelwright, built Sleder’s with the help of fellow Bohemian woodworkers. Working only on Sundays, […]
Happy Father’s Day!
June 16, 2018
Happy Father’s Day to all the dads from Sleder’s Family Tavern!
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 […]