Art’s Tavern has been located at the
corner of Lake Street and M22 is some form or another since before
prohibition. Originally called the Blue Goose Saloon when run by Frank
Sheridan, it was renamed by Frank’s son Art when he took over after his
father’s accidental electrocution in 1934. Art saw the tavern through
many good times until 1950 when an electrical fire burned the tavern
down.
By the spring of 1951, the
present structure rose from the ashes. After Art died in 1970, his wife
Mary took charge until 1986 when she sold Art’s to the Wiesen’s.
Long-time Wiesen employee
Tim Barr was shipped over to Glen Arbor from Empire to manage the
installation of the grill and heating and cooling system and the
changes these updates would bring.
Former owner Mary Sheridan and present
owner Tim Barr
In July 2000, Tim bought the
operation and wisely retained the name Art’s.
Art’s is open seven days a week, 360
days a year, serving up good times and great food. Art’s proudly
remains a “quaint piece of schlock” in an increasingly generic world!!
6487 Western Ave Glen Arbor MI 49636
(231-334-3754) Contact Us
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12/25/2007
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