Yard & Lake

Bar · Northport

Yard & Lake

Bar · Northport

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215 Mill St, Northport, MI 49670

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This breezy, beachy bar serves expertly crafted cocktails, tacos from a food truck, and a curated gift shop, making it the summer spot to unwind.  

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215 Mill St, Northport, MI 49670 Get directions

yardandlake.com
@yard_and_lake

$10–20

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215 Mill St, Northport, MI 49670 Get directions

yardandlake.com
@yard_and_lake

$10–20

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Jul 13, 2025

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"While visitors to Northport may know Yard & Lake as a place to buy kitschy lawn chairs, locally made jewelry, and other tasteful Fresh Coast souvenirs, the evolving multifaceted business located inside the old Lieb’s Service Station location added well-crafted tacos and cocktails to its lineup in 2023. Owners Shawn Santo and Kevin Borsay (who also operate Detroit’s Stella Good Coffee) wisely hired Traverse City’s Roman Albaugh to design the cocktail program for this covered yet open-air space. Don’t resist Albaugh’s Y&L margarita. You’re welcome." - Stacey Brugeman

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"Robby Cunningham, co-owner of Guerrilla Pizza Co., is working on developing a new pizza concept at Yard & Lake in Northport, Michigan." - Ryan Slattery

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Renee Hunter

Google
So Call vibe.... Chill place and great patio. First- bulldog friendly which is a major plus Second- wonderful craft cocktail menu Third - food truck was tacos/Mexican. Yum! And finally, very cute well curated shop.

Andrew Brennan

Google
Topnotch bar experience! Stopped by the shop a couple weeks ago mid-day. The bar was closed but appeared to have a stylish, cool vibe. Stopped by again yesterday evening and were so glad we did! Our party ordered a total of 8-10 cocktails, some on the menu and some off, and each was expertly crafted and perfectly balanced. Fun talking to bartender who clearly loves his craft!

Lynn Gleason

Google
We attempted twice to have drinks at this new venue. The first time we stopped it was 9:20 pm and the bartender said closing hours varied between 9pm-10 pm. They told us to come back tomorrow which we did. We were turned away again at 8:25 pm the second night. There were no customers in the venue and they turned away a group of 10. It doesn’t look like this place will last with variable hours and poor customer service. Consistent hours are key to making a restaurant successful. It’s unfortunate because the venue has potential to be great. I would consider a more reliable bartender not one that gets to close when he feels like it.

Olivia Al-Eisa

Google
Cute little bar with a huge variety. Canned bear and wine served in an airstream outside with a bar and cocktails indoors. The vibe was perfect, food trucks right outside for eating options.

Maria PB

Google
New and cool bar and shop in Northport! Bartenders shaking up legit cocktails. My Blueberry Lavender Mojito was lovely, fresh, refreshing, and perfect. Lots to choose from, beer, cider, cocktails, mocktails and more. Light and airy with a couple garage window doors, opened up for beautiful weather days (like today), think California mid century modern meets beach lite. Breezy. The bar staff was wonderful. Helpful, attentive without hovering. Fun watching the main bartender shaking two cocktails at a time. Big spiggoted jar of cool water with slices of cucumbers and limes provided gratis, a very nice and thoughtful touch. Two outdoor seating areas, one with picnic tables by the amazing Taqueria Mosqueda food truck (OMG, Gorditas we're to die for!) and the other covered by a huge pergola strung with lights. The connected gift shop has some cool merch, t-shirts, swim shorts and jewelry, plus more. This place is going to be the hit of the summer! Can't wait to come back and just hang!

Jeremy Korzeniewski

Google
Fun place! Great indoor and outdoor seating, lovely bar, nice restroom. Hours aren't clear. No phone number listed to decide to stop before or after a beach trip, which is far from ideal for casual visitors. That should be reconsidered.

Westin Tusk

Google
Place is amazing but the male bartender has been rude several times while not being busy. The rest of the staff, including the owner are great! Grace was and helpful and professional.

Michael Albers

Google
The food truck looked awesome, but only had very good drinks

Ruby D.

Yelp
Love the concept, drinks were decent but could be a little more potent and less designer-ish. Definitely pricey for craft cocktails, no shame in putting a little booze in there! Hoping the new owners take everything up a notch. Yard & Lake is full of untapped potential. Think Little Fleet with multiple trucks!

Cassie S.

Yelp
A rainy day with the kids and we decided to go to the porcupine shop in town. There, they gave our kids a treasure map that lead to a small toy shop in the back of Yard and Lake. It was adorable and the kids loved it. After we went to the bar side and enjoyed the beautiful bar area and a wonderful spicy margarita and a mocktail. We will definitely be back, fun for everyone!

Maria P.

Yelp
New and cool bar and shop in Northport! Bartenders shaking up legit cocktails. My Blueberry Lavender Mojito was lovely, fresh, refreshing, and perfect. Lots to choose from, beer, cider, cocktails, mocktails and more. Light and airy with a couple garage window doors, opened up for beautiful weather days (like today), think California mid century modern meets beach lite. Breezy. The bar staff was wonderful. Helpful, attentive without hovering. Fun watching the main bartender shaking two cocktails at a time. Big spiggoted jar of cool water with slices of cucumbers and limes provided gratis, a very nice and thoughtful touch. Two outdoor seating areas, one with picnic tables by the amazing Taqueria Mosqueda food truck (OMG, Gorditas we're to die for!) and the other covered by a huge pergola strung with lights. The connected gift shop has some cool merch, t-shirts, swim shorts and jewelry, plus more. This place is going to be the hit of the summer! Can't wait to come back and just hang!

Mara M.

Yelp
Everything about our visit was perfect! The drinks were superb. The staff was very friendly and very knowledgeable on what they were doing. I look forward to going back next month to see and enjoy the great ambiance of yard & lake!