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Cuisines: Bar & Grills
Price Range : Average
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LITTLE BOHEMIA, Traverse City's 2nd Oldest Tavern, was built as a hot dog stand in 1932, with Curb Side Service and outdoor seating, an annual ritual of making sauerkraut, and a Speak Easy in the basement. Folks would knock on the back door and go directly to the basement. One evening while closing up the owner was paid a visit by a couple of Al Capone’s men. They held him at gunpoint, warning him he’d better get his liquor from Capone or else! The men were chased off by an employee who was able to sneak out to his truck and get his shotgun; he surprised them; fortunately they never returned. Located in the heart of “Little Bohemia” as the area was known and being of Bohemian descent, the original owner named his business in honor of the Bohemian community that had settled on the west end of the city. Little Bohemia immediately became the gathering place on Saturday nights. At the end of prohibition, the building was expanded to include a tavern and its popularity continued to grow into a Traverse City landmark, now an icon and a premier destination in the city’s West End District. This traditional Michigan tavern has stood the test of time and still maintains its original name. Little Bohemia is blessed with fame in its own right, as the 2nd oldest tavern in Traverse City, but basks in the glory of the late Sir Walter Hagen. The golf legend, who settled on Long Lake after he retired, made a daily stop to “hold court” or play a few games of bumper pool and of course have a few drinks. Mr. Hagen lovingly referred to Little Bohemia as his “home away from home” and often spoke of it during his travels. In 1961, just as he walked off the course from his 1st British Open win, Arnold Palmer received a call from Walter Hagen; a call that was the beginning of a lifelong friendship. “The biggest thrill I got when I set a British Open record of 276 strokes at Troon, was to have Walter Hagen phone me from Little Bo’s in Traverse City to congratulate me,” said Palmer. “I didn’t even know The Haig knew I was alive until then. So when I went to Traverse City to honor him near the end of his life I had to go and visit this place he called his home.” The actual interview can be seen on YouTube; just search Arnold Palmer.Stop by for great home cooking and fast friendly service.
Reviews
07/26/13
The beer prices are crazy high, higher than our amazing local micro-brews. The menu states that 'prices are subject to change' and I was charges $1 for lettuce. We were told that our beer was up-charged due to the fact they had entertainment, a girl with a guitar, at 7pm on a Thursday. When we questioned the prices to management she argued with us and actually followed us out of the building when she saw we nated on the bill we were going to be calling the following day b/c of her rude behavior. She cursed at us on the patio, with tables of people around. This is apparently a trend for her, as I have read/heard many other similar experiences. It's a shame, this place used to be awesome.
10/11/10
My wife and I visited Lil Bo's for the first time on October 6th 2010. We were in Traverse City for our 25th anniversary and had read about the place on the internet. We were immediately greeted by some very pleasant waitresses who convinced us Lil Bo's food was the best. They were not exaggerating. We both had a great time there being entertained by the band Roger & Ronnie playing our anniversary request and of course the manager Nancy who after stuffing us with the fabulous Lil Bo's food, demanded of us to take a complimentary dessert for our anniversary. We highly recommend this place and will go back on our next visit.
10/11/10
My wife and I visited Lil Bo's for the first time on October 6th 2010. We were in Traverse City for our 25th anniversary and had read about the place on the internet. We were immediately greeted by some very pleasant waitresses who convinced us Lil Bo's food was the best. They were not exaggerating. We both had a great time there being entertained by the band Roger & Ronnie playing our anniversary request and of course the manager Nancy who after stuffing us with the fabulous Lil Bo's food, demanded of us to take a complimentary dessert for our anniversary. We highly recommend this place and will go back on our next visit.
