Ore Dock Brewing Company

Do you work at the bad soufflé that is NMU and feel the world is collapsing? Ore Dock will let you fall into it’s arms, hand you a Reclamation IPA, and hold you while you weep.

I’ve never had a beer at the Ore Dock and been like, «Oh my God! This beer is so good!».so the beer is just okay for me. However, I love the live music shows and the large space the Ore Dock offers. Great service and atmosphere is why I go here and you should too. And what do I know, you’ll probably like the beer more than I do… I can be a bit picky with all the choices these days.

This was totally worth 8 hours in a car and time travel. Seriously people of the internet, crossing a time zone in a car is no joke… It’s all like
«What time is it?»
«Why is the sun setting at 3:30?»
«Wait, It’s actually 4:30… No! It isn’t, I haven’t crossed the time zone yet, but verizon decided it is another time»
:Plays twilight zone music:
I digress… Don’t time travel by car, It warps your brain.
Beer was delicious. I had the blonde beer which was not hoppy. It was standard micro-​brewery beer and it was served cold. I really, really enjoyed the IPA however. It was a mid-​range in the hoppiness and wasn’t too bitter. Not sure where it sat on the IBU but it was not a 60 or 90 minute IPA. It was a perfect, «I am going to drink a beer and socialize beer»
The brewery catered to the college in the area — they had board games and a bunch of other stuff for the young-​ins to do. It was situated in an industrial loft– so I felt like I was in brooklyn, despite being in the upper Puddle Region. Staff was really cool — we talked about brewery collaborations, Portland, NYC, Seattle, Vancouver, collaborative brews, Taxing beer at the consumer level… It was fun.
You should go here if you are in the UP; they will recommend some other places for you to go as well if you are a traveler.

Good beers, good bands, and a great staff. They also put on fun events year round and the upstairs is a great place to have a reception/​party.

Tops for beer and atmosphere The entire crew is outgoing and available. The beer is unreal… had Serrano Saison and it was a unique blend of spice and flavor that is addicting. Live music on the weekends, outdoor seating, and overall energy was enjoyable. See you soon!
Thanks, J & C

My best friend had her wedding reception at Ore Dock this past weekend and it was amazing. The brewery rents out their second floor space on non-​weekend nights for private events. The staff and management were extremely helpful in all aspects including decorating, setup and takedown, and of course keeping the beer flowing. The space is so unique it hardly needs decorating though. We really appreciated their hard work all weekend to make the day a success. I highly recommend having your special event at Oredock.

My wife and I were there Saturday. Lousy service. One bartender who couldn’t walk around the bar to wait on us and our table. Pretty much self serve if you want something to drink. Most brewpubs have a certain ambience that makes you feel like you’re in a brew pub. This place has absolutely no atmosphere whatsoever! The furniture looks like it came from a salvage yard. The beers were average at best.

Nothing better than a local brewery with a great atmosphere and location. We had the double IPA (Buzz), IPA (Reclamation) and the Porter. All were great.
We bought food at Donkers (a couple blocks away) and brought it into Ore Dock Brewery which they had no problem with since they don’t serve food.

Good food. Great location. The kind of place that every downtown should have.
Food is good and service is too.
Would like to see a bit more on the menu.

My friends had their Virgil’s root beer and it has the stamp of approval. I had a wheat something or other and it was good too. No cider, alas. Staff and patrons very friendly. I think this place has live music some evenings, not this eve. There were tents in the street and the bar was busy. The restoration is very nicely done. P. s I loved the swing.

Nicest building restoration in Marquette. Truly unique interior design and venue.
All Their Craft beers are great to taste and the variety is abundant. A Must See and Taste.

Best beer in da UP. No food avail, so you can order in and enjoy great beer with food of your choice. Remember to tell them that you are at Ore Dock because there are discounts!

I would give this place 5 stars if they had food besides popcorn and pretzels. I’m not sure how it fits in the restaurant category in Unilocal.I did rather enjoy my Leaf Lookers beer that I had but was disappointed they didn’t sell food (you can bring it in). Regardless I loved the atmosphere, the bartender was great and the beer was good. I will stop back again. They do tours by appointment also. Cute place!

How would you describe the beer? Are there really even words to describe a feeling? Happyness. Bold flavors. Interesting combinations. If you’re looking for a taste of the Michigan brew scene look no further.
Beyond bar pretzels (nothing fancy) there weren’t any food options, but the selection of seasonal beer was more then enough to warrant the trip. Plenty of board games to mossy your fancy as well, something always pleasant to find at a bar. Clean facilities, quick service and a friendly staff.

For Marquette — a place with few food and drink standouts — this place is a real gem.
Great beer menu with frequently rotating taps. All the beers I tasted were quite good. Dream Weaver Belgian Amber was the tastiest.
Cool décor with casual but comfortable seating. A great glass overhead roll up door that opens up on nice days.
No food other than popcorn and pretzels.
Marquette needs more places like this!

Ore Dock Brewing Company. Without a doubt my favorite brewery in Marquette. From the great atmosphere to the great craft beers, this place will surely be a great experience.
My first visit to this establishment was in the late summer of 2013. From the moment I walked in, I knew it was something special. Sports were on the TV, the rustic styling of the interior was awesome, and not to mention the variety in craft beer on tap!
Unsure of what to order, I looked at the large chalk board that has all the beers clearly laid out, their contents, and the alcohol percentage. I settled on Ore Dock Gold.
From the moment I tasted it, I knew I was in the right place. I then found myself returning to the bar for the various other beers on tap. Rarely does this establishment produce a beer that I don’t enjoy. It carries all your standard beer types such as stouts, IPA’s and ale’s, so there are types of beers for all your friends to enjoy.
Since that faithful day, I have returned to the Ore Dock every time I am in Marquette. It is a great place to go with friends and the craft beers are always different. Popcorn is always being made and there are board games there to play, as well as a foosball table.
(You can imagine games can get rowdy after a couple of beers). They even have growlers available so that you can take the beer home with you, needless to say, I bought this on my second visit.
The staff at the Ore Dock is always been very friendly and is always willing to take my order quickly and accurately. They always have a smile on their face and it truly feels that they really enjoy what they do.
Another big plus is the live music on the second level over the weekends. Since the second level is closed during the week, it is a real treat to go upstairs and listen to some good bands play while enjoying a pint. Another plus to the second level is the continuance of the atmosphere with large area setting, booths, and even a fire place to settle in while drinking a beer!
Long story short, if your in Marquette, this is a must. I would highly recommend this to anyone who is looking to hang out with a large group of friends all the way down to someone who is just looking to have a good beer and watch sports. A true treasure in Marquette!