Big Buck Brewery
4.3 (1,128 on Google)
About Big Buck Brewery
Big Buck Brewery is a brewery and restaurant on South Wisconsin Avenue in Gaylord, Michigan. Big stuffed heads hang on the wall, and its website promises big brews and a big friendly Northern Michigan attitude. Cathy and Shawn Smalley took over in May 2018 and describe the work as rebranding a local icon.
The beer list runs from Buck Naked, an American blonde ale, to Michigan Sunrise, an IPA made with all Michigan hops. Midnight Velvet is a milk stout served on nitro. Cider 45 is a traditional hard apple cider, and Doug Mehl is the head brewer.
The website describes farm-to-table food and a focus on Michigan-made products. There is a separate Little Fawns menu, and the site offers online ordering and catering.
The website also has pages for live music and private events. More people have reviewed Big Buck Brewery on Google than any other brewery, taproom or beer shop in Gaylord on this site.
From Big Buck Brewery's own website and its Google listing, read October 24, 2026.
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Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Map
Questions people ask
Does Big Buck Brewery serve food?
Yes. The website has a food menu and describes farm-to-table fare. It also has a Little Fawns menu and an online ordering link.
Can I make a reservation?
The website has a reservation form where you pick a date, a time and the number of people.
Can I book a private event?
Yes. Big Buck takes private event inquiries through a form on its website. It also has a catering page.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Google lists a wheelchair accessible entrance and a wheelchair accessible parking lot.
Which breweries are close by?
Snowbelt Brewing Co. is 0.6 miles away. Stiggs Brewery & Kitchen in Boyne City is 20.8 miles away, and Fabiano Brothers in Petoskey is 22.9 miles away.
Answers come from Big Buck Brewery's website and its Google listing, read October 24, 2026.
Before you visit Big Buck
Check bigbuckbrewery.com for the current beer list before you go, since some beers are seasonal. The site also has the food menu, the Little Fawns menu and a live music page.
Reserve a table on the website if you are coming with a group. You can order online too.
Snowbelt Brewing Co. is 0.6 miles away. It makes an easy second stop in Gaylord. Stiggs Brewery & Kitchen in Boyne City is 20.8 miles away if you want a longer trip.