Steele Street Brewing
Brewery
4.7 (199 on Google)
About Steele Street Brewing
Steele Street Brewing is a locally owned brewpub in downtown Ionia, Michigan. It opened in January 2016 in a former dry cleaner. Owner and brewer Pete Sanford spent nearly eight years getting the building ready first.
Up to 20 beers are on tap at a time, and the line-up rotates. The taproom also pours wines fermented in-house and homemade sodas, including a root beer.
Pizza is the food to order here. The dough is made in-house and the sauces are homemade. Shareable pub-style dishes round out the menu.
The brewery says it was named Most Promising New Business of 2016 by the Ionia Chamber of Commerce. The entrance and the parking lot are both wheelchair accessible.
From Steele Street Brewing's own website and its Google listing, read November 2, 2026.
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Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
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Questions people ask
Does Steele Street Brewing serve food?
Yes. The kitchen makes pizza with house-made dough, plus shareable pub-style dishes. The kitchen closes one hour before the bar.
How many beers are on tap?
Up to 20 beers are on tap, and the selection rotates. The current list is on the Tap List & Food Menu page at steelestreetbrewing.com.
Can I buy beer to take home?
Yes. Cans are available to go, so ask a bartender. Availability varies, so check in the taproom.
Is Steele Street Brewing wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The entrance and the parking lot are both wheelchair accessible.
Which breweries are close by?
CONFLUXCITY Brewing Company in Portland is 11.1 miles away, and Gallery Brewery in Portland is 11.2 miles away. Big Boiler Brewing in Lowell is 14 miles away, and New Union Brewery in Lowell is 14.3 miles away.
Answers come from Steele Street Brewing's website and its Google listing, read November 2, 2026.
Breweries near Steele Street Brewing
Before you visit Steele Street Brewing
Expect a pub with a brewery attached. Pete Sanford describes it as a public gathering place, and the taproom is built around good beer and conversation.
Check steelestreetbrewing.com before you go. The tap list and food menu page shows what is pouring, and the calendar lists events. The kitchen closes an hour before the bar, so order food early, and the taproom is closed on Mondays.
CONFLUXCITY Brewing Company in Portland is 11.1 miles away, and Gallery Brewery is 11.2 miles. Both are close enough to add as a second stop.