DETROIT – A new batch of craft brewing is making its way to Royal Oak.
Dexter-based Jolly Pumpkin will be moving into the space currently occupied by Bastone and Vinotecca Wine Bar, on the corner of Main and 5th streets this summer.
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Here's more info from the press release:
Bastone will be moving into the Monk Beer Abbey space located on the complex’s W. 5th Street side and refocusing its food and beverage menus to specialize in Belgian cuisine and brews. Upon renovation, seating will be available for 60 indoors and an additional 36 on a seasonal patio.
“Bastone Brewery is one of the most decorated craft breweries in Michigan, having received over 200 awards for our Belgian beers,” said David Ritchie, managing partner. “This renovation and partnership with Jolly Pumpkin will allow us to ‘return to our roots’ and focus more on Belgian-style dining and brewing while still catering to the varying tastes of Royal Oak diners.”
Bastone and Vinotecca are expected to close mid-May; however, Monk Beer Abbey and Craft Royal Oak, the night club located in the building’s basement, will remain open throughout the renovation with normal business hours and continue to offer the same food and drink menus, atmosphere and live entertainment they have been known for over the years.
Jolly Pumpkin fans may remember the brewery had plans to open a Royal Oak restaurant in 2013, but due to building permit issues was unable to close on a deal. Four years later, the brewery is excited to finally make a home in Oakland County.
“We never gave up on having a Royal Oak location. We’ve wanted to be here for years, but it had to be the right space,” Grant added. “This is the right space, time and partnership to make our beer and food available while helping support another great Michigan brewery. We’re very excited for the future and cannot wait to open later this summer.”
“Bastone and Jolly Pumpkin are both well-renowned breweries, and it’s exciting to see their master brewers Rockne Van Meter and Ron Jeffries collaborate on this project,” said Jon Carlson, owner of Bastone. “We’ll now have 30 award-winning beers in-house.”