Virtual Happy Hour in Kalamazoo, Michigan
It’s no doubt that these are some strange times we’re living in, but what a great excuse to get creative and find even more ways to support each other virtually?
From wine and beer take out and doorstep delivery to live streaming concerts with some of our favorite local artists, we’ve listed a few fun and unique ways that you can still enjoy happy hour in Kalamazoo, but from the comfort and safety of your couch!
Nextdoor: A Wine Store
Nextdoor is an online wine & beer shop from the minds behind Kalamazoo wine & cocktail bar, Stamped Robin. Focusing on hand-picked selections from across the globe, Nextdoor aims to make shopping for great drinks easy, approachable and most importantly, delicious.
Customers can order for curbside pickup downtown at Stamped Robin, or Kalamazoo-area residents can receive same-day 2 hour delivery if ordered before 8:30pm. Delivery rates & availability are available on Nextdoor’s website.
Delivery is available 7 days a week – with a shortened Sunday delivery window of 11am-3pm.
Lawton Ridge Winery
All wines by the bottle are now 20% off and full cases are 25% off – and can be mixed. If you call ahead (269-372-9463) they can take payment over the phone and can bring wine to your car!
Bell’s General Store
Pick up beer to-go!
Must have ID ready at pickup; name on ID must match the name on the order. Persons must be over the age of 21 to order and pickup items. When you arrive, call the store (269-382-5712) and we will bring your order to you in your car!
*All prices include 6% MI sales tax and $0.10 per can/bottle deposit.
Also – tune in to the Eccentric Cafe Couch Series while you enjoy your virtual happy hour at home!
Since we can’t enjoy shows in the Back Room until further notice, Bell’s has moved their Back Room to Instagram Live!
Brite Eyes Brewing
Brite Eyes is open for carry out Tuesday-Saturday from 11:30-7:30. Call ahead at (269)220-5001 to put in your howler or growler order and they’ll have it ready in no time, or use their online ordering feature if you’re just picking up food.
One Well Brewing
One Well Brewing is offering to-go beer and meals that you can order quick and easily online! Once you place your order online, you will be given a time window that your order will be ready. Come to the pub and stay in your car and call them @ (269) 459-9240 when you get arrive. They’ll have one of their wonderful staff members bring your order out to you.
Presidential Brewing
Presidential Brewing is offering beer delivery right to your doorstep on Tuesdays! Order online before 3pm Tuesday, and get fresh Presidential beer delivered to your doorstep – including their brand new, absolutely delicious, juice bomb in a can Rutherford B. Haze. Delivery radius expanded to 10 miles!
Don’t forget to check out their Facebook page to catch one of their Social Distancing Live Stream Sessions! They post the name and info of each artist, along with their Venmo and Paypal information, so you can continue to tip and support these musicians during this time.
Wax Wings Brewing
All orders MUST be placed online. At this time, they will not be accepting cash or payment on arrival or accepting orders in person.
Other breweries in West Michigan that are offering food for take-out or delivery
Our friends over at West Michigan Beer Tours have put together a comprehensive list of additional Kalamazoo and West Michigan breweries that you can continue to support during this time!
For more ways to support the community and discover Kalamazoo from anywhere, check out our Virtual Kalamazoo page!
If you are offering beer or wine delivery and/or pick up in the Kalamazoo area, please contact Alyssa Seedorff with the details and we can get your business added to this post.