Olde Peninsula Brewpub and Restaurant

About

Olde Peninsula is a micro brewery and a full service pub and restaurant. ? ? Kalamazoo’s first brewpub, opened to the public on St. Patrick’s Day in 1996. Previously known as the “Bib Corner”, this location has an interesting historical past. Originally designed for the Peninsula restaurant, this three story structure was built by Nicholas Bauman in 1874. This elegant restaurant gave way to the Franklin and Folz clothing store from 1884 to 1924. Through the years, the building housed a succession of businesses, including the Kalamazoo Stove company, a book bindery and a hotel. It became the headquarters for W.R. Biggs/Gilmore Agency in 1973. Severely damaged by the 1980 tornado, the building was completely rehabilitated in 1980-81. The current owners, Marie and Stephen Blinn, wish to bring back a piece of history for all of Kalamazoo to enjoy. We are proud to offer to you the freshest beer available, brewed on-site in our 7-barrel brew house.