North End Taproom

North End Taproom is a bar in Royal Oak, MI, located at 111 S Main St. It operates as a self-pour taproom where customers pay by the ounce for craft beers, wines, seltzers, and ciders. The establishment features 40 taps of these beverages, allowing guests to pour their own drinks and control the amount they consume. Owners Jon and Katheryn, both Michigan-born, opened the venue in August 2024 after spending nearly two years advocating in Lansing for the legalization of self-pour bars. Their efforts contributed to the passage of Senate Bill 656 in the spring of 2023. The taproom offers a full kitchen for food service and maintains a small patio that is dog-friendly. Guests can also use a crowler machine to can beverages for later consumption, with a 30 percent discount on crowlers. As part of the downtown Royal Oak social district, patrons may fill special cups to take with them while wandering the defined area. The venue also provides non-alcoholic options on tap, including a non-alcoholic beer, cold brew coffee, and soda, alongside canned soft drinks for purchase.

The location sits on South Main Street, just a few steps from North Main Street. It is situated about a tenth of a mile from several notable local landmarks, including The Star Dream public artwork, Centennial Commons park, the Royal Oak Public Library, and the United States Post Office. This central placement in downtown Royal Oak puts the taproom within easy walking distance of the city's main civic and cultural sites.

North End Taproom holds a rating of 4.70 based on 215 customer reviews. This strong local reputation is reflected in consistently high customer ratings and an established track record built on a large base of customer feedback. The bar stands out in Royal Oak for its unique self-pour model and its role in shaping the state's liquor laws to allow such an experience.