Bars & Pubs in Washington Island

5 places, each with a quick take from us — kept current as hours and seasons change.

• Albatross Drive-in and Tiki Bar

  A Washington Island burger stand since 1977, with Alby's Nest tiki bar tucked in right behind it: order a hand-formed burger and a thick shake at the walk-up window, then wander around back for an Island orchard hard cider. Get the Alby, stacked with Swiss and hickory-smoked bacon.

• Karly's Bar

  A Washington Island locals bar, family-run since 1945 and a short drive from the ferry dock. It calls itself the place where friends and fishermen meet, and the lunch crowd of islanders backs that up.

• Middle Bar II

  A Washington Island local's tavern where the U-shaped bar is built for easy conversation with whoever pulls up next to you. It's a family-run spot, a grandmother's pub now kept going by her grandson, that runs a Friday fish fry and turns out burgers reviewers happily come back for.

• Nelsen's Hall Bitters Pub

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  Take the bitters shot, get your card, and join a club with a century of members: Washington Island's happiest rite of passage.

• Sailor's Pub

  Dinner on a dock at Shipyard Island Marina, with what the marina bills as one of the best sunset views on Washington Island. Sailor's Pub serves seafood and steaks from 5pm, and the deck opens when the weather cooperates. Order the Great Lakes perch.