Frequently Asked Questions

What are your hours?

May 23 – September 1
Open daily 11am – 7pm

September 2 – November 1
Friday & Saturday 11am – 7pm
Sunday – Thursday 11am – 6pm

November 2 – December 31
Friday & Saturday 11am – 5pm
Sunday – Thursday 12pm – 5pm
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas

Do you accept reservations?

Yes, we are currently accepting reservations for the following experiences through Tock:

Seated Wine Country Experiences outside on our Upper Deck, May 24th – September 1st (reservation availability will extend into fall by mid-August)
Wine Wagon Tour & Tastings, May 24th – October 11th.

Click here for reservation availabilty

Reservations are not required or accommodated for seating and service at the Lawn Bar. Click here to learn about the Lawn Bar.

I'm visiting with a group, what experiences are available to us?

Click here to review our current Group Information & Policies

Where am I seated for my reservation?

Memorial Day weekend through early fall, reservations are seated outdoors on our elevated Upper Deck overlooking the vineyard and East Grand Traverse Bay. Mid-fall through spring, reservations for Seated Wine Country Experiences are seated inside the tasting room.

What is the Lawn Bar?

The Lawn Bar is an outdoor service area just outside of the tasting room doors that offers seating for guests to relax at while they enjoy their glasses of wine, Frosé, hard cider, and food items. Reservations are not required. In the summer and fall, relax at a picnic table or Adirondack chair and take part in a game of cornhole. In the winter, we have fire pits set up with chairs. Dogs are allowed as long as they remain leashed and are properly cared for. Current Lawn Bar menu

I'm running late for my reservation - what do I do?

If you arrive after your reservation is scheduled we will hold your table for 15 minutes. If you’re arrive after the 15 minutes, your table may be given to another waiting guest. Please call us at 231-223-9303 if you anticipate a late arrival.

Do you have a restaurant? Do you serve food?

We have expanded our food options for the 2025 season to include more shareables, prepared salads, and sandwiches! View our current menu here

Can I bring my own food?

No. Only food and drink purchased from the Brys tasting room is permitted. Thank you for being considerate of this policy.

Are guests under the age of 21 allowed to visit?

Yes, children and young adult guests are welcome at the winery. We offer a variety of non-alcoholic beverages.

Can I bring my dog?

Dogs are permitted at the Lawn Bar. Dogs must remain leashed and owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets. Dogs are not permitted inside the tasting room or on the Upper Deck.

Do you host weddings or rehearsal dinners?

No. At this time current township regulations do not allow for us to host large private events.

If you have a question not addressed here, please call 231-223-9303 or email info@brysestate.com.

Updated 5/27/25