Social District
Sip, stroll, and enjoy responsibly seven days a week from 11am to 11pm!
Downtown Rogers City Social District!
Within the district, patrons twenty-one and older can purchase an alcoholic beverage from a participating restaurant/ bar and carry and consume it outdoors on sidewalks and in public parks such as South shore Park, The Rogers City Marina, The Sports Park, Westminster Park. The Social District is open seven days a week from 11 am- 11 pm.
You can purchase an alcoholic beverage to take into the Social District at the following establishments who have received Social District permits:
- The Pinewood Tavern - 1081 Dettloff
- Up North 23 - 530 N 3rd St
(More local businesses are in process of licensing and will be joining the social district soon.)
To enjoy the Downtown Rogers City Social District:
- Stop by one of the businesses listed above that has a Social District Permit
- Ask for a Social District drink (or a drink in a Social District cup) from your server or bartender
- Take your drink into a public park, sidewalk, or outside that business to enjoy!
- Feel free to walk around the district with your drink OR enjoy a drink as you walk to your next stop
- Recycle your cup, place in a city provided trash can OR take your cup home to reuse
- Do not overindulge in the Social District and do not become a nuisance to others
If you have any questions about the Social District or where you can or cannot take your drink, please just ask your server or bartender and they will give you the scoop!
Social District FAQ's
What is a Social District?
A Social District is a designated area where patrons 21 and older can legally purchase an alcoholic beverage from a participating restaurant/bar and carry and consume it outdoors on sidewalks and in public parks.
How do I know where the Social District is and when it's open?
The boundaries of the Downtown Rogers City Social District will be clearly marked with signs and sidewalk graphics. Look for maps posted throughout the district. The Social District is open seven days a week from 11 AM to 11 PM.
What public parks can I enjoy my drink in?
Within the district, you can carry and consume your alcoholic beverage in public parks such as North Shore Park, The Rogers City Marina, The Sports Park, and Westminster Park.
What kind of cup do I need?
You must use a special Social District cup provided by the participating business where you purchased your drink. These cups will clearly identify the business that the beverage was purchased from and the Social District. They cannot be glass and must hold no more than 16 fluid ounces.
Where can I purchase a Social District drink?
You can purchase an alcoholic beverage to take into the Social District at the following establishments that have received Social District permits:
- The Pinewood Tavern - 1081 Dettloff, Rogers City
- Up North 23 - 530 N 3rd St., Rogers City
How do I enjoy the Downtown Rogers City Social District?
- Stop by one of the businesses listed above that has a Social District Permit
- Ask for a Social District drink (or a drink in a specified Social District cup) from your server or bartender
- Take your drink into a public park, sidewalk, or outside that business to enjoy!
- Feel free to walk around the district with your drink OR enjoy a drink as you walk to your next stop
- Recycle your cup by placing it in a city-provided trash can, OR you can take your cup home to reuse
- Please do not overindulge or become a nuisance to others
Can I bring my own alcohol into the Social District?
No. Only alcoholic beverages purchased from permitted businesses located within the Downtown Rogers City Social District are allowed. No outside alcohol, open containers, or refilling of cups is permitted.
How many drinks can I buy at once?
You can purchase:
- Up to two beer or wine alcoholic beverages at one time
- Only one alcoholic beverage at a time if it contains liquor
Can I take my Social District drink into any business?
No. Important Note: You cannot take your Social District beverage into another establishment that sells food or alcohol, even if they are within the Social District.
How do I know which businesses are participating?
Participating businesses will be listed on the Downtown Rogers City Social District webpage.
Can I take my Social District drink home with me or in my car or bicycle?
No. Alcoholic beverages must be consumed within the Social District boundaries. Cups must be disposed of in a nearby receptacle before exiting the Social District or entering any vehicle. Open containers are prohibited in the passenger area of any vehicle on public right-of-way within the district.
What happens if I leave the Social District with a drink?
Leaving the designated Social District boundaries with an open alcoholic beverage can result in criminal charges under local open container ordinances and state laws.
How will this be enforced?
The Rogers City Police Department will have jurisdiction over the Social District and will enforce all local and state laws.
What if I have more questions?
If you have any questions about the Social District or where you can or cannot take your drink, please ask your server or bartender at a participating establishment, and they will give you the scoop! You can also continue to monitor the DowntownRogersCity.Com website as it will continue to be updated as more businesses are added.