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Reel Food. Reel Music. Reel Fun.
Lunch through last call on Put-in-Bay — intimate live shows, fresh-squeezed cocktails, Lake Erie fish, and the largest bourbon list on the Bay.
#1 Live Entertainment
Voted favorite venue on Put-in-Bay
16 draft beers
100+ bourbons
Fresh-squeezed cocktails
Pickle Shot
The Ray Fogg Show
Dangerously fun music and comedy for over 35 years. His latest album was recorded live right here. The Detroit News: “music, comedy and heartfelt songs about island life.”
Sweetwater Recording artist. Seven albums. Weekend dinner shows through the season. Catch him before the room fills.
A reel bar in a reel old place.
Historic building. Lived-in island room. Stage close enough to catch every joke. Come for lunch — stay for the show.
Three reasons the ferry is worth it
Island entertainment, arm’s length away
Ray Fogg, Bob Gatewood, Key West favorites and more! The intimacy of our stage makes every set feel like it was built for the room. Voted Put-in-Bay’s #1 live entertainment venue.
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Reel Food — lunch through dinner
Reel Tots, Lake Erie walleye, all-natural burgers, Royal Red shrimp when we have them. Antibiotic-free meat, local ingredients, and enough reasons to stay for every meal.
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Fresh-squeezed & hard to find
Fresh-squeezed cocktails, 16 drafts, the island’s largest bourbon collection, and the Pickle Shot — Jameson or tequila in an edible pickle glass.
Drink menu highlights →Who’s on the stage
Live on South Bass Island. August & Labor Day weekend highlights. Schedules shift with the season — always check the full calendar before you ferry over.
The Ray Fogg Show
Adult-oriented music & comedy — island tradition for 35+ years.
Bob Gatewood
40+ years on the Bay — guitar, classics, and electronic mastery.
Nick Brownell
Key West Entertainer of the Year — country, rock, and Delta blues.
Dave Clo
From Nashville by way of Ohio — acoustic classic rock, loop station.
Chris Logsdon
Columbus legend — charisma, wit, and a full room wherever he plays.
The Monea Brothers
Alt-pop rock from Canton — exceptional vocals, timeless songs.
Order something you’ll talk about on the ferry home
House classics, Lake Erie fish, and a pickle shot in an edible glass.
They came for a beer. They stayed for the show.
★★★★★
“Great informal atmosphere… Ray Fogg was on for about 2 hours, which was a riot, so be sure to catch his show on Friday and Saturday nights if you can.”Shawn O · TripAdvisor
★★★★★
“Been to PIB many times but was first time stopping here. Boy have we missed out. The food was awesome and drink prices were actually fair.”MadForMexican · TripAdvisor
★★★★★
“Great informal atmosphere, whether you’re just stopping in for a beer or spending the whole evening… the shows were so good.”Shawn O · TripAdvisor
★★★★★
“Think this has become my new favorite spot!! Nice job Reel bar for keeping it as real as you can on PIB.”MadForMexican · TripAdvisor
Built in an old place. Feels like it’s always been yours.
Andy Christensen and Ray Fogg opened Reel Bar in 2014 in the historic building formerly known as Tony’s. Reclaimed barn wood, real stone, recycled antique lighting, and the original back bar still standing.
Fishing, boating, and Lake Erie island life — the way the room was built to feel.
Read our storyTwo blocks off the bay — reely not that far
461 Catawba Avenue, Put-in-Bay. Back to the Boardwalk, walk two blocks down Catawba. We’re on the right — next to The Old Forge and The Brewery, across from Cameo Pizza.
