MONTAGUE — The City of Montague opened its long-awaited social district Monday. Participating restaurants include all those in the downtown area, such as The Book Nook and Java Shop, Jimmy’s Pub, Sawyers Brewing Company and North Grove Brewers. The social district will allow participants to enjoy their alcoholic beverages outside, within the block of what is downtown.
The social district has been highly anticipated, as it has been in discussion with city council for at least a year. It was put on hold due to time constraints and issues with paperwork and processing with the state of Michigan.
To participate in the social district, special cups will be available for purchase at all participating restaurants and bars. One cup will cost $1 and will feature a special sticker. This will confirm all legal participants as they carry their beverages outside in between vendors, and the purchase of a cup will be required when participating in the social district. Although the social district is technically open, each individual restaurant will start participating in their own time. A grand opening will be held by the participating restaurants in May, as the weather gets warmer.
