Forty Acres Tavern
Located in the Village
231.549.7270
231.549.7270

Forty Acres Tavern

Located in the Village
231.549.7270
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Your Aprés Oasis

Refuel Slopeside

  • The Village
  • Happy Hour
  • Live Entertainment
  • Cashless Location

Conquer your cravings slopeside at Forty Acres Tavern. We're not your average après spot. We're your base camp for bold appetites and legendary tales.

Fuel Up

Dig into elevated pub fare that'll knock your socks off. Think juicy burgers, creative takes on classic comfort food, and enough variety to satisfy every adventurer in your crew. Have you seen the chicken sandwich? Enough said.

Liquid Courage

Quench your thirst with a frosty craft beer or a hand-crafted cocktail that packs a punch. We've got brews for every taste bud and concoctions to match your wildest stories.

Forty Acres Tavern

Friday & Saturday: 11am-10pm, Sunday-Thursday: 11am-9pm

Details & Menu

A Fortuitous Transaction

In 1947, Everett Kircher purchased the first 40 acres of what would later become Boyne Mountain for just $1. Inspired by this story, Forty Acres Tavern celebrates taking pleasure in completely new territory.

Happy Hour Specials
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Mountain Express Deli & Provisions
Everetts

Forty Acres Tavern

Food

  • Shareables

    Mozzarella Sticks

    12

    marinara, ranch

    Wings

    18

    Michigan maple-sriracha glaze, celery, blue cheese or ranch

    Homestyle Tenders

    16

    ranch or barbecue

    Brown Sugar Baked Brie

    18

    honeycrisp apple, candied walnut, red grapes, french bread

    Grilled Artichoke Dip

    18

    goat cheese, asiago, smoked gouda, parmesan, french bread

    GF Available

    Smoked Buffalo Chicken Dip

    18

    cream cheese, gouda, blue cheese, Frank’s Hot Sauce, celery, tortilla chips

    GF

    Carnitas Birria

    20

    hickory smoked duroc carnitas, queso blanco, corn tortilla, caramelized onion, cilantro, consomé

  • Soup

    White Chicken Chili

    13

    blue corn tortilla chips

    GF

    Guinness French Onion

    13

    gruyere, provolone, crostini

  • Salads & Bowls

    Add:

    chicken $10

    salmon or crab cake $12

    8 oz. wagyu sirloin $22

    Caesar

    15

    romaine, parmesan-black pepper dust, cherry tomato, crostini, parmesan

    GF Available

    The Mighty Cobb

    21

    romaine, grilled chicken, cherry tomato, shaved red onion, bacon, hard-boiled egg, crumbled blue cheese, avocado-green goddess dressing

    GF

    Beet Carpaccio

    18

    roasted shaved beets, arugula, goat cheese croquette, candied walnut, balsamic drizzle,fleur de sel

    GF Available

    Cantina Rice Bowl

    22

    hickory smoked duroc carnitas, pickled poblano, corn and black bean fire-roasted salsa, queso blanco, scallion, tortilla strips, avocado crema

    GF

    Focaccia Panzanella

    18

    roasted butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, carrot, parsnip, red onion, cranberry focaccia, brown butter vinaigrette

  • Handhelds

    Upgrade:

    fries, sweet potato fries, onion rings $5

    side house or Caesar salad $6

    Tavern Burger

    23

    angus steak burger, applewood smoked bacon, aged cheddar, lettuce, tomato, red onion, brioche bun

    GF Available

    French Dip

    23

    slow-braised shredded beef, caramelized Vidalia onion, wild mushroom, provolone, au jus, french bread

    Loaded Grilled Cheese

    20

    aged cheddar, provolone, feta, parmesan, applewood smoked bacon, caramelized onion, avocado, tomato aioli, texas toast

    GF Available

    Panko-Fried Chicken

    23

    provolone, slaw, spicy pickle chips, lemon sriracha aioli, brioche bun

    Roasted Root Flatbread

    19

    garlic hummus, shaved beets, parsnip, carrot, red onion, goat cheese, arugula, pepita, balsamic drizzle

    Ancho-Chili Turkey Wrap

    20

    applewood smoked bacon, avocado, pickled poblano, roasted corn and black beans, anchip aioli, sundried tomato wrap

    Carolina Gold

    20

    house-smoked pulled pork, Carolina bbq, gruyere, cranberry focaccia loaf

  • Chef's Compositions

    Wagyu Sirloin

    46

    chimichurri, goat cheese polenta cake, roasted tomato

    GF

    Maple-Sriracha Salmon

    40

    goat cheese croquette, jasmine rice, maple-sriracha glaze, mixed vegetable

    GF Available

    Grown-Up Mac & Cheese

    36

    grilled chicken, applewood smoked bacon, gruyere, gouda, aged cheddar, roasted garlic, cajun spices

    Pecan-Crusted Walleye

    36

    braised red cabbage, lemon-herb ricotta whip

    Crispy Ginger Chicken

    36

    panko-fried chicken breast, sweet & spicy ginger sauce, mae ploy, mixed vegetable, jasmine rice

    Smoked Duck Breast

    44

    goat cheese polenta cake, raspberry buerre rouge, mixed vegetable

    GF

  • Kids Menu

    Certified Angus Burger

    12

    Choice of fries, mixed vegetables, applesauce, or fruit cup

    Add Cheese - $1 | GF Available

    Chicken Tenders

    12

    Choice of fries, mixed vegetables, applesauce, or fruit cup

    Butter Noodles

    10

    parmesan, cavatappi

    Add marinara | $2

    Grilled Chicken and Rice

    12

    Choice of applesauce, mixed vegetables, or fruit cup

    Mac and Cheese

    11

    cavatappi noodles, cheddar cheese sauce

    Grilled Turkey and Cheese

    13

    Texas toast, sliced turkey, and cheddar cheese served toasted

    Choice of fries, applesauce, mixed vegetables, or fruit cup

  • Sweet Treats

    Skillet S’mores Brownie

    15

    graham cracker crumble, roasted marshmallows, vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, chocolate and caramel sauces

    Bailey's Crème Brulée

    12

    whipped cream, chocolate-hazelnut piroline

    GF Available

    Chocolate Mousse

    10

    chocolate swirl cup, candied walnut, raspberry

    Root Beer Float

    12

    Iron Horse root beer, vanilla bean ice cream

    GF

    Orange Cream Float

    12

    Fanta orange soda, vanilla bean ice cream

    GF

    Apple Coffee Cake

    14

    warm spiced strudel topping, vanilla ice cream, caramel

GF = Available Gluten Free * Ask your server about menu items that are cooked to order or served raw. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness. * For parties of 8 or more, a 20% service fee is added to the total bill and checks may be split up to four equal ways.

Crafted Cocktails

  • Over Ice

    40 Acres Mule

    16

    Gypsy Vodka, Lime, Cucumber, Ginger Beer

    Cran-Apple Mule

    16

    Gypsy Vodka, Apple Cider Reduction, Cranberry, Ginger Beer

    Ginger Bourbon Smash

    16

    Bulleit Bourbon, Barrow’s Intense Ginger, Orange, Ginger Beer

    Spicy Margarita

    16

    Hornitos Tequila, Dry Curacao, Sour Mix, Jalapeno, Tajin-Seasoned Rim

    Tiger Lily

    15

    Montelobos Mezcal, Pineapple Juice, Gosling’s Ginger Beer

    Drop of Sunshine

    14

    Deep Eddy Grapefruit Vodka, Soda, Fresh Lime

    Spiced Old Fashioned

    16

    Choice of Brugal 1888 Rum or Bulleit Rye, Cinnamon-Clove and Honey Syrup, Angostura Bitters, Dark Cherry, Orange

    Mulled Cider Sangria

    16

    Cannonball Merlot, Dark Cherry, Orange, Apple Cider Reduction, Cinnamon-Clove and Honey Syrup

  • Martinis

    Fig Newton

    16

    Stoli Blueberry, Black Mission Fig Reduction, Frangelico, Cane Sugar

    Smoke Show

    18

    Casamigos Blanco, Cinnamon-Clove Honey Syrup, Fresh Citrus, Cinnamon Sugar Rim, Smoke Bubble

    Cucumber

    15

    Effen Cucumber Vodka, Cane Sugar, Mint, Lemon

    Spa Day

    16

    Journeyman Bilberry Gin, Ginger Liqueur, Lemon Juice, Rosemary

    Smokey Fig Sour

    16

    Montelobos Mezcal, Fresh Lemon Juice, Black Mission Fig Reduction, Cane Sugar, Fee Foam, Angostura Bitters

    Espresso Martini

    16

    Stoli Vanilla Vodka, Spaldings Coffee liquor, Frangelico, Chilled Coffee

    Raspberry Lemon Drop

    16

    Deep Eddy Lemon Vodka, Cane Sugar, Fresh Lemon, Raspberries

    Poison Apple

    18

    Crown & Crown Apple, Pomegranate, Apple Cider Reduction, Shimmer Dust, Smoke Bubble

  • Bubbles & Bloodies

    Classic

    15

    Gypsy Vodka, Bloody Point Remedy Mary, Vivio’s Spicy Asparagus, Sweet and Spicy Pickle, Pepperoncini Pepper, Blue Cheese Olive, Queen Olive, Celery, Lime

    Spicy

    15

    Our Classic Bloody with Chili-Infused Gypsy Vodka

    Split in my Peach

    18

    Deep Eddy Peach Vodka, Fresh Squeeze Orange Juice, La Marca Prosecco Split

    Cran-Apple Mimosa

    14

    Apple Cider Reduction, Cranberry Juice, Duc de Valmer Sparkling

    "Almost Bottomless" Mimosa

    42

    Bottle of Duc de Valmer Sparkling, Carafe of Fresh Squeezed Orange, Grapefruit, or Pineapple Juice, Fresh Berry Skewers

    The "Morning After" Bloody Mary

    38

    Gypsy Vodka, Bloody Point Remedy Mary, Salami Whip, Fried Green Tomato, Sweet & Spicy Pickle, Queen Olive, Blue Cheese Stuffed Olive, Pepperoncini Pepper, Celery, Boiled Egg, Two of each Maple-Sriracha Glazed Wings, Mozzarella Sticks, Onion Rings, Applewood-Smoked Bacon Slices, Lemon, Lime

  • Warmers & Desserts

    S'mores

    16

    Stoli Vanilla Vodka, Hot Chocolate, Flaming Marshmallows

    Cider and Donuts

    16

    Rumchata, Stoli Vanilla, Apple Cider Reduction, Powdered Sugar Donut Hole, Cinnamon Spiced Syrup

    Awesome Coffee

    18

    Our Signature Flaming Cocktail! Kahlua, Baileys, Grand Marnier, Brandy, Coffee, Whipped Cream, Flaming Cinnamon

    Naughty Russian

    14

    Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey, Cream, Kahlua

    Mint Chocolate Martini

    16

    XXI Martinis Chocolate, Creme de Cocoa, Rumchata, Rumplemintz

    Pistachio Martini

    16

    Stoli Vanilla, Disaronno Amaretto, Baileys, Blue Curacao, Orgeat Almond

  • Zero Proof

    Fig Spritz

    8

    Black Mission Fig Reduction, Fresh Lemon Juice, Soda, Rosemary

    Spiced Hot Toddy

    8

    Cinnamon-Clove and Honey Syrup, Fresh Lemon, Cinnamon Stick

    Apple Cider Mock-Mosa

    8

    Sparkling Cider, Cranberry and Orange Juices

    Pineapple Ginger Fizz

    8

    Gosling’s Ginger Beer, Pineapple Juice, Fresh Lime Juice

Bottles, Cans, and Drafts

  • Craft Bottles and Cans

    Right Brain Northern Hawk Owl Amber Ale

    9

    Traverse City, MI | 5.8% • 22 IBU

    Short’s Bellaire Brown

    9

    Bellaire, MI | 7% • 19 IBU

    Ore Dock Porter

    9

    Marquette, MI | 5.6% • 27 IBU

    Left Hand Brewing Nitro Milk Stout

    9

    Longmont, CO | 5.6% • 27 IBU

    Blackrocks 51K IPA

    9

    Marquette, MI | 7% • 68 IBU

    Dog Fishhead Brewing 60 Minute IPA

    9

    Milton, DE | 6% • 60 IBU

    New Holland Tangerine Space Machine Hazy IPA

    9

    Holland, MI | 6% • 40 IBU

    Founder’s 4 Giants and the Haze of Destiny Imperial IPA

    9.50

    Grand Rapids, MI | 8.4% • 50 IBU

    Keweenaw Brewing Widow Maker Black Ale

    9

    Houghton, MI | 5.2% • 25 IBU

    Short's Soft Parade

    9

    Bellaire, MI | 7.5% • 15 IBU

  • Draft | 9

    Short's Local's Light

    Brewery Vivant Ski Patrol

    Petoskey Brewing Everett's IPA

    Guinness

    Petoskey Brewing Skybridge Seltzer

    Starcut Octorock Cider

    Rotating IPA

    Rotating Seasonal

  • Imported & Domestic

    Corona

    8.50

    Stella Artois

    8.50

    Bud Light

    6.25

    Miller Lite

    6.25

    Pabst Blue Ribbon

    6.25

    Michelob Ultra

    6.25
  • More

    Glutenberg IPA

    9

    Gluten Free

    Athletic Brewing Light Copper

    9

    Non-alcoholic

    High Noon

    9

Wines

  • White

    La Marca

    Glass 14

    Prosecco

    Italy

    Mawby "Sex"

    Glass 14 | Bottle 42

    Sparkling Rose

    Leelanau Peninsula

    Veuve Clicquot

    Glass 58 | Bottle 108

    1/2 • Full, Champagne

    France

    Terra Alpina

    Glass 13 | Bottle 42

    Pinot Grigio

    Italy

    Bowers Harbor

    Glass 13 | Bottle 42

    Medium-Dry Riesling

    Old Mission Peninsula

    The Crossings

    Glass 13 | Bottle 40

    Sauvignon Blanc

    Marlborough

    Skyfall

    Glass 15 | Bottle 52

    Chardonnay

    Washinton State

    Raymond Reserve

    Glass 18 | Bottle 64

    Chardonnay

    Napa Valley

  • Red

    Juggernaut

    Glass 15 | Bottle 52

    Cabernet

    California

    Napa Cut

    Glass 19 | Bottle 68

    Cabernet

    Napa Valley

    Catena Vista Flores

    Glass 13 | Bottle 42

    Malbec

    Mendoza

    Cannonball

    Glass 13 | Bottle 42

    Merlot

    Sonoma

    Wine By Joe

    Glass 14 | Bottle 48

    Pinot Noir

    Willamette Valley

    Donati Chalet Edelweiss

    Glass 15 | Bottle 52

    Claret

    California

    Barnett Vineyards

    Bottle 120

    Cabernet

    Spring Mountain District

    Caymus

    Bottle 138

    Cabernet

    Napa Valley