Live music clubs / Downtown Traverse City
Union Street Station
Closed – archive entry · 2026
A former bar in downtown Traverse City (1892–2026) that billed itself as downtown's oldest bar and was voted the city's best live-music venue for over a decade.
01 / The story of this place
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Union Street Station billed itself as downtown Traverse City's oldest bar, dating from 1892 (the local tourism listing says 1891). A narrow old-school bar with pool and a stage, it was voted Traverse City's best live-music venue for more than ten years and hosted local and touring bands such as the J. Hawkins Band. Operator Christina Thompson said the closure was 'not our choice': the building owner (117 S Union LLC) ended the lease, and the bar closed on February 28, 2026 after a 134-year run.
- Downtown's oldest bar, from 1892
- Pool and a live-music stage
- Voted best live-music venue 10+ years
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The player connects to YouTube only when you click. The film may show an earlier state of the place.
The player connects to YouTube only when you click. The film may show an earlier state of the place.
Sources & fact check · Checked: 2026-09-25
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03 / Events
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