GRAYLING – The June Grayling Regional Chamber of Commerce announced that Spikes Keg O’ Nails has been names the SPOTLIGHT-A-MEMBER.
Spike’s Keg O’ Nails has been serving the Grayling area for 88 years.
Harold “Spike” MacNeven opened Spike’s Keg O’ Nails for business the day after Prohibition ended (May 29th, 1933).
Spike held a contest with a $20 first prize to name his new business. The winning entry “Keg O Nails” was submitted by Grayling resident, Laura (Welch) Smith, and reflected the areas lumber and timber heritage. After the original building burned to the ground, Spike immediately rebuilt a new tavern with an attached bowling alley. This building also burned and was replaced with the existing structure in the 1950’s. There have been six previous owners.
“We are a fast-paced, friendly tavern,” said Jeremy Bowers, who owns Spike’s with his wife, Darcie. “We are known for our “World Famous Spike Burger” and we offer a variety of sandwiches, salads, Mexican food and appetizers.”
Spikes also offers locally brewed beer from Rolling Oak Brewing have a great veggie burger and gluten free buns, and offer an all-day fish fry every Friday starting at 11 a.m.
Since 1933, Spike’s has become a landmark where third generation customers continue the tradition of Spike’s Keg O’ Nails, being “The Meeting Place of the North.” They will also continue to sponsor the “Spike’s Challenge Race,” held during the AuSable River Festival and Canoe Marathon.
“We are always looking for old Spike’s memorabilia such as old pictures or mementos. We welcome you and thank you for supporting our little bit of history and helping to continue the tradition,” Bowers added.Spikes is located at 301 N. James Street in Grayling.
