Olkie's Bar

This bar has been around in one form or another since 1887, and that is impressive.  The Globe newspaper informed us that Olkie's was celebrating its 125th anniversary on the same night that my mom and I were in town, so we had to stop in.
My earliest recollection of Olkie's is from 2000, when my family took a trip to Ironwood.  It looked then from the outside that is was about to fall down, and that hasn't changed.  The crumbling outside, however, is not indicative of the wonderful hospitality found inside the bar.
Olkie's is run by a husband and wife team, Bob and June, along with their daughter.  Bob told us they have  run the bar for 14 years.  The beer specials were amazing and the service was swift.  I even won a drawing that rewarded me with an Olkie's ballcap.  
My mom and I had some 125th anniversary cake and enjoyed some great music and conversation.  
I highly recommed Olkie's bar if you are in or passing through Ironwood, Michigan.  It is a historic site that has survived through the years, and I hope it makes it another 125 years.