The Taphouse Presented by Bell’s Brewery Celebrates Grand Opening at Little Caesars Arena

Ilitch Sports + Entertainment announced the grand opening of The Taphouse presented by Bell’s Brewery inside Little Caesars Arena before the Detroit Red Wings’ home game on December 18.

Little Caesars Arena concessionaire Delaware North operates The Taphouse, which includes an exterior entry option on Henry St. between the arena’s Google Entry and Comerica Entry Southeast.

“We are thrilled to extend our partnership with Bell’s Brewery, an iconic brand in the state of Michigan,” Ilitch Sports + Entertainment Chief Commercial Officer Chris Coffman said about the Kalamazoo, Mich.-headquartered brewery. “We look forward to our fans and guests enjoying The Taphouse and for them to have another lively place to visit before, during or after an event at Little Caesars Arena.”

Bell’s offers a large array of craft beer, including frequent seasonal releases and limited-edition selections. With staples like Oberon Ale, Hopslam Ale and Two Hearted IPA, Bell’s has used a hyper-local approach to earn national popularity and a loyal following.

“Bell’s is proud of our Michigan-based roots, and we’ve loved being able to bring exceptional craft beer to our communities for nearly four decades,” Bell’s Executive Vice President Carrie Yunker said. “I think one of the fun pieces is that this space will certainly have access to some specialty rare Bell’s beer. Not only will fans get to enjoy Michigan’s favorite IPA like Two Hearted, they will also get some fun treats that are generally reserved for our bar only in Kalamazoo.”

The Taphouse inside Little Caesars Arena boasts 18 beers on tap and more than 15 canned selections, while offering a wide variety of non-alcoholic beers and cocktails. The menu features 18 food items, including seven dishes that incorporate Bell’s beer into the recipe. Local favorites include the Hamtramck Hoagie, the Traverse City Cherry Salad and more.

“We’re so excited to have Bell’s as a partner. This space is going to be an unbelievable gathering place before, during and after games--Red Wings, Pistons, concerts, all events,” Ilitch Sports + Entertainment Senior Vice President of Corporate Partnerships Mike Singer said. “It’s the right partner, and we couldn’t be more excited to have them. It’s a Michigan brand, a local brand, a brand that makes sense for fans. The product is unbelievable, and the fans are really going to enjoy it.”