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It’s official … after years of anticipation and a complete restoration, The Barrel has re-opened for business!<\/p>\n “The Douglas Root Beer Barrel Drive In (\u201cthe Barrel”) opened in 1952, serving generations of summer visitors foot-long hot dogs and root beer in frosted mugs. Tourists and locals alike flocked to this whimsical road-side attraction.<\/p>\n After closing in the mid-1970s, the Barrel slowly fell into disrepair. By 2011, the dilapidated structure was slated for demolition until a group of local citizens purchased the barrel for $1.00 and began a restoration project.<\/p>\n The Barrel was disassembled and transported to a workshop at the Old School House in Douglas. After more than 600 hours of volunteer labor, the 125 wood staves looked better than ever. A new ring and a steel support structure were fabricated by students in the Saugatuck High School Industrial Arts Program.” The restored and reconstructed Barrel is now open for business at the corner of Center and Ferry street in Douglas, right on the way to Oval Beach!<\/p>\n Mick White’s Barrel menu is perfect! Open from noon until sunset, you can get a Classic Dog, Chili Dog, and Gourmet of the Day Dog. There are also sides and barreled root beer! He will also have a Barrel Brownie and Root Beer Float for dessert.<\/p>\n Thanks 13 On Your Side<\/em> for the great coverage of opening day<\/a>.<\/p>\n In its original heyday, The Barrel was the place for people to meet on their way to the Oval or Baldy. Now, you can once again say, “Meet me at the Barrel!”<\/p>\n We love the lengths people go to in this town to make life special.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/WWBarrelOpeningDay-520x390.jpg\")
The historic Douglas Root Beer Barrel is Reason #751 why you’re going to LOVE a getaway to Wickwood Inn<\/a> in historic downtown Saugatuck. This is the kind of community that goes to work to bring back The Barrel!<\/p>\n“The egg creams of Avenue A in New York and the root beer float … are among the high points of American gastronomic inventiveness.”
\n~ Mark Kurlansky<\/em><\/h3>\n
\n~ Friends Of The Barrel<\/p>\n“A hot dog at the game beats roast beef at the Ritz.”
\n~ Humphrey Bogart<\/em><\/h3>\n