FireKeepers shows off look of new restaurant, brewpub
Dillon Davis
FireKeepers Casino Hotel plans to open Dacey's Taphouse, a 140-seat restaurant and bar area with 50 seats overlooking the gaming floor, later this year in the casino in Emmett Township.
The new restaurant will replace one of its established watering holes, Dacey's Sports Bar, the casino said Tuesday. It will feature a two-story craft brew barrel and an open concept on the casino floor with what has been described as a "warm, rustic vibe." FireKeepers said the restaurant plans to serve up to 50 brands of Michigan and national craft beer along with a new food menu.
Construction on the project is scheduled to begin in August with a completion date planned for December.
"Dacey's Taphouse will be a powerful new addition to our already exciting food and beverage offerings," FireKeepers President and CEO Brian Decorah said in a news release Tuesday. "The design is perfect for dining, enjoying drinks with friends and celebrating special events, as we continually seek to deliver the finest gaming and entertainment experience in the region."
Dacey's Taphouse is the most recent renovation taking place within the casino.
Earlier this year, casino officials broke ground on FireKeepers Pit Stop, a car wash and fuel station on its grounds, and held a grand opening for another restaurant, Cafe 24/7. It also drew considerable attention for its plans to renovate a former Battle Creek fire station into The Hub, a retail restaurant and bakery, a food pantry in conjunction with the Food Bank of South Central Michigan and greenhouses to provide produce to area school districts.
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Contact Dillon Davis at 269-966-0698 or dwdavis@battlecreekenquirer.com. Follow him on Twitter: @DillonDavis