BEER GARDEN & IGLOO RULES

Part of safe operations is strictly following CDC guidelines about social distancing and prevention hygiene, such as frequently washing one’s hands and wearing face coverings, as well as cleaning and disinfecting public spaces.  Anyone that does not recognize and value the benefit of these steps for our community should stay home.  Anyone that does not respect our other guests and staff by following the rules outlined below will be asked to leave.

Our beautiful outdoor space gives us a unique opportunity to far exceed standard social distancing guidelines that will keep both our guests and staff safe and comfortable.  We’re excited to bring you this environment, however, some things will not look the same.

We ask that you please read and follow these Beer Garden rules, and encourage you to share them with friends and family that may plan to visit Hop Lot throughout the year.  We will adapt as conditions and requirements change, so please follow us on Facebook, Instagram, sign up for our newsletter, and visit our website to get the latest updates.  We anticipate our phone will be busy.

Thank you in advance for your patience, cooperation, and understanding as we all endeavor to get through these trying times together…in unity and with beer.

IGLOO RESERVATIONS:

1. Masks are required when not at your table or igloo. Masks required when walking around beer garden and while inside.
2. Must be 21+ to reserve an igloo.
3. Alcoholic beverages will require an ID.  Have your ID out and ready by the igloo door to show the bar tender.
4. Please click on the link on our home page or visit our Facebook/Instagram accounts to reserve your igloo
5. Igloos will seat up to 8.  Combining of groups will NOT be permitted. Reservations are for 60 minutes.  We allow a 5 minute grace period if arriving late before we remove your reservation.  You must exit the igloo at the end of the 60 minutes to allow us time to clean the igloo.  You may stand outside in the beer garden or around the fire pits at an appropriate social distance of at least 6 feet between groups.
6. Please wait in your car until you receive a text notifying you that your igloo is ready. A host will direct you to your igloo
7. All igloos will have a QR code to scan and view/order your food and beverages.  If paying by cash, you will be able to order at the inside bar.  We will limit the amount of people inside at once.  Drinks will be ran to a table OUTSIDE of your igloo.  You will receive a text/buzzer when your food is ready to be picked up at the food window.
8. Merchandise will be available for sale inside.  We will limit the amount of people inside at once.
9. Igloos will be heated.  However, it’s northern Michigan and you should dress for the elements.
10. No outside food or beverages allowed
11. No pets
12. We are currently booking out 7 days in advance.  This will be extended out soon.
13. We do not have indoor taproom seating at this time

Other Key Changes:

1. We’ll be operating at 50% capacity.  Seating in the igloos is by reservation only. Please click on the link on our home page or visit our Facebook/Instagram accounts to reserve your igloo.  All other outdoor seating is first come first serve. You may experience a wait.  You may add yourself to our online WAITLIST by visiting our Yelp page and clicking on the Waitlist tab.  No need to check in with the host, we’ll text you when your table is ready.
2. All seating is 100% outside.  We do have covered igloo seating in the beer garden.
3. Quickest & most convenient ordering will be done online from your phone at your table.  No need to get up or stand in line.  You may also order at the inside bar.  If paying by cash, please use this option.

Planning Your Visit:

1. If you are feeling symptomatic or ill, please follow CDC guidelines and stay home.
2. Igloo seating is by reservation only. All other outdoor seating is first come first serve.
3. No groups over 8 permitted.
4. Majority of our tables seat 8 comfortably
5. Quickest & most convenient ordering will be done online from your phone at your table.  No need to get up or stand in line.  You may also order at the inside bar.  If paying by cash, please use this option.
6. No pets.
7. MASKS ARE REQUIRED WHEN NOT SEATED AT TABLE
8. Last seating is 30 minutes prior to close.  Last call is 20 minutes prior to close.
9. Mug Club Members- please place your order at the inside bar to receive your benefits.

Staying Safe – Our Part:

1. Staff members will have a temperature check and are required to inform us if experiencing any symptoms before every shift.
2. All staff will be required to wear masks.
3. We will have staff dedicated to cleaning and sanitation at all times.
4. All beer garden tables have been set at distances greater than 6 feet apart.
5. At this time, all service ware will be 100% disposable.

Staying Safe – Your Part:

1. Guests are REQUIRED to wear a face mask when not at their table. Masks required when entering building.
2. Social distancing guidelines must be followed at all times.
3. Co-mingling, moving/combining furniture is not permitted.
4. Any guests that choose not to follow these guidelines will be asked to leave for the safety of our other guests and staff.

Steps for Ordering and Contactless Serving:

1. Quickest & most convenient ordering will be done online from your phone at your table.  No need to get up or stand in line.  You may also order at the inside bar.  If paying by cash, please use this option.
2. We will have a serving table at a safe distance between the server and your table/igloo.
3. All alcohol orders will require an ID. We ask that you put your IDs on the serving table.  If wearing a mask at your table, the server will ask that you quickly remove your mask to verify identification.
4. Drinks will be placed on the serving table for you to grab.

We sincerely appreciate you taking these precautions seriously.  We’ll see you in the beer garden this winter!

-Steve, Sarah, Drew