Planning a bachelor party in New Buffalo? This is your ultimate guide to making it unforgettable—with whiskey tastings, cigars, casino nights, and fire pit storytelling. Whether your crew is into shooting clays, sipping bourbon, or rolling the dice, Copper Top Ridge is the perfect basecamp for your guys’ getaway.
🥃 Arrival: Cocktails & Poker at the Ridge
Kick off your bachelor party in New Buffalo with a classic: cocktails and poker at Copper Top Ridge. We’ve got a full poker chip set and playing cards ready to deal. Get the weekend rolling with a signature cocktail (or two) made from locally distilled spirits from Journeyman Distillery.
Cocktail Recipes:
1. Featherbone Old Fashioned
- 2 oz Featherbone Bourbon
- 1 sugar cube
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- Orange twist
- Serve over ice in a rocks glass
2. Last Feather Boulevardier
- 1.5 oz Last Feather Rye
- 1 oz Campari
- 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
- Stir with ice and serve with a twist
Cigar & Liquor Runs:
- Barney’s Market – Full liquor selection, wine, beer & snacks in downtown New Buffalo
- Max Smoke Shop – Great for stocking cigars for the weekend
- Lakeshore Wine & Spirits – Another solid spot for whiskey and wine
🎰 Late Night at Four Winds Casino
No bachelor party in New Buffalo is complete without a night out at the Four Winds Casino—just minutes from Copper Top Ridge. Hit the poker tables, spin the slots, or test your luck in the sportsbook. It’s the perfect mix of adrenaline and celebration.
Casino Restaurants:
- Kankakee Grille – Elevated bar food and live music
- Copper Rock Steakhouse – For a classic bachelor dinner with steaks and wine
- Timbers Fast Food & Deli – Great for late-night bites
Afterward, head back to Copper Top Ridge for a laid-back nightcap and cigars around the fire pit. We provide the firewood—you bring the stories.
🍳 The Next Morning: Breakfast & Options
Fuel Up:
- David’s Delicatessen & Coffee – Great breakfast sandwiches and strong coffee
- Luisa’s Cafe – Classic brunch favorites in a cozy setting
- Brewster’s Italian Café – Italian-style breakfast and espresso in a bright, inviting atmosphere
⛳ Midday Adventures for Your Bachelor Party in New Buffalo
Option 1: Golf
- Whittaker Woods Golf Club – Championship-level course in New Buffalo
- Pebblewood Country Club – Relaxed and budget-friendly 18-hole course
Book tee times directly on their websites.
Option 2: Trap & Skeet Shooting
- Deer Creek Hunt Club – World-class facilities with trap, skeet, and sporting clays
Reserve your experience here
Option 3: Private Brewery & Distillery Tour
Let us drive while you enjoy the best of Southwest Michigan’s beer and spirits scene. Add a Luxury Brewery & Distillery Tour to your bachelor party in New Buffalo and visit 3 hand-picked stops. BYOB welcome onboard, bottled water provided, and we’ll handle the logistics.
Sample stops include:
- Journeyman Distillery
- Haymarket Taproom
- Ghost Isle Brewery
- Beer Church Brewing Co.
🍽 Dinner Spots to Lock It In
Villa Nova Pizzeria
A New Buffalo institution—deep-dish pizza, cold beer, and a lively tavern setting.
Ghost Isle Brewery
Bold house-brewed beers, smoked meats, and incredible views of the Galien River wetlands.
Beer Church Brewing Co.
Set in a restored church, Beer Church brings you wood-fired pizza, potent IPAs, and a relaxed beer hall vibe.
Journeyman Staymaker Restaurant
Upscale casual with serious flavor. A great spot for your final dinner toast.
🏇 Gift Ideas for the Groomsmen
Show your crew some love with gifts they’ll actually use—and remember. Whether you’re handing these out before dinner or leaving them at each bed in the house, these groomsmen gifts hit the sweet spot between classy and badass:
- Custom Whiskey Glasses – Personalize with names or initials for a refined keepsake
- Leather Travel Humidors – For the guy who always brings the cigars
- Cigar & Flask Gift Set – Sleek and masculine, great for fire pit toasts
- Engraved Pocket Knives – Practical and personal, perfect for outdoorsmen
- Mini Bourbon Sampler Sets – Try regional picks together, or pack them into gift bags
Want to go all out? Create custom gift boxes with snacks, a cigar, a personalized item, and a bottle of local whiskey from Journeyman Distillery.
🏡 Stay at Copper Top Ridge
With space to spread out, a private fire pit, a hot tub, and a stocked kitchen, Copper Top Ridge is the perfect home base for your bachelor party in New Buffalo. Whether you’re starting the day with coffee on the patio or closing it out with whiskey and cigars by the fire, you’ll be glad you stayed here.
🎯 Book direct to unlock return guest discounts and personalized planning options.
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