Bastone Brewery continues as a mainstay of Downtown Royal Oak

Bastogne — a Walloon municipality of Belgium located in the province of Luxembourg.

Bastone — a Belgian-inspired brewery and restaurant located in the City of Royal Oak.

For 11 years, Bastone has anchored itself on the corner of 5th and Main, providing patrons with Belgian brews, delicious food and a comfortable atmosphere.

During its run, the brewery has racked up countless awards on an annual basis for its products. Yet, despite all of its acclaim, Bastone flies relatively under the radar when it comes to Michigan breweries.

“People who are beer enthusiasts know who we are, but I don’t think the general public knew us as a brewery,” said General Manager John Sleamon. “Our brewery is in the basement. There’s no window where you can see the brewing so, a lot of people don’t know we’re a brewery. They just think we’re some Belgian place.”

That “Belgian place” is not only one locale, but technically four establishments all housed under one roof. In addition to Bastone, you will find danc

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