One Trick Pony Grill & Taproom

One Trick Pony Grill & Taproom updated their business hours.

One Trick Pony Grill & Taproom updated their address.

We are excited to announce that we are opening this Saturday and Sunday for brunch. We are doing a soft opening from 9am-1pm. We look forward to seeing you🙏🏻

Dan Verhil, owner of Cottage Bar, the oldest Bar in Grand Rapids retires and is having a reception from 5:00 pm-7:30 pm today at One Trick Pony Grill and Taproom, his other 27 year old restaurant. Stan Ponstein, County Commissioner will be presenting a County Proclamation to Dan Verhil, who has owned both restaurants for 40 years. The reception will be a socially distanced event with Robin Connell playing jazz, where their friends and loyal patrons can meet the new owners Jassie and Sandeep Dhami, who will continue the legacy of One Trick Pony and the Cottage Bar, and pay respects to Dan and Lisa Verhil for their contribution to music, dining experiences and altruistic contributions to the West Michigan Community.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 3/2/2021

BUYER: Jassi Dhami 314-600-4709/ Sandeep Dhami 616-329-9722

SELLER: Dan Verhil 616-443-0142/Lisa Verhil 616-481-9445

GRAND RAPIDS,MI, The oldest Restaurant in Grand Rapids, at 94 years old, Cottage Bar has been sold, and owner Dan Verhil, owner of 41 years retires. On Wednesday, February 24th, 2021, the Cottage Bar and One Trick Pony were sold to their local neighbors Jassi and Sandeep Dhami, owners of Palace of India. Verhil was adamant that “He would only sell to someone local, who understood and appreciated the rich history of the Cottage Bar, retaining his loyal staff and continue the tradition of Grand Rapids most Iconic Bar and Restaurant.” He has found that, with the new owners who treasure and value the historical legacy of the Cottage Bar and the longtime musical venue of One Trick Pony. Verhil was caretaker of these historical Icons for the past 41 years after buying it from his father John in 1980. Prior to that, Peter Varano and Earl and Marie C***s, the original owners back in 1927.Verhil said “Thank you so much to all my loyal guests and staff for their loyalty and patronage over the years. It is a bittersweet moment for me to step away, but I feel it is time for the new owners to be the custodian of these iconic restaurants as I move on to my next new adventure. That being said, Verhil would like the opportunity to say goodbye to their loyal guests, so on Monday, March 15th from 5:00 pm-7:30 pm, he is inviting the public to a socially distanced walkthrough at One Trick Pony, where they are welcome to dine afterwards at the Cottage Bar.

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