After decades in business, Marge’s Bar in Grosse Pointe Park has a new owner.
The bar was purchased last month by Charlie Brown, a Grosse Pointe native and local restaurateur who has also owned and operated wine bar Cellar313.
Decked out in hockey memorabilia, the low-frills bar has been in business since 1966. It’s located at 15300 Mack Ave.
It is named for its original owner Marguerite “Marge” DePuys, who died in 2014 at age 85. Brown purchased the bar from DePuys’s son, Jimmy.
“I grew up in Grosse Pointe, and Marge’s has always been part of the fabric of our community,” Brown says in a press release. “It’s where people gather after a game, celebrate with friends, or just stop in for a familiar face. My goal is to keep that same spirit alive — the Marge’s everyone knows and loves — while giving it a few thoughtful updates.”
He adds, “This place has history, heart, and stories in every corner. I’m just thrilled to be a part of its next chapter.”