VICTORY TOAST TAVERN!
Victory Toast Tavern is an upcoming bar and community gathering space, proudly owned and operated by Michigan natives Karl and Jenna Upman. A labor of love, VTT will offer a family friendly environment where craft cocktails, a massive board game library, and affordable food come together!
For those seeking a more intimate experience, Side Quest, our attached speakeasy, will provide a cozy escape. Featuring the same exceptional drinks as the tavern but with a no-games policy, it’s the perfect hideaway for quiet conversation and expertly crafted cocktails.
Our Menu
VTT plans to offer all day breakfast, pub food, and plenty of drink options!
Game Library
Our preliminary list of all board games we plan to have by the time we open!
Side Quest
Want a sneak peak at our craft cocktails? Take a Side Quest!
First Timers / What to Expect
Choose your own adventure!
Savor the Victories and the Food On Our Wyrmwood Modular Gaming Tables!
At Victory Toast Tavern, we offer a welcoming and cozy environment where guests can learn, play, and conquer all kinds of board games, all the while enjoying unique food and cocktails.
- Gather with friends and family for memorable gaming sessions.
- Take advantage of the Wyrmwood MGTs for an exclusive experience.
- Try as many board games as you want in an inviting and cozy tavern setting.
From Gamers to Restaurant Owners
Victory Toast Tavern was founded in 2024 by Karl & Jenna Upman, two gamers that shared a passion for beer, breakfast food, and board games. Karl and Jenna originally met while playing the first installment of Monster Hunter for the PS2 in 2005. They found each other in online forums and established a friendship that lasted for 14 years. After being friends for so long, they decided to finally meet up in person in 2019. They hit it off, and got married in 2023 in Novi Michigan!
Karl and Jenna wanted to create a space that allowed people to relax and enjoy each other’s company while exploring new things, whether that be a new game or a unique cocktail. The idea to mix upscale cocktails with affordable pub food comes from their dating adventures after moving to Novi. Every Wednesday, Karl & Jenna would set aside time for one another to have a date night, which often that involved trying different restaurants. They found they loved hanging out at cocktail bars or craft breweries and would bring along the fantastic two player game Hive to pass the time. Unfortunately, many breweries don’t have a great selection of food, and many cocktail bars only offer unfulfilling meals at an exorbitant price. They wanted to establish a single venue that would allow couples, friends, and families to enjoy a unique night out without breaking the bank. After some careful deliberation over a game of Runebound, some beers, and an unhealthy amount of pancakes, they decided to give it a real shot and thus Victory Toast Tavern was born!