Anchor Bar is the quintessential dive bar for Grand Rapids. If you haven't been, you definitely should! Cheap drinks (made strong as they should be) with good music and shows on TV. Plus great service and a surprisingly good Old Fashioned. AND dog (and cat!) friendly! Being downtown on Bridge, parking is limited to mostly paid lots or the few (paid) parallel parking spots.
ArmyRob13
I always come to this place when I go to GR. I read some other reviews and all I can say is don’t follow foolish suggestions about getting a double bourbon or whatever… if you order a double at Anchor you get the same drink and get charged double.
Anna Dragan
High recommend as a good dive bar to hang out at. Music can be a little loud and it can be a little crowded at times, but that’s really what makes it a good dive bar. The drinks are always well priced and the bouncers are pretty cool. Great pregame or postgame spot for a night out
Drew Tanner
Strong drinks...but in the good way. I didn't try the food but I rated it 5 stars because the guys next to me ordered something and it smelled so good. I am super hungry and I haven't eaten but I'm drinking my calories. It's been a good day. Maybe I have been a little cranky but it's only cuz I am a little hungry... Ok a lot hungry. I will probably get some 5 layer burritos on the way home, if my boyfriend lets me. I know he will cuz he never says no to me. Even tho he should. He treats me so good and I'm not worthy. But here I am at the anchor bar drinking a very strong gin and coke having a great time. I had. A gin and coke.Vegetarian options: The alcohol is almost exsclusivly vegan so that's a plus.Kid-friendliness: There are 3 toddlers and they know how to pour a beerParking: Valet was super friendly even though I didn't tip. It's been 45 minutes of waiting for my car again but the unlimited drinks after I spent 30 dollars was well worth it. The waiter spent a lot of time singing karaoke and didn't really like it when I called out to get a drink. But I did slip a 50 in the bra of the guy doin karaoke. He seemed to appreciate it. He kinda reminded me of Shrek but if he was a saviour to the brave workers at Starbucks that are unionizng. I really appreciated the guy who came around asking for left over pizza crust. It was so convenient to get rid of the rind of that pep monstrosity. I would love to be the change that I see in the world, but I'm just drinking at a bar after pre gaming at home so what do I know really?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jana Larabee
Stinky, very few alcohol choices and no where to park
Space Ghost
Great bar nice people
Jing *
Awesome dive. Had a good time.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
spain tax
Great bar nice people
Michael Liepitz
LOVE this place! Cheap drinks, surly staff, unique clientele. I love dive bars and this is one of the best!
Scott Vandenheuvel
Good place for a drink. Gets very busy with people waiting to get into the local restaurants
Fun place to watch games or grab a cheap drink, gets busy on weekends
Marc McCann
The best little hole in the wall bar around!!!
Alex T.
A classic bar in downtown GR, open well before many of the surrounding spots do. I was here for stop #2 of a bachelor party and they were more than accomodating for our large, loud group coming in for a couple of drinks.Most of the crowd inside appeared to be regulars and business people who headed out early on a Friday.
Pete Seif
Love the anchor and best prices on drinks in town!
Anchor Bar is the quintessential dive bar for Grand Rapids. If you haven't been, you definitely should! Cheap drinks (made strong as they should be) with good music and shows on TV. Plus great service and a surprisingly good Old Fashioned. AND dog (and cat!) friendly! Being downtown on Bridge, parking is limited to mostly paid lots or the few (paid) parallel parking spots.
I always come to this place when I go to GR. I read some other reviews and all I can say is don’t follow foolish suggestions about getting a double bourbon or whatever… if you order a double at Anchor you get the same drink and get charged double.
High recommend as a good dive bar to hang out at. Music can be a little loud and it can be a little crowded at times, but that’s really what makes it a good dive bar. The drinks are always well priced and the bouncers are pretty cool. Great pregame or postgame spot for a night out
Strong drinks...but in the good way. I didn't try the food but I rated it 5 stars because the guys next to me ordered something and it smelled so good. I am super hungry and I haven't eaten but I'm drinking my calories. It's been a good day. Maybe I have been a little cranky but it's only cuz I am a little hungry... Ok a lot hungry. I will probably get some 5 layer burritos on the way home, if my boyfriend lets me. I know he will cuz he never says no to me. Even tho he should. He treats me so good and I'm not worthy. But here I am at the anchor bar drinking a very strong gin and coke having a great time. I had. A gin and coke.Vegetarian options: The alcohol is almost exsclusivly vegan so that's a plus.Kid-friendliness: There are 3 toddlers and they know how to pour a beerParking: Valet was super friendly even though I didn't tip. It's been 45 minutes of waiting for my car again but the unlimited drinks after I spent 30 dollars was well worth it. The waiter spent a lot of time singing karaoke and didn't really like it when I called out to get a drink. But I did slip a 50 in the bra of the guy doin karaoke. He seemed to appreciate it. He kinda reminded me of Shrek but if he was a saviour to the brave workers at Starbucks that are unionizng. I really appreciated the guy who came around asking for left over pizza crust. It was so convenient to get rid of the rind of that pep monstrosity. I would love to be the change that I see in the world, but I'm just drinking at a bar after pre gaming at home so what do I know really?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stinky, very few alcohol choices and no where to park
Great bar nice people
Awesome dive. Had a good time.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Great bar nice people
LOVE this place! Cheap drinks, surly staff, unique clientele. I love dive bars and this is one of the best!
Good place for a drink. Gets very busy with people waiting to get into the local restaurants
Restaurantji Recommends
Fun place to watch games or grab a cheap drink, gets busy on weekends
The best little hole in the wall bar around!!!
A classic bar in downtown GR, open well before many of the surrounding spots do. I was here for stop #2 of a bachelor party and they were more than accomodating for our large, loud group coming in for a couple of drinks.Most of the crowd inside appeared to be regulars and business people who headed out early on a Friday.
Love the anchor and best prices on drinks in town!
Great little bar, but the beer wasn't that cold!