50 Best Bars in Grand Rapids

“Love the interior with the Christmas lights adds to the atmosphere. The upstairs space for private parties is spacious with your own private bar and bathrooms.“

“What a great experience here! Everyone was friendly and approachable and excited to tell us about their bubbly! Very clean and aesthetic environment! Overall we had a lot of fun here and we will be back soon!“

“Cocktails are great. Always a chill place to hang with some friends.“

“This place has socialize on the way but if you're having too much fun they'll tell you they have to serve another table amd tneed you to cash out. If you want to have fun and socialize...I Do NOT recommend you go to West Sife Socal because that is not the vibe of this place. More like ANTI social!!! Don't go...parking and socializing is terrible.“

“Fantastic little joint! Great food and fantastic vibes. Staff members are all super friendly. Looking forward to all the car shows over the summer!“

“Was fun, and harder than I thought. Just a good time doing something different“

“Excellent assorted specialty coffees. The flat bread pizza was surprisingly good as well. Staff were all above and beyond in their service. Truly wonderful addition to Grand Rapids and Alger Heights.“

“Cocktails were amazing, service was good, atmosphere was great. Food was tasty but maybe a little on the heavy side for cocktail appetizer food, eg totally smothered in buttery oily goodness sauce that requires cutting and avoiding drippage on white clothes. Tasty but out of context! I'll be back for more Old Fashions for sure.“

“Great staff. Friendly atmosphere. Fantastic drinks!“

“Absolutely loved our visit here. The food is amazing and the beer pairs perfectly. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Everyone needs to experience this gem.“

“The bartenders Mike and Dan are the best, we just moved to the area and were looking for a place to get a few drinks and received the warmest welcome. These guys run a tight ship. Service was incredible, atmosphere was great. Looking forward to spending a lot of time at this place. Cheers ?“

“MY NEW FAV LOCAL! Their Slim Jim has lg stack of smoked juicy ham. The loaded tater tots are crispy. The pickle wontons are also very good. Take out service is quick. Def will keep coming back. I can't wait to try more of the menu items!“

“Awesome dive bar in GR. Matty was our server and he was seriously one of the best waiters my husband and I have ever had. Little dark inside, don’t remember seeing windows, but plenty of seating at the bar and tables. They had great drinks and drink prices. Pull tabs too! We will definitely “

“The food here was great. Everything we ordered came out excellent, with the exception of the chicken on my wife's chicken sandwich. Her chicken was bland and didn't appear to be seasoned. My son's burger was excellent. My salad was great, and the fries and cheese sauce were spectacular...as always.

The atmosphere is cool. The decorations are funky and fun. The service was good. Our server was attentive and responsive. The food took a long time to come out, but the restaurant was busy.“

“Great bar on the West Side of Grand Rapids! You can't beat the $6 burger and beer special on Wednesdays, and all the other weekly specials. Definitely a spot to check out!!“

“Very relaxed no frills dive bar. Don't expect fancy cocktails or a large beer selection, but if you just want a quiet place to grab a beer and chat with folks it's a great spot.The drinks are cheap ($8 for a pitcher of Foster's) and they only take cash but there is an ATM inside. One of the oldest bars in town!“

“Love this place! Nikki and Goose are my favorites! No one gives customer service like Nikki and no one makes a burger like Goose!❤️“

“I was only there for about an hour and a half back in May. I will definitely vist again the next time I'm in Grand Rapids. I like the raw nostalgic feel it presents. I felt completely comfortable.“

“Second time here ,so far ,itis good“

“West side on Fulton. Good food/ drinks“

“Our server was ABSOLUTELY amazing!!!! A friend and I brought our dogs with us to eat, and for most places it can be very stressful. Our server was super sweet greeted us and every the dogs, said a friendly hello and asked politely to pet them too. When we got our drink order she also brought little tins of water out for our dogs. Overall the places was absolutely amazing! 10/10“

“Logan's has become my new favourite breakfast place. Everything is just really solid and tasty. I really like their nachos and my husband enjoys their breakfast quesadilla. We absolutely love the staff - everyone is so friendly! Its cozy and casual and I love feeling like I can just come in my workout clothes and hang out.“

“It's a local watering hole (meant in the beat way) and the cutest little dive bar. It has well poured drinks that won't break the bank and is open until 2am. It's super chill, not judgmental, and the type of place where everyone knows everyone else.There is no food but you can bring in outside food.“

“Thanks to Bob's for steppin' up and taking Russian Vodka off the shelf in support of Ukraine. God Bless America!“

“Vinny's is exactly what you think it is and it makes it a perfect dive bar full of lovely people and western Michigan culture located on the northeast side of Grand Rapids. Vinny's provides a down home spirit and a great place to grab a PBR and test your luck playing a little Keno. Come to Vinny's where you are sure to make a friend and have a good heartfelt conversation about the philosophy of life. Vinny's, it's exactly what you think it is where community is always on tap, even if the beers aren't.“

“Best servers I have ever had!! That blonde girl though!! Awesome service, great food.“

“This place is the best dive bar (and I say dive with all due respect)that I've ever been to. The bartenders are a family. The atmosphere is perfectly laid back. And they cut people off and walk people out before they have a chance to ruin it. You have to experience it to appreciate it.“

“Decent place. GR "dive" bar... exactly what it's supposed to be. Mostly regulars, so expect to have to figure out the best way to order, get served, get keno, etc. Didn't eat, just drank, and prices were fair. No complaints here- it is what it is.“

“We met a few friends here last night. It was a really great time. Our servers were awesome Marsha, Brittney, and Sam as well as a few others. They made me feel like I was being welcomed into their home. I had the perch which had this really light crispy coating on it. My wife had the prime rib, oh man I have to go back and have that prime rib it was cooked just right. We also both had the clam chowder, it was just the way I like it nice thick white sauce with lots of meat. What I liked was it wasn't overly pretentious just good food cooked just right. Good people, who made me very comfortable. Thank you for a great time. I'll be back!“

“Had the best service! Will definitely come back!“

“We love this place. Great "dive" bar experience.“

“Great food, the service is exceptional. Plan a bit for parking in case there are any events going on, but there is plenty of space for people to park within a 2 minute walk!The mixture of ready food from local eateries, drinks, and knowledge of service all create a genuine feel of a local pub!“

“Great service Great Lunch specials Fast efficient Clean and friendly“

“Metro is always a welcoming environment ! You never have to worry about your safety & the music is always good!!“

“Great atmosphere, but I was served an alcoholic beer after I asked for another 0.0% one. I was not happy after the first taste, alcohol is basically super poisonous to me, so I started panicking. When I told this to the bartender, she laughed as if It was a great joke.... Yes it somewhat my fault as I didn't check before drinking it but, when I got the first one the bartender and I had a very specific conversation about what 0.0% beers they carry and what ones they had left. This was a week ago, and I am now finally not feeling like I was taken advantage of tricked.“

“Great place no cover. Went this 4/20/2024. Had an awesome free live show. G of to see three dope bands play and PBR on tap cheap and beat as ever. One of my favorite places to check out live music plus has a great vibe.

Parking: Kinda have to look around for a place to park for a second, but usually not long.“

“I came here for the first time to do karaoke and get some food. Great staff, helpful and attentive. Awesome people, good atmosphere. I'm not upset the Karaoke guy couldn't say my name right lol. He was a good singer! I'll be back for sure.“

“While I can’t say whether there is food here or not, the few times I’ve visited the Rendezvous have been for drinks. I love the vibe of this place- it’s beautifully set up, and many nights they have live Jazz. This is one of those places where I think to go when I want to relax with a delicious cocktail ?

Parking: If you look, you’ll find it!“

“Nicely done renovation, nice staff. Taylor is the best!“

“They have interesting brews. Seems like they love experimenting and having fun which is a great quality.
The best part about this place is how family friendly they are- and the bartender was very sweet. It creates a great atmosphere to choose when you want to hang out and try something new.“

“I love the steel cat bar Erin is my favorite bar tender she always makes me laugh and we have a great time when she is working highly recommend“

“This is the best bar on the West side. I’m hesitant to recommend it, because I hate people. But I love gatherings. Weird, isn’t it?“

“Muy Bien love lana great server“

“The staff there is very attentive and genuine even though they were hustling to serve other customers! I was torn on what to eat, but when my server said the corned beef was made in-house...I just had to have a corned beef! Which was awesome!“

“Everything is good at Charlie’s“

“Mad Love for this place! It's a quaint family owned staple of the West Side of Grand Rapids. Has been around for as long as I can remember, and I grew up a few blocks away from it.. Drinks typical bar drinks, reasonable prices. Pool table in the back, club keno..of course, fair amount of TV's to view. Decent amount of parking on the side if the building as well as non- metered street parking also available. Be sure to bring your ID, especially when it's popping and check-ins happen at t door..it's a liability issue for the owners trying to provide a safe environment for all to enjoy so just remember to respect that lol.“

“Delicious pizza, and love the pizza flight option (pictured). Being able to try 6 different flavors of pizza in one meal is a great experience. And the flavors are distinct and well-developed.
Downsides included overcooked garlic knots and a really long wait for the pizza after ordering. But overall, I'm looking forward to my next opportunity to try this pizza again.“