11 Best Beer Bars in Grand Rapids

“I'm here for work. and this happened to be an eight minute walk from my hotel. I came in during happy hour and got the 8$ monk-a-rita and whoa. it's so good. I got the cheese curds and pretzel bites cause, of course I'm an app girly 🤣 and they were sooo good. the saltiness of the food compliments the margarita so well. and the staff was so nice and welcoming, which I don't get a lot of cause I'm a solo diner.“

“Daughter kept hyping up Apfelwein she had in Frankfurt. I stumbled across KB looking for cider places. Apfelwein on the menu! What a fun surprise! Far better than the cider place we visited next and tried a 6 cider flight. We only wish we could’ve brought some home in a growler 😞 but I suppose we’ll have to return :)“

“We had the best experience here with our staff party. I would 100% recommend them!“

“amazing beers and cocktails. and the food is 🤤 awesome atmosphere and staff! will be back!“

“I love Hopcat. I have been before and I'll come again. The beers and fries were great, the burgers seemed a bit small this time around. The stand out this time was our server, Sophie. While it took a bit of time to be greeted, once we were, she was spot on. I hope to have her as a server again.“

“The people who work here are amazing the music they play and they try to get to know you ❤️“

“The food was great, our server was fantastic, especially considering she was a single server waiting on a table of 16, and the atmosphere was awesome. Only thing I would say is the writings on the wall are not child friendly , and even worse in the bathroom 😅 it was interesting to hear what each person read on the walls when they came back to the table😂 it did provide some entertainment though!“

“My girlfriend and her friends have gone a few times and is a cool place. The security there on the weekends she has gone is great. Saturday nite ( I am pretty sure of the names) Jamie ( she said was walking around) and Matt ( was security at the door) were amazing. Very friendly and kept an eye on everything. Were on top of the place and my girl and her friends felt at ease with them watching.. They will definitely be going back feeling safe. The bull is amazing and the live music rocked. She said any questions she had Matt answered professionally and Jamie was ontop of keeping the tables clear and open for people to sit.“

“Everything was great! The food was delicious, the service was attentive and friendly, and the atmosphere was welcoming and comfortable. A special thank you to Mikayla L. for her outstanding service — she was kind, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed. We truly enjoyed our experience and will definitely be coming back. Highly recommend!“

“I honestly cannot say enough good things about my experience at Dublin Hall, and it was all because of our incredible server, Lawson.

From the second we sat down, Lawson went above and beyond in every possible way. He was attentive without being overbearing, friendly without feeling forced, and genuinely made us feel like VIPs the entire time. It’s rare to find someone who balances professionalism and personality so effortlessly. He knew the menu inside and out, gave amazing recommendations, and made sure everything came out perfectly and right on time.

What really stood out was how much he cared. Our drinks were never empty, he checked in at just the right moments, and he made sure we were completely satisfied with every single thing. Even when it got busy, he handled it like a pro — calm, efficient, and still giving us top-tier service.

Dublin Hall is lucky to have Lawson. He didn’t just serve us food — he created an experience. If you’re going, ask for him specifically. He’s the kind of server that makes you want to come back again and again.

10/10. Absolute legend.“

“Great cocktails and sharable plates. Plus, the views overlooking the city 🌆 are fantastic. Great service as well.“