Walked in with a party of 6, 3 couples, and was told that “a party of 6 can’t sit at the bar” even though there were six open seats. We decided to spend our money elsewhere.
Service: 2
Brandon Whigham
Absolute art. Had the signature No. 1. Wow. A must in Holland.
cathy banachowski
Visiting from out of town and always look up best cocktails. This was a winner. Really cool moody cocktail lounge! Craft cocktails at their best! Thanks Jonathon for the creations! Didn’t rate food as we only had cocktails - but it looked good.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
danicajhey
Am I in LA or Holland, Michigan? Who knows when you’re inside this place?!? Really SPECIAL drinks for a special night out. Dark & cozy. Great staff. Love it! Elaborate cocktails priced $16-$25. Treat yourself!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Trisha McHugh
Great spot for fancy cocktails. May need to wait a bit to grab a spot, but definitely worth the wait. Can’t wait to go back! Really talented bartenders and the atmosphere is great!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 4
Jenn Heerdt
The BEST experience and drinks! We were visiting family, we are from Nashville, and we were so happy to have found Obstacles No. 1! John was such a wonderful help and bartender. The vibe was incredible and drinks were top tier!
You need to come!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Sydney G
If you’re looking for a bougie night out, look no further. The ambiance is dark and moody, and the drinks are an absolute craft. You can order tapas from Poquito next door without leaving the excellent comfortable booths of Obstacle 1. Well worth it!
Carol Canales
This place is definitely a vibe!! What an awesome atmosphere. Drinks are on the pricey side, but let's be real - we're paying for the show. And what a killer show it is! I will recommend this place again and again and again... LOVE IT!
Rick L
What can I say about this place? I have traveled the world. I have been a mixer and elixir of spirits for over 30 years. I know my craft, and this place is the essence of everything I’ve ever learned about a cocktail and so much more. Every drop of the spirits who concoct these magnificent spirits shines through. To call it special isn’t fair. It’s so much more. When you fall into this wonderment, you will understand what it is to be captivated by scent, by feel, by taste and by something so special that you cannot compare it to anything else you’ve ever experienced. Five stars isn’t fair to it. Sam and his crew are simply the best. Thank you. We’ll see all of you soon.
Ryan Badgerow
Always available to take care of us. Dim lighting made for a quaint atmosphere for enjoying some delicious cocktails.🍸
Wonderful spot and beautifully moody vibe with great cocktails. Watching the bartenders at work was a theatrical experience. Our bartender, Sam, made awesome recommendations based on our tastes. The food (smashed plantains) was excellent. Can’t say enough about this gem of a place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
T Alan
42 min tonight, no drink. Sat at the bar and only 4 others, in fact only 12 in the entire place. Bartender couldn’t care less, and to make it more interesting, there were two bartenders on staff. We walked out after 42 min of no drink and they still weren’t making the drink. The new bartender just couldn’t care less. It’s a shame, this place was once a very unique spot, never going back and will never speak anything of this place to friends.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Robert Todd Christensen
We moved here from Palm Springs, CA where we had numerous bourbon bars to choose from. Obstacle No. 1 is right up there with Palm Springs perfection! We are lucky to have such a great spot in Holland for craft cocktails and great bites. ??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
julie turner
Kate was amazing. We almost left due to our walking distance but we chatted it up and am staying!!! So classy in here
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
John Samson
Was the best drink I have ever had. Better than anything in Chicago or Charleston! Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Walked in with a party of 6, 3 couples, and was told that “a party of 6 can’t sit at the bar” even though there were six open seats. We decided to spend our money elsewhere.
Service: 2
Absolute art. Had the signature No. 1. Wow. A must in Holland.
Visiting from out of town and always look up best cocktails. This was a winner. Really cool moody cocktail lounge! Craft cocktails at their best! Thanks Jonathon for the creations!
Didn’t rate food as we only had cocktails - but it looked good.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Am I in LA or Holland, Michigan? Who knows when you’re inside this place?!? Really SPECIAL drinks for a special night out. Dark & cozy. Great staff. Love it! Elaborate cocktails priced $16-$25. Treat yourself!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Great spot for fancy cocktails. May need to wait a bit to grab a spot, but definitely worth the wait. Can’t wait to go back! Really talented bartenders and the atmosphere is great!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 4
The BEST experience and drinks! We were visiting family, we are from Nashville, and we were so happy to have found Obstacles No. 1! John was such a wonderful help and bartender. The vibe was incredible and drinks were top tier!
You need to come!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
If you’re looking for a bougie night out, look no further. The ambiance is dark and moody, and the drinks are an absolute craft. You can order tapas from Poquito next door without leaving the excellent comfortable booths of Obstacle 1. Well worth it!
This place is definitely a vibe!! What an awesome atmosphere. Drinks are on the pricey side, but let's be real - we're paying for the show. And what a killer show it is! I will recommend this place again and again and again... LOVE IT!
What can I say about this place? I have traveled the world. I have been a mixer and elixir of spirits for over 30 years. I know my craft, and this place is the essence of everything I’ve ever learned about a cocktail and so much more. Every drop of the spirits who concoct these magnificent spirits shines through. To call it special isn’t fair. It’s so much more. When you fall into this wonderment, you will understand what it is to be captivated by scent, by feel, by taste and by something so special that you cannot compare it to anything else you’ve ever experienced. Five stars isn’t fair to it. Sam and his crew are simply the best. Thank you. We’ll see all of you soon.
Always available to take care of us. Dim lighting made for a quaint atmosphere for enjoying some delicious cocktails.🍸
Restaurantji Recommends
Wonderful spot and beautifully moody vibe with great cocktails. Watching the bartenders at work was a theatrical experience. Our bartender, Sam, made awesome recommendations based on our tastes. The food (smashed plantains) was excellent. Can’t say enough about this gem of a place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
42 min tonight, no drink. Sat at the bar and only 4 others, in fact only 12 in the entire place. Bartender couldn’t care less, and to make it more interesting, there were two bartenders on staff. We walked out after 42 min of no drink and they still weren’t making the drink. The new bartender just couldn’t care less. It’s a shame, this place was once a very unique spot, never going back and will never speak anything of this place to friends.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
We moved here from Palm Springs, CA where we had numerous bourbon bars to choose from. Obstacle No. 1 is right up there with Palm Springs perfection! We are lucky to have such a great spot in Holland for craft cocktails and great bites. ??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kate was amazing. We almost left due to our walking distance but we chatted it up and am staying!!! So classy in here
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Was the best drink I have ever had. Better than anything in Chicago or Charleston! Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
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