36 Best Bars in Kalamazoo

“This amazing little dive bar has one of the best burgers around and the monthly special is creative and delicious. Friendly people and fun drinks ….need a beer and a shot for $5? Well step right up!“

“If you get the opportunity to be served by Logan and Jade downstairs, do not miss it under any circumstance. I haven’t been to downtown in a long time (I’m a country hick), and these two treated my group like we were the only people in the restaurant. As far as those two were concerned, we were royalty. While they were “just doing their jobs,” they were amazing. If the rest of the staff is half as good as these two, do not hesitate to stop in. We could not have dreamed of better service. I just hope we tipped enough for how they treated us.“

“Food was amazing- drinks great. Our server Gabrielle did a FANTASTIC job and was so kind and quick, answered all of our questions and accommodated us well. Hope to come back soon!“

“Honestly...my experience here had nothing 2 do with food... shooting pool which is fun...but I had the pleasure of meeting the owner & got a complete rundown on him & the story behind Lamplighter...such an awesome guy...stop by & offer 2 help him finish his dream of finishing the Lamplighter... he's also 80...has a tendency 2 fall..but keep on working on the Lamplighter ??...I had the pleasure of helping him & learning the history behind the Lamplighter from the beginning 2 now...????“

“Great beer & seltzers! Food is very tasty as well & super reasonable! The vibe is so chill & very relaxing with great bartenders!!!“

“Great spot to have a birthday party I’ve been a long time customer so it’s no surprise that they make their private events just as good my son had such and amazing time good food at a good price 10/10 would host a party here again 🩷“

“We have become regulars for Tuesday nights Music Bingo! The staff at HighDive are fun, energetic, friendly and they are always taking care of their patrons. The food is amazing, the drinks are delish, and the atmosphere is welcoming.“

“Pups are welcome at this pub, score! This is just a stunning perch overlooking the Meadow Run Dog Park, esp. the pond area, and it’s literal heaven. Often times they have live music and/or food trucks on site, the dogs are beyond well taken care of here, and the staff also is so, so kind to guests. It feels like your personal ‘Cheers’ where everyone knows your name environ, it’s a must see!“

“Excellent old time classic venue with good brews and food on the north side of Kalamazoo.“

“First time visiting. Had a smash burger and fries. It was an excellent burger. The taste made my mouth come alive“

“It was our first visit, and the food lived up to what we've been told, DELICIOUS! We each had a burger. I had fries that came crispy upon my request, and my husband had crispy tater tots. The beer was cold, served in a cold glass, too.“

“Dancing and drinking with friends“

“The staff here are great folks. I have eaten or ordered from here only a few times, but see them outside of their job often as well. They are always friendly and professional. The food has always been as ordered, and great! Great place to watch a game, socialize, have good food, and drinks.“

“FANTASTIC music selection...but NO CASH accepted!? Heads up you'll need a debit or credit card since they won't take cash!? I prefer cash on a night out because I don't risk losing my credit or debit card... However they DO NOT take cash, so be aware... Otherwise it's a great place!

Bartenders were amazing! Drinks were actually pretty reasonably priced!
Staff is always watching, it's nice to know they have a lot of eyes scanning the crowd. Other than a few toilets clogged, the ladies restroom is really nice with plenty of stalls. They seem to keep things reasonably clean!“

“Love the outdoor seating! Food is fabulous, prices are great. Drinks are perfect (and well priced!) Highly recommended!“

“A memorable place to play billiards and hang out near/ around campus. Fun crowd and cheap prices. You'll like the decor, the student staff and games. Had good times on class breaks and sometimes when games where in town. A campus tradition for groups/ clubs and Greek organizations.“

“Excellent dining experience. Everything was ‘Top Shelf’ as they say in the Biz.“

“Lively place great service good drinks“

“Love burdicks, best beer selection in wings in kalamazoo“

“Good prices. Karaoke nights are a blast“

“I had my first meal there on 12/21/24, excellent food! I will return!“

“We celebrated our daughter's wedding with a family dinner (The Hopkins Wedding, a party of 14) in the loft area The service was outstanding! The food was amazing! I've never been to a dinner where everyone was saying, "You've got to try this!' and everyone was tasting each other's dishes. They were fine with us bringing a wedding cake and even found a box big enough to hold the leftover cake. Speaking of leftovers, most of us required take home containers because of the generous portions.We weren't about to leave food that tasty behind!“

“The beer is very good & the bartender was friendly & knowledgeable about the different beer. It was a calm Sunday which made it enjoyable. They do a lot for charities too which makes it more of an incentive to visit. I love the food trucks parked there. Pudgy Panda was delicious.“

“Great fried foods, nice little dive bar. Somewhat out of the way but it’s a staple. To be honest, I’ve gone there a handful of times in the last 10 years and the staff hasn’t been the friendliest or most attentive. Other patrons aren’t super friendly either, which is why I usually order take out. Drinks are average prices. Overall, the food makes it worth the take out order. Get the olive burger and mushrooms!“

“Hi I live in a sick satanic house help me find somewhere else to live they are Satanist’s that sacrifice people to demonic spiders and witches they are all going to hell“

“the best salsa for miles! OMG...so good!“

“I have had a little trouble figuring out how to leave a review but I am passionate about sharing how wonderful Zeb’s is. The food is excellent, I have tried most everything! The service is the best! Shelly, Grace, Natalie, Keegan, Brady make this my favorite spot! Another guest here tonight showed me how to do a review and I wanted to thank her! Amy is blessed to have a great crew! Shout out to Zebs“

“The general manager is a sweetheart! If you’re looking for delicious food, friendly staff, and good vibes, this is your spot! It’s literally steps from WMU’s campus and a great place to hit when attending events such as theatre productions or athletic competitions. We’ll be back soon!“

“Friendly workers. Good food, good prices, good location, and if you like sports there's plenty of TVs, pool tables, dart machine, listen to music, outside bar ( good weather). I'll continue to go back.

Parking: Drive in off street and find a place to park.

Wheelchair accessibility: Flat up to door. Ramp inside. Table's to sit at.“

“The bartenders are friendly and that's one of the most important things to me.“

“Great food and drinks but even better friends“

“The food is always fresh and fantastic! The service is top 🔝 notch (Kaylee is our fav!) A great place for dinner and a great outdoor patio 💜“

“Great atmosphere. Good food.“

“great food awesome waitress mimosa was the best“

“Spent a weekend in Tampa to check out the zoo for my kiddos. Had a rare opportunity to head out for a girls night so we decided to check out the Ybor City location. We wanted a good margarita and our bartenders delivered! Nick and Ben made great drinks, were polite and friendly. They are definitely an asset to this establishment! We will be back to check out the food and have another great margarita perfecto.“

“Good food, good service, polite and timely with our orders. Never had a bad incident. Recommended to all authentic and tex mex enthusiast.“