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    Arvon Brewing

    4.5 (39 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Double Jurassic Haze
    Fleu M.

    Amazing beers. Balanced perfectly. Friendly warm environment. Service was great. Clean and inviting with a wonderful aroma of hops with the sounds of soothing music. Will be back for sure.

    Abhilash T.

    Phenomenal atmosphere, even better brews! The sours here are outstanding. I wish I had taken a picture of the beer list so I could remember the names. I also had a barrel aged beer which I think was named Owl. The folks were nice, and made good recommendations and the people I was with all enjoyed what they were drinking. If you're in the area, it's worth checking out.

    Amber M.

    This place is wonderful! Great atmosphere and amazing staff! Had the Campground Shenanigans was so good! Bold flavor and even bolder ABV! They are very strict on reservations and distance which is great. Parker O. Was more than accommodating. He was super informative about the different beers and helpful with choosing a great next beer. I will definitely come back!

    Banana Watch
    Alyssa G.

    My boyfriend and I came here to try some of the sours I've seen on their Instagram page. We each got the Banana Watch and agreed it was one of the best sours we've had! It's not too tart, but it's also got a thicker, almost smoothie like consistency. So, be prepared for a different texture. My bf and I both love it! The place is very open and clean and they have a great outdoor seating area with occasional food trucks. I didn't need to make any reservations (as of 8/12/21) and the bartenders were nice. It is a little pricey--$30 for 4 drinks--but it's also a nano brewery and has a limited supply of everything. So, pros and cons, just be aware it's a little pricier than other breweries. Their beers truly are fantastic though!

    Sunday stroll
    Evan S.

    I've been meaning to make it out to Arvon for a long time, and finally was able to make it out. I'm a big fan of fruited sours and Arvon did not disappoint. My wife and I have been to close to 200 breweries, and Arvon is hands down my new favorite. Can't wait to go back!

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    Katy C.

    I made a reservation online to check out Arvon Brewing Co and I'm so glad I did! I'm not much of a beer drinker anymore these days, but I do love a good sour and they have plenty of options there. They also have a few different NE IPAs, so if you like those types of beer, definitely add Arvon to your list. Currently during COVID times, reservations are required and are for 1 hour at a time. If you need more than 1 hour, just make back to back reservations on their website. The taproom is really nice with tons of natural light and lofty airy high ceilings. We sat in some very comfortable cute chairs (so comfy and cute that I asked where they came from) with two small tree stump-esque tables. The staff we interacted with were all super friendly, helpful, and polite. Samples were offered but I knew I wanted to try at least most of the sour beers. The peach sour was definitely my favorite and the seltzer I tried was my least favorite. The peach sour was exactly what I wanted - big peach flavor and a bit tart. The NE IPAs I sipped were also refreshing and tasty! The tree stump tables turned out to be a bit too small so we were juggling lots of glasses but it wasn't a big deal. We managed to get some delicious food from a food truck that was parked outside, so be sure to check their Facebook page for updates on that. During COVID times, a reservation is required, and masks are required when not seated. I'm so looking forward to trying more of Arvon's beers, especially the sours!

    Hello beer
    Kerry F.

    What a find! Arvon Brewing is a first class establishment that is making the best out of this dumpster fire that is 2020. Their taproom is clean and decorated with modern simplicity that manages to feel inviting and spacious. Currently they are accepting reservations at their many seating arrangements to allow for socially distancing. Walk ins can get seated if there's room but I would suggest a reservation. But how is the beer you ask? It's.freaking.fabulous! They are best known for their IPAs and for good reason. Flavorful and well balanced their tap list changes frequently so you are assured a fresh pour. I was also a big fan of their Rice Krispy rice lager and their imperial stout was perfect for a chilly fall day. They offer full or 1/2 pours which is great for the indecisive. No flights but they will offer you tastes of whatever you want to try. They don't offer food but host food trucks in their parking lot, check their website or fb page for details. Their biggest handicap (aside from the pandemic) is location. South Division isn't always the best neighborhood but I strongly urge you to give it a chance. It's worth a visit or 10.

    Nay W.

    My friend & I walked in & sat at the bar. My friend said hi as the female bartender slid the list in front. She did not reply. The male bar (Dillon) tender gave us water AND greeted us. He was super friendly & made a suggestion. My friend said while I was in the restroom, the same woman was washing dishes in front of us but only asked the couple to her right, our left 'are you ok/do you need anything else?' She said not a word to us, I thought it was because we were on Dillon's side, but from what I was told, that was not the case.

    Erica D.

    Our favorite stop on our trip to GR! It is pretty separate from the downtown area so we drove after hiking Millennium Park and were glad we did. The space is very clean, well spaced and modern. The beer is so clean and crisp, my husband and I each had a couple half pours and left wanting more! Catching Rays and White Shoal were a couple of my favorites we tried. They don't serve food or we probably would have stayed longer. Sounds like they usually have a food truck but COVID impacted the one they normally would have.

    Chad C.

    A buddy and I met up here on the Saturday of their opening weekend, thinking it'd be a little less busy since it was during Winter Beer Fest. However, it turns out that we were not alone in that thought process and the place was packed. Thankfully I like to make fashionably late appearances, so my friend -- who got their half an hour before me -- was able to snag a table just before I arrived. They have an order-at-the-counter scenario going on, so my friend texted me to get in line and buy us both a beer so we didn't lose our table. The space is nice -- has a modern, almost minimalist aesthetic with big windows separating the tap room from the brewhouse. It looks like they are still in the process of getting their new equipment set up, but everything looks nice and shiny. The tap room has the aforementioned bar where there only seemed to be one point of sales and two hardworking guys taking orders and pouring drinks. While this might be sufficient most days, it made for slow going when the line got long. Seating is primarily a row of communal picnic tables, a small lounge area with a few comfier chairs, and a couple high-top tables near the windows to the brewhouse. Again, this will probably be sufficient in a couple weeks when things settle down, but made it a little awkward when we were there since people were standing around in groups waiting to swoop in for tables. The beers were all excellent. My friend didn't realize that all the IPAs were of the hazy variety so was a little disappointed with his first beer, but after sticking with the Pilsner and imperial stout, he was a happy camper. I loved all the IPAa I tried; especially the triple. As someone who works in a brewery, I've tasted a hop pellet straight up. My burp following that beer tasted like I had just eaten a hop pellet, in the best way possible! All in all, it's a great spot and will probably be more comfortable and enjoyable once the (well deserved) crowds die down and seating and parking become a little easier to procure.

    Purple slush
    Erika D.

    Always have great beers on tap! There's something for everyone here. Haven't tried a bad beer from here yet!!!

    Catching Rays - the pina coloda in beer form... SO good!
    Margo M.

    Arvon is a nice! High ceilings and open, clean space. Their menu is mostly IPA's and Sours. They're unique and delicious. I think everyone should give it a try! The downside is that there isn't a whole lot of room.. seating can fill up quick and that there isn't any food available. Maybe take some snacks with you!

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    Awesome beer. No food so bring your own but amazing beer! The bartenders always provide great service!

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    Great hazy ipas with half and full pours. Easy seating. Parking lot can be crowded during rush hour.

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    Beers are really outstanding. I enjoyed them all. They can their beers too. service was good

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    Arvon has some of the best beers in Grand Rapids! The staff is amazing! Great place to play cards!

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    My kids in Grand Rapids love this place. I got them a gift card for their anniversary and they were thrilled.

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    Some of the best fruited sours out right now in Michigan. I've been liking over homes and ascension lately. So tasty!

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    4.9
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    In terms of things to do in Grand Rapids, visiting House Rules nears the top of my list. I'm not a…read morebig beer drinker, so I had my doubts, but in addition to a half dozen fridges full of beer, they had plenty of non alcoholic drinks, as well as hard ciders, seltzers, and canned cocktails. Many brands were local that I'd never heard of before, and it was fun to experiment and try new things. Their food menu honestly shocked me with how tasty everything was. For a board game bar, I usually expect food to take a back seat or be phoned in, but everything was delicious! I had to try the elote deviled eggs, which was a combo I had never considered but I'm so glad someone did! I also got the truffle mac and cheese and a house salad. Both were excellent! The board game selection was extensive, with old favorites and hidden gems. If I'm ever back in the area, I'll be sure to stop in again!

    My husband and I met some friends at House Rules. This is a great place where you can have a bite…read moreto eat, grab a drink, and play a game in a relaxed atmosphere. You pay for your table by the hour. You can pick from a wide range of games from their game library. You can also bring your own games or purchase one at the establishment. We played Chameleon while enjoying sandwiches and chicken tenders. The food was pretty good and made with local ingredients. You can order from a QR code on the table and the food is brought to your table. For dessert we ordered a cookie skillet. We had a good time at Hose Rules and highly recommend it.

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    Vivant Brewery & Spirits

    4.2
    (822 reviews)
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    Brewery Vivant definitely has a cool, unique vibe. It's located in a renovated old church, which…read moregives the space a really interesting atmosphere and makes it stand out from other breweries in the area. Unfortunately, the food, beer, and service were all just okay for me. The beers were pretty mediocre, and we tried the duck confit nachos, which sounded much more exciting than they actually were. They were fine, but nothing particularly special or memorable. Service was also mediocre. We had a pretty large group, so I'm sure that didn't make things easier, but we waited about an hour and a half just to be seated. Part of our group was made up of small children, and it seemed like we could have been accommodated sooner given that there was plenty of flexibility with our seating. Overall, I really wanted to love Brewery Vivant because the atmosphere is so unique, but the experience just didn't live up to the setting. I'm not sure I'd go out of my way to come back.

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    Vivant Brewery & Spirits (this area is a former funeral home chapel)
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    Broad Leaf Brewery & Spirits

    4.5
    (93 reviews)
    5.2 mi
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    First visit, excellent experience! This place is huge, even including Pickleball courts inside…read more Patrons order food and drinks at the bar and the food is delivered to your table. I tried two flights consisting of eight different beers and all were very good, most were exceptional. For food, I ordered the Seoul Food Chicken Sando. This was an unbelievably tasty sandwich and has made it into my top 10 all-time favorite sandwiches! Moist, crunchy, and exploding with flavor! Also got a side of fries and they were hot & crispy. Staff was super friendly. Definitely recommend a visit!

    Welp. Another brewery with some of the best food I've found. Beer was good too but holy geez, the…read morefood! BEER: I went with "The Vast Skies" which is described as a "hoppy amber ale". Coming from someone who loves a hoppy IPA and an amber, they combined my two worlds into one. So, it was a natural easy love. For my next, I went with their "Blinky's Black IPA" which was good but got more a weak porter feel than IPA. Like I said, it was good and I'd drink it again but with that expectation. FOOD: I went with an olive burger with be try fresh and real ingredients. The burger itself was full of flavor; add the rest of it and it was phenomenal. If I had to complain about something, I could have used a touch more olive sauce. Now the egg roll... I went with the "Guava the Hutt". I'll just say, I ordered two to go in hopes I can resurrect them in the air fryer later. The back half of the building is a pickleball area and the front half is the brewery and restaurant. Very cool look as they have a few shipping containers as sitting areas. Plenty of seating where I didn't feel jammed in. Also, a few arcade games. The service was friendly but know that it is minimal as you will order from the QR code at your table and order drinks at the bar. Definitely worth checking out and plan on returning.

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    7 Monks Taproom

    7 Monks Taproom

    4.2
    (147 reviews)
    1.9 mi
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    Enjoyed happy hour this Friday with pals. Service was amazing and loved the deals! We hung out for…read morea few hours and staff checked on us consistently but didn't pressure us at all. We got a mixture of tap beers, canned bevies, and mixed drinks. Everyone was very happy with their choices. We also got cheese curds and pretzel bites which were amazing. Loved the sauces that came with them! Highly recommend for great vibes, great service, and great food & drinks!

    This was our first time at 7 Monks Taproom and absolutely loved the space and set up! I love the…read moreconcept and the ever changing and evolving drinks on tap as well as an inventive sounding menu. The staff were friendly and we appreciated "The Library" filled with games and books. I was nostalgic and read Hunter's Guide to 1996 Michigan complete with a recommendation to stop at the now obsolete Pleasure Island Water Park. That used to be my absolute favorite getaway as a kid! We ordered arancini as a starter that came out tasting crisp like a tator tot, but the shape and taste actually reminded me more of a fried tteokbokki (Korean rice noodle) known for its deliciousness through its texture highlighting the spicy sauce. This would've been amazing had they had a nice gochujang mayo combo to dip this crispy treasure in, rather than ranch and pizza sauce. Next we tried the tikka masala pizza. Fun and inventive idea... much better than the naan pizza I had in Muskegon... however the sauce didn't taste as good as my homemade tikka masala base and though the pizza was tasty with varied texture, we found it somewhat lacked seasoning especially on the protein. If I were to construct it, instead of potato I would've had chicken, red pepper, cilantro, fresh avocado and pickled onion. Yum! To drink, I enjoyed a refreshing ginger Kombucha sourced from Walker Brothers in Nashville Tennessee. The kids loved their cheese pizza and cheese smash burger with fries and drinks. Overall, great first experience and would love to come back as it seems like they are constantly reinventing themselves with tasty morsels and brews. If you come, there is free parking in the back. If you love it here there is a $150 lifetime membership (not sure what that all entails but sounds special). Thanks 7 Monks, we will be back!

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    Greyline Brewing

    Greyline Brewing

    4.2
    (139 reviews)
    3.7 mi
    $$

    Very good experience at the Greyline. The IPA were excellent. Not many people were eating and we…read morewere wondering why because the food was excellent. We had the split the Cuban nachos and had a classic reuben and jive chicken sandwich. We will be back!

    This place is great. I wanted to try a local brewery, but also one that felt local and not too…read moremanicured. So I stopped by Greyline. Parking was easy as they have their own lot. As soon as you walk in, there are games, chips for sale, and a water cooler with reusable cups. The place was busy. Many folks eating and drinking. There were two seats at the bar, both on either side of a young lady; so I asked if I could take one and she said yes! As it turned out, she was an off duty employee just having a beer. We chatted a bit while I ordered a flight. I love that the flight is not limited. You can have as many 2.5 ounce beers as you want! Each are priced separately. I perused the food menu and checked out the merch. Sadly they did not have the tshirt I liked in my size. They also sell beanies, glassware and hoodies. Oh, and beer to go! I enjoyed the two IPAs with Good Good being my fave, followed by IPA#1. The porter was good and so was the Kona brown. The fade was my least fave, and it pretty much tasted like Guinness, but I did drink it all. I have preferences but I also have values! Lol. The off duty employee and I chatted awhile, even looping in the bar tender and my other bar stool neighbor, especially when it came down to naming the artists on the decorative candles (see pic). We were having so much fun that we decided on her having another beer and me getting a couple more samples. The Mosacca IPA was really good. The Economy, gotta love the name, was also good and the most affordable beer! Look at them looking out for the people. Loved this place. The locals are friendly. Did not eat but all the food I saw looked good! Would return to enjoy more beer, fun convos and to buy a size small shirt!

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