Flint has a lot of bars- and this is one of them…read more For certain, it was a heck of a lot better back in the day when it was the Backroom. I went here all of the time as a college student when it was known as the Backroom and later I dropped in once in awhile when it was called Kelly's, until it was sold and became the Loft. Yep, it's a dive bar, always has been and always will be, but the really good old days of the dive bar experience here are sadly gone. As dive bars go, I've seen better and I've seen worse. In fact, if look up the phrase "dive bar," you will probably come across a picture of the Loft. You can't order food here, the "dance floor" is tiny, the music is sometimes good, sometimes not. Don't let me get started on the parking situation- it's terrible and you might as well make a mad dash to wherever you managed to park your car when you leave! It's actually laughable. Some of the cocktails are a bit overpriced for what you are getting (sometimes weak or improperly made), but service largely depends on if you are regular or friend of a friend. Random strangers probably tend to get the short end of the stick. I admit, I've gotten free drinks here before, but that's because the staff knows me. Rodney, the owner, is a great guy, but sometimes the bar runs out of essentials, like premium spirits and mixers. I wish the bar staff would just get it together and make certain that the bar is properly stocked to avoid having to order something alternative because they're out of the appropriate ingredients. Beer selection is just average, but they do carry Stella Artois, one of my favorites, so the Loft has that going for itself. While I don't particularly care for most of their cocktails (either too sweet or extremely tart- so much for a happy medium), the bartenders do make a good mojito and a decent old fashioned, though. My preferred cocktail is a whisky sour, which is pretty easy to make and the last few I ordered kinda sucked. They just didn't taste right, too tart. More often than not, I haven't cared for the vibe, the atmosphere, etc. There are just way too many barfly types hanging around drinking draft beer all night. Plus, I often run into an ex or two here and that's just bad mojo all around...

I came here with a group of friends, and for a night we owned it. It has a neighborhood feel on a…read moreslow night, laid back, kinda like everyone knows you and you're the cool kid on the block rather than the drama queen. That's how I like it. We just bought round after round after round. They made our car bombs out of Bushmill's whiskey which was a huge plus! I love dive bars and I wouldn't call this one a dive exactly, but the atmosphere is definitely NOT one where you want to drink expensive specialty martinis and eat tapas while toting your designer bag around. It's more like the place that gets really cozy when you go there regularly. Torn jeans, comfy white T-shirt, your busted Cons. I definitely would go do some major chugging with my Flint town crew if I was back around there.

The book case. It's the key to it all…read more And by it all I mean I wonderful little secret speakeasy, tucked away and filled with great drinks, priced pretty much on point with most bars nowadays. They have a decent bourbon list, but I wouldn't mind a few more choices, although once again the pricing was very good. It is bright and clean on the bar side, and it has a lounge area that a touch more intimate. Very well done. Will be visiting again.

Barely a speakeasy. Drink was not professional at all. Glad to get a good amount of alcohol but not…read moreall like that.

Hamburger & Fries is our go to food, ALWAYS delicious and cooked perfectly…read more Service is always fantastic no matter who is working, if you like specialty drinks, Chris is THE MAN! The place always feels comfortable and is very clean.

Everyone is super friendly!!! Service is great! Our new…read morefavorite burger place! So worth the 20min drive!!! Love the whiskey barrel feel... it's very clean!!!

THIS is a Michigan dive bar. We will definitely be back again. The drinks were ice cold, the…read morebartender was a rock star and we had an amazing time‼

Let me begin by saying the Trap is NOT a place for everyone. In fact, I believe it is a place…read morewhere very few people would actually be comfortable. It defined the term "den of iniquity" in my mind. But all the same, I tend to love it there. A few notes on why I love the Trap. 1. It's cash only, paid up front. So if things get sketchy, you just walk away. Which is probably going to happen sometimes. 2. You won't be the drunkest person there. Just trust me on this one, you won't be. 3. Overt profanity in every way; every single way. 4. A decent group of regulars who keep things interesting. 4. Bartenders that won't steal from you. Unless you turn your head, then they will rob you blind; but who turns their head at a place like this. 5. A post apocalyptic outdoor area that you can smoke just about anything in. 6. Bikers (see #1) 7. $1.50 beers during the day If the above sound like something you just have to see for yourself, then I highly recommend it. If you have ever gone to Applebee's on your own volition, I'd plan to stay as far away as you can.

Saturday date night with the misses. Here is what we liked…read more * Little after 5 and plenty of seating available- decided to sit at the bar. *Wife loved her Moscato choice. * The burger was a good smash burger. Nice sear and a nice soft bun. *Upside down pineapple drink was wife's favorite What could of been better: * The burger was supposed to be their version of the Big Mac. Lacked the middle bun, had no lettuce and their sauce was timid on flavor. *The truffle tots were weird. Out of every 5 tots, 3-4 would be crispy hot and 1-2 would literally be cold. Might have been the truffle seasoning but they were incredibly salty. This just wasn't worth $15 as an appetizer. *Cherry Bourbon smash looked good. However the bourbon used was a heavy corn blend and really didn't complement the drink. *The buffalo mac n cheese was all buffalo sauce like a soup with Alene noodles and blue cheese Overall just underwhelmed. Not sure this would be a place we would return.

I really enjoyed this place in the past.. We went on a Saturday night so I anticipated busy but not…read morefor it to be so loud I couldn't hear from across a cocktail table. We got the Crab Rangoon dip which is advertised to have "fresh crab." There was literally no crab in sight, no green onions and was drowning in the sweet and sour sauce. It was served with tortilla chips which didn't go at all but saved the dip because it was so bad. It made my boyfriend actually sick to his stomach. The live artist was very good, the sound system was just too much and there should've been more staff to help with tables.

Very fun atmosphere. Our server, Jessica, was very…read moreattentive, sweet and efficient. She gave us some good recommendations too. She mentioned she had recently started working but ate here before. We chose the beef nachos and of course a couple of drinks. I definitely will go back again. The patio was nice on such a beautiful day. Keep up the good work all!

Service is always nice and the drinks were reasonably priced. The Ruben was so delicious! The meat…read morewas juicy and the portions were perfect.

Best bar in town! Go see my girl Krystal! I follow that girl to any bar she goes to bartend at…read more Best bartender in Flint!

I had such a great time here! Everyone is super friendly and the owner is hands-on while engaging…read morewith all of his customers. The bar is spotlessly clean with a beautiful patio for smokers. New gathering place unlocked!

The bar here is great. They always have what my friends and I order. Always clean and tidy. Gets…read morebusy on the weekends but the bartenders have no problems handling anything thrown at them. The DJ is solid. The karaoke nights are great and the trivia is a fund addition. Recently remodeled and super cozy still. An everybody bar for everybody.