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.

Great dive bar, bar tender was so kind. Can't wait to make it back in for some darts! :)read more

Great place! Nice friendly owner and good food! One of my favorite bars near me. Owner even bought…read moreme a drink. :) I can't say enough about this place. Go and check it out yourself!

Torch Bar and Grill is a true local gem! Their prices are very reasonable, especially considering…read morethe quality of food and the comfortable, welcoming atmosphere they offer. It's the kind of place where you feel like you're getting real value every time you stop in. Their hamburgers are consistently good -- juicy, well-seasoned, and cooked just the way you ask, every single visit. It's clear they take pride in delivering the same great flavor and quality each time, and that reliability keeps me coming back. If you're looking for a laid-back spot with great food that won't break the bank, Torch Bar and Grill is absolutely worth a visit!

Finally made it here ! Not disappointed cheers bar type atmosphere. Great hand made burgers! Onion…read morerings, fries quite good also great service - added in 2 beers. Pricing quite fair 60 year old establishment

This is a fantastic bar that we hit on the way home from Grand Rapids…read more Plenty of TVs so that you can watch your favorite sporting events and a nice interior that made me feel like it was the 1950s We had wonderful nachos that actually might've been more than we needed and then had a more than above average pizza Definitely would come back !

The old reliable White Horse Tavern has a new menu! It has a lot of old time favorites and a few…read morenew items, so check it out! Yes, a coney dog and fries are still only $5, or $8 with an additional coney dog. Service and ambience is exactly as you may remember it, excellent, personal and cozy!

A pleasant surprise…read more About a week ago, I was out with my friends and we were looking for a chill place to just hang out and have a few drinks that wasn't too crowded when we happened upon this quiet little hangout rather by accident. For some reason, it seemed everyone in town was out that night and each one of our preferred watering holes was either too crowded or just felt meh to us. After meeting up in Flint Township after work, we were struggling to settle on an ideal, perhaps new, place that also served decent bar food, but was laid back and not filled with Nascar fans, dbags or overly drunk 21 year old girls. After ditching two other establishments because they were not our scene, we came across Vic's Place, quite by happenstance. Vic's Place was definitely the answer. Located around the back of the new Ruggero's location (with a separate bar entrance), Vic's was a nice, quiet alternative. It wasn't a lame sports bar or dive bar, just a quiet pub with good food and drinks. The food was quite good and the menu was fairly extensive, ostensibly because the food comes from the Ruggero's culinary team. After all, they are located within the same building. The food menu featured a lot of pasta dishes and specialty pizzas, as well as the basic tenets of bar food, namely burgers, sandwiches and deep fried appetizers. I split a ginormous order of loaded nachos, heavy on the traditional fixings with a pretty decent hot sauce on the side. My friend, Jen, ordered a personal margherita pizza and while I didn't sample her dish, it looked great, plus she said it was quite good and would order it again. Vic's had an extensive list of beers on tap, which I like in a bar, as well as a nice selection of craft beers. Draft beers came in two sizes- big and humongous. Guess which size I had. Anyway, the beer and wine lists were impressive and the cocktails, while they took a long time to hit the table, were fun, inventive and decidedly not on the weak side. The Old Fashioned was a good classic, strong, but subtle in all the right places. I'd order it again in a heartbeat. My friend, Jen, asked the bartender to "whip up something unique." She was not disappointed. Her nameless concoction was an ode to a Manhattan, but with a twist. I tried it and she was right- it was sublime. I liked the atmosphere. It was laid back and quiet, despite the fact that there were quite a few people in the place, seated up at the bar and at tables. The bar had a jukebox. That was kinda interesting. It wasn't something you see everyday. As for decor, there was a fire pit near our table and the bar was outfitted with a mix of high tops and low tables, with a slightly elevated seating area near the jukebox and the fire pit, which was where we were seated. Be careful when you step down or you'll trip, especially if you're a bit inebriated. The service was a little slow and it definitely took a little bit longer to receive our food than it probably would in a typical dive bar or a greasy spoon, but it wasn't that bad and there was only one bartender on duty pretty much the entire time we were there. Plus, the food was clearly quite a few notches above basic bar grub, anyway. Prices were on par with what one would expect. The draft beer specials were cheap and well worth the extra money to order the larger size draft. I will definitely be back. Our group came in with low expectations and left with any preconceived notions about the place completely shattered. Definitely a nice place for a quiet drink with friends after work or happy hour.

This would be a great place. The staff is great. The food is good and a decent selection of…read morebeers on tap. Here is the problem... the bartender gives this one Ding Dong at the bar the remote to the music and he cranks it so loud that you cannot talk to the person next to you. This probably isn't a problem at night but at 6pm when most of the clientele is over 60 and trying to eat dinner this doesn't go over too well.

Better than most the bars around FLINT. I liked the karaoke!…read moreAwful mostly, hit entertaining

I only gave one star because you can't give zero. Went here for a girls night out. Drinks were ok,…read moreservice was not great and we had creepy "regulars" keep coming to the table being obnoxious. The waitress took my license so I could run a tab. When I wanted to cash out my bill seemed way too high but the waitress didn't have anything with what I had ordered, just a bill that had a total on it. I argued with her that I didn't drink that much and told her what I had ordered and that I was pretty sure she was adding other ppls drink to my bill. She insisted that was my total so rather than argue since I just wanted to leave and wasn't getting anywhere with her I paid and said I wouldn't be back. And no I was not intoxicated which was why I knew she was charging me way too much for the few drinks I had. The next day I found that because of all the fuss over the bill I hadn't realized that she had kept my license. I went back in and asked for it. She told me I skipped out on my bill and couldn't have my license back until I paid some ridiculous amount. Thankfully I had paid with my debit card and pulled up my transaction on my phone from the night before and told her to give me my license or I was calling the police. She threw my license at me and walked to the back. No apology or anything. I would not recommend going here which is sad because it used to be a great dive bar to hang out and have a few drinks at. If you do decide to go here I strongly recommend either paying cash as you get each drink or if you run a tab make sure you pay with something that gives you a record of it at the end. I also wouldn't recommend trusting them with your card when running a tab because who knows what they'll charge you. Give them your license instead just MAKE SURE YOU GET IT BACK! Shady bunch working here and so I won't be back.

Nice quaint place to relax and have a drink. Great service there. Thw nar tender was very…read moreattentive and drinks were great.

From the owner: Welcome to our dive bar, where great drinks and good times await!…read more Our bar boasts an impressive selection of liquor and beer, ensuring there's something for everyone. Enjoy free popcorn daily and join us for Happy Hour from 2-6pm EVERY DAY, along with lunch specials until 4pm. Mondays are Industry Day, with 20% off for bar/restaurant employees. On Thursdays, it's Karaoke night from 9pm to 1am, and Fridays bring Trivia from 7-9pm with fantastic deals. Saturdays feature live music or a DJ. Plus, we also have 6 flat-screen TVs for sports fans. What sets our dive bar apart is not just the offerings but the sense of community and camaraderie you'll find here. Whether you're a regular or a first-time visitor, you're sure to feel right at home among our friendly staff and fellow patrons. So come on down, grab a drink, and let the good times roll at our one-of-a-kind dive bar. Cheers!

Cullen: (5 years old) I'm rating it a thousand! The burger had a little too of a high taste, and…read morethe fries were delicious as hell. The lemonade was only kind of good. Clayton: (10 months old) "buh, buh, buh, buh, buh" which means he rates the fries 1099%. Mom: The chicken tenders and fries never disappoint! Dad: You've got to get the house burger and the loaded fries. There is no reason not to get the loaded fries!

Soggy's has long been my friend groups favorite spot. Good affordable food, sometimes service can…read morebe a little scattered because they get busy, but their attitudes often make up for it. My favorite place for affordable and delicious drinks. I wish they would fix their pull tab machine, I used to love that. Indoor and outdoor seating is amazing. My fav bar in the area for sure! They also go fun theme nights and often do events for holidays!

A bad dive in a good way. I had fun with friends here and they had good live music. It does look…read morelike garbage from the outside, but it was fun and the drink prices on shots and domestic well drinks are the lowest I've ever seen. I know that I would want to go back unless I was with a bunch of good friends, but it's a neat little bar with good music.

Fantastic spot fir drinks with the crew! Typical bar scene. Darts is the names of the game here…read more You'll have fun if your not pretentious

Old school bar feel. A lot of regulars, but I went in there for the first time last week and…read moreeveryone was really friendly. The staff was really nice. Chances are you won't make it in and out of here without a few good conversations with the staff and the other friendly bar-goers. I had the corned beef there and it was really good. Was only planning on having a beer, and stuck around for 3 or 4 because I was having a pretty decent time. Try their "Keg" beer for the novelty of it and maybe one of those mixed alcohol concoctions they have sitting on the far counter behind the bar. Sit back, have a nice cold drink, listen to people tell stories, and enjoy the digital juke box that seemed to churn out (almost exclusively) bad ass classic rock tunes.