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    Esquire Bar

    4.2 (9 reviews)
    ModerateCocktail Bars
    Closed 5:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)

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    Rohan D.

    I was wondering if this friendly neighborhood bar was a gay bar or just gay friendly in an open minded community when one of the bartenders turned around and I could read his t-shirt: " Yass, we are a gay bar. Esquire Bar." But really I wouldn't have known until the DJ started up and the little dance floor was never left empty with an ever shifting combination of women of various ages and middle aged men all of whom were clearly enjoying dancing. The clientele was very diverse in terms of race, age, and orientation but I think the majority of the regulars are male gay couples (well) past the age of being young and superficial. I don't think I've been in a more welcoming tavern. Not so loud that I needed hearing protection, not a great selection of scotch but I did get some Johnnie Walker Black Label without any hidden up charge nonsense, and although busy, the bartenders were always attentive and efficient.

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    1 year ago

    Great place for a crazy night, especially during the weekends, the crowd is always very fun and lively. One of my all time favorite spots

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    Absolutely love the people and the relaxed atmosphere. Great place to spend a Friday night.

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    EnVie - Nationally recognized hamburgers

    EnVie

    (149 reviews)

    $$$

    Recently brought a group of 5 for dinner at EnVie. Midweek visit, yet the restaurant was full…read more Great atmosphere. The bar was crowded as well. Overall, good feel to the venue. Our appetizers were each excellent. Our group ordered the Brussels sprouts and white fish dip. Would order those again. For entres, we enjoyed the burgers, filet mignon, chicken bowl, and crab caps. Each of us enjoyed our meal and agreed we would recommend these plates to family & friends. The service was lights out. Attentive, fast, yet not intrusive. From beginning to end, on a busy evening, the team performed exceptionally. Well done EnVie team. We will certainly be back.

    I would like to start with everything is done well at this restaurant, I am thrilled with the…read moreexperience! The restaurant is quaint but with sufficient seating to accommodate both small and medium sized groups. There is ample parking as it is located in a downtown district. The decor is simple modern, nice clean lines every where you look. Our waitress, along with those assisting her with food and drink were abundantly pleasant and welcoming. At one point the waitress prepared to offer me and my dining companions the drink specials and I jokingly asked her if she would "freestyle them" while I beatboxed. She admitted she was horrible but was down to try! We were both horrible but the exchange was fantastic and very personable! We appreciated her and her service throughout our evening. All of the cocktails we selected were well made with high quality liquors, no complaints there! The food. The food, the food was superb! We all enjoy the presentation of our dishes, beautiful and simple! Everything tasted well balanced and flavorful served in perfect portions. Our only complaint here was the pasta in the Cacio e Pepe. It was a little heavy and thick in texture but the flavors and the lump crab made up for it! The gluten free cake was shared by the table and enough for all to feel just the tiniest bit gluttonous! I look forward to returning to Envie to check out more of their menu and perhaps be able to have the same waitress.

    Bowdie's Chophouse - Lansing

    Bowdie's Chophouse - Lansing

    (195 reviews)

    I was in Lansing, MI for one night only and the hotel host recommended this restaurant. OMG she did…read morenot disappoint me with this recommendation. The staff was extremely kind and helped me with making suggestions. The duck ravioli was delicious (the sauce was like warm) I would have preferred it hotter but undeniably good. I'm really sad because I think I make the best steak at home of course but this steak was the bomb. It was cooked perfectly. I asked for medium and they delivered. The pork belly in the Brussel sprouts was so tender and flavorful. The restaurant is a little small so I recommend making reservations. My drink was okay (but I'm heavy handed) so alcohol might have been in it. Lol I will definitely be back.

    PHENOMENAL... but let me explain…read more I will start off by saying this place is tiny. If you try to walk in, chances are you will not get a table. I tried twice with no luck. I finally got in with a reservation and I was not disappointed. You absolutely must order steak here. Skip the sea bass or chicken and go for what they are known for. The Cowboy Ribeye was perfection. Juicy, seasoned beautifully, and so good that even though we ordered bleu cheese and horseradish sauce, we hardly touched them. Honestly, you do not need garnishes. To make the meal even better, try the Brussels with Pork Belly as a side to share. I could do without the pork belly, but the dish still worked really well. For a drink, the Nightcap was delicious and hit the spot. At first I was unsure, since the restaurant is small and the table next to us had a group of very loud business men, which made it hard to talk. That is the only reason I gave 4 stars for atmosphere. Thankfully they left early in our dinner, and the rest of the experience was wonderful. The service was excellent. We were told the steaks might take some time since they are large, but it did not feel like a long wait at all. I will definitely be coming back when I am craving steak. Come hungry because the portions are big. Highly recommended.

    Stober's - Live music Sundays & Tuesdays

    Stober's

    (67 reviews)

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    We were looking for a spot that was open on Thanksgiving Day to watch the Lions game and after…read morecalling a few other spots with no luck, Stober's answered! We walked in and were greeted with a long communal table all set up with a tablecloth - they do a Thanksgiving potluck each year and there were a ton of people there already. We luckily got a booth with some good views of the few TVs they have and the crowd was friendly and all decked out in Lions gear. The bartender was super friendly and let us know that the food would be ready in about an hour. It's free to eat as much as you want, and they had TONS of food, including at least 3 turkeys, lots of sides, desserts, and it looked like they were setting up for a mac and cheese competition. I kept saying how nice it was to have this spot for the community and it really felt very welcoming. I love the ornate bar, with the stained glass and big wooden griffins (we think they're griffins anyway). It's such a cool place and if I lived nearby I think I'd want to be a regular here. It's always nice to feel welcomed in a townie bar like this and I think we have a new Thanksgiving tradition!

    This is a quintessential Midwestern bar and there's nothing better than putting money in the…read morejukebox and hanging out with your buddies here. It's been around forever and there's a reason. Drinks are strong, bartenders are attendant, and the people are all super friendly. If you wanna just hang out and shoot the breeze over some beers, this is the place to go. You won't be disappointed! It can get busy some nights but there's plenty of spots to sit and stand.

    Esquire Bar - cocktailbars - Updated May 2026

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