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.

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!

One of the best live music venues in the country. The entire staff is amazing, great sound, and the…read morefood is tits! Get there as fast as you can to see a show.

Best metal venue you've never been to! Love it and drive 2 hours to be here! Decent prices on…read moredrinks- unique bands. Chill vibe and trailer park Santa brings a special ambience. Never wait long for drinks. Underrated!

An awesome place especially when Jon Fett Quartet plays, they totally rock the house! The food is…read moregreat and the staff is friendly too!

The live music wasn't so bad but the owner smoking in the facility was horrible. I guess he…read moredoesn't allow other people to smoke in here but he still does. I had to send my first drink back because it tasted awful (bar rescue please visit here) and the second one back because there was a huge bug in my drink. If my amazing friends wouldn't have been with me the experience would have been horrible and smoky. Since they were there and we still had a great time, I will give them a 2star.

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

Unassuming but almost huge place off the beaten path near Bishop Airport. My wife got turned on to…read morethis spot by a colleague while working in the area & we have now been back several times. While we are not huge beer drinkers they do have a nice assortment of in-house brews. We are more inclined to order wine or spirits & their wine list is rather small, their cocktails are decent pours. Above average & classier bar food, pretty good pizza but maybe order a little well done. The dal surprise is their steaks. I am pretty finicky preferring charred rare or Pittsburgh style which is not well-k own in these parts & requires a very hot grill. One of the owners, Louis, who is very hands-on, was manning the grill the last time we were in & our server I fed us that their grill was not as hot as required to really get that good char. No problem. The steak came out to my liking and Louis even came to our table to make sure I was happy with his artistry. Classy! And I was! Will be back soon and often.

I was out on a business trip and I needed to find dinner near my hotel. The guy at our hotel…read morerecommended Redwood for the steaks and a house made root beer. I walked in and the hostess asked if I wanted to sit at the bar since I was by myself. So, I took a seat at the bear and was greeted right away. I did learn that the brewmaster was no longer making the root beer, but they did have a nice drink selection. I ordered a 10 oz sirloin steak that came with mashed potatoes and a house salad The salad came out and it looked pretty nice. It had greens, onions, cranberries, walnuts and bleu cheese. I could have done without the bleu cheese, but it was no biggie. My steak arrived and looked really nice with a demiglace and some veggies on top of it. It was cooked pretty perfectly medium rare. The restaurant itself had a kind of rustic vibe to it. It was also a brewery of sorts and had quite a lot of seating. Our waitress even offered us a discount for staying at our hotel, which was awesome. Overall, the food was good for the value and pretty tasty. I would definitely give it a shot if you are near the area.

Bemo's bar is one place I strongly encourage everyone to AVOID. The older, male, white bartender…read moregrabbed a customer's chest without permission when the customer ordered a shot, and laughed when I told him that he should not grab first-time customers, or frankly, anyone, without permission. It was creepy and killed the vibe of the whole outing. 10/10 would NOT recommend.

Bemos is an Excellent friendly place to have a drink or a few and explore the local music scene!…read more Clean and interesting artwork and nostalgic idems to look at on their walls. BEMOS feature's a local MI act on their Awesome stage most every night of the week with the sometimes possible exception of open mic night lol. I've been coming here for years and have an amazing time everytime!

This venue has always treated us good as a band. I've often enjoyed other bands at this bar as…read morewell. The owners are Awesome people and have a courteous staff. Nice outdoor seating on their patio. I'd come back anytime!

This place is so cool! It's a small homey bar with friendly people. It's a dive, but a good one!…read moreDon't plan on getting any snacks at this bar, just cheap drinks.

This place is awesome! I was in town for a work trip and everyone I talked to recommended Xolo for…read moredinner. They did not disappoint. Walking in, this place has a very cool lounge type of vibe. Not a ton of tables, but it felt very comfortable and inviting. My colleague and I sat at the bar and were quickly greeted by the bartender, who was amazing. She recommended the Xolo Margarita to get started and it was delicious. For dinner, I ordered Elote (Mexican street corn), 1 Birria taco, 1 Al Pastor taco, and 1 carne asada taco (not pictured). The Elote was creamy, salty, spicy and sweet in all the best ways. The Birria (dipping taco) was super flavorful and the consume was just right. The Al pastor taco was the perfect balance of salty and sweet, thanks to the pineapple on it. The carne asada taco was good, but probably the most plain. This place was awesome and not overpriced. I paid just under $18 for all of my food, not including the margarita. If you happen to be in Flint, you need to stop in. I will be going back for sure.

My friend and I were in Flint for a concert and wanted a place to eat nearby so we ended up at…read moreXolo's. It's also decorated really nicely for the holidays! We started with the mild salsa and guac which were really lacking in flavor, but street corn was delicious!! The chicken and shrimp tacos were both excellent and very filling. I didn't end up ordering a drink, but their margarita menu looked fantastic!

Flint Youth Theatre is one of the city's many hidden gems and has been for years…read more Throughout the year, quality theatre productions for the family are staged here at FYT. Reasonable admission prices for quality family-themed theatrical productions. I've attended a few plays here over the years and the production values are always high-quality. This is a must for anyone with young children. On occasion, the theatre department at UM-Flint requires its drama students to attend productions here (as well as at UM-Flint and Whiting as well) as part of a class. Another great asset in Flint's cultural center.

From the owner: Flint Youth Theatre is a member organization of the Flint Institute of Music. In partnership with…read morethe Flint Symphony Orchestra and the Flint School of Performing Arts, its mission is to change lives through a life-long continuum of music, dance, and theatre. Since 1957, FYT has provided inter-generational live theatre arts programs for Flint and Genesee County residents. FYT is the nationally-accalimed, award-winning resident theatre company at the Flint Cultural Center and, in a typical year, serves 55,000 through its programs and facilities. The FYT Promise FYT promises to engage, enlighten, and entertain people of all ages with unique professional theatre productions and professional-caliber theatre training in a welcoming environment emphasizing originality, personal growth, and authenticity.