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.

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!

This has become one of my favorite bars in town. Casual, gay, fun, good drinks, good prices. My…read morecurrent favorite drink is the guava vodka with sprite, but they have a full bar so you can get whatever you're craving. There is always good music playing and music videos on the TVs. This is a very inclusive and welcoming bar with about 5 booths and bar seating and it can fill up fast on the weekend nights. Park on the street downtown, walk, or take public transportation-no parking lot. They don't have a food menu, but they do have popcorn.

Always a fun vibe. Music and videos playing. Great pour on the drinks. Bartenders and always…read moresmiling and popcorn always popping!

I went on a Thursday night desperate to find a place to dance at on a random weekday. They…read moreadvertised that Thursday's are their college night. I'm not sure if they meant early 00s like 2000-2010 college era but it was FANTASTIC. I grew up on that early 2000s hip hop and r&B so that was nostalgic. The crowd is exactly within that age group. It was a fantastic fun night. Drinks weren't high end and amazing but for $11 they'll taste like you'd expect. I'd recommend going with a group of friends and staying accountable for one another. The cover is $5 with college ID or $10 if you're an adult not in college. I'll be back to dance here.

How Marissa has a job here still is beyond me, the most rude and awful bartender in Grand Rapids…read more Since you like you delete my reviews from google I'll put it here. This places drugs people and allows others to get drugged and turns a blind eye. The bartenders and security are all doing lines and shooting up before, during and after their shifts. Get better staff and maybe protect your paying customers from being drugged.

Love this cozy vibey bar. Walked there for their happy hour and had a great time. Split some…read moreappetizers and had some drinks while we played cards and will definitely be going back! I mean $2 High Life draft for happy hour you can't beat that. The wings are incredible, definitely recommend! Great service and they play movies on a TV in the bathroom so what more could you want??

I adore The Commons and it's one of my go-to spots in GR when I want a good burger or chicken…read moretenders! It's definitely hidden back as it feels a little set back from the road and in condos, but definitely a gem that should not be slept on! It's usually pretty busy so you should come knowing there may be a wait, but if you're lucky and interested, you should be able to snag a seat at the bar and get pretty quick service! That's where I usually like to sit and talk with the bartenders who are always so friendly! The ranch is absolutely delicious if that's something that is your jam though - and their Wing Wednesday deal? MY FAVORITE!! You can even get it for take out! The vibes inside remind me of a 70s grandma's basement and I absolutely love it! It's not your typical GR restaurant vibe and it's just so fun. I love the no fuss feel and worth it. Definitely worth the wait if you have time!

A very cozy casual soccer bar/restaurant :) i live close by so it's just an easy place to go to for…read morea drink or a quick bite. They have most sports games up but i know they're known for having the early soccer games playing! I've heard great things about their brunch only on the weekends. They brought back their lunch special and it seems like they have trivia there now!! I feel like food is 4/5 but overall the vibe, lots of seating, and staff just make it a fun nonjudgmental place to be :) All the staff are super friendly. Parking is just metered street parking.

We came to listen to live jazz, which they have on Sunday night. It was fun. The musician sounded…read moreamazing. I had a dirty martini and he had a pilsner. They were both fine. He got the Korean shrimp tacos. He said they were pretty garlicky, but OK. I got the drunken noodles with pork. It had good flavor, but it reminded me a little too much of just instant Ramen. Our server was friendly and attentive.

It's a solid spot to meet up before/after a show or if you're otherwise hanging at the Amway. I've…read morebeen here at least a dozen times. Servers and bartenders have always been friendly--and fast. They know their cocktails and they're remarkably consistent with the mixes. My old fashioneds tasted the same every time I've gone. Very limited menu, but it'll do the trick when you're in a rush (or if the Lumberbaron Bar has already closed its kitchen). I like the pizzas, especially the mushroom. Don't let the name fool you. It also comes covered with savory cubes of bacon and fresh greens. It's good! I also like the wide open layout. You never feel crowded. Great place to spread out for a cocktail and light bite.

What an amazing experience!!! We came here for one of their monthly events. We found out about it…read morethat day and the tickets were no longer available. But we took our chances and the manager was able to get us in! So glad he did. They have these types of tastings every month. December will be a champagne pairing. I definitely plan to come back for that! They did a beautiful presentation. We got to try three different scotches which were paired with delicious small plates of food. Afterwards, we went to the bar area and had a drink. The service here was impeccable. The food was delicious and the signature cocktails were delightful! The hotel itself is gorgeous and I was happy we got to experience it all decked out for Christmas!

Dark, sensual bar. Service is swell, no interruptions. Great place for a cocktail and good…read moreconversation. Had the Lavender Blues. Favorite cocktail of my life, truly.

Love love love. A super fun place to go inside the amway. Their espresso martini was pretty high up…read moreon our list. We made some new friends and the bar tenders were so fun! We will definitely be back here!

Great atmosphere and awesome staff. The simulators are some of the best I ever played!read more

Great setup and lots of fun. The sims are high quality and the bar is a nice addition. Great spot…read morefor a bachelor party, date night, or just to get some swings in! Inside is well done

What a cool place! We came to The B.O.B. for a comedy show and had no idea how much was going on…read moreinside this building. Every floor has a totally different vibe, which makes it so much fun just walking around and exploring. There's a bar on every floor, and on the third floor they were even doing merengue dance lessons while we were there! Then we headed to the comedy show, which was such a fun way to spend the evening. I love places like this where you can come for one thing and end up discovering a bunch of other things happening under the same roof. Drinks, dancing, comedy, different atmospheres--and yes, basically another bar everywhere you turn. Such a unique Grand Rapids spot and definitely worth checking out. We had a great night!

Bang for your buck: 7/10 Quality: 5/10…read moreService: 9/10 Ambiance/Location: 6/10 Overall: 6/10

I think the best way to describe Cooper's Hawk is affordable elevated dining? Their wine selection…read moreis robust, and they have a large menu. It feels like fine dining but with a more casual flair to it. I joined the wine club on a whim and it has actually become something that I look forward to participating in every month! I have the two bottle variety membership, so I get to redeem two bottles and get two wine tastings a month for $49.95. I'm not a particularly huge wine drinker, but it's a really great deal since the rest of my family enjoys wine, so I use my membership for us to try different bottles, especially around the holidays. For the wine tasting, you get eight hefty pours per tasting, and I always go for the lux tasting, which is $5.30 if you have a membership. Everyone is so nice and they'll allow you to switch out what's on the list with something else if you know you don't like something that's on the tasting. They also run promos where you can redeem special bottles, or you can get extra points when redeeming bottles. I also appreciate the fact that you can redeem a bottle at your table if you dine in, which is great when my family and I dine in there. Their food is always fresh and delicious, and they're one of the few places that actually have a really great lunch menu. You can get lunch there for $20, which isn't such a common find anymore! We've always had a pleasant time dining/wine tasting, and it's quickly become a favorite stop for me.

We're Wine Club members at Cooper's Hawk because we like being those people who show up with a…read morebottle of wine. It makes us feel completely grown-up!!!! We come here pretty often, but somehow this is my first review. This time, we thought we were just stopping by for a wine tasting. Instead, we ended up staying for appetizers and dessert. The peach cake was delicious, and I even tried the calamari--one of my husband's favorites and definitely not something I usually order. A simple wine tasting turned into a very nice little date night. That seems to happen to us at Cooper's Hawk.