We came in on Saturday night, 7/25/26 around 5:30pm before going to a concert at Acrisure. We…read moredidn't have a reservation but fortunately there was room at the bar - which is our preferred seating spot anyway. I was surprised at how long it took for the 2 hosts to greet us - as we were standing directly in front of them. They were talking to one another, and it was probably work related, but to just stand there staring at them for a couple minutes while they ignored us was awkward. When they finally talked to us they weren't very friendly. Anyway, we made our way to the bar and it was full except for 3 seats. I think the bartender waiting on us was new. He seemed like he was pretty overwhelmed/in the weeds. He greeted us quickly and brought us waters when he did, which I appreciated. I ordered a Blackeberry Bourbon Sour and my Mr had Paloma Nuestra. We both enjoyed our drinks they were refreshing and well crafted. For dinner I had a really hard time deciding! I wanted to try so many things! Our bartender said his favorite thing in the menu is the chicken and rice bowl. That was something I was considering and decided to go with that. Excellent recommendation! The chicken was flavorful and so tender. The hot peppers were a nice touch. There was a lot of food too! I couldn't finish it all. Mr had the hanger steak that was served with mushroom and asparagus risotto. He said the risotto was the best he's ever had, and I agree. The asparagus was perfectly cooked and so was the steak. The space is really nice, felt intimate without being overcrowded. We are looking forward to coming back!

Ambiance was great and service pretty good. The food was awesome! Chicken sandwich is on point…read more With sweet and spicy slaw/sauce. Smash burger was out of this world! Great spot before a concert at the Intersection.

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!

Really cool dive bar. Only had the one app, the pickles were tasty but very battered and very very…read moresalty. Definitely would come back, just a little pricey.

I ordered DoorDash from here and tried the shrimp salad and cheese curds…read more Unfortunately, the dressing on the salad was pretty gross, and the lettuce tasted like it had been sitting in a bag for a while. The avocado was a pleasant surprise! It had the perfect texture and not a single dark spot... great job on that! The cheese curds were definitely the best part of my meal. They were delicious and so yummy! Overall, the salad could use some improvement, but those cheese curds were a win!

Stumbled upon this little speakeasy inside of a pizza place downtown. We almost walked past it but…read moresomeone directed us towards it. When you step inside it's dark, quaint and has a sexy vibe to it. Very limited seating with a small bar and back room that's beautifully decorated. We both got "my girl" and that drink was delightful and refreshing. Noise level was moderate but we could still talk. Had a nice time with my bff but I could see it being a great first date spot!

We were visiting friends and they heard this place was cute but hard to get into. We took a chance…read moreand luck was on our side. It was a Saturday around 9p and we got the last table. **Reservations are recommended** the space is very small and intimate with only 4 tables. We met the bartender who curated the menu. Each cocktail was designed with intention and he took a lot of pride in them. Would definitely go back! Granda sue was our fav!

We did a brew tour here, that was absolutely fantastic! Our guide was super knowledgeable and had…read morefun stories as well as all the fun facts about the history, production, and restaurant that Founder's Brewing is today. The tour felt intimate and personal the production looked top tier, immaculate. We also got to sample as much beer as we wanted for the duration of the tour! The Green Zebra, a watermelon sour was my favorite. We had a couple apps after our tour. The hummus with veggies was a nice light snack on a hot day. The cheese curds were to die for! Lightly crunchy on the outside and super cheesy in the inside. If you are in the area, I definitely recommend coming here! They have several different bars, drinks of all kinds, and tons of patio space outside as well. If you are able to book a tour, it's worth it!

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

Atwater has a real casual atmosphere. Not sure if it's open seating at all times of the day, but…read morecoming in around 8:00 pm, the restaurant is open seating for patrons. I did not try the food but opted for the Bees Knees gin drink, made with Atwater's distilled spirits. The drink was yummy, which was a pleasant surprise since I usually don't enjoy gin all that much. They can open several large windowed walls, which expose the space to street access, which has a neat feeling being downtown. The service was also timely, and all the servers were friendly.

Amazing experience! Walked in on a beautiful weekday afternoon and had some great sunny seating…read more Ambiance was great with good music and TV access and there's a whole other side with games Bartender was amazing: sampled me more than I even asked for (off menu Hazelnut version of the VJP) and I was able to enjoy that plus their flagship wheat (better tasting Blue Moon) with a delicious smash burger. Thurs-Sun they do an excellent lunch special: entree of the day side, and beer for $14! Bartender also honored my 50% off drinks deal on Craftapped so the service was super clutch. Will come back to this Detroit visitor in Beer City when I'm back in GR!

I know that Bob is a local classic evening destination. The concept of the Bob tho is great for out…read moreof town travelers: food, beer, tailor-ish fun, all in one place, without needing to brace the cold in the winter. I was especially surprise with their prices when I went, but I think it was a special weekly promo. Overall, worth it to stop by for out of towners, and I don't need to intro this place to local Michiganders.

Service is great. Ambience and food and service. Busy most times. But quick. Lots of people at the…read moreBOB.

First visit, excellent experience! This place is huge, even including Pickleball courts inside…read more Patrons order food and drinks at the bar and the food is delivered to your table. I tried two flights consisting of eight different beers and all were very good, most were exceptional. For food, I ordered the Seoul Food Chicken Sando. This was an unbelievably tasty sandwich and has made it into my top 10 all-time favorite sandwiches! Moist, crunchy, and exploding with flavor! Also got a side of fries and they were hot & crispy. Staff was super friendly. Definitely recommend a visit!

Welp. Another brewery with some of the best food I've found. Beer was good too but holy geez, the…read morefood! BEER: I went with "The Vast Skies" which is described as a "hoppy amber ale". Coming from someone who loves a hoppy IPA and an amber, they combined my two worlds into one. So, it was a natural easy love. For my next, I went with their "Blinky's Black IPA" which was good but got more a weak porter feel than IPA. Like I said, it was good and I'd drink it again but with that expectation. FOOD: I went with an olive burger with be try fresh and real ingredients. The burger itself was full of flavor; add the rest of it and it was phenomenal. If I had to complain about something, I could have used a touch more olive sauce. Now the egg roll... I went with the "Guava the Hutt". I'll just say, I ordered two to go in hopes I can resurrect them in the air fryer later. The back half of the building is a pickleball area and the front half is the brewery and restaurant. Very cool look as they have a few shipping containers as sitting areas. Plenty of seating where I didn't feel jammed in. Also, a few arcade games. The service was friendly but know that it is minimal as you will order from the QR code at your table and order drinks at the bar. Definitely worth checking out and plan on returning.

Enjoyed happy hour this Friday with pals. Service was amazing and loved the deals! We hung out for…read morea few hours and staff checked on us consistently but didn't pressure us at all. We got a mixture of tap beers, canned bevies, and mixed drinks. Everyone was very happy with their choices. We also got cheese curds and pretzel bites which were amazing. Loved the sauces that came with them! Highly recommend for great vibes, great service, and great food & drinks!

This was our first time at 7 Monks Taproom and absolutely loved the space and set up! I love the…read moreconcept and the ever changing and evolving drinks on tap as well as an inventive sounding menu. The staff were friendly and we appreciated "The Library" filled with games and books. I was nostalgic and read Hunter's Guide to 1996 Michigan complete with a recommendation to stop at the now obsolete Pleasure Island Water Park. That used to be my absolute favorite getaway as a kid! We ordered arancini as a starter that came out tasting crisp like a tator tot, but the shape and taste actually reminded me more of a fried tteokbokki (Korean rice noodle) known for its deliciousness through its texture highlighting the spicy sauce. This would've been amazing had they had a nice gochujang mayo combo to dip this crispy treasure in, rather than ranch and pizza sauce. Next we tried the tikka masala pizza. Fun and inventive idea... much better than the naan pizza I had in Muskegon... however the sauce didn't taste as good as my homemade tikka masala base and though the pizza was tasty with varied texture, we found it somewhat lacked seasoning especially on the protein. If I were to construct it, instead of potato I would've had chicken, red pepper, cilantro, fresh avocado and pickled onion. Yum! To drink, I enjoyed a refreshing ginger Kombucha sourced from Walker Brothers in Nashville Tennessee. The kids loved their cheese pizza and cheese smash burger with fries and drinks. Overall, great first experience and would love to come back as it seems like they are constantly reinventing themselves with tasty morsels and brews. If you come, there is free parking in the back. If you love it here there is a $150 lifetime membership (not sure what that all entails but sounds special). Thanks 7 Monks, we will be back!

I stopped by for one of their trivia nights, and overall it was a decent experience. We got there a…read morelittle early hoping to grab a couple of drinks and some appetizers before the event started, but we were surprised to find out that they only serve drinks (which was on us). We ended up heading across the street to eat before coming back for trivia, which worked out at least. The drink prices were fair for what you get, and the trivia event itself was a fun way to spend the evening. If you're just looking for a place to have a drink and enjoy an event, it's worth checking out.

Came for the most amazing performance by comedian, Alok!…read more The Pyramid Scheme is a fun retro take on a dive bar known for their great shows, pinball machines and (somewhat) reasonably priced drinks. The staff may seem rough on the outer edges, but they are all actually teddy bears once you get to know them. Usually shows are standing room only, which is a drag if you are old like me and opt not to wear orthotics. Luckily, the 9 pm encore show was seated. My old bones appreciated this. Now look below as I'm fangirling in the attached photos! I absolutely adore Alok and their courage to humorously challenge the gender binary and systematically poke holes in the patriarchal system that comprises The USA.