Five star dive bar. Service was good from the get-go, drinks were cold and served with a smile, and…read morethe place was comfortable overall. I was visiting Grand Rapids to attend a concert the night before visiting The Derby. I was about to head home back to Dearborn but decided I wanted to stop for a shot and a beer before ending my weekend. I was out and about hitting up thrift shops and saw this bar was nearby. We were immediately welcomed upon taking a seat at the bar. We ordered our drinks and they came up quick. A big football game was about to start, so the place filled up not long after we got there. We were never given a food menu, but we saw an ad for hot dogs on the wall. They also had a bunch of snack food available. We noticed Keno, a pool table and a few gambling entertainment machines. There's a lot more to this space than the initial bar area you see when you walk in. Bathrooms were clean, the bill was cheap and the company was great. I'd definitely stop into The Derby again.

If you like neighborhood dive bars, you'll love this place! Lots of space, it always feels like…read morethere are regulars there, but never gives the vibe of not being welcoming. They don't serve food, but you can bring food in (and JBs Pizza is very close ). Bartenders have always been friendly. Definitely a fun spot!

Whether you're looking for a morning pick me up or a nighttime wind down, Sip is perfect!…read moreWe went here for a girls night to grab some espresso martinis and we had a blast! The martinis were strong and balanced and the music was great.

My New Favorite Drink Spot: Sip Coffee and Cocktails!…read moreWhen I tell you I love the drinks here I mean it. The barista working made me a strawberry hibiscus mocktail and it is one of the best mocktails I have ever had and I truly mean that. This is a place that has been sitting on my list for a while for things to try. My bestie absolutely loved the caramel apple latte it was phenomenal iced I'm not a big coffee person but I did try a sip and I would definitely order it. We have agreed that this is our new favorite spot and I don't really think there's a way to top that we will be coming back. It's super cozy feeling and extremely quiet. Multiple students here working on laptops - it's very student friendly and all around a great place to go for a girl's day if you want mimosas or some nice cocktails or even an alcohol-free alternative.

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!

The food was phenomenal. Best Cesar salad I've ever had. Also had the jalapeño popper burger, which…read morewas on special for the day, also amazing

We came on a Monday night in September for trivia night and there was a pretty good crowd playing…read more It was a fast paced, 100 question, MC ran event. Everyone seemed to have a great time. We had the onion rings as an appetizer and they were incredible. A high quality version of a bar food staple. Wait staff was excellent. Very kind and attentive, even after we ate but stayed an extra 45 minutes for trivia. We will be coming back soon for another Monday trivia night!

Absolutely LOVE this bar. I take all of my friends here when they come to visit and it's always a…read moregreat time. It's a small space and the bartenders are SO GOOD. They have amazing cocktails that are exotic and they are always picture perfect. They also do mocktails and you can ask the bartenders to "surprise" you and they will do something off menu. If you love a bar that has a speakeasy vibe, this is the spot for you. No food here, but the pizza spot next door is super yum!

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!

Good food, cold beer, and friendly people! I come here often and plan to continue to do so.read more

Good food. Fast, friendly service. Great location on the bike trail. Nice variety of food on the…read moremenu.

Very fun. Great staff. Very efficient. Lots of cool And…read moreinteresting beers to taste Big place so lots of room. Def go back again

This place stands the test of time for a cool bar feel. It's expansive and has plenty of room to…read morekick it with your friends. It has a great location near the water and right near the social district as well. I do feel that this place used to have quite a larger selection of beers on tap and that I miss. Seems like the list is much smaller for a handful of years ago.

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.

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.

This place is an awesome, eclectic, and personable spot with incredible food as well as service…read more The BIzzy Grizzys or whatever they called them were one of my favorite appetizers ever, and I don't typically like things like that. At first I was hesitant because of the price, and it being biscuits, but they made me eat those words and more. It was like a large biscuit muffin top with jalapeño, cheese and honey glaze (I think) and it came with a white cheddar cheese sauce to dip it in that was outrageously delicious. For a guy who hates cheddar biscuits, I've got to say I'm blown away. My wife ordered the steak with fingerling potatoes and carrots. It was on the pricier side, but yet again well worth it. The steak was cooked perfectly, and the veggies were pretty good too. They had live music playing as well tonight. It was a jazzy kind of vibe and it didn't over power anyone talking or anything. The guy had some serious skill too. To top it off, we had some pretty killer service from everyone there. From the hostess taking our names, random servers walking around, and our fantastic server (I forget her name but she was blonde and worked upstairs and had a a really great attitude. The expo or food runner dropping our food off anticipated us possibly needing an extra plate and brought one without asking which was super awesome and ended up coming in handy ( I knew my wife wouldn't finish that steak alone) and she brought it without asking and was ready with a smile to get more. I used to be a GM (I hate when people use this saying but...) truly I know how hard it is to find good workers and the folks running it here seem to have it down. I come from a place where you have to drive 100 mi or more for average service. So seeing exceptional service is really almost too good to be true. I'd definitely stop in for a bite. It's worth every penny. We'll be back for dessert, they have seasonal crème brûlées!

I dined at TOG today for a business lunch and, unfortunately, my experience was very disappointing…read more At the end of our meal, I asked for a to-go box because I had barely touched my food. My guest and I spent most of our lunch talking, and I left with nearly an entire meal. About 20 minutes after leaving, I realized I had forgotten my box and immediately called the restaurant to see if it was still there. The young lady who answered the phone asked where I had been seated. I explained that I was at the very first table at the front of the restaurant. Within seconds, she told me there was nothing there. Her tone made it clear that assisting me was not a priority. Given that the hostess stand is located at the back of the restaurant and I was seated at the front, I do not believe there was enough time for her to actually check before dismissing my concern. After I sent an email regarding the situation, the hostess responded that she had walked through the restaurant looking for the box. Based on the timing of our phone conversation, I find that difficult to believe. In her response, she also stated that she checked with the servers after our call had ended, which suggests that no real effort was made while I was on the phone. What is most disappointing is that I am a regular customer. Today, I paid $56.00 for lunch for myself and my business guest. Between a server who was largely absent throughout the meal and the dismissive interaction when I called about my forgotten food, the level of service fell far below what I have come to expect. Everyone has an occasional bad day, but customer service is often defined by how issues are handled after something goes wrong. In this case, I felt dismissed rather than helped. Unfortunately, after today's experience, I do not plan to return.