I came here for a night cap after dinner on a Thursday. It was packed. The place looked really nice…read moreand I felt very underdress with a t shirt and shorts but they let me stay. They offer food but I just came here for drinks. I ordered a drink called On the Mark. It's a whisky based drink and was good. If you like whiskey, get this. If you like sweet and tart, get Flower to the People (not pictured). I would love it if they had a few mocktails to their menu but it's all alcohol and a small section for small bites. Regardless, I would come here again when I'm better dressed for a date. Haha. There is free street parking all around the block.

This bar is located inside The H Hotel but you can also get in here from the street…read more I took a party of 12 here for happy hour unannounced. Taylor the bartender was absolutely fantastic in taking care of all of us, several times over. We had several rounds in those 2 hours and she was up to the task - all drinks were great and were quickly replenished. Certainly will be back here again.

Great service and space for large parties. Had a party of eight and was able to fit all of us at…read moretheir large table with room to spare. No rushing waitstaff, great drink selection.

Great stop in Midland. I enjoyed a flight of beer as they had a lot to offer and I couldn't choose…read morejust one one. It's a really nice selection. My husband and I split the panini, added a side of beer cheese and I had the spinach side salad. Food was very good! We sat at the bar and the bartender service was prompt and friendly. Ambiance is perfect and matches the vibe. I recommend and we'd go back if we ever go through Midland again. It's a really cute downtown area and parking was easy to find.

Nice meal for an overnight stay at the H hotel. The "Great Lakes Walleye" entree came with baby…read morepotatoes, green beans, roasted cherry tomatoes. Oysters on the half shell for a starter. Pleasant atmosphere for a date night. Service was on point.

I don't give five star ratings very often, but this place was terrific. The lobster deviled eggs…read morewere amazing. Wedge salad was excellent. Burger was spectacular. Service was excellent. Bartenders were super friendly. Atmosphere is very nice. I definitely recommend it.

Brinstar is one of those places you walk into and immediately think, "yeah...I'm coming back."…read more If you're into retro vibes, this spot nails it. They've got a great mix of pinball machines, old-school arcade classics, and some newer games, so it doesn't feel like a museum, it actually feels alive. You can bounce between games, grab a drink, and just hang out without it feeling forced. What really surprised me though was the food. I expected typical bar food, but they go way beyond that. The brunch is legit, and the menu has some creative dishes that actually feel thought out, not just thrown together. It's the kind of place where you come for the games and end up staying for the food. The staff are super friendly and bring a fun energy without being over the top. It also strikes a nice balance crowd-wise. During the day, it's totally a spot you could bring your kids and let them have a blast, and later on it shifts into more of a social hangout where you can meet locals and vibe. Overall, it's just a really well done arcade bar that doesn't try too hard but still delivers on everything. Definitely worth checking out.

The food is great, but unfortunately, the service and the way we were treated left a really bad…read moreimpression. I live in Midland and brought friends visiting from Kentucky, along with our kids (ages 6-9), specifically to Brinstar so the kids could enjoy the games. We were having a great time until, completely out of the blue, the owner approached us and told us that if the kids broke any of the games, we would be responsible for paying for them because they are 30 years old. I completely understand wanting to protect valuable, vintage equipment. That is reasonable. What was not reasonable was the way it was communicated. There is a right way and a wrong way to address customers, especially families who are there spending money and trying to enjoy themselves. I was so uncomfortable with the interaction that I went to our server, who was incredibly kind and sweet, and told her we were going to leave and simply pay for our drinks. She even offered to have the drinks put into to-go cups. At that point, the other female owner, who was sitting at the bar, commented that the games were 30 years old and that we should "parent our kids." Excuse me? We absolutely understand the responsibility of supervising our children. What we did not expect was to be spoken to in that manner by the owners of an establishment we were patronizing. As someone who was also raised in the hospitality industry, I understand that protecting your business and your property is important. But hospitality is also about how you communicate with your customers. A simple, friendly, "Hey guys, just a heads up--these games are vintage and we ask that the kids please be careful with them" would have accomplished the exact same thing without making your customers feel unwelcome or insulted. We came in excited to introduce our out-of-town friends and their kids to your establishment. Instead, we left embarrassed and disappointed. The food may be great, but unfortunately, great food doesn't make up for making your customers feel unwelcome. I sincerely hope this is something the owners take to heart, because there was a much better way to handle this situation.

Fantastic food, drinks, and service…read more - - - - - - - - August, 2026 Visit We went on a road trip, from Missouri to Michigan, for a family event, and on Friday night we joined countless others in attending the outdoors concert in downtown Midland, MI. We set up our chairs on the street next to Molasses, near the stage. And... we became hungry and benefitted from Molasses. We were able to order and enjoy the wonderfully tasty burnt ends before they were sold out; we also enjoyed some tasty street corn and some adult and non-alcoholic beverages. The staff is fantastically helpful and friendly. We look to return on our next visit. Thanks, Molasses!

Overall not bad, although I've certainly had better in other places…read more The decor is right on point with what you would expect in a barbecue joint. They all seem to have the country Honky Tonk bar appearance, and I suppose that's what people expect. The staff was reasonably attentive, although they weren't terribly busy the night I've visited so I suppose they didn't have a lot to do, lol. I ordered the ribs with a side of coleslaw. Overall the ribs were fine, but they weren't quite as tender as I'm used to. As I recall the coleslaw was adequate but nothing special. Pricing was a little on the high side, but I get it that it cost money to run a place like this. Overall I don't think I would be inclined to come back.

Great pop up beer garden. A great selection of craft beer, ciders, seltzers and non-alcoholic…read moredrinks. It always draws a crowd and is a great place to meet other people.

The Larkin Beer Garden has been a wonderful addition to the great City of Midland. It offers…read morefriends and families a place to gather, listen to music, play games, and socialize all while enjoying some cold beverages and delicious food provided by local food trucks. This place is truly unique and flourishes in its simplicity. Get there early as locals frequent this place whenever they have the chance.

LOUD music for dinner, wrong order and ok food. The service was spot on but it was so loud that you…read morereally couldn't have a conversation.

First time in. Fast & friendly service. The Rueben sandwich was recommended and it did not…read moredisappoint! My husband enjoyed the ham & cheese. Great prices (on beer too!). We will be back

Don't let the "bar" status fool you from stopping here. We normally come here for breakfast but…read morecome hungry! The portions are huge (hubs and I usually split something and it's plenty) and the service had always been very friendly. Yes it's a bar but in the morning, although busy, it's a nice atmosphere. Stop by for a great food experience, friendly service and a Midland landmark (in my opinion!).

No server. We sat down and waited 6 minutes for a server. There were 6 servers from what we could…read moresee. We did look around and see a lot of people waiting on food. Maybe the cook left? Servers then disappeared off the floor. It was crazy but we left. Worst experience ever. It's not normally this way.

We were in town for the Lyle Lovett concert and were lucky enough to find Beatniks! We arrived…read morejust before happy hour ended, our server was gracious enough to put in our order before it ended. We got a couple of appetizers and cocktails. The prime rib bites and Caprese skewers were delicious! The decor was cute mid century modern, very comfortable. When we arrived there was only one other table, the place filled up quickly after we arrived. Great find!

Quickly became our favorite place. Killer drinks and literally everything on the menu that we've…read moretried has been incredible, including the weekly specials. My husband's absolute favorite is the brisket quesadilla. I try something new every time we go and still can't declare a favorite because it's all so good! Best drinks in town!