Great wait staff, small but flavorful menu, great vibe to the place. Had an early dinner, popular…read morestop for soccer fans. Go Arsenal!

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.

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!

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!

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.

I wouldn't have ever thought to head to social misfits for my weekday morning matcha but here we…read moreare. the menu includes standards and fun lattes with house made syrups. they also have oat and almond milk for a $2 up charge. i ordered an iced matcha with pistachio syrup and my partner ordered a bananas foster latte (both with oat milk). The pistachio syrup was legit - there were actual pistachio chunks and no fake pistachio extract flavor. i definitely would have preferred my drink sweeter though. i was also impressed by the drink to ice ratio. so many iced drinks are mostly ice but this matcha was FULL and not overly diluted with milk. i really enjoyed the flavor of the matcha itself as well. my partner said he'd give his latte a 9.1 out of 10. unfortunately there do not seem to be any vegan food options so it will be drinks only for us.

This was the restaurant attached to our hotel, bottom floor, loved you could access it from the…read morehotel or from outside. It's very punk rock and lively in there, walking in a sigh said " Please don't do coke in the bathrooms" lol so like ok sure!? lol The whole place menu is built on waffles, sweet and savory! We went with one of each...the pizza stick waffles and a monte cristo sandwich, both were heavy, filling, delicious like bar food, I would say. They were quite busy with every seat filled and we still got very fast service.

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!

I'd heard their espresso martini is one of the best in Grand Rapids and boy it lived up to the…read morehype! The vibe in here is swanky yet approachable. Soft seating and warm but dark and intimate, perfect for date night or a bar crawl with friends. The menu is expansive with something for everyone's taste. The servers and bartenders are super knowledgeable and happy to help make a selection if you know what you normally like. The espresso martini has a salted bite to it while being robust and smooth. Very strong without overpowering. My husband got the root beer float option and it was a fun whimsical interactive option that he enjoyed, it was stronger with more of a strong alcohol taste but still enjoyable. Definitely a great option for folks in Grand Rapids and we will be back for more!

One of the cutest cocktail bars in the area! The menu is broken down into different categories…read more(joy, intrigue, etc) creating a custom drink for your custom feeling. Our server Connor was great- and had great recommendations. Awesome vibes, and delicious cocktails.

Awesome rooftop bar with cool lounge furniture and a decent amount of seating. From the elevator of…read morethe hotel or waters building just push "r" for rooftop. The bartender we had was very friendly, and it was overall a pretty relaxing environment with moderate drink prices. Definitely a welcome addition to the "rooftop" scene in Grand Rapids. The selection isn't huge but they do have a couple good craft beers, normal but not great liquor selection and some wine. A big plus was the semi covered area that shielded us from rain. I could see this both as a cool place to come for a chill night and a drink with a view or for a small get together. Since it is at a hotel there will likely be frequent wedding parties and events there I assume. At the moment the verdict remains unknown as to whether it is open to the public all the time or just sometimes. We were neither guests of the hotel or the condos/businesses in the building but were welcomed in and served immediately- however there is little info online about it.

Awesome view, and hang out spot. Smaller selection of drinks but the experience is like no other in…read moreGR. It is now hotel guest access only to get to the rooftop, but if they're not too busy they let others come in, just ask!

If you are headed to a show at the Acrisure Amphitheater, Stella's is a great place to stop by!…read moreWe arrived during happy hour so we were delighted to find $2 off our cocktails and $5 apps. We chose the pizza rolls and poor man's Buffalo wings, the Basil Lemonade and the Pocket Plums cocktails to start. All were affordable and delicious. Our group ordered a variety of burgers but the Smash burger and the Spicy Queso burgers were the favorites. Stella's also had fun arcade games for our youngest dinners to play while we waited for our food. Great spot!

My friends and I stopped in for a quick snack, and we're so glad we did. We ordered the nachos, and…read morethey were absolutely incredible!! The atmosphere was cool, and our server was super chill and friendly, which made us feel welcome right away. We only wish we had more time to stay because the rest of the menu looked just as good, and we'd love to come back to try more dishes. Service was a little on the slower side, but we were seated near the front on a Sunday night, so it's possible the restaurant was busier than it seemed. Either way, the food was well worth the wait. If you're looking for a place with great vibes and delicious food, this one is definitely worth checking out. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in town!

Whitewater Cafe and Lounge at Embassy Suites Grand Rapids provided me with the caffeine I needed to…read morepower through a work conference. While "just Starbucks", the coffee was delicious and exactly what I needed. The space upstairs was so beautiful and the happy hours were the perfect way to end the evening. The workers were always so kind, and while service was slow, I am empathetic to the amount of the customers they were serving due to the larger conference. I am personally blown away by this hotel, the accommodations, and the whole stay, and this Cafe and Lounge are just another testament to this wonderful hotel. There are truly not enough great things to say!!!

This review is based solely on the second floor bar that has a balcony overlooking the street…read more Great space to enjoy the view of downtown Grand Rapids. The cocktail I had was $8, so decently average for the area. The only downside is that the service was a little slow and you can smell the river water. Great space to hangout and get that "loungy feel".

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.