It's always a fun time at one well! Board games and pinball galore, excellent food and service, and…read morethe vibe is just welcoming.

We stopped by One Well Brewing while we were in the area! We absolutely loved the entire experience…read more- the beer flights, the games, and the majority of the food! We stopped by around 1 PM on a Saturday! It was super busy and packed! I love that it's family-friendly! It was fun seeing all of the kids running around and playing games - there are SO many games (two full rooms) from air hockey to arcades games to darts to duckpin bowling to pinball machines to pool tables - they literally have it all! Our daughter enjoyed playing ALL the games while my husband and I enjoyed our beer flights and waited for our food! Food: Our daughter ordered the Kids Mac and Cheese with Kettle Chips. The mac and cheese was cold and dry and her kettle chips were cold and stale. She did not enjoy her meal at all! I wonder if her food sat out while my husband and I's food was being prepared as my kettle chips were more fresh and actually tasted good! I ordered the Cuban with Kettle Chips. This was probably the best Cuban sandwich I have ever had (and I have had quite a few Cuban sandwiches in my lifetime)! The pork was smoked and absolutely delicious and tender! They were not skimpy on the pork either (like some other restaurants can be when ordering a Cuban sandwich)! The bread was perfectly toasted too! My husband ordered Buffalo Wingdings. These were perfectly smoked and fall-off-the-bone good as well (maybe a little too fall-off-the-bone for a wing though)! However, the chicken wings still tasted great! Drinks: My Flight - Straight Forward, Grandpa's Hard, Bad Adz, BBA Wizard Potion, and Bogged Down. Husband's Flight - Stained Glass, Ripped Right, Bad Add, Rogue Red, and Simco. These were all good and we enjoyed them! We will definitely stop by again if we are ever back in the area!

We have been coming here for a long time and the vibe here is always so much fun. The idea of beer…read morepricing going up and down with the market and a market crash it kitsch but I love it. Unfortunately, when we visited this most recent time, the market was not working so I ordered a flight with my dinner. It did eventually start up as we were getting ready to leave, and everything was super high so we didn't participate in the fun. I ordered the Honey Chicken sandwich with the cheese curds and it was honestly delicious. The chicken was good and a perfect blend of savory and sweet, the sandwich came with lettuce, freezer pickle and ranch. The cheese curds were surprisingly some of the best I've had and were perfect with a bit of ranch. I'd have the meal again and hopefully next time, the exchange is up and running! :)

Stopped by on a snowy Friday night with my sister when we were in town for something else. My BIL…read morehas stories of how awesome this place is, so we were excited to finally try it. I was really excited they had some gluten free drink options on the menu! I got a seltzer for my first drink (delicious) and a cider for my second. My sister was having fun watching the prices shifting and trying to decide what to get. I was starving, so I also got a sandwich on a gf bun. It was delicious. The chips were great too and our bartender suggested we get their french onion dip too. Also delicious. The service was great and friendly and the vibe overall was really enjoyable. Don't often head out to Kalamazoo, but would definitely stop by again if I was in the area!

Apoptosis is a nice and classy bar/brewery with a variety of crafted beers…read more I was impressed by this location, although it was a big apple bagel previous, the interior is well balanced to be clean but not sterile. It was very clean and relaxing, although some of the tables are a little packed into the tiny venue. My guess is the service behind the bar were the two owners, and one bartender they were able to get during this pandemic, all whom were very friendly. Unfortunately, I got one wrong beer in my flight (all the names of the names of the beer are scientific-related, so I'm guessing it's easy to get confused), but the mistaken was still pretty good. The Beer: I had a flight and the 4 flavors were all very good. The variety they demonstrated wide had quite a few unique beers, such as a grape cream ale, milk stout, IPA, raspberry wheat, a blood orange something, Pineapple seltzer etc. etc. I found that a lot of their beers have a very similarly cultivated flavor profile that is a mild flavor but every beer always has a very clean after taste. The beers are served lightly chilled, but not ice cold, (probably to let the flavors stand out). My guess is that the beer might not be for everyone, but I think overall, the beers are made well and are easily drinkable. I don't think they had food or a kitchen - I don't recall seeing a menu. But overall, I was impressed by Apoptosis, and highly recommend giving it a try.

It's in a very nice standalone brick building. Free parking. I was there mid week and mid November…read moreon trivia night. It wasn't super busy. The bartender was super friendly. I had a flight of beer and two of the beers were really not very good and certainly not according to the style. The other two were OK. The Czech Pilsner was not even close to a Pilsner. Tasted more like it was a Belgian yeast. Not even close to Pilsner. Several regulars there as evidenced by the mug club. They do have some food as well, I was there just about an hour before closing, so I did not eat there. They sell merchandise and stickers also.

I had the pleasure of introducing some friends to what Hopcat used to call 'Crack' fries. Tasted…read moregreat as usual. I appreciate the consistency. I go about 1x a year. Consistently tasty.

We had a large group of 7 which usually does not go well for me. My biggest gripe is that we…read moreordered 2 Brussel sprouts for the table and someone else just dropped them on the table and didn't slow down for us to tell him or to ask for plates. We had to wait and grab another server to bring us plates. It would have been nice to have a serving spoon too for everyone. The Rueben,chicken and waffles and pickled chicken were all good choices.

We stumbled upon this brewery during their Octoberfest. There was a great live band (Bourbon…read moreBrothers). The beer is solid, enjoyed the IPA. There is literally something for everyone. They do not have food, but you can order from Papa's which is attached. The service was great and we are looking forward to returning!

The Hop Beer Passport brought us to Brewery Outré for the first time and we loved our experience…read more From the moment we walked in, our experience was positive. The bartender was super kind and helpful. He helped us think through and sample the different beers. I really enjoyed the Twin Pines Michigan IPA, but he suggested we try the Cerberus Peanut Butter Porter and it was DELICIOUS! We both ended up getting a pint of Cerberus and loved every drop! The building is much larger than we thought upon first entrance with several different rooms of comfortable seating. We lots of seating and TV's on the wall, it is a great place to catch up with friends, hang out, or watch a game. With a comfy vibe, friendly staff, delicious beer, and reasonable prices, Brewery Outré is a must stop spot along the Beer Hop Passport, and Michigan breweries in general. Thanks for a great experience, Brewery Outré!

If you're looking for a swanky place to go in Kalamazoo, SkyDeck is your place. I always feel like…read morethe drinks are a good $2 more than the other bars in the Entertainment District, and there's only the 1 bar so you may have to wait if it's busy. Oh, but it's never been busy when I've gone. Background music was playing, and yes you can get a view of the city, but there's a lot of cranes and building going on now, and you're only really 7 stories up. I wish they'd move the smoking section (or get rid of it altogether) since you have to walk through a cloud of smoke to get to the bathrooms...

Upon moving to Kalamazoo, Skydeck took somewhat of a mythical status in my mind. Who wouldn't want…read moreto live it up on the tallest bar in Kzoo? The fact that you can't see it's layout from the ground floor lends to the allure. All this is to say that I created a legend in my head that sadly wasn't true. Skydeck was interesting, fun for a night, and not much more. Perhaps it's for this reason that I gave it an average rating. But I also think that there were a few flaws regarding the space and I'll lay them out here. First and foremost, you pay a premium to be in this space, both in the form of a cover ($10, nothing insane) and an apparent tariff on the drinks (maybe it's handling fees for hauling it all up so high?). Either way, you should expect to be a bit gouged for cash. Not all of the drinks are insane, but mixed drinks are pricey, and some of their "signature" drinks top $12. Now, initially, this might seem like a fair trade: a bit extra for high quality drinks and a higher quality view. But here's the rub: it's a small space, it's packed, and the edge seats go first. For me and my group to enjoy the breathtaking view of Kalamazoo, we would have to stand or share tables. It's difficult to blame them for being popular. That being said, I don't really feel like we received the main feature of the venue. A friend of mine put it sagely: it's a great date spot, or celebration, but you don't go their to drink. You go there for the experience. Therefore, this won't become one of my "regular spots." Here are some positives to end on: -Amazing view of the city -Great ambiance, especially at night -Wonderful service -Elevator!

We visited again on this last trip to Kalamazoo. I do still wish there were more gin and vodka…read moreoptions. I feel like they all were kind of similar? I wish that the lime and orange came through more, they both leaned very heavy on the bitter end which I wasn't expecting for both (one, sure, but not the other) I hope I find some brighter, citrus flavors on the next visit. We will always come back. It doesn't stay open super late so we gor kicked out lol but we always have a good time.

Top spot in Kalamazoo! Creative drinks, knowledgeable and friendly bartenders, and a fantastic…read moreamaro selection. The meat and cheese board is perfect with cocktails. The team make the experience fun without any arrogance highly recommend!

I love this bar! Everything a neighborhood bar should be. Great burgers - I mean great burgers!…read more Wide selection of old school beer in bottles and Hamms on tap - does it get any better than that! Live bands, karaoke and a dedicated staff. Say hello to Abby if she's there .

People in other reviews are classifying the Sugarbowl as a "Dive Bar". It may feel like a "Dive…read moreBar" upon entering based on a homey, friendly, safe atmosphere, but it's also the cleanest bar I've visited along with offering delicious food served by an incredible staff In a long time. Regular "Specials" will blow you away, like Hamms beer night (a pickle in your Hamms if you so do !) to everything from Bands to Bingo nights make this place a Hoot ! Don't miss the opportunity to decompress and get a big bang for your buck at this milestone of a "Dive Bar" ! Whether you're a local or visiting the area, go now to the historic Sugarbowl!

We always have a great experience at O'duffys The food is…read moredelish and the service is kind, prompt and professional. Jamie treats his customers like friends visiting his home!

Always GREAT. Food, Drinks, & Atmosphere! Service is tremendous. Entertainment especially Gaelic…read moremusic! Brian McClure especially.

After re-opening as Crafted Copper, this is a place that you never knew you needed to check out…read moreuntil you actually walked in. Nestled in between Revel & Roll and Harbor Freight off Stadium Drive. Hand crafted drinks and yummy delights and you need to be sure to stop by next time your in the area!

The business regularly advertises a Free Bowling Wednesday event that takes place every Wednesday…read moreand encourages people to come starting at 4 PM. We arrived exactly at 4 PM after seeing this weekly promotion on social media. Upon arrival, the venue was empty, yet we were completely denied access to bowling due to a private event, and told that no bowling customers would be allowed until 6 PM. Before anything else, I want to clarify an important point: "Free" does not mean customers should be treated poorly. Free events are often meant to introduce people to a business, attract new customers, and create a welcoming first impression. Offering something for free does not justify rude behavior, dismissive communication, or shifting responsibility onto customers. Respect and basic courtesy should apply regardless of whether an event is paid or free. What bothered me most was not being turned away, but the blame-shifting that followed. When a business publicly advertises "Free Bowling Wednesdays" and encourages people to show up at 4 PM, it is reasonable for customers to rely on that information. Adding the word "limited" on social media posts does not communicate that no bowling customers are allowed at all until 6 PM due to a private event. Those are two very different messages. Instead of acknowledging the lack of clear communication, the responsibility was shifted onto us as customers with statements like "you should have called." This is unfair. Customers should not be expected to double-check an advertised public event by phone when no such instruction was mentioned. What made the experience more disappointing was the lack of empathy no apology, no ownership of the confusion, and no attempt to acknowledge how frustrating it is to arrive on time to an empty venue and still be denied entry. This review is not about complaining. It's about accountability. Clear communication and basic courtesy go a long way, and this situation could have been handled very differently with a simple acknowledgment and apology.