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Sand Bar

3.7 (44 reviews)
InexpensiveDive Bars
Open • 10:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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Live music
Divey
Good for groups

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Kimberly K.

As the saying goes: times heals all. Granted it's just a dive bar but it was a much better experience than the last visit. The bartenders were friendly and attentive and the overall vibe was relaxed. Drink prices were reasonable. Keno still proved to be a waste of money but that's not the bars fault, lol.

a pint of beer and a glass of lemonade
Bob Z.

Some folks might call this a dive Barr because how dark this joint is. They have a jukebox, pool table and a great dive Barr feel. I love the art on the ceiling. Drinks are reasonably priced served quickly. They have standard bar snacks like pop corn, real jerky and chips. The place feels right. If you're not comfortable in a dive bar type joint, this may not be for you. We loved the place.

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Bartender Stewart was super cool and friendly. He was very quick and attentive and made us feel welcomed.

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12 years ago

Cold beer, excellent and reasonably priced hot dogs... friendly staff, classic decor and a truly unique juke box.

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Itty Bitty Bar - Fish and Chips

Itty Bitty Bar

3.8(223 reviews)
9.8 mi
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One of my favorite places in Holland. We always sit on the bar side. Service is excellent and…read morethere are many unique menu items. I've been here with small groups and large groups and we have always received great service. The menu states that since everything is made from scratch it might take up to an hour to get your food but it has never taken that long when we have been here. On this visit we started with two orders of nachos, requesting no meat in one order. The nachos here are seriously my favorite that I have ever had from any restaurant. Ingredients include roasted corn, black beans,, red onion, cheese, lettuce, pico, cilantro, and lime chipotle cream, and choice of meats. We ordered ground beef on one order and the other meatless. After the nachos we ordered a Fun Guy pizza and a burrito, which was huge! We all shared the pizza and burrito. We enjoyed goat cheese cheesecake for dessert. It was wonderful. This place always has the best food of any bar I ever go to. A must try when you are in Holland.

We've heard so many great things about itty bitty and it definitely lived up to the hype. Their…read moreburger was next level with the melted cheese - everything you'd want in a classic burger. Their ranch is some of the best I've had - creamy, tangy, and the perfect consistency. We'll definitely be back to sit on the patio this summer!

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Cheesecake

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Obstacle No. 1 - Obstacle no 1 is my fave drink

Obstacle No. 1

4.4(54 reviews)
10.4 mi

My friend Olivia and I went to Obstacle No. 1 recently for an after dinner drink. Definitely make…read morereservations online as it's a small space. It's next door to their sister restaurant, Lovejoy. Walking in, the space is very dimly lit with a nice bar and some cozy seating. We were directed to a couch and a couple of low chairs. The menu is organized into different "chapters," with different themes for each chapter. They also have beer, wine, spirit-free options, and a spirits list. I wanted something fun, so I chose the Don the Beachcomber, a rum-based tiki cocktail that is flamed tableside. My friend got the Obstacle No. 1, which is a bourbon drink that they smoke at your table. Very theatrical and fun! These drinks were $20+ so pretty pricey, but worth it for a fun occasion. We had a nice time just relaxing and catching up. I would say it's not a great spot for a large group, but definitely a fun date night place. They have a small food menu of offerings from the restaurant next door that sounded tasty. We had just eaten but I'd be interested in their small plates. I'm so glad I got to experience this place. It feels like you're transported to a secret speakeasy when you enter!

We visited this really cute speakeasy on a Friday night, excited to check out the space after…read moresecuring a 10:00pm reservation. We arrived at 9:45pm and were seated at a cute, cozy little couch and table setup. The hostess handed us both a drink menu and a separate food menu. Looking through it, I was thrilled to see quite an expansive cocktail list broken down by "chapters," as well as several small snack options clearly marked with a gluten-free (GF) label. Unfortunately, the experience was a bit disappointing once we tried to order. Despite the online hours stating the venue closes at 11:00pm our server informed us that the kitchen was already closed. There is no indication online of what time the kitchen closes, and it was incredibly disappointing to be handed a dedicated food menu by the hostess only to be told moments later we couldn't order anything. When I asked our server for recommendations and which specific cocktails were gluten-free, she mentioned she was new and had to go check. She returned about 10 minutes later, only to give a vague answer that "most drinks were gluten-free" without offering an actual recommendation or helpful suggestion. My husband ended up ordering a non-alcoholic drink, but between the kitchen confusion and the lackluster service, I opted not to get anything at all. It's a cool venue with a lot of potential, but they should put their kitchen hours online and better train their staff on the menu.

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Sand Bar - divebars - Updated October 2026

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