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Side Bar East Lansing

3.8 (37 reviews)
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Closed 3:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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Mashal R.

This place is cute! We ordered a bunch of food, but my favorite was the pizza. It's not easy to get a gluten free pizza right, but they hit it out of the park. Cocktails are meh. But our server was so friendly and sweet, she made our night!

Cesar salad
Heather R.

Nachos were the best. Drinks were good. Burgers weren't cooked all the way through. Fries were good. Nice bar. Waitress was nice. Little cramped but nice. Croutons on salad were good. Salad good size.

Charcuterie Sandwich - Small
A R.

The sandwich was really good! Nice flavors and very filling. The service was slow and the waitress was short and not good at explaining items on the menu. The charcuterie board was expensive and underwhelming. I was expecting different crackers, cheeses, and meats but all that was on it was club crackers, veggies, meats, and 1 type of cheese. The atmosphere was nice, but overall I would not go back for dinner here.

Michigan Seasonal Salad ($12+) with added chicken ($3). Okay.
Jamie P.

A friend and I went for lunch since we wanted to stay close to the area and had never been. The atmosphere is descent. Service just okay. I did not care for the overall price for the value. My bill for the Michigan Seasonal Salad with added chicken came to $19 with tip. The waitress didn't know what seasonal fruit they were serving on the salad and did not offer to check. She said probably grapes. Grapes? The service was slow. I liked that my chicken was in small cubes, but it was slightly dry. I imagine If I worked in the building, I would be back but it's a general pass for me. Better value elsewhere. There was no drink menu at the table so I couldn't browse that to see if the drinks would be interesting at a later date.

Sarah B.

We liked the welcoming atmosphere, good vibes, and great service. We got the adult grilled cheese and black bean burger. Both came with choice of side (we both had fries and we're not disappointed) Unfortunately I did not like their special ketchup (tasted like BBQ sauce!) But promptly brought a regular bottle of ketchup. We ordered the birthday girl a Cosmo and it was definitely strong but not too strong. The best part was the candle in the Mayo for her grilled cheese. They also gave us half off birthday girl entree! Very reasonably priced for the quality of food. Would love to come back at night and sit outside.

Wild mushroom pasta
Piper C.

The Wild Mushroom pasta was amazing! Great food and atmosphere! Would definitely come back.

Sidebar Frittes are delicious! Truffle oil and asiago with a curry ketchup.

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3 months ago

sliders are delicious and decent size. Menu has a variety of sliders to choose from, with options that fit a range of cravings.

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New food and cocktail menu. Turning into a legit craft cocktail bar. Making moves in the GLA!

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Great food, intimate environment and TVs to watch the game. Have been there multiple times and have enjoyed it. Great before a MSU game.

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I enjoy this bar. Great location. Lots of parking. Fantastic food. Nice cocktails. The ambiance is perfect. The service is good.

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1st time thereLoved it. Good menu and drinks and the staff was very friendly ..Will go back

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One of my go-to places when I visit East Lansing…read more Good food and good service!

I had a really disappointing and honestly upsetting experience at this bar, and I feel like it…read moreneeds to be said. I completely understand this is a college bar and that staff deal with drunk students causing scenes all the time... but this was not one of those situations. My friend, who was visiting and unfamiliar with the area, was put out on the street without her phone, leaving her with no way to get home safely. That alone was concerning enough. When I calmly asked a bouncer (a Black man with dreadlocks) for his name so I could follow up with management the next day, I was laughed at and told that the managers "do not care." That response was shocking and incredibly unprofessional. When I then respectfully asked if I could just make sure my friend was okay and get her belongings back, I was physically pushed out the door with hands and yelled at with no explanation. Most of the other bouncers (with the exception of one) were equally rude, laughing at us, mocking us, and repeatedly yelling "just leave" from behind the door while completely ignoring any attempt to have a calm conversation or understand what happened. We were not aggressive, we were not causing a scene, and we were simply trying to resolve a situation involving someone's safety. It was honestly disturbing to see that level of disregard and lack of basic human decency. Situations like this require at least a minimum level of communication and professionalism, and that was completely absent here. These staff members seriously need basic life skills and a better understanding of how to treat people. I will absolutely never be spending money here again, and I would strongly caution others about how situations are handled at this establishment.

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Am currently a Bath resident. Was very nervous as I first walked in. "Is this the right place?" My…read moreroommates nervously asked. And let me tell you, I was very unsure. The indoor bar that is open during the winter hours has something for everyone. High tech LED lights recently installed for a beautiful ambiance. Two dart boards as well for added entertainment. Music is always on point. A covered smoking area for all tobacco users. And if you're even lucky enough to know a member you can be taken up to special areas that have restricted access to the general public. The outdoor experience is just as wonderful. Cornhole always available for competitive or even friendly matches between friends and/or family member . The insanely competitive prices ($1-$5) for a beer depending on whether you've managed to find yourself in their happy hour world where you can taste delicious beverages for almost free. Could not say better things about this majestic bar, come in and find out for yourself.

From the owner: Come enjoy a Pub like no other. Centered in the middle of beautiful Michigan wilderness, right down…read morethe street. The Wildlife Pub is open to the public and private members. Come grab a beer or cocktail and listen to some great live music. We offer indoor and outdoor seating on our 3,600 sqft deck covered by a glass roof above Priggooris Lake. 259 private acres and a disk golf course, with miles of trails for you to explore. Live music, festivals, card and cornhole leagues, and more! Check out our website for more information. All proceeds from the pub go towards our mission work to preserve wildlife and habitat.

Dusty's Tap Room

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Well place is nice with tall bar tables and a few low tables but food is just okay. Ordered the…read morehummus appetizer. Got big size glob of hummus that had the consistency of play dough and very dry. Veggies were celery, carrots, sliced cucumbers and some fried 1/2 round (ritz sized) chip. For me at least the appetizer wasn't very tasty and I'm glad I had some water to drink! Ordered some soup and soup was decent but ordering a "bowl" results in getting a 1 1/2 size cup of soup. A member of my party ordered the football shaped pot pie which had a nice presentation with some burnt edges. To me at least it was more of a corn and chicken pot pie instead of having the vegetables I'm used to seeing (peas, green beans, etc). Tastes fine but I've tasted much better. One member of the party loved the sweet potato tots and their wrap. Only one person tending the bar and tables. Food took a while to be served. Tip level started at 20%! I'm not interested in going back.

We went for dinner a couple days ago. Ordered the Brussels sprouts as an appetizer and they came…read moreout literally 5 minutes after we ordered them. They were microwaved and still had the stems on them which means they weren't cleaned up at all. Really nasty and not what you would expect from a fine dining spot. The entrees came out and the plates had food stains on them. So the back of the house definitely isn't following best practices when it comes to cleaning and sanitizing which is a really huge eww. This used to be a great spot to get a good meal but things have definitely changed for the worse. Service was not good either. We saw 3 groups of people leave after not being acknowledged by the wait staff. This place needs new management asap.

Side Bar East Lansing - pubs - Updated May 2026

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