This place has me in a chokehold lol every time I visit Muskegon, I'm always making my way to this…read morebar. Why you ask? Because I'm obsessed with their drink called Old Manfredi. It's usually a seasonal drink but they were able to make it for me and I was so happy! They have happy hours too. Def check it out! The bartenders are always nice and this place is just chill but a good place to have some drinks and talk. It's in a hall with restaurants that are inside that offer food too.

1974.... Yo I'm telling you The vibe is very casual and…read moreopen. People are smiling and pretty friendly to communication. Service is outstanding no problems at all getting TV channels changed and the way staff seems friendly enough to walk my dog if I asked. The entire process for ordering food is pretty fine. I think the food was pretty decent, we had the Up Leaf Asian fusion. I wish the crab Rangoon's were the star shape, the chicken kabob was great. And the eggrolls were as expected, tasty.

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.

Did you know there is a speakeasy in Holland?…read more Right below Butch's Dry Dock downtown Holland you can find a small dim lit cocktail bar! You can go to their website to get on the email list for the password each week or you can go to the host stand at Butch's and ask if there is available seating "downstairs". The two times I've done this, the host always understands. They pick up the phone and call downstairs to see if there's any open spots and let us go down there. There are stairs or you can take the elevator to the basement level. After you've arrived downstairs you can find the door with the black lock symbol and KNOCK THREE TIMES. They will let you in and welcome you to find a seat. They have a water station where you can help yourself and some tables and a couch and bar seating. The menu is pretty fantastic. I haven't had a drink that I dislike yet! The prices are a bit elevated but that's okay for a fancy drink imo. Hope you check out this gem if you're ever in Holland and want to go on a little adventure to find this place! My only complaint is the basement area smells a little funky but inside the bar was fine. But otherwise it's totally amazing and worth the experience! The people working here are great too! So kind'

We loved our experience at the Ondergrond. We heard about it while visiting and searching the web…read morefor fun places. It's below Butch's Dry Dock downtown, and you either have to email them to ask for a password, or stop by Butch's host desk and ask for 'a table downstairs'. They give you instructions then. The five of us all tried something different, from cocktails with absinthe and flaming sugar cubes, to vodka infused fruity drinks, and even a simple red wine. Our bartender had been working here for a couple years, so he knew the specials and was quick with his work. A real mix of customers from a college student to a couple of workmates, our family, and another group of friends further back. It's a small place which makes it cozy but a little hard to get into at times; we had to wait 20 minutes for enough free seats. We'll be back; it was fun!

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!

We were visiting friends and they heard this place was cute but hard to get into. We took a chance…read moreand luck was on our side. It was a Saturday around 9p and we got the last table. **Reservations are recommended** the space is very small and intimate with only 4 tables. We met the bartender who curated the menu. Each cocktail was designed with intention and he took a lot of pride in them. Would definitely go back! Granda sue was our fav!

This place was ok. I liked the space, and it had a pretty good sounding menu, but it had a feeling…read morelike it was still in full pandemic restrictions. The menus are QR codes on the tables, which is pretty standard. I didn't love that food and drinks are on separate tabs. So with 2 of us there, we had 4 tabs by the end. 1 each for food, and 1 each for drinks. It felt a little disjointed. It was also a little hard to get a server's attention when needed. You order on your phone, but just to get a couple glasses of water it took some time to flag down our server. And really, it's more of a host/food-runner situation since all the order processing is done online. I'm not super into cocktails, but their drinks really sounded amazing. They have some very fun, and inventive cocktails. If we hadn't already been to 2 breweries I probably would've ordered one. Instead I had a beer, which I believe was a house made IPA, and was fine. We weren't super hungry so we each ordered some egg rolls and shared them. Not necessarily the best I've ever had, but they were definitely good enough. I appreciate that they had some fun, not typical types of egg rolls on the menu. The space was cool, and I liked the food well enough that I'd go back. Hopefully it will feel a little more like a dining experience next time. That, or they could just have people order at a counter and it would make more sense. The Sunday brunch menu is small, but sounds amazing. I'm more likely to return for that rather than for a dinner.

HURL and SPEW more like it…read more A round of applause to the menu writer for creating intrigue. And also props to the waiters for having a positive attitude about deplorable food. I DO NOT recommend eating the food here. Laughably bad. The heirloom tomato was described as marinated, pickled, smoked, candied, and blistered with micro cilantro and finishing salt. Okay, already trying too hard with the descriptors. And no effort whatsoever with the actual execution of the dish. It was truly cold cherry tomatoes with olive oil and salt. Sad. A little funny. And ultimately puzzling. The shrimp was $15 for 3 shrimp plated on shredded iceberg and pickled jalapeño. The wontons might have been purchased at Trader Joe's and thrown in the deep frier. Lastly, the burrata. I should have known better than to order burrata "fried," that's a tragic oxymoron. Rubbery on the inside, crusty on the outside, and seeping with milky juices, tenderly plated with thin slices of hamburger bun cutely called a crostini. Stick to the cocktails-- had we only stopped for drinks, our review would have been glistening with stars.

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.

A go-to place for craft cocktails and creative concoctions. A wide open space with comfortable…read moreseating . The drinks are all made from house made ingredients and are a mixture of unique blends. I had the Velvet Sheets. It was a vodka based cocktail with a blend of amaretto , raspberry, lemon and orange. It was perfectly blended and one of the most delicious cocktails I have had in awhile. My husband tried the Cheap Sunglasses, a vodka cocktail with coconut and pineapple. He also had their Cinco De Mayo featured cocktail - Navarro's Old Fashioned. It had many unique blends of turmeric, chocolate bitters and orange. Service was excellent and provided us suggestions based on a our taste. They do serve food, have games and sell merchandise. Highly recommend.

What an amazing experience that was a highlight of my vacation to Muskegon! The location can't be…read morebeat- we sat on the patio on a gorgeous sunny afternoon and watched the Lake Express ferry glide by right across the street. But the real draw is the housemade spirits and syrups that they use to create delicious craft cocktails. Our waiter explained their process and pointed out their gift shop, so I could purchase both a bottle and some swag to commemorate my visit. The gin and tonic was refreshing- and even better, on the happy hour menu! We also ordered a charcuterie board full of locally sourced meats and fantastic cheese. What a great way to share with customers what this area has to offer. 5 stars, definitely.

We've been shopping here for years and finally decided to grab lunch from the counter. It is a bit…read morepricey, but you should already know that if you have been shopping here. The quality is there, and worth the price. We ordered the BLT, which came piled with bacon, and the brisket sandwich. Both were delicious. The house chips and dip are great and they sell the dip from the case, too. Food came out quickly and hot. Not much of an ambience, you're sitting in a grocery store basically. There is a small bar area if you're into that.

We liked it so much we came back twice during our stay in Ludington! If you're looking for a great…read morefish fry or smoked meat meal, this is a great place to go. While it's further out from the downtown, it's worth the drive (and you need to get groceries at Meijer anyway right?) You order at the counter and can sit inside (very cold AC) or on the outdoor patio and they use a buzzer system for you to come up and get your food. You self bus your dishes at the end. The fish portions are generous (honestly better value than the other fish fry place in town) and the coleslaw and fries are great. You can get the fish grilled as well which you just have to ask for. The kids meals have a rib meal option which is amazing so we sampled our kids' ribs and loved them. Very casual, you can grocery shop for jerky and cheese and more while waiting - and they have high chairs and clean restrooms.

Really cute cafe, wine bar and boutique all rolled into one.I absolutely loved the way it was set…read moreup With a front and back patio and live music they make up for their small kitchen with a limited menu. I loved everything about the space from the service to the vibe. The bathrooms were clean and it's a great place to grab a cocktail and unwind. The owner said it's a labor of love and it sure shows as one. We picked up 3 personal pizzas along with a coffee and beer it was about $66.... Kinda expensive but was not bad.We will certainly revisit if in the area.

If you're bougie, this boutique / craft cocktail lounge will be your jam. I'm barely bougie, and…read moreI'm still swooning! They've got beautifully appointed outdoor igloos, a pretty porch, and patio seating in the summer, plus a sumptuous craft cocktail menu in which every little detail is handcrafted, and a painstakingly curated wine list. There's also posh boutique shopping options -- from vibrant silk kimono robes to "Zen AF" shower soaks. Try the experiment 626 cocktail-- named after Lilo and Stitch. It's transcendental.

Pursuit of Happiness Co is the girl she says she is!…read more The atmosphere is modern, chic, and makes me want to hang around for hours. I was personally impressed mostly by the Spritz menu. The cherry spritz, mama I dream of it still . My only qualm is that I am a stickler for good glassware ~ I would like to see the beverages with a stem. And based on the aesthetic I know the owner could find some classic glassware. We need more places like this in GR, and I need more POH in my LIFE.

Two friends who spent over a decade in Washington, D.C., a city with excellent cocktail bars,…read morerecommended this spot. It didn't disappoint. Popping in on the Friday after Thanksgiving with a friend around 9:30pm, here's my experience. 1) Cocktails: Their menu is large and includes cocktails, wine, beer, non-alcoholic drinks, and small bites. My friend ordered a seasonal cocktail and I started with the Passion Spritz, which was my favorite with passion fruit and guava. For my second drink, I ordered the French 75, which was average. It has good taste, but it came with a large ice cube. The cocktail was more watered down than ones I've had chilled v. with an ice cube. 2) Service: It was attentive and friendly. Throughout our stay, the servers checked in with us at appropriate times. All were approachable. 3) Space: It's simple yet chic with plenty of places to sit at the bar, at tables, and on couches. If you want a great place to catch up with friends, go here!