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!

Have been here many times, it is a great place to bring clients after stressful meetings and relax…read more The ambiance is outstanding and the drinks are top shelf. The bartenders always take their time to make sure the drink or spot on, awesome service!

Have actually only gone for a private party, which was really nice. The music was great, at a nice…read morevolume. We could easily converse, and just chill. The appetizers were very good. THEN, 10:00 hit, and it opened to the public. Yikes. Horrible DJ started and it turned a completely opposite direction. It lost its cozy and warm atmosphere to the typical 21 year old college crowd. It truly was awful. The entire party left. Keeping it a more low-key bar is SUCH a better choice. There are already enough dance clubs, but NOWHERE to sit and talk, have good drinks, and just BE with your friends. This place has far better potential. FAR.

It's a place to have some fun and if you feel like dancing, you can do it! Bar has many choices if…read moreyou feel like drinking. The ambiance is relaxing and soothing that you can dance on your own or with someone else and have fun! Nice play to relax and have some dance!

Drove in from Columbus yesterday with a couple of stops taking us a little longer than planned…read more Hungry for really good food. Snatched the reservation and were promptly seated in the casual section (worked!). Started with blue crab dip and you get crostini bread and apple slices. OMG what a combo those apple slices were legit the the drip. We had our eye on the burgers and Sutton then told us about the special: NY Strip with garlic mashed potatoes and Brussel sprouts. Enough said. Ditched the burgers and two specials, please. I got two glasses of Bordeaux and he had two Great Lakes brews. Seriously not a super expensive meal - expected to pay more - and were more than pleasantly surprised with the location, the food, the drinks and Sutton WAS AWESOME. Highly recommend.

We always love our experiences at Butch's Dry Dock. The food is always spectacular. We love the…read moreservice Lindsay gives us when we are there, and we love sitting in the window, watching all the people go by. We live over 100 miles away, but we've managed to get here 3 times this year. I liked the Alaskan Halibut I had, but I think I enjoyed the Chili Fish better last trip. The sourdough bread is always delicious, and I really enjoyed the shaved Brussels sprouts salad this time, too. I'm sure we will be back in a few months. Yum-o!!

Ambiance: beautiful sophisticated yet warm lounge. Great seating along each side walls, lounge…read moreareas, bar and patio towards the back. There is a door to an adjoining wine bar as well. Service: we got there as they opened so we got great service. Food: only had a few cocktails and they were great!!? Love the chill vibes of this lounge. Can't Ut for the wine bar to open!!

Love this spot! With unique decor, friendly bartenders, and a wide variety of drinks it's a…read moreguaranteed good time!!

Absolutely loved our experience at SidebarGR -- hands down the best speakeasy in Grand Rapids! From…read morethe moment you step in, you're transported to a cozy, classy hideaway that feels both exclusive and inviting. What really stood out was the bartending -- not just the skill, but the passion. After hearing the bartender's take on the Old Fashioned, I let him make it his way -- and it might be one of the best I've had. Balanced, bold, and beautifully smooth. Two of my friends described what they were in the mood for, and the bartender crafted custom cocktails for each of them -- both drinks were spot on and had them raving the rest of the night. If you're in Grand Rapids and want a cocktail experience that goes beyond the ordinary, SidebarGR is a must. Expert mixology, great atmosphere, and personalized service that makes you feel like a regular -- even on your first visit.

I've known about this bar for a while but finally went for the first time recently and it wasn't…read morefull! To find the entrance, go down the stairs towards Big O's Pizza and instead of turning right, take a left and you will see Sidebar's subtle entrance. It's dim lit and quite cozy in there. Limited seating and some spots at the bar were open and we took a seat up there. We did notice to the right of the bar there is a small additional area with more seating but still not a lot. I really enjoyed the espresso martini from here. The drink was so smooth and had the perfect balance of flavors. Highly recommend. We only stayed for one drink but I would definitely come back for another sometime. The bartenders were also really kind and having a good time with everyone in there! Really loved the atmosphere and our experience while we were there.

We came in on Saturday 5/2/26 around 5:45 and put our names on the waitlist. We grabbed a beer from…read moreKitchen 794 (which we also love) while we waited for our table. It was busy - as expected. But the overall vibe of the place is so cozy and intimate. We love it! We were able to sit at the bar and Hailey took such good care of us! She was attentive, friendly and made great cocktails! Started with a Smoked Pineapple Flan cocktail and a dirty martini. Both were delicious! Loved the martini glass. We each had a side Caesar salad to start. The lettuce was crisp and the dressing was perfect. Once again, we had the Old Chicago on Sicilian crust. One of these days I'm going to try the deep dish, I swear! But that Sicilian is just so dang good! It was perfection as usual. This was the first time we ordered dessert. I saw the Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée and KNEW I was going to order it. OMG, it was everything I wanted it to be. Perfection. Excellent experience - again. Thank you, Capone's!

We loved the food and drinks! I wish they had more red wines by the glass from Italy. The speakeasy…read morewas a cool atmosphere! The pesto salmon was delicious.

I Don't Care is a speakeasy tucked inside the Amway that leans hard into the hidden-bar concept…read more There are no signs and you need to put a code on the key pad outside to get in, and the only way to get that code is by signing up for their mailing list. That said, it is pretty painless. You can sign up on the spot and the email with the code comes through within minutes, so it does not slow things down too much. They offer outdoor seating even in the winter, and while it is technically heated, you will still need a coat. It was cold enough that we chose to sit inside instead, but the interior was also chilly. Every time the door to the patio opened, a draft of cold air rushed in, which made the space feel colder than expected. The drinks are on the expensive side, but the quality mostly backs up the price. I ordered the Donna's Kiss and it was absolutely worth it, very well made and delicious. My friend had a Moscato that was sweet and easy to drink. We also ended up getting two free shots of tequila because they liked our vibes , which was a nice and unexpected bonus! Definitely a great move on their behalf because it just goes to show that the staff there were super welcoming and that makes me want to come back (probably when it's warmer!!).

It's okay. Fun place. But we were sitting in the bar already and were told if we didn't leave by 8…read moreour tab would include a cover charge for a DJ. I'm sorry but if we are already there, adding a cover charge to our bill is a bit much.

First things first. I have to address why I was so sad after this visit. I TOTALLY FORGOT they have…read moremini cocktail flights. I was so excited about this option when I saw it on Instagram but there is so little mention of it in the menu (basically an, "ask us about our mini cocktail flight" at the bottom of a page) and no leaflet showing the flight details or price. I'm very much a person that likes to try a little bit for everything so once I remembered it after we left, I had a moment. I got a Gin Fizz and the bf got a Blueberry Vanilla Mule. The gin Fizz tasted very much like lemonade, even with the addition of cran flavoring. The Blueverry Vanilla Mule was very strongly clove. If you like clove, you'd likely like that one. We decided against getting second cocktails since happy hour had ended, but got a flight to try their stuff. We like the liqueurs but they are hard to sip straight due to all the flavor they pack. Our favorite was the Pink Peppercorn Gin out of everything we tried. We would definitely come back, but please print out the cocktail flight list or at least suggest it if people are hemming and hawing over what to get like I was.

I loved Green Door Distilling! Nate and I stopped in for a drink and ended up doing the tour, which…read morethey do on Fridays. The tour is $20 and it comes with a flight, which we were going to try anyway. Or you can just do the tour for $10 if you don't want a flight. It's not much of a "tour" in a physical sense as their production facility is small, in just one room, but we learned a lot about distilling in general, as well as a lot of information about the company and their products. I'd highly recommend it especially if you don't know much about the company. The interior has a 20s speakeasy feel, which I really liked. It's a little fancy but comfortable and welcoming. The drink menu was pretty large and it was tough for me to choose which drink I wanted after the flight. I ended up with the blueberry margarita because it was on happy hour. It was really great! Not too sweet. Nate got the cherry black Manhattan which we both enjoyed too. I loved the flight because we got to try pretty much all of the spirit offerings, including their amaro, Oaxacan green corn bourbon, and pink peppercorn gin, which were all unique and very tasty. Our bartender was knowledgable and very kind - great service. I'll definitely be back!

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.

We came to listen to live jazz, which they have on Sunday night. It was fun. The musician sounded…read moreamazing. I had a dirty martini and he had a pilsner. They were both fine. He got the Korean shrimp tacos. He said they were pretty garlicky, but OK. I got the drunken noodles with pork. It had good flavor, but it reminded me a little too much of just instant Ramen. Our server was friendly and attentive.

Great, intimate spot! I felt a bit underdressed in a sweatshirt. This has a very luxurious feeling…read moreinterior, with lots of velvet, dark candlelit spots, and curtains/screens for privacy. Not sure what Al Capone has to do with Turkish food, but who cares. Our group was all very happy with our food, although the fish casserole (a special) had bones in it. Great spot that I will definitely revisit

We were so excited to find this place in West Michigan!…read more We LOVE Turkish food and this place not only had authentic and delicious Turkish food, it had amazing cocktails and the coolest vibe. How can you not love a good speakeasy? Pita served with the appetizer was way too good. Wait staff was helpful and humble! Our only complaint would be that we wanted more veggies with our entrees!