I tried this place from a google search review. It is in a strip-mall, that worried me. But the atmosphere inside was nice. Pool table and a beer pong table. The food was good. We had the brussel sprouts that were amazingly yummy. Also had the beer cheese and pretzels that were good. Ordered burgers that were tasty, yet they were Gordons food patties..... The server was friendly, but attention was scattered. Overall she was nice and friendly. I would stop again. read more

The Rusty Mug - History of family bar owners - Bars Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

The food isn't bad. I would just make sure not to order too close to close. The employees are nice and helpful!!

First time to visit. Great appetizer "Sprouts From Brussels". The brussel sprouts are fried, and mixed with smoked bacon and Asian sauce. Very tasty!! I give it a 5+ rating. The main dish was "Blackjack" burger. Blackened seasoning with pepper jack cheese, onions, jalapeños with chipotle aioli. Pretty tasty. I give it a 4 rating. read more

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Stopped by this place for lunch with a group of coworkers that had been here before. They said the place had pretty good burgers, so I thought I'd join them. I was pleasantly surprised that they weren't busy and I was able to belly up to the bar to eat. The place looked clean and the bathroom was well maintained. The minimal staff had their hands full with a couple other work crews eating lunch, but they kept up and were very attentive. I mowed down a Blackjack Burger that comes with their kettle chips. Pretty decent burger and the chips had good flavor. I ended up spending about $15 with a drink and a tip. I really didn't have any negative to add and had a good overall experience. Then again, there wasn't anything extraordinary either. I would definitely come back if someone invited me along, but on my own, I'd probably keep driving. read more

We were in a while back and sat at the bar. Melissa was the bartender that day. She was AMAZING. She made some great recommendations, including the Brussel sprouts, which... under any other circumstances, we would've never eaten. She said they were the MOST ordered item there... we declined but she brought us a sample anyway. Let me tell you, we understand now. They were crispy, perfectly sauced and surprisingly delicious! The burgers we had were also great but my favorite was the house made French onion dip that came with the chips. TOP. TIER. We also sampled a couple of the "cowboy up" and "pop goes the weasel" rolls. Needless to say, we were impressed by these as well. Only great things to say about the place as well as Melissa's service and we ended lunch with a hug for the man that created the menu! read more

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Thouroughly enjoyed the atmosphere and the meal. I had the Blythe's (If you could see what I hear) and the Sweet Potato Puffs... Yummy & Spicy! Oh, not to mention the Brussel Appetizer. Yummy overload read more

Sweet Potato Tots - Fantastic From The Heavens Salad - Great Other lady at the bar was losing her mind over the chicken sandwich. They probably had 12-16 craft beers on tap, plenty of TVs, multiple seating options, and an outdoor patio. From the outside it's dark tinted windows in a mall area but solid food and a great option for a beer. read more

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Looks closed from the outside thanks to the heavily tinted windows. Dimly lit inside, which I guess might be desirable in a bar. But it was hard to read the menu. Pretty standard food. The chicken wasn't great quality. Pretty fatty and weird texture. Our server was nice enough. It seems like a potentially fun place for drinking. There's a good size bar plus a pool table and juke box. But really can't say I recommend going for the food. read more

Worth the drive off the freeway if you're driving through. Food was excellent and service was outstanding. Sitting at the bar and a bartender who I didn't order my original beverage with came by and asked me if I wanted another goose and soda. Was very impressed that she listened when I ordered and I didn't order for her. It's always the little things that keep people coming back. read more

Ask for a double, pay $$$$ and get barely 2 ounces. It's basically a scam. Can't ever recommend this place or any location to anyone. Honestly I'll actively tell me to go somewhere else. read more

A nice place to hangout and relax. They have many drink specials. Having a Two Hearted ale and a egg on your face sandwich, blt, egg, ciabatta bread. Pretty good, nice taste, I would order this again. read more

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I had an hour to kill before I had to meet someone nearby so I stopped in. The server was friendly and prompt. I was looking for something small to eat while I waited but everything was too much food for a quick snack. Place was clean and tidy. read more

I don't think there's a single worker in this restaurant that gives a $hit about anything. Rude attitude from the minute we walked in. Waited 25 minutes to even get our appetizer. Our server was very ghost she only came to our table when bringing food. They forgot to put one of our meals on the grill, so that burger was received after the rest of our table had finished eating. I ordered a chicken caesar salad wrap... it had so little chicken i couldn't even pick it out. When i say it was half a cup of shredded chicken i'm being generous. Will not be returning. read more

Great service!! Waitresses are always the best! Love the atmosphere! Great for any day of the week!

Friendly staff food was fast fresh and tasty!! Really great sandwiches! Pop goes the weasel are awesome!

My friend just moved here from out of state so went to my go to spot, the rusty mug, to get some drinks and catch up. The bartender denied my friends ID and said it was fake. We brush it off and leave and come back again a few weeks later. Same thing happened and we leave. Finally we go back a third time and my friend brought her birth certificate to prove she was of age. That same bartender was working and very unapologetic. Drinks have always been overpriced and shots tasted meh. I was someone who came here often but will not be coming back . Ariel also takes half full drink and shots away before anyone is done with them MULTIPLE times I've been there. Guard ur drinks with your life lol. read more

Great little neighborhood gem! The bartenders are always attentive and friendly. Lots of seating with industrial style decor. Great place for a happy hour drink or to catch a game. Don't be deterred by the dark windows. This is a great bar! Oh and their food is fantastic! I had the Olive Oyl burger (hand pattied in-house), my husband had one of the hotdogs (I can't recall the name) with thousand island and sauerkraut. He loved it. Solid casual bar. read more

We've been to this location twice, and we won't be back. Our first visit was fine. We ordered wine, the Chicago dog and the fried fish. Service was good and the food was OK. Things were definitely not as good on our second visit. We met friends for dinner prior to an MSU basketball game. They have a full bar, so I ordered an Old Fashioned. Our server apologized and said they didn't have the ingredients to make it (whiskey, bitters, sugar, orange). I ordered a whiskey on the rocks instead. Everyone else ordered beer, and those were fine. The food was not good on this visit. Three of us ordered burgers, and all were WAY underdone. My friends ate their burgers, since they didn't mind very rare burgers (even though they had ordered medium). My husband ordered his medium well, and it came back very rare. He ate half and told the server about the issue, but explained he didn't want a refund or a new burger since he had eaten half of it. I ordered a pesto flatbread, which included chicken, roasted red peppers and onions. At other restaurants, flatbreads are usually fairly healthy, with lighter toppings than traditional pizza (given the thin crust). Here, however, the flatbread was loaded down with so much cheese it was difficult to eat. In addition, the toppings were put on the pizza first and then doused with cheese, so the raw onions didn't cook much at all. Our server was good and kept checking back. But the bar and kitchen are severely lacking. It's unfortunate, because most bars & restaurants in that area are either chains or mediocre (like Reno's). The Rusty Mug had an opportunity to provide something decent on the west side, but it fits right in with the other average establishments that already exist. read more

Ordered a pineapple juice which tasted unusual. Very, very sick afterward.

Atmosphere: Great music, lots of room. They have a pool table, cornhole, and a few other games. Customer service: sat at the bar and Heath helped us. He was great and even remembered my name after 3 hours. Food/Drink: The drinks are good. Just like drinks are suppose to be. I had the Brussels sprouts and OMG. Sooooooooo tasty. Warning they do have bacon on them and have a kick. read more

Very slow service. I received my beer, ordered food and waited 30 Minnie's for food and there was only about 15 other people in here. SERVICE: 2/5 Fries were VERY salty and left me full but underwhelmed. The burger was made out to be something it's not. It was relatively basic. They could've put the jalapeños on the burger and melted the cheese over the jalapeños in the effort to make something unique with a lot of quality but they were on the bottom of the burger just like they took them right out of the can. FOOD: 2.5/5 read more

Went for my first time for my birthday yesterday, had so much fun playing beer pong and pool! great food, ordered the Chicken salad and was scrumptious!! Only had 1 server for the bar and all and she did absolutely amazing! will definitely be going back read more

Food was really good, service was fine. It is a nice bar setting inside as it is dark, and the patio area was fine, too. We tried burgers, homemade chips and dip, sweet potato puffs, French fries, and a hot dog. Everything tasted fine and was filling. Overall a nice place to try. read more

The Rusty Mug - Homemade chips and dip - Bars Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

It was nice to sit on the patio but once I paid the bill (before we even finished eating) no additional water or anything was offered. I just felt very rushed despite them not being busy. Food was great though! read more

Very dark on the inside! Typical sports bar with projector TVs and cup pong tables. Food was okay but service was slow

Stopped on a trip through Lansing. Very happy with the friendly service, and the food was good. Wasn't crowded on midday Sunday.

Great place to eat. Presentation and service was great. They also have a big patio outside with a good amount of shade to keep cool. Highly recommended!! read more

The Rusty Mug - "Here a chick" with tater tots and Brussel sprouts - Bars Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

Ahhh, good vibes from the moment I stepped foot in this place!!!!! Although it is tiny, we were warmly greeted by smiling faces and the aroma of fresh baked goods. I tried the chicken salad sandwich on cheesy bread with a bad a kettle cooked skin on pair chips. It was delicious! Simple and wholesome eats are some of the best eats. This spot is perfect for a quick bite to go that'll leave you full and satisfied. read more

Expensive! This was our first time here, nice place pretty clean. The French onion dip for the chips was excellent as was the food. However not worth the hundred dollar price tag after tip. Lighting was damn hard to see the menu or the bill. The music was also too loud. When coming on a Sunday afternoon with the family for lunch, we really don't want to concert, we're just going for the food. read more

The Rusty Mug - Bars Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

Ive been to the Rusty Mug 4-6 times now. Adore their brussels sprouts, I crave them! Turned a brussels sprouts hater friend of mine into a brussels lover The Jam On It turkey sandwich is my fave, love it! And the Three Little Chicks with that Asian inspired peanut sauce, miraculous, you can stop eating it! HOWEVER, with all that wonderful stuff said.. The wine is nasty I'm a cab or red blend chick. Honestly, you can pick up an inexpensive but delicious bottle of wine at Horrocks...soooooo many reasonably priced bottles of red that are delicious!Caricature, Josh, The Franc, to name a few. We honestly would come more often and certainly stay longer when we do if you served a better wine. The entire world does not drink Bud Light! Help us help you!! read more

I found this place while traveling for work. The staff was friendly, the food was good, especially the brussel sprouts. Next time through here I would eat here again. read more

Been through this area several times. I say I'm going to try something different but this is one of few none chain restaurants around this part of town. Nice beer selection. They can't make Manhattans lol. Great sports atmosphere. Games to play. Pool table. Outdoor patio. Whatever you order you need to try the Brussel Sprouts. First time I was here they came as a side dish. I didn't think I liked Brussel Sprouts. I. Was. Wrong. Nothing overly fancy but gets the job done. read more

Maybe we hit a bad night. Seems to be good reviews, but we did not have a great experience. Food was mediocre. Had the pretzels with cheese dip, and the cheese dip was stone cold. Burger was just ok. Service was bad. read more

Great food and service. Brittany is a sweetheart, great service. Love the brisket fries and southern fried chicken sandwich on ciabatta. So yummy. Fresh, hot, juicy. Love the mug club here. Highly recommend this place for beer and grub. Check it out. read more

What a great family owned business. Food is great. Very cool patio and interior atmosphere. Very excited for the new Reo Town Mug location. Walked by the space and peaked into the the garage doors, the space looks amazing. Great job!!! Compliments to the owner and contractors. Can't wait!!!!! Hurry, I need to purchase one of your mugs! Cheers!! read more

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Good food! Good prices! Always great service! Drink prices are low also! Great neighborhood bar!

The food here exceeded my expectations. Everything tastes great, my favorite is the nachos. Very comfortable atmosphere, staff are nice and friendly, plus you can play pool. Would definitely recommend read more

Very welcoming people. Had a party of 25 on a Saturday night with no notice. They welcomed us...great service and great food. Thank you!

We (just 2 of us) stopped in for lunch on a Sunday. It had just opened so it wasn't busy except for a large table of several couples and children. We sat at the bar and immediately were asked by the bartender for our drink order and gave us menus. She told us that she would give us a couple minutes to look at the menu but if we hurried she could put our order in right away (before the large table). We aren't picky eaters and quickly placed our orders. I only ever saw one other person (assuming the cook) working there, even when they got busier. My Bloody Mary was delicious and our food came out quickly. It was FANTASTIC! I had a chicken sandwich with chips and my boyfriend had the Ruben with sweet potato puffs. The French onion dip that came with my chips was soooo good. The bartender provided great service & we will definitely be back when in the area. read more

Our bartender Michelle was fantastic! Great food, service and atmosphere. Will be back when I visit Lansing. Try their chick-on-a stick, it's delicious read more