What am amazing space! I appreciated the signage as a first time visitor (though google maps…read morecould've helped a bit more for parking). The rooms were beautiful, and it was nice to wander about a little. So grateful for the Kitchen Witch workshop I attended and glad to learn there is so much more happening there!

Such an incredible music venue, featuring local and national talent. This woman-owned venue is…read morestrong in the community and the space is divine. Look for all kinds of concerts and special events!

I LOVE THIS PLACE!!…read more It's full of history (including ghosts!), great ideas, SUPER fun photo opps, and fantastic shows. The range of performances is incredible...every genre of music, and speakers, and movies. It's wonderful! Pros: the architecture the history the art and beauty of the inside the friendly staff the photo booth! the plentiful bathroom stalls the excellent schedule of events! Cons: the seats are sometimes broken. Bring a sweater or jacket to sit on, for comfort no elevator no AC Note: ticket office is open only one day a week, plus during events. SO: to avoid the service charges, try to go in then! Otherwise, you'll be purchasing on ticketmaster, with fees.

They were having a concert outdoors, they moved it inside due to the rain but it was mighty humid…read moreinside. Great duo singing.

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!

The Gatsby combines the atmospheres of a bar, nightclub, and restaurant. I love the idea of KZoo…read moretapping into its very own modern day speakeasy, but I don't feel like the Gatsby fulfills all of its potential for me to buy into the speak easy part of it. Here's what I felt missed the bar... First, a speakeasy's initial location of "secrecy"... I don't think the top floor of Monaco Bay is that difficult to find. In fact, there is a giant "Gatsby" sign lit up outside. Even if it is modern, perhaps an unmarked door at the entrance could enhance the overall feel. Second, the expectation of innovative cocktails that take you back to an era. The specials were the same as Monaco and the bartender didn't know what the night's special actually was... There's a lot of potential here to boast old custom cocktails from scratch- with a modern twist. Third, the atmosphere. The exposed brick, dark woods, and lavish style add to the tone. Would be really great if there were candles on tables instead of incredibly bright lights drilled into the floor. I did enjoy the unique lights hanging above the bar though. The decor played into vintage modern, but it's lacking some authenticity. Also, the DJ seemed to just play popular culture. Would have loved to hear some swing or jazz remixes instead.

Yes! Awesome experience here at Bell's Eccentric Cafe. Perfect weather so we sat on the super cozy,…read morespacious patio, bar service only. I got a flight of seasonal drafts, each delicious. Super soft pretzel with delicious pimento cheese spread for an appetizer for the win with a side of popcorn. Every burger we tried was was top notch. Fresh cut fries were perfection. They also have some tasty desserts- maybe I'll have enough room for it next time! Great venue; concerts, spacious, great for large groups, family, dates. Merch store attached. A must when in KZOO!! Staple!

Interesting place. It's a walk up bar. You place your order then find a seat. The smashburger was…read moreawesome! One of the best burgers I've had in a while. It came with a nice helping of salad. They offer fries but I also got the deviled eggs so that was plenty. The deviled eggs were very good. I'll be back!

intimate and easy atmosphere. Saw a musician play there and the sound was great. Friendly and…read morewelcoming staff. The drinks were unusually tasteful.

From the owner: The Dormouse Theatre is a 100 seat venue that produces its own unique brand of sketch comedy, as…read morewell as original, and non-traditional works. In addition, The Dormouse hosts and features live music and an array of other performance artists throughout the season. The setting is relaxed with eclectic seating options. Patrons will be able to chill before and after a show, while enjoying beverages and house made snacks from our rotating menu. The building itself is a fixture of the Kalamazoo community, as the Dormouse team has repurposed a one hundred and twenty five year old church building. ​.

What a cool place! I'm unsure what it has to do with Shakespeare (I thought there would be some…read moresort of theme, but didn't seem apparent). The service was great! We were seated right away and our server was very attentive. We started with the cheese curds and some beers. The selection of beers was huge! Beers are reasonably priced and the curds were delicious. Wasn't a huge fan of the ranch, but the marinara was very flavorful. I got the small southwest nachos. It was still big enough for 2 meals. These were amazing! The queso is made from scratch and really elevates the dish. All other ingredients were fresh and delicious. My friend had the dill club sandwich and said it was great as well! Overall a fantastic experience. Would definitely return.

Went to watch some March Madness basketball at Shakespeare's while in town a couple of months ago…read more We were able to grab a seat wherever we wanted in the upstairs bar area (the lower level is a music venue). Our server brought over some free popcorn and we ordered drinks. They had some deals going on ($1.50 off New Belgium beers). There were plenty of TVs to watch and the vibe was pleasant. As it got busier, our server disappeared more, but we weren't in a hurry. We got the small order of southwest nachos for a snack to share - these were really good. I was kind of surprised at how small the order was honestly, but it was fine to split between the two of us. The chips were crispy, the toppings were plentiful, and I loved the cheesiness. Overall we had a good experience and I'd stop in again to catch a game.

Outside and inside venue !…read more They have a balcony with chairs you can sit on and over look down onto the stage . Sound isn't the best , but it's also not the worst . They have a electronic bull you can ride . The best smelling bathrooms ever ! And there's lots of them . I believe they do something in the summer with indie bands and DJs afterward inside on weekends . ( I understand that's only 50% informative .... Sorry ).

I haven't been here in awhile, but went Friday night for Diva Deck. This event was fun with great…read morevendors and music. That being said their drink prices are nuts! $14 for a double Tito's and Tonic. This is Kalamazoo, not Chicago. That being said they did not skimp on the vodka but still seems way to high. For a Friday night this place was dead once the event was over, maybe only $30 people in the whole place.

We had Grace as a server and she was INCREDIBLE. The staff overall is very personable, but Grace…read moretook care of all of our needs swiftly and read our minds when it came to wine pairings. The food is delicious and the ambiance is just as wonderful. We will be back!

Dined here on multiple occasions, food is excellent. The whipped feta mousse is own fo the best…read moredishes downtown and I have never been disappointed in an order. Unfortunately, I have been sitting here for nearly 50 minutes and only my wine order has been taken. I am in a booth that is slightly obstructed from much of the room but the table adjacent to mine has gotten great service from their server. She has certainly seen me sitting here and I can't imagine why she wouldn't inform my server that I have sat here with no service. I wouldn't have stayed here had I not already ordered wine, but patience is running thin. Update: been here an hour, it's 5:00pm, can't imagine shift change could cause me to go unnoticed, sitting 10 feet from the host stand and within view of the server station. Don't think I'll be coming back.

We recently celebrated a family member's birthday at this HopCat and had a nice experience. Our…read moregroup of 8 sat in the outdoor courtyard area with some shade. The patio isn't anything super special but it was nice to be able to enjoy the nice weather outside. I used to visit HopCat pretty frequently but it had been several years since I'd been to this location. Inside is pretty roomy so it seems good for larger groups. When we visited, the menu included a $15 "pick 'em" menu, where you can choose a main, side, and a drink (fountain pop included; select beer is an extra $2 or a draft cocktail is an extra $3). This is a pretty great deal and several of our group went this route. I ordered the chicken dunkers that come with fries - the tenders were hot and fresh and decently sized. I love a good chicken tender so I had no complaints. Everyone else seemed to enjoy their food - I tried some of Nate's reuben, which was very good (but could have used a bit more cheese in my opinion). I have to call out the service - our server was great even though she was the only one working the patio with a few large groups. The food runners were awesome also, apologizing for the waits as they had some line cooks call in that day.

Such a great place for beer and burgers. Jake our server…read moreadded to the vibe we were feeling.

If you're looking for a swanky place to go in Kalamazoo, SkyDeck is your place. I always feel like…read morethe drinks are a good $2 more than the other bars in the Entertainment District, and there's only the 1 bar so you may have to wait if it's busy. Oh, but it's never been busy when I've gone. Background music was playing, and yes you can get a view of the city, but there's a lot of cranes and building going on now, and you're only really 7 stories up. I wish they'd move the smoking section (or get rid of it altogether) since you have to walk through a cloud of smoke to get to the bathrooms...

Upon moving to Kalamazoo, Skydeck took somewhat of a mythical status in my mind. Who wouldn't want…read moreto live it up on the tallest bar in Kzoo? The fact that you can't see it's layout from the ground floor lends to the allure. All this is to say that I created a legend in my head that sadly wasn't true. Skydeck was interesting, fun for a night, and not much more. Perhaps it's for this reason that I gave it an average rating. But I also think that there were a few flaws regarding the space and I'll lay them out here. First and foremost, you pay a premium to be in this space, both in the form of a cover ($10, nothing insane) and an apparent tariff on the drinks (maybe it's handling fees for hauling it all up so high?). Either way, you should expect to be a bit gouged for cash. Not all of the drinks are insane, but mixed drinks are pricey, and some of their "signature" drinks top $12. Now, initially, this might seem like a fair trade: a bit extra for high quality drinks and a higher quality view. But here's the rub: it's a small space, it's packed, and the edge seats go first. For me and my group to enjoy the breathtaking view of Kalamazoo, we would have to stand or share tables. It's difficult to blame them for being popular. That being said, I don't really feel like we received the main feature of the venue. A friend of mine put it sagely: it's a great date spot, or celebration, but you don't go their to drink. You go there for the experience. Therefore, this won't become one of my "regular spots." Here are some positives to end on: -Amazing view of the city -Great ambiance, especially at night -Wonderful service -Elevator!