This brewery is close to where I live and near and dear to my heart (and gut ha!). Great beer and a great atmosphere, especially outside. Food is decent. read more

Great place where we've always had good food and great beer. Their food is a little pricey for what it is, thus only four stars. As for the guy that said the amount of hops in the beers was so strong, the taste was like drinking liquid marijuana, maybe not order beers with high IBUs. It's right there listed on the menu. I would think if you drink as much beer as you say, you would know this. I'm not a big fan of hoppy beer, so I know what to order and I've never been disappointed at Archival! read more

I have never left a review for a restaurant before, but based on my experience here this past weekend, I felt it was necessary to leave a review. I will also note that we attempted to reach out to the owner prior to posting a public review, but didn't hear anything from them. Heard really awesome things about Archival before we attempted to have drinks and dinner this past Saturday. Terrible service and felt judged by the staff the entire time we were there. Myself and one other person in our group (6 people) ordered a drink, and the group ordered a few appetizers. I was told by a manager that since we were at the beer festival, it was company policy not to serve drinks to those who were there. HOWEVER, the other person at my table was then served the drink she ordered. Then, we noticed that others who were at the festival were also being served. But I thought it was policy not to serve those who were at the festival....???? After we left, I searched the brewery's social media to see that they were inviting those at the festival to stop in for the "after party." Out of our group of 6, I had the least amount to drink at the festival (except for our DD). I was excited to have a beer at Archival and try their food after talking to their staff who were at the festival, who invited us to stop by after we left. Not sure I will go back. This place was so disappointing and I have never felt so embarrassed in a public setting. I felt singled out and made to feel like I had a problem. We were pleasant to the staff and were not loud or caused any problems. We decided to leave before ordering entrees as obviously we weren't welcome. The staff needs to be trained and if there is a policy, it needs to be enforced to everyone, not just one individual..... read more

My husband and I tried Archival Brewing for the first time on August 23, 2025 around 5:30 pm. We were seated at a two top between two families with kids. All kids were well behaved. I felt sorry for the kids and parents as no booster seats for the kids. At least three out of the five kids needed them. Must be this establishment doesn't welcome children. Our server Amber was very accommodating helping us pick out beer. The menu doesn't describe the beer but if you go to their website, you can get details. We got our drinks, and I'm a slow drinker by choice. Our server took that to mean I didn't like my beer and thought I should order something else or get a mocktail. She also really pushed a second beer on my husband after he finished his beer. I appreciate being asked once, but she should have taken the clue he didn't want another one and quit asking And being push. The menu is limitedBut does offer a few dinners and pricy salads. I settled on a 10 inch pepperoni pizza for $14.00. I could have gotten one just as good at Dominos for half the price. But then again, I wouldn't have the atmosphere of the two well behaved families. My husband ordered a full Caesar salad with tuna. The salad was $14 and consisted of romaine lettuce and a sparse amount of dressing. The dressing had small flakes of parmesan cheese and anchovy flavor. The tuna was an additional $10 but worth it. Amber did stop by and check to see how or meals were. My husband complained that the salad was very plain and lacked flavor. Amber offered to bring him more dressing and when it arrived she said I'm sorry I have to change you for it. When the bill arrived it had a note at the bottom if you use a credit card we charge 3%. We always pay cash when eating out so no big deal, but this fact seemed hidden. Over all the food was below average, the service was too pushy and the ambiance was mediocre. read more

Cute place. Great atmosphere. Amazing beer. Unfortunately food was meh. We had the Salmon Gyro, falafel burger, pizza, kale salad. All were disappointing. read more

I've been following the progress of Archival on their Facebook page, and am excited they are finally open to the public! My husband drove by on Thursday (opening day) but it was too packed to stop in that night. We took a chance after dinnertime on Saturday and were able to be seated right away! We sat upstairs on the dining side. There is some seating at the bar, but it was full when we were there. They also have some outdoor seating wrapping around the back of the building, and I think additional seating downstairs as well. It's a pretty large space. We were only in to try some of their beer, but the food menu sounds appetizing. It's a smaller selection, which is not surprising for a new place. There are at least 2 or 3 menu items that I'm looking forward to ordering. The food that was being delivered to other tables looked and smelled fantastic! For beer we shared a flight of 5: Jack's Pal Al, Kranz Kolsch, Cloud Piercer Pils, Shoresy Schwarzy, and Harwood. I liked the Jack's and Kranz, but the Cloud Piercer was a little too floral for my taste. My husband enjoyed the Shoresy and the Harwood. There are a few others I'll definitely be back in to try as well. Overall it was a pleasant introduction. I'm looking forward to stopping back in and trying some more of their food and drink menu. I'm also curious to see if they'll take advantage of the outdoor space as well. Congrats to Archival on their opening! read more

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We were looking for a dog friendly place to eat. It was very dog friendly and a beautiful back patio and deck area. The food and service was great and my husband was happy with the beer selection. read more

Mediocre food at best. Pricey as well. Very slow on a Monday night and took my food 1 hour to get out. Disappointed and will not be coming back. read more

Went there on a Friday night. Got a table right away. Food and service was great. Max was our server and he was awesome. Highly recommend sitting on the patio, and listening to the music great musician, Grant too! read more

Great beer. Loved the dip flight. Chill environment with lots of room. Great service as well with wonderful recommendations

Honest opinion, the food was OK but the high prices and the wait to get the food makes it not worth it. The beers, on the other hand were terrible. If you want a craft beer, this is not to place. I will say, on the other hand that the outdoor area in the back is amazing if you want to bring your dog and kids. read more

This review is for the absolutely outstanding tasting dinner served up by Archival at the Food and Wine Festival - before you 'hang up' on this review all the beers we were served and several of the courses are available at the restaurant and I base this review on those. First off I am a fish and chips junky and these were some of the absolute best fish and chips I have ever had!!!!!! Shatteringly crisp flavorful crust, perfectly cooked tender chunk of real fish inside. Fries were great too, but after I bit into the fish ya kind of lost me for a few nom nom moments :D. Chicken and waffles, another big weakness of mine, perfect tender flavorful gochujang chicken (can have sauce on the side per request) and the yummy waffle held it's crunch without being the least bit dry - awesome!!!!!! I am not a beer hater, I am incredibly neutral on beer, went to this tasting for my husband. But I legit enjoyed several of the tastings I received at this pairing. They tasted like beer, but to talk about them you had to talk like they were scotch and discuss depths, notes, etc. some highly delicious complex excellence going on here! When I go to this restaurant soon - I will order a beer. Outstanding job chef, thank you! *Update: tasting dinner and beer were so good here we got up the next day (today) and decided to brunch at Archival and do our Thanksgiving beer shopping there as well. This place is fantastic. Great parking, extremely easy to get to. Beautiful setting overlooking a park with water views in the distance. Clean, comfortable inviting. Music was complimentary, not blaring. Service was fantastic! Food was every bit as good as remembered. We were able to carry out growlers of everything we liked. Attention to detail and great care are very evident in every aspect of the place. Definitely going on our repeat list. read more

Very friendly people and good variety of beers. We think the beer garden is a great addition to this brewery. We like being able to bring our dog with us. read more

Overall the food was great but not worth the price tag. The service was painfully slow and we had two impatient kids with us. The restaurant definitely gave an upscale feel. I'd be more inclined to just come back for a beer. Skip the food. read more

Archival Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Belmont, Michigan

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I have eaten and drank here a handful of times, now. I really have no complaints! The staff is incredibly friendly and very helpful. They are good at helping you select a drink if you need it, since there are a lot of options. It's a beautiful space - indoors, everything is very 'new' and lovely. Their bar is awesome! Everything seems very clean and nice. There is also outdoor seating available off the dining area, out on the balcony. As far as the food that I've eaten, everything has been delicious! I particularly love their hummus w/ crostini! As far as the drink options, I do feel like I have a hard time finding something that I like. A lot of their drinks are just a bit odd - they certainly don't offer the typical beers that other breweries in town have. Their cider and mead is on point with that as well, and hit or miss for me. But don't let that discourage you - everyone's taste preferences are different! Their biergarten is AMAZING! It's a very large space, has its own indoor bar, restrooms, etc. There is indoor seating along with outdoor seating, so plenty of options. There is a large area beyond that, too. They have several fire pits with many Adirondack chairs, there is a grassy cornhole area, with 4 board sets. The entire space outdoors is very beautiful - such a nice, quiet outdoor setting. read more

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Summers gone bring your coat, CHILLY inside, a bit pricey , food decent. Music trivia Tuesday night. Win coupons good for food. read more

Archival Brewing - Patio - Breweries Near Me - Belmont, Michigan

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We had a great experience in the Biergarten. Our server was new but did a great job. Loved that mid-day the outdoor area is very kid friendly. The food was delicious. read more

Archival really needs a hostess to greet people as they come in. Even if they have to wait for a table, just to acknowledge them, before they think no one cares if they're there, about-face, and exit for The Vestal, Shots, The Score, or other nearby establishments. It doesn't seem like much, but it really, REALLY is! That said, the food is amazing, and the waitstaff that are here are working their asses off providing pretty good table service! read more

This place is an absolute gem. The general vibe, ambiance and look is very natural, manicured, and welcoming- but also clearly "buttoned up" if you were to have an event there. On that note, they do a ton of community events like live music, Easter egg hunts and brunches that are very well done. Food? I literally want to eat the whole menu, every time. (PS: get the garlic aioli with fries...you won't be disappointed) Beer? Crisp, clean and there's something for everyone. Between Nordic traditional styles, SMASH beers and even blondes, a solid performance. read more

TL;DR - Wonderful and unique tap list in a cool space with indoor and outdoor seating available along with pretty good food served by friendly and attentive servers. I always have a tough time deciding if a brewery that serves a full food menu should be judged more on it's beer or it's food. In the case of Archival, they put a heavy emphasis on being a restaurant (traditional dining room, servers with table sections and a full menu from starters to desserts) so I will break them down in to ratings as a brewery and a restaurant. The building is wonderfully renovated! Gorgeous inside and out, this former golf club house has a seat style and location for everyone. Between the bar, high tops, booth style padded bench, outdoor deck or patio seating options, you should be able to find a place to get comfy. The space is a 5/5 As a brewery they are doing some of the most interesting and refreshingly different work in the HR area. They brew "Old World Style" beers and they brew them well! The tap list had 18 beer options the night we were there along with ciders and meads. The list ranged from the lighter side with a Kolsch to a big bad imperial Russian stout. They were also offering a delicious Doppelbock and a few Sahti - Finnish style farmhouse ales. Seriously, get out of your hazy NEIPA rut, try a flight and experiment with different styles of beer. The beer is a 4.5/5 The kitchen is where Archival seems to be lacking. Three out of the 4 diners at our table had a complaint about their dish with one having to return it all together. This issue was corrected promptly but we all felt our complaints were simple and valid issues that shouldn't have happened. I.e. fries that were overly seasoned and served closer to cold than hot. Missing toppings on the burger. Over cooked meat and veggie mixture in the shepherds pie. The star dish of our table was the Cuban sandwich. We all tried a bite and agreed it was really well made and delicious! Our dessert indulgence was to split the Kentucky Butter Cake which we found to be very dry (we didn't finish it if that tells you anything). Food is a 3.5/5. Last but not least our server was very good! She offered great suggestions, was patient with us as we made our beer flight selections and remedied the burger situation swiftly. Service was well done and a solid 4/5. Maybe we caught an off night (Tuesday) for the kitchen but that's how it goes. We will come back in the summer to enjoy the patio. read more

Archival Brewing - Beautiful Entrance - Breweries Near Me - Belmont, Michigan

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First time visit...First of all our server was over the top. Bella was very gracious, friendly and respectful of your time. I don't care for pushy servers or those that treat you as an interruption to their day. She was top notch! The place is very inviting and I could definitely see myself hanging out for a bit. The food was very good! Our party enjoyed the Turkey Sandwich, PLT, French Dip & Brussels Sprout Salad. Only complaint was that the kitchen forgot to dress the PLT and not sure if the French Dip had the sauce on it? This was taken care of immediately. I used to be involved in the restaurant business so these were pretty minor misses. Oh and the fries were delicious & plentiful! read more

We were very excited to see Archival reviving the old golf course club house on West River Drive in early 2021! We stopped by in June 2021 and I was finally able to go back in Nov 2021. First and second visit the beer definitely impressed. Their sour is SO GOOD. They have a very unique tap list with very interesting beers with rich history. The owners were behind the bar the first time we went in and they were great! Super nice, gave us lots of history, and talked with us about the brewery and their vision/goals/ etc. Food was good in June but has gotten better! They have a unique menu with much more than the typical brewery / pub fare. Unique dishes that you dont see many places - lots of flavor! Prices are a little higher than you'd typically see at a brewery for food. Last time I was there we got the blue cheese dip app - SO GOOD. The Market salad was fabulous. Nashville hot sandwich was a little oily but big. Fries... the fries are so good. I LOVED the kids trio - pick any 3 items off the kids menu. My kids loved that! The seasonal menu looked fantastic.. and so did the dessert. However, I was TOO FULL! I am super excited about their beer garden! They are putting a lot of time and effort into their outdoor space and I looks like it is going to be amazing! Excited to have them up this way! read more

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Arrived looking for a party of 8, we were quickly seated. Waitress took our appetizer and drink order, but not food order which was odd, but the reason became apparent later. I had the SMASH IPA which was outstanding. An hour had past since we put in our dinner order. We were informed that our ticket was next to be processes. Another 1/2 hour passes and we inquired about our order and the waitress said that this wait time was normal and they had other patrons. This excuse did not sit well with us. The manager came out and was this stoner kid, he informed us, "Yeah man this is normal" Food eventually cane out and was meh and cold. My French Dip bun was cracked at the Bottom and fell apart when I attempted to take a bite. Fries were cold and salty, food was not good otherwise. Apprtizers were ok. At the end of the night the waitress saw fit to add a 22% tip after we mentioned that the wait time was not acceptable, she became combative but eventually took the 22% off and we left 10%. A large party does not entitle you to a 22% tip.....for 22% you need to earn this. If we knew the wait time was gonna be 90 minutes we would have consider other options. We were not treated like guest or customers for that matter....we were viewed and treated like a cash cow...Can not and will not ever recommend. Bottom line this is a poorly managed place and the team failed us. Too bad for the waitress, we know this was not hear fault and she got the short end but was defensive and argumentative. This type of venting should be with management and not paying customers. Management failed and owes her. If not she needs to work elsewhere. read more

A really good selection of beer and tasty eats. They have a nice outdoor section that's great to hangout at or have a beer or two while you wait for your table. They are one of my favorite breweries on the north end of Grand Rapids! read more

10/13 showed up for 11 am brunch reservation. sat for 15 mins without seeing a human---no bartender, no host, no employees at all. there were several car on parking lot. girl finally walks in---no greeting from her. we ask if they are open and she states she is the only one there and she was busy counting her drawer. ask for coffee. "oh i will have to make some and that takes a while". ending up leaving---she was on her cell phone doing a video call. . her attitude made us very uncomfortable. read more

Excellent beer, food, and service!! My husband is a mug club member and really enjoys this place. They are always friendly and happy to see us and our pup. The deck and back patio area are both dog friendly. Excellent salads, burgers and specials. My favorite appetizer is the fried assorted mushrooms. They are totaly scrumptious! read more

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Nice place to visit in the summer; lots of places to hang outside, both covered and in the sun. Food was very good as well. There's inside seating as well if the day doesn't cooperate weather-wise. read more

The beer great. The appetizer was great, we had the assortment of dips. The entrees were not very good. The steak was raw when we asked for medium. The truffle fries were better named Parmesan fries. The brussle sprouts would have been better with some balsamic. The service was ok. We waited forever just to get the bill. The whole experience was not the best. I don't want to be that close to the person sitting at the next table. read more

I wanted to like this place. The food was great. Another reviewer said it should be "pub style food". Why do it can be like every other place? The food was top notch. The beer was decent. Nothing to write home about, but I'll cut some slack for a new place. Service? Oof. I asked my server her opinion between 2 dishes. She stated she hadn't had one of them?? What kind of management doesn't make sure the server staff hasn't tried something? And another thing. One of my biggest pet peeves is when a food runner has to "auction food". They brought food and said "who had the sandwich and who had the pasta?" That is...awful and sloppy. 30 years ago I worked in food service and our POS system let us ring in orders by seat number. It should have been rung up by seat number and delivered as such. It's a free and simple solution to make your place look like it has class. Two very simple things management can do to better the customer experience. read more

Archival Brewing - Roast beef sandwich - Breweries Near Me - Belmont, Michigan

Great food and service! The dip trio was our favorite. Also had the tacos and a French dip. All were very good! Looking forward to returning with the outdoor seating. read more

Super good food! Got the French dip and it was so so good! A little underwhelmed by the fries because of how good the sandwich was but still great! read more

The food was amazing and had great gluten free options! I can't wait to go back! The service was quick and nice!

The vibe here is almost unmatched and was a great spot to enjoy a nice crisp fall evening on the deck under the heaters. The appetizer was quite good and had the perfect ratio of chips to spin dip. The value of the spin dip was impeccable, we got so much dip for a reasonable price! The beer, Oktoberfest and The Duke, were quite tasty and I was pleasantly surprised with the flavor of each. The entree's were really good, but the Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich was not really spicy. However, the flavor and taste was still all super great. The downfall of this place is the pricing of the entree's, the Nashville Hot was like a chik fil a sized sandwich and the Chicken Risotto was like a kids portion. Overall, the flavor of the food and beer is great but the value for what you get is not there. Dinner for 2 was $85. read more

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Well, the beer was good and the food was good, but Emma L was the worst waitress we've had in a few years. ...... if you don't wanna be a server, you might prefer to work at a quickie lube. .... read more

Ask to seated on deck which had open tables. 1/2 hour later host tells us he did not add us to waiting list. After quite awhile and no waitress ordered drinks ourselves at bar. Well over and hour no food no waitress we tracked her down who offered to cancel our order on the spot. Food arrived cold. We asked for takeout boxes and got one for each of not big enough for meal. Shame is the food was good but total lack of service. Seemed to care less. Ruined my wife's mother's day. This place needs a manager. read more

Come for the beer and leave. Food was extremely disappointing, service was mixed. We arrived with a large and patient group on a Thursday night. The server who greeted us couldn't have been more sarcastic and useless, while the other server who attended to our group genuinely tried very hard. Met with the manager who was no more than an empty suit with no interest in receiving our feedback to make the restaurant better. read more

Too many things to mention....no pric es on menus so forced to scan their QR Code, nothing alcoholic but their beer which wasn't good (we tried 4), mediocre food, poorly trained staff read more

The food and service is amazing! Johnny B is always a great help and is so so kind!! He always knows how to make us laugh when we come in and is great at recommending things if we are stuck on what to order. read more

Finally had a chance to grab lunch here. Food was very good. Loved the hand cut fries. Went with the Cuban which checked the boxes. It was too hot to sit outside but they have an awesome outdoor space. Great variety of beer, cider and sours for all. Looking forward to coming back again read more

Food is amazing there are many different things to choose from and unique and delicious flavors. I love the aesthetic of this place and sitting outside by the fire and walking around, and the scenery is beautiful. The service is good never slow and staff is nice. read more