I'm from NJ but my husband is from grand island. When we come to visit Nebraska who usually try to…read morevisit the local bars around the area. I noticed this swanky looking bar on the way to get ice cream and mentioned it to my husband that we should check it out. We are sooo glad we did. Being from NJ, I'm used to seeing these type of local bars in our area. Not only were the drinks great but the ambience was cool. It was laid back and the bartenders were awesome. They answered all of our questions and we pretty much ordered what the locals were commonly ordering. The watermelon mojito was sooo good and refreshing. We love the concept of local art on display and available for purchase. This is definitely one of the bars to visit in grand island. Definitely something different for this town. I would highly recommend it!

nice folks and great prices on beverages.i highly recommend this tavern its a piece of grand island…read morehistory!!!!!!

I like dive bars and this one looked like it fit the bill…read more Let me say, This is a true story. Arrived on a Thursday evening to a parking lot with one car in it. I figured it was the owner or bar tenders vehicle. Upon exiting my car I was approached by an older gentleman that said I was parked in the wrong direction. Mind you, practically empty parking lot with Zero parking lines painted on the lot. I spoke with him for a minute about my "incorrect parking job". I guess we agreed it was okay to park in front of the bar. Walked into a fairly open facility with the TV on blast. Waitress ( older lady) asked what I would like, not overly friendly but whatever. As I was looking to see what they had she said I was parked in the wrong direction??? Bizarre !! At this point I knew it was time to leave. I'm guessing this is an older couple that owns the place and are set in their ways or don't like to make money. Either way all the best to them. I definitely wouldn't recommend this place.

Good place for Guinness on tap, beers like Red Stripe and Boddington's too, yet it's just a typical…read moreneighborhood joint but good selection of beers compared to others in town

Don't let the location fool you. This place is a pearl hiding in an ugly ocean walnut. Great beer…read moreselection, witty no-nonsense staff (who actually know how to mix drinks), and amazing live music acts all wrapped in a super comfortable package. if you don't enjoy getting a drink here then odds are you're the problem.

Food was very good! We had a group of 13 and the waitress did good for the large group that just…read morecame in. The wait was a little longer than expected but again it was a large group. It was a typical bar scene you would expect. I had the full size nachos and I added the beer cheese for a $1. It was good the jalapeños were very spicy haha, so if you like spice get the jalapeños, if not I would get them on the side. My daughter got the half order and it was still a decent size. I like the flavor of the meat and it was full of toppings. My wife and mom shared a large supreme pizza on thin crust. It was a smaller size pizza. To me it was more like the size of a medium. So if you are hungry or trying to share with more people I would get a couple or get some appetizers to start with. I did have a slice and it was good, it had a lot of toppings. It was a good place to go for a bite and drink if you are out of town and staying close by. I would recommend this place.

Had the pleasure of dining in Grand Island and was craving wings. Never found wings quite like…read morethis in Omaha so I was pretty happy to find the spot. The photo of the wings is a 6 count dirty reaper which came near the end of a 3 hour stay waiting on my colleague to pick me up from a family emergency. That was a 'to-go' box, but I literally finished it before I left bc I was excited to try the 2nd batch. When I first got in I ordered the side salad in the photo (which was only $3.50 including toppings btw) shortly after came my the first round of 6 dirty Alberta wings which I forgot to take a picture of. Wings were lightly battered, and came with an incredible glazed sauce - lightly sweet with a kick ( I swear they included a few 'Sweet Heat jalapeños' if you've ever bought a jar of those - kind of like cowboy candy jalapeños. Not as spicy as it sounds). The wings were served with a literal sauce bottle of ranch and a dipping cup so you could pour as much of it as you wanted. Later on, I got brave and ordered the Reaper flavor, which did not leave me sweating so I was a little let down tbh haha. Palatable for most people I'd say given the expectation. Bartenders kept my cup full and were mostly attentive, it was Saturday night so saw a variety of locals come and go. On a Saturday the price is $1.50 per wing before 6pm, I happened to arrive at like 6:30 so was a little disappointed that I didn't make it in time. 6 wings were $10 but plus the salad was about $13.50 not including tax. Not bad - the alcohol adds up though. Spent over 3 hours by myself and came out to about $50 for the evening. Overall would return in a heartbeat from the prices and serving size alone in today's economy from what I saw on the rest of the menu. Plenty of opportunity to meet other people if you're social on a weekend night.

I hate BUT MUST shout out to ole Cow Palace In the AM! Great BREAKFAST dive joint located in the…read moremiddle of GI, NE! That's all I am going to say besides I can take 10 ppl for breakfast & it's cheaper than take a family of 4 to McD's

Ole Cow Palace I first came to you in 1971 and wanted to…read moreorder a TAB Ole Cow Palace Do the old men still come for breakfast? The stockyards are gone but the Mexican kids now play soccer across the street Ole Cow Palace Where is the cute fat chick who made me chicken wings I'm sorry I puked in the toilet (too much beer) but nobody saw me Ole Cow Palace Do you have Keno now?

Family-owned bar, great drinks, and the best afternoon conversations anywhere! They serve food also…read moreand have live bands from time to time. This is more of a quiet atmosphere.

Always looking for local, we found McKinney's Pub on 3rd West in downtown Grand Island…read more Looking like most of the smaller Irish pubs I've been in, in the Midwest, theirs an immediate comfort as soon as you walk into the door. Green walls, dark wood and brass foot rails. I, of course, started off with a Guinness, which was perfectly poured and my wife a Diet Coke. The staff is relaxed and friendly, giving us plenty of time to look over a fairly extensive menu. My wife decided on the Buffalo Chicken wrap, and I went all in on the Peanut butter burger. My wife really liked her wrap, lots of contrasting goodies to complement the chicken with had some bite but wasn't too spicy. If you're going to tray a peanut butter burger, you need to like peanut butter- it gives the burger a different taste. Served with a mandarin chutney on a tasty bun, I found myself liking it more and more as I enjoyed it. We were offered desserts, but declined as we were absolutely stuffed. Oh, how could I forget to mention the curled chip!!!!nothing short of awesome! Think of a curly cue fry combined with a steak fry. Really, really great!

If you're looking for an Irish pub this is as authentic as they come. Saturday night and 9 of us…read moregathered to talk and have a meal together. Seating right up. Typical kids menu foods done well. Salads were nice. Bread rolls with cinnamon butter a real treat. So much to choose from... I had the shepherd's pie with champ on top... Best I've had in awhile. Really hot and took a while to finish. I tried the fun curled chips and they were lightly seasoned... My wife would have preferred them a little crisper but they were perfect for me and they had malt vinegar on the table... Delicious. The decor was perfect and bathrooms clean. I'd come back here in a flash. The staff was friendly and helpful and made us feel very welcome.