My husband and I met some friends at House Rules. This is a great place where you can have a bite…read moreto eat, grab a drink, and play a game in a relaxed atmosphere. You pay for your table by the hour. You can pick from a wide range of games from their game library. You can also bring your own games or purchase one at the establishment. We played Chameleon while enjoying sandwiches and chicken tenders. The food was pretty good and made with local ingredients. You can order from a QR code on the table and the food is brought to your table. For dessert we ordered a cookie skillet. We had a good time at Hose Rules and highly recommend it.

In terms of things to do in Grand Rapids, visiting House Rules nears the top of my list. I'm not a…read morebig beer drinker, so I had my doubts, but in addition to a half dozen fridges full of beer, they had plenty of non alcoholic drinks, as well as hard ciders, seltzers, and canned cocktails. Many brands were local that I'd never heard of before, and it was fun to experiment and try new things. Their food menu honestly shocked me with how tasty everything was. For a board game bar, I usually expect food to take a back seat or be phoned in, but everything was delicious! I had to try the elote deviled eggs, which was a combo I had never considered but I'm so glad someone did! I also got the truffle mac and cheese and a house salad. Both were excellent! The board game selection was extensive, with old favorites and hidden gems. If I'm ever back in the area, I'll be sure to stop in again!

I've done at least a dozen leagues with GRSSC, and I'm really glad I found them! They offer nearly…read moreeverything you can think of... from your standard games like volleyball or basketball to your less common activities like euchre and backyard games. You can come with a full team of your friends or sign up as a free agent and make some new ones! I think the best part of GRSSC is the competitive level. Some of the sports like flag football, broomball, and dodgeball can be a bit more intense than the others, but overall they are a great balance between justforfun/casual and compeitive/challenging (especially if you're a volleyball lover). The website is well organized, but the leagues themselves are really not. You'll do all of your own scorekeeping during the games, play referee, ball fetch, and even have to log your own scores into their website afterwards. The music in the background may or may not be up and running depending on the day, and the partner bars have no notable discounts. I think they're a teensy bit high priced.. if you're providing them with a whole team full worth of players you should get a bit of a discount. Overall I'd say that it's worth it... you'll have a blast, meet some great people, and stay active playing sports and activities you love.

I joined one of GRSSC's dodgeball teams about 3 years ago and fell in love with the concept and the…read morepeople. I showed up on my first night of dodgeball, hesitant at how adult dodgeball would work, if there was going to be nothing but weirdos there, and if I'd get hit in the face with balls and break my nose, which would not be cool for my professional job. Good news - everything worked out just fine. A dodgeball game lasts about an hour and you play against different teams for the duration of the season. Dodgeball is played with nerf style balls, not old school rubber balls so that limits the chance of injury if you get hit in the face. My three friends ad I were placed on a team with totally normal, not weirdo people and I met tons of other young professionals during that first season. Since then, I've played on flag football teams, kickball teams and I think I subbed for a bowling league once. They rotate through different sports during the year so each session brings a new chance to meet people and try a different sport. GRSSC is heavy on the social aspect of things, so don't expect this to be filled with competitive, aggressive types- it's set up to be fun for everyone. There is an after bar for each sport/season that offers drink specials. Most people go to the bar afterwards and that's where you meet each other. That's where the good stories take place ;) Now, years later, people I've met through GRSSC have gotten married (to other people they met in GRSSC!) had kids (with GRSSC people), we've taken road trips and had birthday parties for each other, and the majority of us have stayed in touch through other events. I defiantly recommend joining if you are new to the area and want to get out or just looking to meet new friends.

Gilda's Club is such an awesome resource to have in Grand Rapids. The offer support groups for…read moregrief related instances. They also have many unique workshops available for people of all ages. I have been attending their young adult grief support group for around 5 months now and I really enjoy it. It's extremely helpful to connect with others going through similar situations to you. Their staff is so kind and knowledgeable and I have met some awesome people here! They offer suppers on the same day that they hold support groups that are either cooked by their volunteers or donated from outside groups/people and this has been a great resource as well. Their clubhouse/grounds is amazing! Such an awesome space and I feel lucky that our local chapter has this location and building.

Gilda's Club is a true sanctuary for individuals and families facing cancer or grief. Their warm,…read morewelcoming environment offers not just support, but genuine community. We're incredibly grateful for the light they bring to so many lives.

General Wood Shop is such a fun spot on Bridge Street. They are LGBTQ owned and have tons of events…read moreall throughout the week, like drag shows, watch parties, dance parties, etc. I think the vibe is more "party" on weekends and evenings, but the times I've gone earlier in the day have been more my speed. Nate and I recently stopped in to try some of their new food menu and seasonal drinks. The new drink menu is Japanese themed, so we were excited since we went to Japan earlier this year. I got the alpenglow and Nate got the spicy margarita. Both were delicious and beautiful. We also got some happy hour snacks - the dijon sesame salad and the savory cream cheese wontons. Their happy hour is a great deal and I'd love to come back soon for that again. The salad was fresh and a big portion to share. The raw diced onion wasn't my favorite addition to the salad, but I did love the overall flavors. The savory cream cheese wontons were absolutely delicious - definitely very savory and crispy. I'd get these every time! The vibe inside at happy hour was pretty quiet but it can get packed as it's not a huge space. I am so glad that General Wood Shop is here and I'm looking forward to my next visit.

The General Woodshop, you will ALWAYS be famous…read more This bar is near and dear to my heart, when it first opened last year I made an effort to bring anyone with me that would come along. As a queer person, we have to protect our spaces by supporting them. The care that the staff lures into this place truly shows. The rotating menu, the affordable drink options, the ambiance and the way they truly take suggestions from their patrons. They have a new patio addition which has made the smaller spot feel larger aswell. Last fall, I came in on a whim by myself. Callie was my bartender (love), and they were deciding what to do with some Sloe Gin. Thus the "Femme Fatale" was born, there's something magical about watching a craft cocktail come together. Something even more magical about being able to NAME a cocktail at your favorite watering hole. GW is truly a beautiful addition to GR.

Interior was quite small on the dance floor. I really liked the mirror they had for any pictures…read moreyou want to take. Bathrooms were clean, staff were friendly and generous. Liked how they had a second floor, there was a pool table and more space

I do not know how I can express my gratitude for how amazing Gwen is everything time me and my…read morefriends come in to rumors. She is a staple of the community and shows us the upmost love every time we enter Rumours. Love Gwen. Without Rumors there is no club. Period. Gwen

Bang for your buck: 7/10 Quality: 5/10…read moreService: 9/10 Ambiance/Location: 6/10 Overall: 6/10

We were in town for a conference and were treated to a private event at the B.O.B…read more The location is really nice, it seemed to be in a reclaimed building and the space was perfect for the event. They had a nice bar and the host had a nice cover band from Chicago in to perform. The food was good, but that could have been provided by the catering company.

The 7% surcharge they put on your total bill to help pay for their underpaid kitchen staff is…read moreabsurd. It was no wonder we didn't have a problem getting a seat before the concert at Acrisure. That's no way to treat your customers!

Carson was AMAZING! he took our drink and food order ASAP and was incredibly accommodating. He was…read moreso funny and kind and made our night 100%. The bathroom and restaurants incredible clean and the manager Rob was very conversational. The live music before our concert was great and has amazing music. Food was amazing order the fries and onions rings they are to die for!

The food here is so good. Great Sports and bar food. The staff is very friendly and really…read moreattentive.

This is a great bar and a local hangout for great food and drinks There is pool tables and lots…read moreof regulars Our server was fantastic We shared the nachos and added a avocado So yummy

Always very welcoming. I am not personally a member, but I live in the area and have attended…read morenumerous events they hold for the community. Initially I was a little nervous because of the negative review listed, but have not encountered any of those issues and wanted others to give it a chance!

Unbiblical and immature leadership. Worship music that's what the worship leader wants to do…read morewithout being interested in the congregation's input. No real theological growth in sermons or "discipleship" groups (Sunday School classes) that meet before the service. Community is friendly enough, but there isn't really maturity or willingness to address anything that should be addressed, no attention to things that should be given attention. For all their talk of "unity", they seem to only have unity in that no one dares dissent or stand out due to fear of being called divisive. Real unity is different voices and personalities being able to work together with a shared foundation in Scripture and a shared goal of Christ. These guys...they're a good ol' boys club who think unity means "chemistry" with them and that you "Just listen and learn" instead of try to engage or get anything done. Leadership will tell you about how to do leadership, while themselves failing to do basic things like understand the person they're speaking to, be willing to "listen and learn" from people, etc. How can you place yourself under leadership that gives you no reason to have confidence in them? They "know how to do ministry"...except when they obviously don't. They think ministry is running a business, and they think unity is not upsetting the deacons. Hah. Deacons. If the deacons were fit for leadership, there wouldn't be any, since deacons are servants in the church, not leaders, and the deacons here are not qualified to be leaders (elders/pastors). Typical bureaucratic structure. Head deacon said that it takes 10 years for any organization to do a significant change, so it sounds like they won't be expecting any real change for 10 years. So the superficial teaching, the lackluster worship, the unbiblical and unqualified leadership, the constitution that the church doesn't actually hold to when it isn't convenient to...that'll all be around for a decade, I guess. Disappointing. A squandered opportunity. A church full of people who know more and are more willing to be guided and challenged than just about any church I've been to, but the leadership has so badly mismanaged such a wonderful resource. To paraphrase Frankly in 1776, "Never was such a valuable possession so stupidly and recklessly managed, than this entire congregation by the failed deaconate." At the end of the day, my advice is not to come here. You could certainly meet some people to grow your social circle, but worship, learning, growth, ability to function as a church, to contribute...not here. I would never invite people here if they were looking for those things. Just if they wanted a friendly place to sit in the pew and shut up every Sunday and get invited over for dinners every now and then. UPDATE: The leadership has doubled and tripled down on disobedience to Scripture and to their own constitution. The head deacon has lied directly to me several times now. One deacon's own wife admits her husband doesn't really know Scripture and comes to her with his questions. With the leadership in sin, and unqualified for the task according to any standard, what hope is there for restoration of this church? The unfortunate congregation is more faithful to their church than the leadership is to God's Word, and it is painful to see them abused in this way. And while leadership is willing to negatively review their own members with factually inaccurate statements and no Scripture to back them up, they are quite sensitive to negative reviews of their church on Yelp. I didn't even name names, though only out of graciousness, not moral obligation. These are the sorts of folks you don't want to be on the wrong side of -- they'll "love" you right out of town. Due to the persistent sin and disobedience of the leadership, I should leave one final comment: Since leadership is limited to men, it is a given that the men must be manly. Effeminate men are disqualified men, and are commanded by Scripture to "grow some". Men who lie, disobey Scripture, conspire in darkness and wait in ambush, circle the wagons to defend their cabal instead of being held accountable...such men are not men, but are limp-wristed boys playing at church. They are more fit for tutus than for the armor of war, and their followers will likewise be untrained for battle. The enemy must be ecstatic. A concluding thought from A. W. Pink: "My earnest advice is for you to have little or nothing to do with the people of the religious world today. They cannot help you spiritually, and where they help not they are bound to hinder!" UPDATE AGAIN: After a year, I reached out to a number of the leaders of the church and repeated my belief that they behaved "contrary to love, wisdom, Scripture, and the constitution. Since I still have this against you, and since I still hope for reconciliation, it seemed like a good time to reach out again." Not one of them has given me the decency of any response at all. Children.

Good food, great service that was prompt and welcoming, fun theme of the garage bar. Felt a bit…read morelike a sports bar. Loved the pub cap fried mushrooms, the fish tacos were a little plain but good portion sizes. Would stop back by again!

Loved the vibes at Garage Bar and Grill. Happy hour Long Islands for only $5? Sign me up! The patio…read morearea was sufficient enough and people moved out quickly so we could easily find a spot. The service was fast and our server was pleasant. Live music on a Firday night was also great to hear. I definitely will be returning in the future!