If you like neighborhood dive bars, you'll love this place! Lots of space, it always feels like…read morethere are regulars there, but never gives the vibe of not being welcoming. They don't serve food, but you can bring food in (and JBs Pizza is very close ). Bartenders have always been friendly. Definitely a fun spot!

Five star dive bar. Service was good from the get-go, drinks were cold and served with a smile, and…read morethe place was comfortable overall. I was visiting Grand Rapids to attend a concert the night before visiting The Derby. I was about to head home back to Dearborn but decided I wanted to stop for a shot and a beer before ending my weekend. I was out and about hitting up thrift shops and saw this bar was nearby. We were immediately welcomed upon taking a seat at the bar. We ordered our drinks and they came up quick. A big football game was about to start, so the place filled up not long after we got there. We were never given a food menu, but we saw an ad for hot dogs on the wall. They also had a bunch of snack food available. We noticed Keno, a pool table and a few gambling entertainment machines. There's a lot more to this space than the initial bar area you see when you walk in. Bathrooms were clean, the bill was cheap and the company was great. I'd definitely stop into The Derby again.

Whether you're looking for a morning pick me up or a nighttime wind down, Sip is perfect!…read moreWe went here for a girls night to grab some espresso martinis and we had a blast! The martinis were strong and balanced and the music was great.

My New Favorite Drink Spot: Sip Coffee and Cocktails!…read moreWhen I tell you I love the drinks here I mean it. The barista working made me a strawberry hibiscus mocktail and it is one of the best mocktails I have ever had and I truly mean that. This is a place that has been sitting on my list for a while for things to try. My bestie absolutely loved the caramel apple latte it was phenomenal iced I'm not a big coffee person but I did try a sip and I would definitely order it. We have agreed that this is our new favorite spot and I don't really think there's a way to top that we will be coming back. It's super cozy feeling and extremely quiet. Multiple students here working on laptops - it's very student friendly and all around a great place to go for a girl's day if you want mimosas or some nice cocktails or even an alcohol-free alternative.

This is a cool place to drop into especially if you're in town looking to kill some time at a chill…read morebar that has excellent beer options (via a wall of coolers where you can pick out what you want and then enjoy at your seat...seltzers, IPA, porters, whatever you fancy, the selection is vast from the four coolers). I also saw some pretty impressive bourbon options (Weller and maybe a Willett, too). The staff was friendly and if you come with a group or a date there's plenty of games to choose from. If I lived nearby this would be a cool spot to frequent with friends.

Five stars, awesome! This place is so cool!…read moreThis is a board game cafe with good vibes, a full bar, and a yummy food menu. Located downtown across from the downtown market, there is lots of street parking and there's also a paid parking lot a block away. If you come on the weekend be sure to make a reservation for a table because this place is bopping and is busy! Hundreds of game options and the staff can help with learning most games. They also host DnD nights and other events. I love it here!

We came on a Monday night in September for trivia night and there was a pretty good crowd playing…read more It was a fast paced, 100 question, MC ran event. Everyone seemed to have a great time. We had the onion rings as an appetizer and they were incredible. A high quality version of a bar food staple. Wait staff was excellent. Very kind and attentive, even after we ate but stayed an extra 45 minutes for trivia. We will be coming back soon for another Monday trivia night!

Food was great, definitely fresh cooked. I had the perch basket and it tasted like it was fresh…read morebreaded in restaurant. Bartender was friendly provided great service. I would eat here again.

Great vibe and delicious drink. It is a space and kinda dark, so keep that in mind! Wouldn't be…read morevery good for large groups!

Absolutely loved our experience at SidebarGR -- hands down the best speakeasy in Grand Rapids! From…read morethe moment you step in, you're transported to a cozy, classy hideaway that feels both exclusive and inviting. What really stood out was the bartending -- not just the skill, but the passion. After hearing the bartender's take on the Old Fashioned, I let him make it his way -- and it might be one of the best I've had. Balanced, bold, and beautifully smooth. Two of my friends described what they were in the mood for, and the bartender crafted custom cocktails for each of them -- both drinks were spot on and had them raving the rest of the night. If you're in Grand Rapids and want a cocktail experience that goes beyond the ordinary, SidebarGR is a must. Expert mixology, great atmosphere, and personalized service that makes you feel like a regular -- even on your first visit.

Great food, Great service and great craic. What a great place to hear Irish music on Wednesday…read morenights year round.

The food is really good for bar food, Taco Tuesday is worth the trip. The service is very…read morefriendly, like they known you for years, very attentive and fast. Love the hometown feel, friendly, fun and welcoming. Everyone says hello and talks to you. Great small town feel with big vibes.

Went to Odd Sides for a cocktail on Saturday, 11/30 around 10:00pm. I really like that they have…read moreexpanded their offerings from just beer. Don't worry - they still have lots of beer, we just decided on cocktails. We sat the bar, we really like their bar. It's huge and has lots of barstools. I had Captain Sparvelous' Lonkero, I loved it! He had a Maple Rye Chaider and really enjoyed it. This was not our first time, nor will it be our last. Great spot to try in Grand Haven.

Good place to sit and hang out if you are ONLY looking for drinks. Can accommodate big groups. Nice…read moreatmosphere. Iced coffee pretty good.

Everyone seemed to enjoy! Smashburger, fish tacos, crab cake, and apple Brie grilled cheese were…read moreall a hit.

Ive tried 123 a handful of times now, usually when family comes into town, its easy and it has…read moresomething for everyone on the menu. My usual is the 123 burger, the dill aoili they put on the burger is great. The meat they use taste high quality. Their fries are mid at best, especially if you get them for takeout. Overall the food is a very typical burger, nothing special. It does the job for a lunch or dinner spot but im never aren't particularly excited to go back.

Welp. Another brewery with some of the best food I've found. Beer was good too but holy geez, the…read morefood! BEER: I went with "The Vast Skies" which is described as a "hoppy amber ale". Coming from someone who loves a hoppy IPA and an amber, they combined my two worlds into one. So, it was a natural easy love. For my next, I went with their "Blinky's Black IPA" which was good but got more a weak porter feel than IPA. Like I said, it was good and I'd drink it again but with that expectation. FOOD: I went with an olive burger with be try fresh and real ingredients. The burger itself was full of flavor; add the rest of it and it was phenomenal. If I had to complain about something, I could have used a touch more olive sauce. Now the egg roll... I went with the "Guava the Hutt". I'll just say, I ordered two to go in hopes I can resurrect them in the air fryer later. The back half of the building is a pickleball area and the front half is the brewery and restaurant. Very cool look as they have a few shipping containers as sitting areas. Plenty of seating where I didn't feel jammed in. Also, a few arcade games. The service was friendly but know that it is minimal as you will order from the QR code at your table and order drinks at the bar. Definitely worth checking out and plan on returning.

This was a great place to visit as a family - they have lots of board games and card games to keep…read moreyour kids busy plus a small arcade area. The food was delicious, they had options for my son with food allergies and my vegetarian son. The vibes are fun, with pickleball courts in the back.

This place is an awesome, eclectic, and personable spot with incredible food as well as service…read more The BIzzy Grizzys or whatever they called them were one of my favorite appetizers ever, and I don't typically like things like that. At first I was hesitant because of the price, and it being biscuits, but they made me eat those words and more. It was like a large biscuit muffin top with jalapeño, cheese and honey glaze (I think) and it came with a white cheddar cheese sauce to dip it in that was outrageously delicious. For a guy who hates cheddar biscuits, I've got to say I'm blown away. My wife ordered the steak with fingerling potatoes and carrots. It was on the pricier side, but yet again well worth it. The steak was cooked perfectly, and the veggies were pretty good too. They had live music playing as well tonight. It was a jazzy kind of vibe and it didn't over power anyone talking or anything. The guy had some serious skill too. To top it off, we had some pretty killer service from everyone there. From the hostess taking our names, random servers walking around, and our fantastic server (I forget her name but she was blonde and worked upstairs and had a a really great attitude. The expo or food runner dropping our food off anticipated us possibly needing an extra plate and brought one without asking which was super awesome and ended up coming in handy ( I knew my wife wouldn't finish that steak alone) and she brought it without asking and was ready with a smile to get more. I used to be a GM (I hate when people use this saying but...) truly I know how hard it is to find good workers and the folks running it here seem to have it down. I come from a place where you have to drive 100 mi or more for average service. So seeing exceptional service is really almost too good to be true. I'd definitely stop in for a bite. It's worth every penny. We'll be back for dessert, they have seasonal crème brûlées!

First off I can't believe I've lived here all my life and haven't eaten here. It was high on the…read morerecommendation list for the espresso martinis and they didn't disappoint. They're made with vanilla vodka and have a nice cinnamon kick. Although we only got to experience the late night menu, we were super satisfied. It's a cozy place and the live music great was a fun vibe. Can't wait come back and try out the whole menu.