Dark, sensual bar. Service is swell, no interruptions. Great place for a cocktail and good conversation. Had the Lavender Blues. Favorite cocktail of my life, truly. read more

Lumber Baron Bar - Lavender Blues - Lounges Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Love love love. A super fun place to go inside the amway. Their espresso martini was pretty high up on our list. We made some new friends and the bar tenders were so fun! We will definitely be back here! read more

Lumber Baron Bar - Espresso martini - Lounges Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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The Lumber Baron Bar is a small, cozy hotel bar located in the Amway Grand. It's dark and swanky, and not the hidden gem it once was. We stopped in on a Saturday evening and there was a bit of a wait, but we were able to snag a table after about 10 minutes. It was crowded and pretty loud, and service was a bit slow. The drinks are classic and they have a focus on cognac and bourbon, but I'm sure they can whip up most anything. I had an old fashioned and a Manhattan. Both were good, but too pricey to make it a regular spot. Drinks range from $13 for a mocktail to $120 for a drink with Grand Marnier 100 year. Nate got the smoked Old Mahogany which was $20. Definitely big city pricing! They don't serve their own food but you can order in from Ruth's Chris on site. Again, not a spot I will frequent often, but a nice stop for a classy drink. read more

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loved this place! The bartender was amazing we probably could have sat and talked with him all night lol. The drinks were super good and the vibe of this place is just so cool. Highly recommend! read more

Lumber Baron Bar - Dirty Martinis - Lounges Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Located inside the Amway Grand this establishment serves both food and drinks. Full bar and wine. It's pricey but you get what you are after. It has a very comfortable dimly lit expensive feeling to it. We stopped in just for drinks and at the bar. It's a very intimate, small area. It's very quiet. You can be dressed up or business casual. The service was friendly and fast. read more

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This is exactly what you're looking for if amazing bartenders, great whiskey selection (and scotch) and quintessential downtown Grand Rapids high life is what you want. It's also right next to Ruth's Chris and if you have a private party, their menu is available. It's not cheap, but for the experience of being in the Amway, the atmosphere, the drinks and the service, it's the first place I'd take someone for drinks when I'm looking to impress. Park in the Amway valet and they will validate as well. Added bonus. read more

Lumber Baron Bar - Ruth's Chris menu at the Lumber Baron if you reserve for private party - Lounges Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Small romantic spot with amazing cocktails and friendly staff. We have been here several times and the bartenders are amazing. It's nestled into a small room that is cozy and dark. Their smoked old fashioned is my favorite. It makes the whole bar smell glorious. They have many cocktails that are prepared perfectly and you get cold chocolate with your tab. read more

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My husband and I were staying in the hotel for an event. One of the other attendees told us about this place and highly recommended it. We found it and decided to give it a try. It is a really class place. The decor is very nice and reminded me of some of the super swanky places in NYC, like the Brandy Library. Our server was very friendly and professional. I cannot recall the cocktails we ordered, but they were wonderful. We did not get any food as the event we were at earlier had a lot of food. Should I find myself back at this hotel again, I will definitely stop in. read more

Stopped for a quick nightcap after a really nice dinner at MDRD and equally pleasant pre-dinner drink at Rendezvous. Very cool atmosphere heavily overshadowed by slow service from a rude and impatient blonde waitress that demanded a 20% automatic tip for a group of 6 - after bringing us our bill. The waitress then proceeded to argue with me when I protested the automatic tip and lack of communication prior to being charged. When I suggested that she provide more polite service to earn a better tip she called me a jerk. Bad experience and overpriced drinks. Do not recommend and will not go back. MDRD and Rendezvous to the contrary, were both outstanding. read more

I love the intimate atmosphere here. The food is good and the drinks are well made. Our server was attentive but gave us room for conversation. read more

Inside the Grand Hotel complex, off the winding old fashioned lobby. Lots of pay parking nearby. It looks like what it is. An old fashioned looking cocktail bar that is trying to look like it opened in the library of an 1800s mansion library. The staff was polite and very professional. The drinks were reasonably priced for this type of setting and location (still a little pricey). read more

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Lumber Baron Bar is the best (and most expensive) cocktail experience you could have in Grand Rapids and it's in a hotel. When hotel bars get a bad rap in the rest of the country, they are hidden gems in Michigan. It's in the 1960s luxurious Amway Grand Plaza Hotel in downtown Grand Rapids. If you enter from Monroe Avenue it's directly on your left as you walk into the hotel. Once inside, you'll see it's a small place, but they do a good job at distributing the seats around the room so it doesn't feel cramped. They are smaller tables, but groups can combine tables if they want. There's also a semi-circle bar as you walk in with their liquor stash decorating the back wall along the bar. The drinks themselves are excellent! If you like sweeter drinks, the Pomegranate is a good option. I forget what it's called, but there's one drink for $18 on the menu where they smoke cherry ambers at your table before mixing your bourbon drink. Most drinks range between $13-$18. If you need a drink spot, splurge on Lumber Baron Bar! read more

Waited in line for over 30-minutes, then was finally offered last call drink while still standing in line/lobby. (G, Thanks, I'm sure they could have offered drinks while waiting in line the whole time). The drinks were overpriced (as expected) for hotel bar however, not very well made. Border line not drinkable. Additionally, no food was available that evening. I strongly suggest venturing outside the hotel for drinks and not waste your time/money here. read more

The bessstttt espresso martinis and crème brûlée! The ambiance is top tier and the staff are wonderful!

What a great experience at this charming little bar. We were staying at the Amway Grand for a convention and thought we would seek this place out, since it was in the same building we were staying. It did not let up down. The bar tender clearly knew what he was doing and was able to work the entire room effortlessly. He also took the time to explain the house cocktails in detail. It was greatly appreciate, as we have little knowledge in such matters. Tried my first Harvey Wallbanger and I now a new favorite cocktail! Highly recommend this little bar with vintage decor. read more

Lumber Baron Bar - Harvey Wallbangers - Lounges Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Such a great little spot located inside the Amway Grand Hotel. The ambiance is very romantic and suave. The seating is casual yet comfortable with oversized chairs, benches and pillows. It was very relaxing and classy environment. This is the main reason we chose to get drinks there. The cocktails are also very tasty my husbands was very fresh. I also loved that I could get a warm alcoholic cocktail here and cozy up in the chair. The service was okay, however, I'm that person who asks a lot of questions and wants the suggestions from the staff. And our server didn't quite have the patience for that. It did take a little while for him to get my hubs drink because he forgot but the tastiness made up for his forgetfulness. It is pricy 13-18$ a drink, but again your pay for what you get and the cocktails are crafty. They also have food and desserts which I don't remember from the last time being there but will definitely have to try sometime! read more

Sadly, this is our third visit with the same terrible service. We have come alone and with friends only to wait....wait... and wait for our cocktails. The bartenders were rude, the server was rude. We walked out before drinks came (took way too long!) on Our most recent visit. They were out of Tito's! So disappointing. read more

What a gem! The Lumber Baron Bar is the the perfect marriage of cool and classic - like something straight out of Mad Men but in the 21st Century. Beautiful walnut paneling, upholstered leather chairs, candlelit tables and a magnificent bar. Absolutely perfect without crossing the line into stodgy. It's one thing to look nice, but this place delivers the goods too. My gin-raspberry cocktail was refreshing and perfectly balanced, and my husband's table-side smoked bourbon was a sight to behold. (You know it's going to be good when the bartender busts out a blow torch to prepare your drink.) We ordered a few appetizers as well (the ahi tuna and beef carpaccio) and they were both delicious. The service was also friendly and prompt - no complaints there. This place isn't cheap, but you get what you pay for. Our two drinks and two apps came to $80 (including tip), but we felt like we got our money's worth for the experience. We'll definitely be back next time we're feeling too cool for school. read more

If you've been looking for a clubby historic bar that serves drinks and appetizers in a cozy environment, then the Lumber Baron Bar is for you. Sit in leather club chairs next to the fireplace, surrounded by wood paneled walls and library. Scotch and brandy drinkers rejoice - this is the place to sip a nightcap after the symphony, ballet or theater. I'd make a few suggestions to make it a 5 star joint: add desserts to your menu, turn the lights down lower, and play a little jazz. read more

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Stopped in for a late night drink. It was my first time there. Service was good and there was a good selection of spirits. A little slow getting our drinks and it wasn't overly busy. Server didn't check on us or ask us if we wanted anything else. When we got the bill I noticed that I was charged for ice--$3. Couldn't find the server to ask about it. We just paid and left. I've never been charged for ice before. It's an ok place but would probably try other places before returning. read more

Cool little bar to sit back and relax by a fire. Really impressed with the drink menu. They also offer food options.

Great place for an intimate drink after a nice dinner ! Good background music not too loud...and the table side old fashioned cant be beat.. read more

Lumber Baron Bar - Tableside Old Fashioned - Lounges Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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I think maybe you get better service there if you are a man or you're with a man because the service my friend and I got was not that wonderful. All we ordered was a drink and it took forever to get it, she didn't come back to ask us if we want anything else, and the place wasn't that busy read more

This bar is very cozy, small, dark and quaint. If you are looking for a more relaxed setting to enjoy a night cap, this is the perfect place. I love that they burn cedar because it makes the bar smell amazing. It's also quite romantic if you are looking for a special spot to take a loved one. I tend to appreciate the most during winter months. read more

Corey was absolutely fantastic at bar tending. He made our evening perfect. Had a great experience!

Cozy - warm and an all together perfect place to have a late night appetizer.

This place is seriously cool. A great spot to grab a craft beer or cocktail. If you're hungry the entire menu from the adjacent Ruth's Chris is available along with some Local farm to table options. The Grand Hotel can be a busy place but the LB is a chill oasis. read more

I travel and spend a lot of time in hotel bars, and this is right up there with the best in the country, it rivals the Seelbach in Louisville. Walnut paneling floor to ceiling, fireplace, leather stuffed chairs, and no televisions! The staff is attentive, well versed in cocktail lore, and precise in the preparation of your drink! The liquor selection is top shelf, as should be expected at a hotel of this caliber. They also have a decent wine selection. If you're in downtown Grand Rapids and in search of a cocktail, look no further, you've found your home! read more

Casual atmosphere, good food from Ruth's Chris kitchen. Great cozy spot for drinks. come here after a nice dinner if you're not in the mood to go somewhere crowded or clubby read more

A high-end bar in the Amway Grand Hotel. They focus on mixed drinks, scotches and related drinks. Small cozy space. The Old Fashioned was okay, but a bit strong on the pour. They had only one kind of Rye (Bullet). In speaking with the server, she seemed very proud of their "hard to find" liquors. Maybe of Grand Rapids, but they were all from major distillers. All pretty standard fair in my book. No independent scotches, not craft American whiskeys... Fine for a hotel bar, but not really a destination. They need to up their game. read more

Whether staying at the Amway Grand or not, the Lumber Baron is a great place to start and end a night out in Grand Rapids. Cozy atmosphere that feels like a study/library in an up-north lodge, subtle but appropriate music, and professional and attentive waitstaff. Don't come here to order a beer or shots. Come here for a classic cocktail (preferably a brown liquor) and educated conversation. Complimentary snacks are a bonus. read more

Stopped in for a drink last night before dinner downtown. Best dirty martini in town. Hands down. The little bar snacks they provide are also top notch, salami w/ pickles, mixed nuts, and fresh crisps. Great ambiance as well. read more

Great classic bar. I felt like I was back in the old boys club. Smooth leather and plenty of paneled wood. Don't come for the bud light! Bring you adult friends for a nice after dinner scotch. Great job Tarah and Megan! ( and I'm not a regular, first time here) read more

Very classy bar, cozy, feels like a secret speakeasy. Waitstaff are attentive, but not obtrusive. Signal for cell phones is almost nonexistent there though (a good thing to be disconnected - not so good if the babysitter is trying to call). This is a "grown folks" bar, don't expect to be doing shots or dancing on the bar. One of my favorite hidden gems downtown that a lot of people don't seem to know about. Dressier - jeans seem out of place here, though I've seen them a few times. read more

Great selection of Spirits, Bets of all the have good choice of Scotch. This is a nice relaxing place to sit down with a drink and actually be able to have a conversation. Not music blaring, no TV's going. A nice relaxed environment. read more

I used to regularly stop into this place. great place to meet people who are from out of town. I love the forest green, dark wood, pictures of wood barons, men who made this area great. it's a quiet atmosphere with a real rich feel to it. I love the place. there's just no parking unless you're staying at the hotel. Prices are not incredibly reasonable tho. read more

This is one of our favorite places downtown GR to have dinner - yes dinner. The menu is small but the food is very good. What we really love is the atmosphere. It is cozy, private and quiet - which makes for a perfect date night for us. No loud voices, music or TV. We can relax and have an intimate conversation without interruptions. Perfect! read more

Excellent service. This is my go to bar for sure! If your looking for a dance club this isn't it. But if your looking for a mature sit down spot this is the place. The bartenders are awesome and friendly which is why my friend and I continue to come back every time we head downtown. read more

I've had nothing but exceptional service and drinks here. It's our go to place downtown. They have a jazz night on Thursdays that I think is still going on. It has a very rich and masculine feel to it with carved wood moldings and leather seating. A great place to start or end your night. read more

I've lived in GR 25+ years since retiring out of the Navy. Seen a lot of changes and thought this place was a good one. Have gone there several times and thought it was a special place and well worth the high price because of the previous awesome service. They really made me feel special till now. I understand too it gets busy with people and that's not a problem there either. However, tonight tables were left a mess for a while and the guy that cleaned them up obviously was having some kind of physical problem with his back and with his shirt tail out and looking miserable. (Think truck stop.) Service was not even near attentive for the price but the real stick it to you was "The special band members came in" from their gig I would guess around 1115PM and were treated like royalty with 2 immediately attending people that couldn't contain themselves in admiration and attentiveness plus the royal (high 5) bang fists routine between server and band member while we had to flag for service. So much for the commoners in GR while the high priced spread collects our money in concerts and acts like royalty in spite of their loud mouthed foul language etc. Hope we weren't in their way nor inhibited the staff here in getting their big tip! And I thought I had left Chicago behind for a regular 'real' world in GR. Go figure on that. I would like to say the word is disappointing but it really is more like disgusted with a place that was in the past worth the extra money. May be a part of Ruth Crisp I think but could be wrong??? Sad for Ruth Crisp if they are. Went to Z's restaurant afterward and was treated VERY MUCH better and more attentively by a waitress that was more hard working than these tail dragging individuals. Very shallow Hollywood sad for this hotel and bar. Guess the petty limited money handled by more calloused hands doesn't cut it here. Yep, I am bitter about it. Too many hard working places that give a lot more for the price as so many of us do day to day working and a lot of them don't charge you $20 to park either. Do your homework. No commoners welcome here with open arms unless you are all that is available for a tip that night. You have to be part of the $pecial elite passing through the hotel to get what the 5 star out of towners are talking about here. 2/4/2018 read more