Mac&#x27;s Bar

We attended a concert at the GreenDoor, they open at 7:00pm - 2:30 pm., and had a great time…read more Not sure about food service,no waitress, however, I don't mind getting in line for drinks. I had not been here in many years and some changes have been made, new plate glass windows has been installed with an overhead door that looks as if it opens to the sidewalk. You need to check it out for yourself.

They don't ever have karaoke, as advertised. I don't think that this place is like it used to beread more

#puremichigan I love this place

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The Robin Theatre

4.8(4 reviews)

2.1 mi

This was such a pleasant, intimate venue for a concert. It is located in REO Town neighborhood of…read moreLansing. We found street parking and headed to the theater. When we arrived, instead of a physical or electronic ticket, there was simply a checklist of those that were attending. We were seeing a small group from the Lansing Symphony that consisted of harp, viola, flute and percussion. They played a variety of pieces which showcased their talent and instruments. I would highly recommend attending a performance here. Live music is such a treat.

We actually went to the Robin Theater when we were on a tour of REO town, on Washington St.,…read moreLansing, Michigan. There is no food served here, however, there is food and drink nearby. So, Robin Theater is kind of unique, as you walk through the front door, you enter a small bookstore, that is cozy and has many titles to choose from. Step through the curtains into next room and you find yourself at the Robin Theater, a very nice room with a stage. Intimate seating for small gatherings.

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Lansing Shuffle

4.2(75 reviews)

1.8 mi

We have visited Lansing Shuffle several times. Each time we have enjoyed the atmosphere, options,…read moreand prices. On this particular instance we attended a "roadtrip" event. For a cover charge you got to sample nice sized portions from each location. The MC was hilarious, the DJ fantastic, it was open to everyone. It was an all around good time! The parking can be a major annoyance but once you find a space it's worth it! I do wish that there were table wipes readily available since the tables turn over so quickly but don't always get wiped down between patrons.

Great location right on the river. The indoor space has shuffle games and a few other activities…read morelike corn hole. My only beef is $6 to park for an hour when there is no event and parking lot is empty! Lots of different cuisine to choose from. The crab nachos were insanely good. We really loved the tikka masala as well. Everyone was so friendly and helpful while we walked around and tried to decide what to eat.

Inside: Live stage

Mexi-Fries from Takito

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Crab nachos

Avenue Cafe

3.7(54 reviews)

0.4 mi

The following is a text from my best friend and former roommate, Shoe. We've known each other since…read morewe were six, so she's allowed to hit me with my most embarrassing moments of all time without needing forgiveness. Shoe: "I saw a TikTok yesterday where someone talked about getting so drunk that they peed in their closet at 3 AM, and it reminded me of that time you got drunk, woke up in the middle of the night, and relieved yourself on that pile of clothes on your floor at Stormy Garcia (the name we gave our apartment based on its previous occupant). Oh, good times. Anywho, happy holidays!" Oddly, this story has been coming up a lot lately. Before you hear it from someone else, I'd like to go on record. This is my 8 Mile B. Rabbit vs. Papa Doc final rap battle story. The prelude is a little foggy, as this happened nearly twenty years ago and there was alcohol involved. I came home trashed from whatever Wicker Park hipster dive bar I chose to be over-served at that particular night and immediately passed out in my twin bed. I remember having a very vivid dream about needing to pee, but being far too tired to walk the five steps across the narrow hallway to the bathroom right outside my room. I had the brilliant idea to just go on the floor, squatting off the side of my bed. This is genius. I should do this more often. Great idea. I'll just give it a quick Swiffer in the morning. Everyone's gonna be doing this. Zzzzz. When I woke up, I was dry, fully clothed, but something was suspiciously off. I never have dreams that are as clear as that. It's normally an H.R. Pufnstuf bowling-alley strike-screen jumble--. I had, in fact, gone off the side of my bed but into a laundry basket full of my clothes. Not just any clothes. Clothes that had been recently laundered, folded, and had just been minding their own business, waiting to be put away. I remembered this godawful moment for the next nineteen years with a shiver of mild embarrassment. One day, absolutely out of the blue, I reconnect with an old friend. The kind with benefits, backdoor privileges, and a copy of my apartment key at the time. He recounts the exact same story with vivid details, not because I had shared this with him previously, but because he was a primary source. He was in the bed with me, trying (feebly) to dissuade me, and then forced to watch while this all transpired. How the hell did I block that part out? "But I know something about you. You went to Cranbrook. That's a private school." I still don't know what this information was meant to accomplish. As if private education was going to un-do the laundry basket. The Avenue in downtown Lansing reminds me of this moment and of being twenty-three years old again. It's messy, it's weird, it's a bit skanky, it's mixing every spirit behind the bar with reckless abandon, and it couldn't possibly be more fun. I've only been there twice, but it always seems to be "Ratchet Night," which I respect deeply. There was an amateur drag show the last time I was there, so I found myself hobnobbing with the who's-who of the Lansing-area LGBTQIA+ scene. This included a girl in a gimp mask and a bartender dressed as a literal clown. Face paint. Lavender pigtails. A polka-dotted hat with a pom-pom on top. Whatever. It doesn't really matter, because this clown made me one of the best drinks I've had in a very long time. It was a pistachio espresso martini, and it was a work of art. Real pistachios. Whipped cream. It took at least five minutes to assemble. I wanted to order ten more, but on a busy Saturday night, I could not bring myself to be that person with a high-maintenance drink order. After I mixed many exotic drinks together, I took to the dance floor and absolutely destroyed it to I'm Lookin' for the Hoes by Sexyy Red, followed by that seminal work on big jugs, Tia Tamera by Doja Cat. The rest is kind of a blur, but I do remember getting a shoutout from the emcee before I left. They said, "Judith hit so sticky." I said, "Thank you very much." Bent the whole world over and said, "Spank you very much." Nah, I'm just playin'. I went home and got sick in a sink that night. At least I didn't ruin a hamper, though.

The atmosphere, food and drinks are good. However the bartenders act really annoyed whenever I…read morespeak to them. There's maybe ONE nice bartender but the rest actively ignore you or make you feel stupid. I'm just wondering, why? Why be a bartender if you don't like the job? It's social by nature, why does it feel like they're disgusted by the concept of people asking questions about the beverages.

Pinball

Iced coffee

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Ice coffee

Tin Can

3.5(40 reviews)

1.7 mi

Bartenders where extremely efficient. Drinks made to regulation almost to the ounce. Atmosphere was…read moreexceptional. Cleanliness was very good. Very few bars I can audit as a secret customer pass at this level of service. I would highly recommend this establishment. 0 code violations is a rarity. Passed with flying colors. Seems tin can has stepped its game up. I applaud them all the way.

One bartender walked right past an empty glass multiple times. One bartender asked me three times…read moreif I wanted another and forgot. It's a bar I guess

Mozzarella sticks. Wife called them "heaven".

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Only cans

The Exchange of Lansing

3.2(26 reviews)

1.8 mi

Being new to the area, I wanted (and still want) to like the exchange, queer spaces are so…read moreimportant for the community. They describe themself as gay/queer bar in their own description, however, I (a man) was kissing another man and was told by the bouncer (who was wearing a pride bracelet) that we had to stop because it was making people uncomfortable. With the dance bar vibes and being a 'gay bar', it's wildly confusing that someone in leadership must be homophobic and could direct the bouncer to tell two gay men to stop kissing. For what it's worth, I've enjoyed the drinks that I've had here. But the bar clearly doesn't know what it wants to be...and based upon my experience, it certainly isn't a safe space for the queer community.

Challenge accepted!…read more You want me to try all the different Martini's---sure why not? Great for the Lusho's at heart. Was in town for work and decided to go here with some co-workers since it wasn't too far from the office and because it was Tini Tuesdays--$5 martinis--yes please--hooray for discounted drinks! Ok----so the sketchy meter was kinda high---considering it's next to a strip club---but meh---such is life. Didn't have any of the food, none of it looked that interesting---regular bar stuff. I wouldn't go here for food or ambiance...but discounted drinks...I'll take that!

Berry martini

Classy

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Standard Sustenance

Rick's American Cafe

2.7(54 reviews)

1.5 mi

Blonde bar back squeezed a lime on my head and followed me around the rest of the night it was very…read moreweird. Other than that it is always fun

Came here for a bar crawl recently! The fries and mac and cheese balls are a delicious and crunchy…read morepick me up! Highly recommend stopping in for a bite. Only 4 stars because I was waiting by the counter for a while before getting to order as 4 employees stared at me from across the kitchen. Other than that, totally worth it!!! Side note: it's cash only.

The area's top DJs perform up to five nights a week.

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Classic Rick's.

UrbanBeat

4.0(13 reviews)

2.1 mi

Family-owned & operated

Free consultations

Didn't get any pictures. But this place was awesome!! The bartender she was amazing!! Drinks were…read morestrong and not expensive. Line went pretty fast. Owner was cool! Food from what i remember was good lol. Definitely would go again. We went to the area for Krampus.

I like this cozy venue, it's small intimate serves, food, alcohol, and beer…read more They have many different Acts from comedy to music. I would say that the food and drinks are reasonably priced.

The main stage at Urban Beat

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Grewal Hall

3.3(7 reviews)

2.0 mi

I saw a comedian do standup here to a sold out crowd in October 2024. Kind of a weird venue but I…read morehope they find their groove because I can see it having potential. The setup is similar to 20 Monroe in Grand Rapids but on a much smaller scale. I am not sure when they opened in relation to when my event was but a lot of the workers just seemed kinda confused and not sure how to answer questions. Me and my friend had seats on the balcony/loft and we noticed people coming upstairs to look for the seats and realizing their seats didn't exist. The workers then started setting up more seats. Super weird. If you're not in the front row on the balcony then you probs won't be seeing much! I would recommend floor seats. The other thing I would like to note is the location of the bathroom upstairs. Nice that they are close by but annoying seeing the light all night as people continuously open and close the door. Big positive was how easy it was to exit at the end of the night. Very quick!

This venue has many different concert events, Grewal Hall has a full bar and pretty good service. I…read moredidn't see a food menu however, we were there for the show, Pink Floyd: cover band. They were good, can't compare to the real deal!

Zoobie's Old Town Tavern

4.2(125 reviews)

1.8 mi

Fun lunch spot with friends! Got the trust us pizza in veggie form and it did not disappoint. The…read moregarlic aioli was so good and I do love a surprise. Please get the popcorn here too- absolutely delicious. Prices are very reasonable. Great spot to watch MSU sports and enjoy some quality bar food with a drink in hand.

How could a person forget about Zoobie's?!?! Not sure how but we did and it feels so good to be…read morereunited! Much respect to Zoobie's for being an OG Lansing staple in an adorable building in an amazing side of town! North Lansing wouldn't be the same without Zoobie's! Team members encountered were lovely, high-spirited, and funny! When we were missing a couple of minor things in our order, our waitress remedied the issue right away, no questions asked. We were surprised to find a large and comfy patio out back so the four of us sat out back and ordered the goat cheese salad, bruschetta, wings and truffle fries. Each item was delicious and reminded us why Zoobie's must be regularly visited!