Yeah, I can see why the average yelper hates this place. It's a honest to god local LOCAL dive DIVE bar. The kinda place you enter and the bartender's outside smoking a cigarette and goes, "Be right in, doll." The space is huge. It kind of reminds me of a community hall. Went on a Saturday around 3/4pm and every seat at the bar was filled. The drinks are cheap and strong. The locals seems to all know each other -- lots of shouting across the bar and asking what everyone was doing next week or for the current holiday. Really nice vibes. The bartender was attentive too. Really sweet. Honestly, I liked it a lot -- it's a lil' shabby but also two dollar drinks that were hella strong. So come on, be real. If you don't like true dive bars, you're gonna have a rough time here. If you can go with the flow - it's a fun time. read more

Mulligan's Pub - two dollars. girl come onnnnnnnnn 2 DOLLARS. - Pubs Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

I've been here many times, had a great time. Most recently though, went there on a Sunday at 4pm for a 40th birthday, bar tender (long beard) kicked entire party out immediately. This is concerning as the patron was sober, however there was dog on the bar, which is completely unhygienic and violates all regulations. As an individual who enjoys this place, I have never experienced such a lack of disrespect. 10:10 would no longer recommend, I'd actually recommend Billie's. Much cleaner, more friendly, better service, and more accommodating to those "not regulars" read more

I just recently did a photo shoot here for the Bands: Sorry not sorry ,5ndimepoets, Swamp Rats, Colt m snuffer/Brandon Deville. First time here, I enjoyed myself. This Place was Hopping, Great experience, I'll Be back, Much Love guys...... I rate it a 4, Because of the Naked guy wearing a leather jock strap with spikes on it-Ooo scary. read more

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Always a great place to stop by. Cheap, strong drinks!!! Loved this place since 1994!! Yah!!! read more

No food but can bring in to eat while having drinks. Nice "dive" bar atmosphere. Large bar to sit at and pool to play if you feel the urge. read more

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Bring a marker. This is about as divey as you'll get in East Town. With drawings on just about every surface of the place and a not-so-secret hidden room toward the back, this is a place where being uptight doesn't work. PBR is a staple here and don't think you're getting in without an ID. They've also got the jukebox that connects with the app in case you would like enter the joint with your own theme song. read more

Mulligan's Pub - PBR kind of place :) - Pubs Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

The bartenders have completely forgotten that as a worker one can treat their customers with a shred of decency when one is annoyed. They have no problem snapping at a patron like an abusive spouse. Which is sad because I used to love going to Mulligan's. read more

This bar is a piece of shit bar, looks of the bar is cheap, like there drinks and choices of liquors. And who ever books the shows needs to be fired, every time I've gone the shows just absolutely sucked. I've talked with the staff and they say the person who books the shows are never there so it makes sense why there is a lack of professionalism in the booking of the shows. I'm guessing that person doesn't know what he or she or it is doing. I was there last night and it completely sucked. The ambiance of this bar looks like it's rotting from the inside. Bathrooms are fucking horrible, my wife said it looks like a horror film bathroom and not a cool horror film, but a piece of shit that was cheaply but together. I'm surprised that they actually had toilets and not just buckets. I'm going to spread the vibe of this bar. Worst bar in Michigan. I'm hoping they find someone else to book shows and upgrade this bar. It has potential of being a good place for a rock bar and not this cheap ass hard to breathe hole in the wall. read more

I enjoyed myself until I met the worst bartender named Emily............... She couldn't be slower or more disrespectful. I hope on my next Michigan trip I don't have to deal with her and her read more

I visited Mulligan's Pub last Wednesday because in the hidden room towards the back, there is a plethora of spunky, funny cool kids composed as "fictional friends", its an improv group! I had so much fun, the show is interactive and funny and your bound to make a friend or two! The bar alone doesn't have anything spectacular about it but the male bartender is really nice and the drinks are really good prices especially considering location. I'd come again to see fictional friends, heck.. maybe even participate? They have a blast at the show! read more

Best place in town to bring huge rocks into. I'm talkin like a hefty 10 pounder. The rocks too big to put in your pocket.

Mulligan's is a GR institution, an absolute shit show. A dive bar in every disgusting sense of the phrase. Spilled drinks, dirty beer, carpet, and nasty bathrooms (bring your own toilet paper) complete the look. Minus a star for not having popcorn anymore. The bartender filled my Jamo shots about two-thirds of the way full, but gave me a full pint of attitude when I asked her to fill 'em up. Love it! Cheers read more

I have heard so much about this joint from my eastown friends... so i was expecting a somewhat dive bar from the getgo. Not going to lie, when I walked in I was a little surprised to see the diversity of the clientele. I guess I was expected more of an indie kid scene, but to my surprise there was a healthy mix of bikers, bros, and scenesters. Almost every table was packed, but getting a drink was not a problem. I was also impressed with the cheap shots (minz $3). My whiskey and coke could have been stronger, but it still did the trick. Although the other reviews claim this to be a really smokey joint, I did not notice and in fact I was hesistant to light-up due to possibly offending other bar patrons. The bathrooms were decently tidy compared to the dark atmosphere swirling about the bar... I would gladly take a mulligan and do this night over again. and again. and again. read more

If you aren't a stuck up prick this is the place to be. It's dirty and terrible. You might get a handful of looks but nobody really cares. Walk in there dressed in overalls and a John Deere hat and you will get a mouthful from the staff, but all in fun. They don't have popcorn anymore, and if you live there I'm sure you know the story why. There are gambling machines in there now too and I have no idea why. Like everyone else says cheap strong drinks and even cheaper specials. I'm a heavy drinker and if I hit a 30 dollar tab I am probably not going to remember the rest of the evening. The bands sound terrible because they play in a tiny room which just muffles all the sound together but it really just adds to the charm. Great place to meet up with friends and get wasted. Might want to make friends with someone who lives nearby to have a couch to pass out on. This is a truly great bar. read more

Mulligan's can get really, really packed--so much so that I've gotten cigarette burns while walking through the crowd. And like Crystal R said, you WILL walk out of there smelling like an ashtray... But the drinks are strooong and cheap, the clientele is diverse and chatty, and my friends and I always have a good time. (maybe because we're trashed, I don't know.) Also, if you want to bump into an old crush, this is where you should start. Because everyone comes to Mulligan's. read more

Rude, unprofessional, not a good stop for anyone expecting good service. The drinks are cheap though.

This is one of my favorite bars in Grand Rapids. It's the neighborhood bar to Eastown and it makes you feel at home. There are cheap drinks (a pitcher of PBR for $4!!!) and great people! If you're feeling sad come here with your friends and you'll leave feeling better. I have made so many friends here, and have had some of the most memorable moments. Thanks for being the homey awesome bar you are. :) Eastown wouldn't be the same without it! read more

Bought a drink at last call & was trying to finish our final game of pool, at 1:50 the bartender came over and poured out all of my groups drinks (that were purchased at 1:48) and told us we had to leave or threatened security. Seeing the bar was still full of guests, and it was 8 minutes before close, we thought we had enough time to enjoy ourselves, with us all being servers and tipping her and her coworker 50-75% all night... very disrespected & probably never going to return because of this. If your going early, sure its a great bar, but that was ridiculous. read more

I've heard a lot about Mulligans so i tried it out last night. my friend got a little too drunk so i took care of her in the bathroom for a bit. after a little while, i realize they're going to close in about 15 minutes, so i get my friend up to help her put her coat on. upon exiting the bathroom, the bartender was incredibly rude and said, "um, NO. what the f***. you can't f***ing be here, you need to leave NOW." as we were, VERY OBVIOUSLY......... leaving. with now 10 minutes to close. totally rude and uncalled for, we won't be going back due to the entitled and condescending nature that the bartenders exuded for most of the night leading up to this, as well as this incident. we spent a lot of money there to be treated like hoodlums read more

Seemingly everyone's favorite bar in Grand Rapids. I find this place overrated to an extent, but its convenient location (on Wealthy Street in Eastown) is nice. Plus, it's dark and dingy and very social, which has its appeal. The clientele is diverse: lots of patrons from the greater Eastown area (which is very diverse itself). Hipsters, African-Americans, frat boys, punks, skinheads, metalheads, you name it. Sports are always on the big TV and pool is always being played. There are also some other arcade machines (even Galaga). The bar staff is usually pretty busy on weekends, so unless you know someone working there, it can be difficult to get your pint glass filled. But the cheap drinks and friendly atmosphere make up for the waits. It gets very smoky in here, though, so if that bothers you, you might want to imbibe elsewhere. Speaking of cheap drinks, this place has some of the cheapest at any bar in town. Pints of PBR are $1.50 (and pitchers are $6); most other beers run around $2.50 and pitchers from $7-8. Everyone's favorite Mulligan's Stews (made of a delicious mix including Kaluha and Bacardi 151) are only a buck a piece. Watch the flaming shots as the newly 21 crowd tries to sip it down while trying not to gag on the flames. Good times. read more

What happened to this place??????I have been coming here for years! They now have twiddle d and twiddle dumber for bar tenders. I waited 12 min for a beer here...and know one cares!. They think their shit does not stink!!! This place was so special at one point in time..now..a joke..dont waste your time here..the past is the past...sucks here now!!!!!!! read more

It's been about a year since my last review. When I first moved out here this was my favorite go to bar, great service, nice bartenders, cheap drinks. Since then the bartenders have just been rude. I will probably never go back, there are other places with more friendly staff right next door. read more

Well,​ it is a dive bar! Let me warn you that you probably​ wouldn't​ want to take a date here. Unless of course,​ she doesn't mind vulgar​ language​ and crass​ jokes. I was there with four other friends. We sat towards​ the back and played the trivia​ game. The comedian was pretty funny, but he was heavy with the language. It seemed most the people there were enjoying his show. So he is playing to his audience​. The real reason I am giving Mulligan's Pub only two stars​ is that the serving staff was not at all friendly. We ordered our drinks at the bar and then walked back to a booth​ towards the back. The waitress never came back there to ask if we wanted another beer. I wonder how they make any money? read more

From the moment I walked in I knew I made the right decision. Mulligans is a pub with great drink prices and delicious food. It does not matter if you are a women, man, or hell...maybe even a pirate!!! And you will still get your fair share of Pbr too! All hands on deck Mulligan maties! And Arrrrgh to all the Scalawags who enter! read more

I have a love hate relationship with this joint. I grew up here, sneaking in to drink with my older friends since I was a teen. Not much has changed in the past ten years, besides the shift in generations. I believe they recently got a new ventilation system, so you will not develop cancer instantly, but it's still pretty bad, and you'll have to strip your clothes off outside your door when you get home unless you want your house to smell like a stale ashtray. Still the strongest, cheapest drinks in town, and you're bound to run into at least one person you know. read more

Came here a couple of times when i was in college. Pretty hot. Place is definitely lively and spirited to say the least. Good drinks and friendly atmosphere. Largely people just want to have fun, drink, enjoy company, and dance. They got some pool tables upstairs as well for the anti-socials, like myself. =) Oh, do not wear any bandanas. They'll make you take that right off. read more

I love Mulligan's. Cheap drinks, free popcorn, nice place. The place is always busy whenever I have gone there, which should be a good indicator of it being a good bar. Definitely my favorite bar. read more

Mulligans is my home away from home. great cheap drinks and free pool! nothing better than shark week and a bloody mary build it yourself bar. read more

Dive bar with strong cheap drinks and dirty punks. What more can you ask for?

I used to really love Mulligan's, but I've kind of gotten over it. I'm that into their music (metal, industrial, heavy stuff) and it's pretty smokey, which I'm not into much anymore. It's pretty packed too and hard to find a table most of the time. The good thing is that it's pretty cheap and they make strong drinks. read more

I like Mulligans, good atmosphere, friendly people, and quality drinks. Right across the street from some serious late night eats (yesterdog) read more

Mulligan's is quickly becoming one of my go to bars in the area. Strong drinks, competent bartenders, good drink specials and neat bands with no cover. There are alot of comments about it being smokey, but people need to remember that all the bars are smoke free now! Great for us nonsmokers. :) Regardless of the smoke-free atmosphere, this place really feel like a local, cheap, go to get drunk and have a good time type of place. read more

Great neighborhood bar, excellent friendly staff, really cool FREE LIVE music at the Otherside on weekends. Definitely worth a visit if you're in charming brick road Eastown. Pool tables and juke box. read more

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Dark, dingy, and divey. Right up my alley. Mulligan stew, and whisky all night :) Great songs on the jukebox. Pool table in the back. Awesome bar. read more

Cheap and very strong drinks. They tend to hire more experienced and therefore better bar tenders who can keep the patrons fueled. Missy might be the best bartender in GR. Mulligans has been my "home bar" for almost 20 years. It's a eclectic crowd that I prefer during the day, too many Indie Posers at night. It's a tougher crowd, but given that I can't recall more than a hand full of fights I've seen there in all these years. It's a more mature crowd who for the most part knows how to handle their booze. On some nights the crowd can seem a little cracked out too. Human sacrifice Tuesday's can get a little crazy, make sure you wear your rain coat. Overall this is a great place with great people. Mulligans has a character all it's own and the regulars there all know each other, but aren't in your face either. It's the only bar in GR where I can spend 2 hours just relaxing and feel totally in my skin without having to even make small talk with anyone there. read more

super cheap beer and mixed drinks! i enjoyed the atmosphere! people write on the bricks on the wall. very fun to read the little stuff and the dollars on the celling! went outside to smoke s cig and a bunch of people were smoking weed! was a very friendly place. all was well until i went to the bathroom! it smelled like everyone just pisses on the floor! super sick all i could think about was stepping in piss! but it was still a great time! read more

How many ja rule songs do I have to play before seal can play. I give this bar 1 Ibo out of 5 ibos.