This is a good place to stop in for a cocktail or two. It's small and captures the craft distilling spirit (no pun intended) well. Happy hour specials are a good deal, with the Apple Pie standing out to me-apple flavored moonshine with vodka and lemon juice-crisp and strong. read more

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Such a cute little downtown bar! Definitely a lot smaller than most. I think it had 2 tables, 2 booths and a couple bar seats. The staff was so helpful and knowledgeable. They offered us samples of their moonshine which was delicious! I like that they make everything themselves, including the seltzers! It makes it such a unique place. The prices were also incredible! It's difficult to find good drinks with even better prices. The decor inside was super cute. It almost felt like a log cabin inside. Super walkable from anywhere else downtown, but that does mean that parking will be either street parking or in a parking garage. 10/10 will definitely be going back! read more

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Recently checked this place out with my boyfriend and loved it! He'd been here before with friends and wanted me to try it and I loved this place. Right away was impressed how cute this small room was super cozy after having walked around downtown in the cold. Loved the way it's decorated! The two bartenders were super kind and attentive to our needs and served up some delicious cocktails! Weston ordered the Maple Bourbon Sour which was very delicious and tangy! I ordered the Maple Bourbon Old Fashioned! The bartender asked if I wanted it smoked and I said "Definitely" and really loved that smoky taste and aesthetic. Definitely recommend. I've gotta say that this place has a prime location and is perfect for a nice beverage and cocktail! I'm sad I overlooked it many times but will be returning in the future for more of their tasty menu. read more

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After dinner at nearby Monsoon with friends, we walked into Wise Men around 8:30pm on a Saturday evening and got a table right away. The space is tiny, but the drinks delicious. The menu is well organized and has plenty of options for cocktails. If you enjoy more sweet drinks, the Moody Mule was refreshing! My wife got a smoked bourbon drink that was solid. read more

Loved this place! The staff were great and their cocktails are killer! They make great use of the small space and the atmosphere is so friendly. Wish we would have been able to stay longer as this was our favorite bar of the weekend. The Blueberry Gin Martini was delicious and the Strawberry Berry Basil Lemonade was so refreshing! read more

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Wise Men Distillery is based in Kentwood but they now have this new tasting room in downtown Grand Rapids, right on Monroe Center. Nate and I stopped in for a drink before a show recently and had a great experience. We only had time for one drink but the bartender was attentive and helpful when asking for recommendations. As others have mentioned, the space itself is pretty tiny and can only accommodate 24 people (which would be a super tight squeeze). Luckily there were only a couple other parties there when we stopped by. I believe they still do to-go drinks, which is a nice option if it's too packed inside. The menu is pretty large, with bourbon, gin, whiskey, vodka, and rum cocktails, as well as their own canned seltzers. Prices range from $12-$15 per drink, which is pretty standard these days especially in the downtown area. The bartender gave us a happy hour menu that listed $8 cocktails, which is a great deal. I decided on the raspberry seltzer based on the bartender's recommendation, and Nate got the Fizz & Fire: gin, house-made habanero simple syrup, fresh lime and pineapple juice, topped with soda. The drinks were great! I loved the seltzer - it had great raspberry flavor and wasn't overly sweet or medicinal/artificially flavored. At 6.4%, these vodka-based seltzers pack a bit of a punch. They sell 6 packs at the tasting room in all flavors: lime, blueberry, raspberry, watermelon, black cherry, and peach. I'd definitely try more of them in the future. The Fizz & Fire was lightly sweet with a bit of a kick from the habanero, but it wasn't super spicy to us. I loved how refreshing it was, with a little bit of a tropical feel from the fresh juices. I really enjoyed our experience at Wise Men Distillery and would love to go back and try more drinks from their extensive menu with 37 options to choose from! read more

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What a great way to end the night--outstanding cocktails made by knowledgeable bartenders/mixologists. If you're unsure what to order, put your trust in their suggestions. With just a few questions about your likes and dislikes, they'll set you up with a drink that is sure to please. I ordered a Key Lime Pie (drink) made with vodka that was not too sweet or tart and quite delectable. Next I wanted to try something different, and based on what I told the bartender, she suggested their Respect Your Elders cocktail (pictured) which is gin-based. It's got a completely different flavor profile from my first drink, but is absolute perfection as far as my taste buds go. My husband ordered a smoked old-fashioned with gin and raved about how good it was. The bar itself is cozy and inviting--a place to nip in and have a quick drink on your way to or from somewhere, or to settle in at the bar to relax and sip slowly on an old favorite or branch out and try something new. You'll enjoy your time here! read more

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This is a teeny tiny place that is obviously meant MOSTLY for to-go beverages. They have a pretty extensive menu for such a small place and it's a really nice, modern, little spot. There are a handful of seats at the bar and another handful of seats scattered at a few small, high top tables. The bartender was great. Service was as expected for how busy she was. The prices are not cheap! Two cocktails out the door was $25. But they were delicious! "Respect your Elders" and "Key Lime" were both phenomenal drink choices. Big complaint: the floors were disgustingly sticky. So gross. read more

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Intimate location with fast, great service. Drinks were tasty and reasonably priced. They allow you to take drinks outside to the social zone. The place is woodsy with leather seating, and two tvs; one of which plays Bob Ross :) Being that it's so intimate (24 persons allowed) and located right near Rosa Parks circle, they have no dedicated parking lot. Street parking or a garage is your best bet. read more

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SERVICE: 5 FOOD QUALITY: N/A DRINK QUALITY: 5 ORDER TIME: 3 AESTHETICS: 5 NOISE LEVEL: 5 MENU SELECTION: 5 OVERALL EXPERIENCE: 4.67 We have been staring at this space for over a year now. We went to art prize this weekend, and it was finally open. It's a very small space, but has this warm rustic feel with barrel walls, and wooden counters. The bartenders were very nice, and said hello as we entered. The bar was crowded with the mass of people out looking at art. We ordered the fog cutter, which is a unique cocktail to wisemen, and it was absolutely delicious. It was so good that I decided to order other drinks to test their menu. I ordered a key lime pie to compare. Key lime pie was like heaven. I felt like I was in key west. The graham cracker rim was genius. Everything on the menu looked good and I'm looking forward to going back. My only complaint was that we ordered the second cocktail and we never got it. Sat there for 20 minutes before finally asking for the check, and it had the cocktail on the check. Due to the high volume they forgot to make it, but added it to the check. The bartender apologized, and made it for us to go though. Overall this place has something unique and are making some quality cocktails. If you're looking for something small, and new then don't miss this place. My only concern is that the small space isn't going to be good for business if they are always that busy. Will eventually need to upgrade and get more bartenders so that they don't lose business from forgotten drinks and diminished service. read more

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Great vibes, small and intimate venue with great friendly staff. The drinks are delicious and reasonably priced. read more

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Had a nice drink due to the superb team of Dallas and and Jackie. Centrally located in a busy intersection in Grand Rapids that is small but a spot for interesting conversations. read more

The convenience of this spot when you're downtown around Rosa Parks circle is a real selling point! (Especially with to go cocktails!) The drinks aren't especially boozy, and a little bit pricey (which is expected for craft cocktails!) but they're tasty! Plus, the bartenders were very sweet and helpful!Definitely worth a stop at least once! read more

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If you want a good drink, this is definitely the place to go! I happened upon this lovely, local, quaint bar. It's small so hopefully you're able to grab a spot because it's totally worth it. The vibes are chill and this is a place everyone can enjoy! Now let's talk about these drinks- they are sooo good! They're well made with a nice kick. Makes you want to sip and savor. The menu is expansive. If you're in the area, this is the place. Definitely recommend. read more

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Tray and Leelee were wonderful! The drinks were delicious, and we'll definitely return soon.

Great drinks, great service. Love this place. They make all of their own spirits. The smoked old fashion is a major hit. Sam is the best!

One of my friends and I's favorite spots to get a drink downtown! The ambiance is so cozy. The bartenders are always so nice and funny as well. I love their smoked old fashioned. Also, if you're looking for a real bang for your buck, the $10 for 7 spirits flight is one of my favorites to really get the night going. Cheers! read more

Really nice and attentive staff! I got the gimlet which hi-lighted their tasty gin. Happy hour cocktails tues-thurs 4pm-7pm $8 a drink. I'd get the gimlet again and recommend the old fashioned. Brittaney and Sam are great!! read more

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The drinks were wonderful, the decor is wonderful. HOWEVER, there is a group of Middle Aged women and their drunk husbands who don't understand how to read a room or use their indoor voices. It seems like they are speaking through a mega phone.... They even have two of their underage children sitting in a corner while they make a fool of themselves. It has ruined our experience for how inconsiderate and disrespectful they are. Such a shame for a nice establishment. read more

Love this place a must go to!! Bartender Payton there is great and they make phenomenal cocktails with great vibe!

Wow what great drinks... absolutely loved the vodka and homemade strawberry syrup... I asked Chloe to suprise me with another drink and it was simply amazing!! We will back!!! Thank you Chloe for being so friendly you were so fun to chat with!! read more

Such a fun girls night out!! Loved this place and will definitely be coming back. Chloe was our bartender and was outstanding!! Definitely recommend this place. read more

Every time I have came into wise men it has been nothing but amazing, all the servers there are so nice and accommodating.. Especially Chloe, she is my favorite server and always gives the best service :) read more

I've been here a handful of times. It has always been a good place to go for a drink, but specifically in the last year I would say things have really improved. All around phenomenal bartenders, but Chloe is just the best! The drinks are always great and so is the company. 10/10 would recommend to anyone! read more

Came here with my parents to try out a few new drinks and buy some moonshine! Apple pit moonshine is DELICIOUS!!! Love to see Peyton behind the bar!! She is super welcoming and easy to talk to! read more

Super cool place for a drink! Chloe was great, had a fun time! Will definitely be back soon!

my experience here was amazing, would highly recommend!! Chloe was our server, and aside from the incredible drinks, she made the experience amazing!! read more

a go to place for me- drinks are amazing here and so is the staff! chloe is so great!

Knowledgeable, friendly, great cocktails. Recommend stopping in and tasting and asking questions.

Wonderful service! Mel & Chris were fantastic. Mel asked us to call her "Dad"... but it was okay because it was Halloween and she was dressed as her father! Both provided fabulous recommendations. We left swag and great memories! Will purchase this brand again! read more