Cocktail bars in Grand Rapids, MI offer distinct settings: a two-story tiki interior at Max’s South Seas Hideaway, modern and old-time cocktails at SpeakEZ Lounge, and cocktails made with the brewery’s artisan spirits at The Knickerbocker. The choice comes down to atmosphere, food and how late you want to stay.
At 58 Ionia Ave SW, Max’s pairs cocktails with vintage and modern tiki art, twilight-style lighting and a romantic atmosphere. It holds a 4.5 Google rating from 2,129 reviews. SpeakEZ, at 600 Monroe Ave NW, has a 4.6 rating from 1,503 reviews and combines its speakeasy-inspired setting with New American food and live music. On Bridge Street, Butcher’s Union at 438 Bridge St NW offers more than 100 whiskeys alongside cocktails; The Knickerbocker at 417 Bridge St NW adds house-brewed beer and a seasonal food menu.
Ratings and hours provide useful contrasts. Butcher’s Union and BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse both score 4.7, with 3,322 and 6,540 reviews respectively. For later nights, Z’s Bar & Restaurant stays open until 2 a.m. Monday through Saturday, while The Holiday Bar closes at 2 a.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Littlebird takes the daytime slot: its bespoke cocktails and farm-to-table food come with listed closing times of 3 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.
4.7(6,540)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 6540 reviews (Google rating)
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Closed · opens 11:00 AM
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse at 3445 28th St SE in Grand Rapids, MI is a family-friendly chain restaurant and nightlife spot pairing familiar pub fare with an extensive list of house brews. The drinks selection also includes cocktails, wine and liquor, with happy-hour food and drinks available. Food is served at the bar as well as through table service. The atmosphere is casual, and the restaurant is noted for fast service and suitability for watching sports.
The setting accommodates groups, welcomes children and is also listed as suitable for solo dining. Reservations are accepted, and guests can choose dine-in service, outdoor seating, takeout or delivery. Free parking is available in a lot and on the street. Wheelchair-accessible features include the entrance, parking, seating and restroom; Wi-Fi is also available. Its Google rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 6,540 reviews.
4.7(3,322)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 3322 reviews (Google rating)
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Closed · opens 4:00 PM
Butcher's Union is a modern gastropub and nightlife spot at 438 Bridge St NW in Grand Rapids, MI. Its meat-heavy menu draws on global influences, while the drinks selection includes more than 100 whiskeys, draft beer, cocktails and wine. Brunch, lunch and dinner are served, with comfort food, small plates, desserts and late-night food among the offerings. Happy-hour food and drinks are also available. The atmosphere combines casual and cozy elements with a hip, upscale feel.
Popular with students and tourists, Butcher's Union accommodates groups and solo diners. Reservations are accepted and recommended for brunch and dinner, and there is usually a wait. Guests can dine indoors or outdoors, or order takeout; delivery is not available. Children are welcome, with a children's menu, high chairs and changing tables provided. Wheelchair-accessible seating, parking and a restroom are available. Parking options include free and paid street parking and a paid lot.
4.3(2,391)· Google4.3 out of 5 from 2391 reviews (Google rating)
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Closed · opens 4:00 PM
Z's Bar & Restaurant is an American restaurant and nightlife spot at 168 Louis, Campau Promenade NW in Grand Rapids, MI. A long wooden bar and booths anchor the interior, while pool, karaoke, live music and sports viewing add to its evening offerings. The setting is casual, with lunch, dinner and late-night food available. Food options include comfort food, small plates and dessert; the bar serves beer, cocktails, wine and liquor, with happy-hour food and drinks also offered.
Z's is popular with students and tourists, accommodates groups and offers solo dining. It welcomes LGBTQ guests and is listed as a transgender safe space. Outdoor seating is available, and dogs are allowed outside. For accessibility, the restaurant has a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, seating and restroom. Guests can dine in with table service or use takeout, curbside pickup and delivery. Reservations are not accepted. On Google, Z's has a 4.3 rating from 2,391 reviews.
4.5(2,129)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 2129 reviews (Google rating)
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Closed · opens 4:00 PM
Max's South Seas Hideaway at 58 Ionia Ave SW in Grand Rapids, MI is listed as a dive bar, but its defining feature is a two-story, tropical-themed dining and drinking space. The interior uses a perpetual-twilight setting, original design by tiki artisans, and a large collection of vintage and modern tiki art and decor. The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, and romantic, with cocktails among its noted offerings.
Food is served at the bar as well as through table service, and the drinks selection includes beer, wine, and liquor alongside cocktails. Happy-hour food and drinks, a private dining room, takeout, and delivery are also available. The business accepts reservations and usually has a wait. It accommodates groups and solo diners, welcomes LGBTQ guests, and is identified as a transgender safe space. Practical features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance and restroom, a unisex restroom, and paid street and lot parking.
4.7(1,416)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 1416 reviews (Google rating)
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Closed today
Littlebird is a neighborhood bistro and cocktail bar at 95 Monroe Center St NW in Grand Rapids, MI. Its focus includes farm-to-table cuisine, natural wine and bespoke cocktails, with breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner service. Food options include comfort food, small plates, and vegan and vegetarian choices. The setting is described as both casual and upscale, with a cozy atmosphere. Beer, coffee, tea and dessert round out the offerings, alongside happy-hour food and drinks.
Table service, outdoor seating, takeout and delivery are available. Littlebird accepts reservations and recommends them for dinner. Families have access to a children’s menu and high chairs, while solo diners are also welcome. The business welcomes LGBTQ guests and identifies as a transgender safe space. Dogs are allowed outside. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating, restroom and parking. Parking options include free and paid street parking and a paid lot. Littlebird has a Google rating of 4.7 from 1,416 reviews.
4.1(1,313)· Google4.1 out of 5 from 1313 reviews (Google rating)
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Mojo's Dueling Piano Bar & Restaurant at 180 Monroe Ave NW in Grand Rapids, MI combines upstairs dueling pianos with a ground-floor eatery serving American fare. The pianists encourage sing-alongs, making audience participation part of the music experience. Live performances and dancing are among the venue’s offerings, alongside sports viewing. The setting is casual and hip, with groups and tourists among its listed crowds.
The onsite bar serves beer, cocktails, wine and liquor, including happy-hour drinks. Dine-in seating and table service are available, and outside food is allowed. Reservations are not accepted, and delivery is not offered. For visitors planning a trip, paid garage, lot and street parking are listed, along with a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking and restroom. Credit cards, debit cards and mobile NFC payments are accepted. The venue has a Google rating of 4.1 from 1,313 reviews.
4.6(1,145)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 1145 reviews (Google rating)
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Open now · closes 11:30 PM
Logan's Alley is a neighborhood pub and dive bar at 916 Michigan St NE in Grand Rapids, MI. Its beer selection includes more than 200 microbrews, alongside cocktails, liquor and wine. The kitchen serves New American fare, with food available at the bar and happy-hour offerings covering both food and drinks. The setting is described as mellow, casual and cozy, with bar games and sports viewing among its features.
The pub accommodates groups and solo diners, with table service, outdoor seating and takeout available. Reservations are not accepted. Listed parking options include free street parking, a free lot and a paid lot. The entrance, parking and restroom are wheelchair accessible, and payment options include credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments. Logan's Alley has a Google rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 1,145 reviews.
4.3(1,040)· Google4.3 out of 5 from 1040 reviews (Google rating)
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Closed · opens 3:00 PM
Billy's Lounge is a music venue at 1437 Wealthy St SE in Grand Rapids, MI, combining mellow, candlelit tables with a lively dance floor. Live music and performances are part of the mix, along with karaoke nights and bar games. The atmosphere is casual and hip, and the venue is listed as suitable for groups. Its seating and dancing areas give it both a lounge setting and space for a more active night out.
The bar serves local beers, cocktails, wine and liquor, with happy-hour drinks also available. Food is offered for dine-in, and table service is available. Billy's Lounge does not accept reservations or offer delivery. Listed parking options include both free and paid street and lot parking, plus wheelchair-accessible parking. The entrance and restroom are also wheelchair accessible. Credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments are accepted. On Google, the venue has a 4.3 rating from 1,040 reviews.
4.5(901)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 901 reviews (Google rating)
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Closed · opens 11:00 AM
Big E's Sports Grill at 710 Monroe Ave NW in Grand Rapids, MI combines sports viewing with arcade games, food and bar service. The atmosphere is casual, with seating for groups and options for solo dining. Beer, cocktails, wine and liquor are available, along with food served at the bar. Guests can choose table service or outdoor seating, and the business also offers takeout and delivery. It holds a Google rating of 4.5 from 901 reviews.
Weekday lunch options include a $12 salad bar Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., plus a $12 lunch menu. Happy hour includes food and drinks, with hours Monday through Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. and Monday through Thursday from 9 to 11 p.m. Parking at the Embassy Suites Parking Garage is free when guests let their server know. Reservations are accepted, and the entrance, parking, restroom and seating are wheelchair accessible.
4.0(801)· Google4.0 out of 5 from 801 reviews (Google rating)
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Closed · opens 3:00 PM
The Tin Can is listed as an arcade at 206 Cesar E. Chavez Ave SW in Grand Rapids, MI, with bar games, trivia nights, dancing, and sports viewing among its offerings. The atmosphere is casual and hip, and the space is suitable for groups. Beer is a noted feature, alongside cocktails, liquor, and wine. Food is available at the bar, and happy-hour offerings include both food and drinks. Fast service is also listed among its highlights.
For a visit, The Tin Can offers seating indoors and outdoors, welcomes dogs, and has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and restroom. It serves dine-in customers but does not offer table service, takeout, or delivery, and reservations are not accepted. Both free and paid street parking are listed, and credit and debit cards are accepted. Its Google rating is 4 out of 5 from 801 reviews.
4.8(786)· Google4.8 out of 5 from 786 reviews (Google rating)
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Closed · opens 12:00 PM
House Rules Board Game Lounge at 404 Ionia Ave SW in Grand Rapids, MI centers on shared gaming, with a growing library of games and the option to bring your own. The casual, cozy space welcomes groups, families and children, and is popular with students and tourists. It also welcomes LGBTQ guests and is listed as a transgender safe space. Reservations are accepted.
Food and drinks cover lunch, dinner and game-time bites, with counter service rather than table service. Offerings include comfort food, small plates, vegetarian choices and dessert, along with a children’s menu, high chairs and changing tables. The full bar serves beer, wine and cocktails; non-alcoholic options include coffee, energy drinks, juices, CBD water and craft sodas. Dine-in, takeout and delivery are available. The entrance, parking, restroom and seating are wheelchair accessible, and parking options include free and paid street parking plus a paid lot.
4.3(684)· Google4.3 out of 5 from 684 reviews (Google rating)
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Open now · closes 2:00 AM
Steel Cat Bar at 640 Bridge St NW in Grand Rapids, MI pairs a casual, cozy setting with an ice-topped bar and frosted taps. Daily happy hour and a range of mule cocktails are part of its drinks offering, alongside beer, wine and liquor. Listed in the arcade category, the bar has bar games, as well as live music, live performances and dancing. It is also suitable for watching sports and visiting with a group.
Seating and table service are available for dine-in visits, and fast service is among the listed highlights. The entrance, parking and restroom are wheelchair accessible. Parking options include both free and paid lot and street parking, and the bar accepts credit and debit cards. It does not accept reservations or offer delivery. Steel Cat Bar has a Google rating of 4.3 from 684 reviews.
4.8(662)· Google4.8 out of 5 from 662 reviews (Google rating)
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Closed · opens 4:00 PM
Gin Gin's is a diner at 345 Summer Ave NW in Grand Rapids, MI, serving American classics that include steaks, seafood and handmade pasta. The menu also includes comfort food, small plates and vegetarian options, with dinner, dessert and late-night food available. The on-site bar serves handcrafted martinis, vintage cocktails, beer and wine, along with happy-hour drinks. The dining space features an open kitchen, leather booths, sapele wood paneling, moody furnishings and a fireplace, with additional seating in an outdoor courtyard.
Reservations are accepted and recommended for dinner, and a wait is usual. Gin Gin's accommodates groups and offers a children's menu, high chairs and changing tables. It welcomes LGBTQ guests and is listed as a transgender safe space. The entrance, parking, seating and restrooms are wheelchair accessible, and a unisex restroom is available. Guests can dine in or order takeout, but delivery is not offered. Nearby parking options include free and paid street parking and a paid lot.
4.6(654)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 654 reviews (Google rating)
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Closed today
Long Road Distillers is a distillery, eatery and cocktail bar at 537 Leonard St NW in Grand Rapids, MI. Its industrial-style setting pairs house spirits with New American food, and the drinks offerings extend to beer and wine. Cocktails are a listed highlight, alongside fast service and trivia nights. Food is available at the bar, with happy-hour food and drinks also offered. The atmosphere is described as casual and cozy, with hip and upscale elements.
The business accommodates groups and solo diners, welcomes children and LGBTQ guests, and is popular with tourists. There is indoor seating with table service, outdoor seating and a private dining room; reservations are accepted. Dine-in and takeout are available, but delivery is not. Free lot and street parking provide options for drivers, and the entrance, parking, restroom and seating are wheelchair accessible. Long Road Distillers has a Google rating of 4.6 from 654 reviews.
4.5(588)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 588 reviews (Google rating)
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Closed · opens 4:00 PM
Meanwhile Bar, Inc. combines a bar setting with classic arcade games at 1005 Wealthy St SE in Grand Rapids, MI. Art-adorned red walls define the interior, while outdoor tables provide another seating option. The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy and hip, with a buzzing feel and space suited to groups. Arcade and bar games are part of the draw, alongside beer and cocktails noted among the business’s highlights.
The drinks selection includes beer, cocktails, liquor and wine, with happy-hour drinks also available. Food is served, and outside food is allowed. Dine-in seating and table service are offered, but reservations, delivery and takeout are not. Practical features include free parking in a lot and on the street, plus a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking and restroom. Credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments are accepted. Meanwhile has a 4.5 Google rating based on 588 reviews, and fast service is listed among its attributes.
4.5(409)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 409 reviews (Google rating)
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SILVA, at 975 Ottawa Ave NW in Grand Rapids, MI, combines dining with live entertainment, including live music. Listed in the theater category, the business also offers bocce and billiards, with space for banquets and birthday parties. Dinner options include comfort food, small plates, and vegan and vegetarian choices. An on-site bar serves beer, wine, cocktails, and liquor, while a private dining room and catering are available for gatherings.
Weekend brunch runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays and includes specialty coffees. SILVA stays open until 11 p.m. on weekends, though the kitchen closes at 10 p.m. Reservations are accepted and recommended for dinner. The venue accommodates groups and solo diners, with table service and wheelchair-accessible entrances, parking, restrooms, and seating. Parking options include a free lot, free and paid street parking, and a paid garage. Dining is available on-site; delivery is not offered.
3.6(206)· Google3.6 out of 5 from 206 reviews (Google rating)
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Closed · opens 7:00 PM
Eastown Sports Bar is listed as a bowling alley at 1520 Wealthy St SE in Grand Rapids, MI, with offerings that also fit its sports-bar name. The casual setting supports watching sports, bar games and karaoke nights, and is suitable for groups as well as solo dining. Food is served at the bar, with seating and table service available. The drink selection includes beer, cocktails, liquor and wine, and both food and drinks are offered during happy hour.
Dine-in, takeout, delivery and no-contact delivery are available, but reservations are not accepted. Free parking is available in a lot and on the street. The entrance, parking, restroom and seating are wheelchair accessible, and Wi-Fi is provided. Credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments are accepted. The business has a Google rating of 3.6 out of 5 from 206 reviews.
