Mulligans A bar/pub Perfect for twenty- to thirty- somethings into counterculture and indie rock. Sunday "make- your- own bloody mary bar". Not for the faint of heart. Right across from Yesterdog at the corner of Wealthy and Lake, in the Eastown neighborhood, a few miles East of Downtown.
The B.O.B. ("the Big Old Building") is a popular downtown nightspot featuring a diverse assortment of restaurants and bars under one roof, across the street from the Van Andel Arena, downtown.
The Intersection is a long-standing venue for live rock and other kinds of music, recently relocated to a larger space downtown.
The Meanwhile is on Wealthy, just west of Eastown, near Diamond Avenue. Only about 4 years old, this hipster bar specializes in cheap drinks (numerous specials throughout the week), unique concoctions (try the "Vern Ehlers", named after the city's representative in Congress), pinball, and a great jukebox. Now features an outdoor patio in the back.
Billy's Lounge on Wealthy in Eastown features live music - especially blues - most nights.
Diversions is the most popular gay/lesbian-friendly club in town, downtown on Fountain St. just west of Division Ave.
Founders, 235 Grandville Ave SW, is a great microbrew and taproom recently relocated to a new downtown locale. Count on a great variety of beer and occasional live music.
Bar Divani , 15 Ionia Ave SW, is the best winebar in the city. Excellent selections of wine, beer and spirits, and fantastic cusine. Wonderful atmosphere as well.
Hopcat is the city's newest place for a great variety of craft and micro brewed beers, located next to Bar Divani, on Ionia. Featuring over 40 rotating draft beers, and over 100 bottles to choose from, there is something for everyone (including liquor for those that can't drink beer)
Spinnaker Lounge (at the Hilton Grand Rapids), 4747 28th Street SE (28th Street at Patterson Ave), ☎ 616-957-1111, . 6:30a-10p. A casual gathering spot, featuring multiple flat screen TV's, leather couches, and a fire place. Plenty of space for large gathering.$8-$40. �
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