Best Grand Rapids, MI Nightlife

Crush 1.

Downtown's sleekest dance club, Crush offers a contemporary, urban look and feel, making it all the rage among younger sophisticates. From live jazz to dance parties, trendy Crush is...  Read more »

J. Gardella's Tavern 2.

Few downtown bars offer the unique mix of casual atmosphere and upscale setting that J. Gardella's, fortunately, manages to pull off. This multi-level nightspot, located in a...  Read more »

Mulligan's Pub 3.

Eastown's version of a neighborhood watering hole, this dive offers a dark, cozy setting no matter the time of day. Rub shoulders with locals at the spacious rectangular bar, enjoy a...  Read more »

Founders Taproom 4.

A short distance from Grand Rapids' downtown scene, this beautiful brew pub is popular not only as an upscale place to toss back a few hand-crafted ales and lagers but also as a...  Read more »

Cottage Bar & Restaurant 5.

A favorite of downtown business-types and Grand Rapids Press reporters (thanks to its award-winning burgers and chili), the Cottage offers a cozy, almost neighborly atmosphere that...  Read more »

Billy's 6.

This swanky, smoky East Tower is a great place to catch live jazz and blues. Chrome and red pleather furniture (actually a hodgepodge of tall bistro tables, snug cafe-style tables,...  Read more »

Flanagan's 7.

Likely one of the few places in town where you'll find Guinness Stout on tap and Jameson Whiskey behind the counter, this Pearl Street staple brandishes the quintessential "pub look"...  Read more »

Monkey Bar Resto Lounge 8.

Located on the basement level of downtown's Big Old Building, the trendy Monkey Bar is a haven of sorts for those yearning for a place with international flair. The decor, stark...  Read more »