Grand Rapids Nightlife

Touching Gus is the premier band on the GR Live Music circuit. The have the perfect blend of classic rock, alternative and originals that leaves the audience salivating for more. Frontman Nate Mehren continually keeps the audience involved in the show, guitariest Lattie Zimmerman always has a smile on his face, Terry and Mike combine to form one of the deadliest rhythm sections (bass and drums respectively) around and keyboardist Brandon Ward brings it all home. Their originals are more than worthy of just the local scene and when they belt out "Michigan Calls," you truly feel the vibe of the soul of Touching Gus.

Casual....just a good old fashioned rock n' roll band.

Theme: Live Music

Address: Various spots throughout Grand Rapids

Directions: River City Saloon, Flannigans, Sluggos, Rick's American Cafe (Lansing)

Website: www.touching-gus.com


	Touching Gus: Great Live Band	Tip Rating:

Updated By hoser_71

on March 3, 2003

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Touching Gus is a local band that play a good mix of original music and covers. T-Rex is a sex god.

Theme: Live Music

Website: http://touching-gus.com/new.asp


	Gardella's is a great place to...	Tip Rating:

By 3.aburton

on August 26, 2002

Gardella's is a great place to meet up with some friends for drinks. It's always packed on weekends.

Club 1894 is the place to go for dancing. DON'T wear jeans.

Theme: Nightclub

Directions: Downtown.


	The BOB: The BOB	Tip Rating:

By hoser_71

on August 26, 2002

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Just about anyone who's been in Grand Rapids knows about the BOB. The BOB stands for Big Old Building, and is pretty much in the center of things in downtown Grand Rapids.

The BOB has just about enything for every taste. Food, dancing, live bands, an arcade, a brewery, pool tables, outdoor decks, and a comedy club.

It's such a big place that just about every type of person can be found here, especially with the Van Andal Arena next door.

On avaerage though most people are nicely dressed because they're there for dates/business dinners/shows.

Theme: Live Music

Directions: Downtown across the street from the arena. Fastest way there is to take US 131 to the Pearl St. exit and then take Monroe south.

Other Contact: www.thebob.com


	Opus 1894: Opus 1894	Tip Rating:

By Fran_Schaak

on August 26, 2002

Old Town's first sophisticated multi-level night spot offering a diverse, cosmopolitan atmosphere. Experience the Dragon Fly Room featuring progressive Japanese cuisine. Cover charge is $5 during the week and $10 on weekends.

No jeans here! This is yuppy land. Dress up.

Theme: Live Music

Directions: Located in GR's 'Old Town' at 58 Ionia S W, near the Van Andel Arena, home of the GR Griffins hockey team and the Rampage Arena football team.

Other Contact: 616-458-6787


	If you're in GR and looking...

By Chronos1268

on August 25, 2002

If you're in GR and looking for the nightlife, check out the BOB (Big Old Building) in Downtown Grand Rapids. They will have whatever you're in the mood for.
The BOB is a three story 'night-spot mall.' It offers fine dining, dance clubs, a comedy club, an arcade, pool hall, burger joint, tobacconist, and a bar. All this under one roof.

The dress code depends on where you're headed. The fine dining requires dress attire, while the arcade and pool hall normally finds their patrons wearing jeans. Dress according to your destination.

Theme: Live Music

Directions: Located on Fulton & Monroe


	The BOB, downtown, is the most...

By capman

on August 26, 2002

The BOB, downtown, is the most popular night spot in the area. It has 4 floors of restaurants, clubs, and a comedy revue. They charge cover after 9pm. There are clubs and bars all over the place downtown, but the best are located near the arena (and the BOB). I recommend The BOB, Taps, Flannigans, and J. Gardellas. Bulls Head is good, but VERY noisy. Opus is very popular with aging yuppie types. Stay away from any bars in the Amway Grand Plaza complex, and those on Division Ave. (they advertise a lot, but are dull, dull, dull). Go to Mulligans and The Intersection in Eastown for the best live music and the grunge scene. The bars and clubs in the suburbs tend to attract a redneck crowd.
The BOB is fun because there is so much to do in one building.

Most are dressy-casual... khakis and a shirt.

Theme: Live Music

Directions: Downtown


	Bars Bars Bars

By dreamdancer118

on February 27, 2004

Nocturnal: A high calss night club, dress to impress. Live DJ's Spinning techno music. Loacated in the Intersection. (saturday night)

Intersection: A live band rock nightclub. Local bands, dress is casual.

Tiki Bobs Cantina: College feel, DJ plays CD's Top 40 music. Girls can dance on the bar top, Very high energy bar!

TGI Fridays: Sportsy lounge type feeling, serves food untill 1am, happy hour from 4-7 and then 10-1:30. cool bartenders, nice atmosphere (happyhour at bartop only)

Nocturnal: Dress to impress, very up to date fashion, be brave and bold, look your absolute best. Grand Rapids hottest night club, and best looking people

Intersection: Dress as you would like, no restrictions.

Tiki Bobs Cantina: Dress casual, dont go in sweats and a sweatshirt if you know what i mean, try to look presentable

TGI Fridays: Dress however you would like!

Theme: Nightclub

Address: look up address with a search engine!

Directions: All located in the heart of downtown GR


	48 West: Nighttime elegance

By themac2000

on February 22, 2005

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48 West

For those of us GR people that were around when this was The Duece this popular middle aged bar has certainly caught on in the downtown area. With live music on the weekends and the classier look than before 48 West is an icon. It is connected to Taps if you want a change in scenery.

No real dress code... but everyone is usually dressed business casual at least. I have worn jeans in there though... it's no big deal.

Theme: Nightclub

Address: 48 Fulton st

Directions: East of the Bob 2 blocks... corner of Ionia and Fulton


	Kale's Korner Bar: Cheapest Bar downtown

By pearls187

on August 8, 2005