10th St. Saloon
(Plainwell)

Oct 2020

B

8 craft brews on tap including Latitude 42 Powerline Porter, Bells Two Hearted, Bells Octoberfest, Griffin Pumpkin Ale and Pigeon Hill Salted Caramel. PBR and Ciderboys too. Lots of character in a small space but bar staff not wearing masks and no social distancing during the pandemic.

600
(Downtown)

Jan 2018

B

4 craft brews on tap, beers that you don't usually run across. Small serving sizes are at regular prices. The place is a beautiful conversion from a steel fabrication building and still has that new bar smell.

Airways
(Portage Rd)

Mar 2023

A

15 craft beers on tap plus Guinness and a couple of ciders. Super Trooper brown ale was one we had not run across before. It tasted very good. A friendly place and good service. Definitely recommended.

Angels
(King Hwy)

Mar 2019

B

4 beers on tap, Bells Two Hearted being the only craft beer plus PBR. Steak dinner day is on Wednesday, $7.99 before 3pm. A warm and welcoming place. Audience participation is expected and recommended.

Angels Crossing
(Vicksburg)

Jun 2019

B

5 beers on tap of which 4 were craft brews - Bells Two Hearted, Bells Oberon, Distant Whistle IPA and Latititude 42 Moontower.

Apoptosis
(Westnedge)

Jan 2023

A

BREW PUB - 9 beers and 2 seltzers on tap.  Everything from a blonde ale to a stout, many with subtle fruit notes. Everything we tried was excellent. No food yet but it's well worth a visit.

Applebees
(Gull Road)

May 2018

B

A good selection of 12 beers on tap, most of them craft beers. Good atmosphere for a corporate chain. Appetizers are recommended.

Applebees
(S.Westnedge)

Oct 2018

B

11 beers on tap, 4 of them local craft brews, 3 Founders and 1 Bells. A couple of Sam Adams brews and Blue Moon also. Good atmosphere for a corporate chain. Appetizers are recommended.

Applebees
(W.Main)

Sept 2019

B

11 beers on tap, 5 of them local craft brews plus Sam Adams, Stella and Blue Moon. Angry Orchard cider on tap too. Great appetizers, especially during happy hour.

Arcadia
(Downtown)

Jun 2017

A

Brew pub - 24 beers on tap or keg. Big doors open to the outside. Plenty of activity on the lawn and river front plus there is often live music.  It's a great place to go on a summer evening and you can bring your dog!  Sept 2019 Update - Arcadia is closed.

Bar 242  (Wings Event Center)

Dec 2018

C

Warning - no beer on tap. Five beers in cans, all Bud or Miller except for one, which is Goose Island. Only open for private parties when there are events.

Barn Brewers
(Lawton)

Aug 2021

A

BREW PUB - 10 brews on tap including an irish red, oat blonde, pecan porter, pale ale, lager, IPA and double IPA. There was live music on a Saturday afternoon. Everything was great about this pub. You need to pay it a visit.

Beer Exchange
(Downtown)

Oct 2019

A

24 beers on tap plus mead, cider and brown sugar barley wine. This is the place for the most adventurous beer drinker. They always have unusual brews on tap and the bar staff are very knowledgeable.

Bell's
(Downtown)

May 2021

A

BREW PUB. The biggest attraction of brew pubs in Kalamazoo. There were 20 beers on tap. Here's the beer list and you can see there is something for everyone. Larry Bell kept it interesting and we'll see if the new owners do the same. Highly recommended.

Big T
(Lawton)

Aug 2021

A

Big T has been around forever. It has 46 beers on tap of which 40 were craft brews. We had Monkey Drool and Griese Monkey, which are both excellent brown ales. You can't argue with 40 craft beers on tap. Pay it a visit sometime.

Bilbo's
(Stadium Dr)

Mar 2019

A

24 taps and 19 of those are a great selection of regional craft brews. There's also Guinness, Stella, Blue Moon and PBR. Bilbos's brews a couple of their own beers onsite too.

Black Rock
(Trade Center Way)

Mar 2023

A

21 brews on tap, 14 of which are craft beers plus Stella, Blue Moon, Sam Adams and Leinenkugels. Ultra modern decor. You can cook your own steak on a flat rock that is 755 degrees (careful with those fingers). Well worth a visit.

Blue Dolphin
(Downtown)

Dec 2019

C

4 beers on tap including Bells Christmas Ale and Bells Two Hearted.

Boatyard
(E. Patterson)

2016

A

Brew pub. A selection of 12 beers and they are good. Friendly staff and owners. They serve food now. Owner will gladly give tour of the brewery. Fun place to go to. Sept 2019 update - sadly, Boatyard has closed.

Bold
(Texas Corners)

July 2019

B

6 beers on tap of which 5 were craft brews from Dark Horse, Tapistry, Old Nation and Arcadia. Service could be quicker.

Bowman's
(Climax)

Oct 2019

B

A real surprise in the country - 6 beers on tap, of which 5 were craft brews, plus a refrigerator full of interesting and unusual beers including Little Kings Cream Ale and Strohs. A very friendly place with great beer. Definitely worth the drive.  May 2022 Update - We are told that Bowman's has closed. Major bummer!

Brann's
(By Crossroads Mall)

Jun 2019

A

24 beers on tap of which most are an impressive selection of craft brews. This includes beers from Perrin, Arcadia, Lansing, M43, Bells, Saugatuck, Petoskey and One Well. Also on tap are Stella and Labatts Blue. March 2020 Updates - Brann's has closed

Bravo!
(Portage Rd)

2016

B

6 beers on tap that are brewed specifically for Bravo! - amber, pale ale, IPA, berry sour, porter and imperial stout. The amber and porter were excellent. The bar is small with no music but enjoyable. June 2020 Update - Bravo! has closed.

Brewery Outre
(Downtown)

Dec 2022

A

BREW PUB. 11 beers on tap. A great variety and all the brews we had were excellent. This is a new pub in 2022 that's well worth a visit.

Brewsters
Junction
(Portage Rd)
  

Apr 2019

A

16 beers on tap including 6 local craft brews plus Newcastle Brown, Blue Moon, Stella, Guinness, Sam Adams Cherry Wheat and Leinenkugel Shandy. Perrins Clear Coast Selzer is interesting. Aircraft theme gives character. Great patio. Brewsters has always been a local favorite. March 2023 Update - this Brewsters has closed.

Brewsters
(Paw Paw)
  

Nov 2021

B

10 beers on tap but only 4 craft brews, Saugatuck Porter and St. James Light English Ale being the highlights. Guinness and Sam Adams Cherry Wheat on tap too.

Brewsters
(Otsego)

Sep 2022

C

5 beers on tap but only 2 craft brews plus Sam Adams Octoberfest.

Brick and Brine
(Downtown)

Jan 2022

A

6 craft beers on tap at this new resteraunt, which includes Tapistry Pecks Porter, Founders Solid Gold, Alaskan Amber and New Holland Dragons Milk. Delightful ambience and excellent service. It's already a popular place for good reasons.

Brite Eyes
(S Burdick)

Nov 2021

C

BREW PUB. Only 5 craft beers on tap but they are tasty. Cramped interior and no table or bar service. There was a loud and obnoxious machine running behind the bar. We left after one beer.

Buddy's
(S Westnedge)

Sep 2020

A

This is the replacement for Old Chicago on S.Westnedge - 11 beers on tap of which 8 were craft beers, incluing Buddy Brew, Purple Gang Pilsner, M43, Booce IPA and Traffic Jam. Brews are half-price in happy hour. Great service. Definitely an A rating.

Bud's
(Schoolcraft)

Aug 2022

A

11 beers on tap of which 8 were a good selection of craft beers. A historic building in great shape recently re-opened.

Buffalo Wild Wings
(Stadium Dr)

May 2018

A

24 beers on tap of which 10 were craft beers. Also on tap were Guinness, Stella, Heineken, Blue Moon, Rolling Rock and Modelo. For sports fans there are 42 TVs all showing sports channels. We had a good time.

Canal St Cafe
(Augusta)

Mar 2018

C

Usually 3 beers on tap but only 2 available when we were there. Nice bar and friendly staff but not enough beer on tap.

Capones - The Grotto
(Campus)

Nov 2018

C

12 beers on tap of which 6 are craft beers. Great happy hour prices thru 7:30pm. A college hangout with zero character. We found it depressing and left after one beer. Sept 2019 update - The Grotto has closed.

Carrabba's
(S Westnedge)

Dec 2021

B

5 beers on tap, including Bells Rind Over Matter, Blue Moon, Sam Adams Seasonal and Peroni. Peroni is a tasty Italian lager. The appetizers were sooooo good. Not many draft beers here but it's a delightful place to spend some time.

Chau Haus
at Old Mill
Golf Course
(Schoolcraft)

Jun 2019

C

8 beers on tap of which 2 are craft brews - Bells Oberon and Bells Two Hearted. Also on tap are Guinness, Berger and Sierra Rose cider. Alas, this place had zero character. Sept 2019 update - this Chau House has closed.

Chili's
(S Westnedge)

Apr 2018

C

8 beers on tap including Stella, Oberon and Blue Moon. The queso is an excellent appetizer.  Not many local craft beers but still a good place to spend some time.

CJ’s Pub
(Lake St)

Jan 2018

C

Half-a-dozen beers on tap but just a couple of craft brews. Bring earplugs. It has a regular group of patrons and they are pleasant people…just loud.

Clara's
(Battle Creek)

Sep 2021

B

6 beers on tap of which 4 are craft brews plus Dos Equis Amber. We had the Solid Gold. A small bar but it has a lot of character.

Comensoli's
(Downtown)

Feb 2020

A

A great selection of 7 craft beers on tap, including Holy Grail Mead, Shorts Mule Beer, Saint Archer Gold, Bells Light Hearted Ale and Alaskan Amber. Also Saint Cheri cider. A really nice place and friendly people. We're going back for dinner.

Continental Lanes
(Sprinkle Rd)

Feb 2023

C

7 beers on tap but only 2 craft beers, Bells Two Hearted and Bells Bright White. No reason to drink here.

Core Bistro
(Battle Creek)

Mar 2022

B

Only 3 beers on tap including Sam Adams Cold Snap and Roak Limited. They are planning to add more taps. The food is excellent. This is a hidden gem.

Crafted Copper
(Stadium Dr)

Dec 2021

A

This place is advertised as a cocktail bar but they also have 24 regional craft beers on tap, including some unusual ones. It's a small place but the beer selection is large. You should give it a try.

Craftsman Chop Co.
(By Crossroads Mall)

Feb 2023

A

Down from 19 brews on tap to 10 but an excellent selection of craft beer from breweries Three Floyds, Big Sky, Rogue Ales, Oddside, Bells and DuClaw.  If you’re looking for an easy-to-get-to place for some good craft brew after shopping on Westnedge, this is it. Relaxed atmosphere and a friendly staff.

Dabney & Co.
(Downtown)

Jan 2023

C

No beer on tap. Only four bottled beers, including Stella, Modello and Bells Two Hearted. This place is a new cocktail bar and beer is just not their thing.

Dark Horse
(Marshall)

Oct 2021

A

BREW PUB. 14 craft brews on tap including Boffo Brown, Amber, Raspberry ale, Crooked Tree, Elf Ale, Rain in Blood and Special Reserve Black Ale. Look, this place is a legend. You have to check it out.

Dave's Bar
(D Ave)

Mar 2022

B

Dave's Bar is brand new, located under the Club Car resteraunt. They have 6 beers on tap including Alaskan Amber, Two Hearted, Hopslam and a hazy IPA. It's worth a visit the next time you're north of town.

Delta Hotel
(Oshtemo)

Nov 2022

B

10 beers on tap including a good selection of 9 craft beers plus Guinness. A calm and soothing environment.

Distant Whistle
(Vicksburg)

Oct 2020

B

BREW PUB. This was our second visit after the first one in 2017. Beers were Festbier, Satellite, Backpackers, Baker St, Shadow Dog and Galactic Breeze. A very pleasant and relaxing bar. It's THE place for a craft beer if you’re in Vicksburg.

Duck Inn Waddle Out
(Lake St)

Jan 2019

C

Bells Two Hearted on tap along with Bud, Bud Lite and Miller Lite. An inner-city neighborhood bar that has some character and history. It's worth a visit.

Eastland Bowl
(Gull Rd)

Nov 2019

C

3 beers on tap of which 1 is a craft beer, Peninsula Pils from Lansing Brewery. If you're not a bowler, there isn't any point in stopping here.

Elysium
(Downtown)

Jan 2022

B

No draft beer on tap. An excellent selection of 15 beers in cans and bottles, including Altes Detroit Lager.

Erbelli's
(Oshtemo)

Nov 2022

B

11 beers on tap, 8 of which are craft beers from Bells, Atwater, Saugatuck and One Well. Guinness, Blue Moon, and Labatts Blue also. Excellent pizza.

Erbelli's
(Portage Rd)

May 2019

B

12 beers on tap, 6 of which are craft beers plus Guinness, Lagunitas, Labatt Blue and Cider Boys. The bar is very small and the place can get busy but the beer is good.

Fieldstone Grill
(W Center)

Jun 2022

A

11 beers on tap, all regional craft brews, including Ludington Bay St. James, Perrin Dream Seeker, Dragons Milk and Shorts Locals Light. Great service, atmosphere and a beautiful nature view through a big glass wall or from the deck.

Final Gravity
(Downtown)

Jan 2022

A

BREW PUB. 8 beers on tap, all their own. The ones we drank tasted great. A lot of wine and cider options too, plus Brix soda. Live music on some nights. You should definitely spend some time here.  

Fisher Lake Inn
(Three Rivers)

Sep 2021

C

No beer on tap. 27 bottled beers but no beer on tap!!!

Fletchers Pub (Oakland Drive)

Jul 2022

B

11 beers on tap including Bells Oberon, Two Hearted and 3 different fruit ales. A friendly place with a decent selection of beers.

Fletchers Pub (Texas Corners)

Sep 2021

B

15 beers on tap of which 8 are craft beers - 3 Bells, 2 Perrins, 2 Saugatuck and a One Well. The new location in Texas Corners is chaotic and loud. The modern decor doesn't give it much character.

Food Dance
(Downtown)

Jan 2019

B

8 beers on tap, all craft beers and a great selection, including Perrin Gold, Founders Porter, Dragons Milk and Bellaire Brown. Pulsar Starcut Cider also on tap. Beautifully restored building. April 2022 Update - Food Dance has closed.

Frankie's
(Three Rivers)

Sep 2022

B

10 beers on tap but only 3 craft beers, all Bells brews, plus Sam Adams Octoberfest and Leinenkugel's Summer Shandy.

Friends
(Battle Creek)

Aug 2020

C

12 beers on tap, 4 craft beers including Bells Oberon, Bells Two Hearted and M43 Old Nation. Your basic inner city bar.

Fuze
(Downtown)

Jun 2018

B

10 beers on tap, all craft beers and a great selection. My 5% ABV beer came in a small 12oz glass and cost $6.50. The food was fantastic and friendly staff. June 2022 Update - Fuze has closed.

Gibby's
(Mendon)

Sep 2021

C

5 beers on tap but only 1 craft brew, Two Hearted by Bells. Sam Adams Seasonal on tap as well, which was Octoberfest when we were there. Great service but not enough craft beer!

Gonzo’s Bigg Dogg
(Downtown)

Mar 2017

A

BREW PUB, 14 beers on tap. Vanilla Porter and Shoddy Lock (it's a stout) are highly recommended. Downtown Kazoo location with big bar area and plenty of variety. 2022 Update - Gonzo's was bought by Saugatuck Brewing, who have closed this location.

Grand River Brewery
(Marshall)

Oct 2021

A

BREW PUB. 12 brews on tap including hefeweizen, IPA, pale ale, polish lager, pumpkin porter, imperial stout, imperial berliner weise and belgian cherry red. A great place in Marshall to visit and have a few beers.

Green Top
(Downtown)

Aug 2019

A

Big change here since our last visit - Green Top now has 16 beers on tap and 2 ciders. A great selection of craft brews plus Stella, Guinness and other tasty national beers. Good food and live music in Bates Alley too. Wow!

Griffin
(Battle Creek)

Apr 2021

A

34 beers on tap. Griffin is an Irish pub in Downtown BC that has taps for Boddingtons, Smithwicks, Bass and Guinness. There is a large and interesting selection of Michigan craft beers plus national brands like Stella and Dos Equis. Griffin is most impressive!

Handmap Brewing
(Battle Creek)

Sep 2021

A

BREW PUB - 8 brews on tap including a lager, golden ale, irish red, IPA, double IPA, wheat and fruit ale. Excellent beer but no food. Definitely worth a visit. Located in Downtown Battle Creek.

Hank's Tavern
(Three Rivers)

Sep 2020

A

12 beers on tap, 10 craft beers inc. brews from Bells, Perrin, Shorts, One Well and Octoberfest. Great patio beside the Rocky River. Well worth a visit.

Happy Landings
(Corey Lake)

Sep 2022

A

13 beers on tap incliuing a really good selection of 10 craft beers. You can't beat the view of two lakes from the bar. If you want a drive in the country you should end up here.

Harvey's
(Downtown)

Jun 2022

B

8 craft beers on tap incluing Bells Oberon and Two Hearted. Shorts Locals Light, Lansing Angry Mayor and 3 Floyds Zombie Dust. Also Sam Adams Summer Ale. A small but historic place that's perfect for a drink before or after a show at the State Theater.

High Dive
(Downtown)

Jan 2023

A

9 beers on tap including 3 Floyds Zombie Dust, Evil Genius Purple Monkey Dishwasher and Old Nation M43. Bells Amber and Two Hearted plus Blue Moon and a Blakes Cider. Good music. We liked it.

Hilton Garden Inn
(Downtown)

Apr 2021

C

Brand new hotel with a modern decor. No beer on tap yet. A dozen bottled beers available. Once the pandemic is over and business picks up, draft beer will come.

Holiday Inn West
(Oshtemo)

Mar 2020

B

4 beers on tap including Bellaire Brown, Bells Two Hearted and Blue Moon. This is a brand new hotel with a clean, spacious bar.

Hop Cat
(Downtown)

Jun 2022

A

They used to have 100 beers on tap. That number went way down in the pandemic but now it's up to 41, a really good selection of craft beers. Their plan is to get back to 100 brews. It's well worth a visit.

Ice Breaker
(Battle Creek)

Nov 2022

C

Warning - a friendly dive bar but no beer on tap and a very limited selection of bottled beers. It's been a long time since we've seen a condom vending machine but there's one here with a most impressive selection. Love is more important than beer, here. LOL

Indian Run Golf Course (Scotts)

Jun 2019

B

8 beers on tap of which 6 are craft brews - Shorts Melt My Brain, Soft Parade Shandy, M43 Pale Ale, Founders Green Zebra and a couple from Bells.

Jac's Cekola's
(Oshtemo)

Mar 2019

A

An impressive selection of 24 beers on tap. Plenty of regional craft beers plus Sam Adams and Blue Moon. There are no Bells beers, though. Jesse the barman did a great job. It's well worth a visit.

Jac's Cekola's
(S Westnedge)

Feb 2020

A

An impressive number of taps - 33 beers including a wide variety of Michigan craft beers and Stella, Sam Adams plus Blue Moon. Awesome patio. Jac's is definitely worth a visit.

Jaspare's
(Gull Road)

Apr 2019

A

15 beers on tap, 12 are craft beers plus Blue Moon. A nice bar. We bet they have great pizza too!

Jungle Bird
(Downtown)

Jan 2023

B

4 craft beers on tap, including Bellaire Brown, Shorts Locals Light and Bells Two Hearted. It's a pretty new place with an interesting menu. Date night would be fun here.

Kelsey Block Brewing Co.  (Three Rivers)

Aug 2018

B

BREW PUB -7 beers on tap. The cask ESP was smooth and tasty. The blonde ale was excellent too. Attractive building and great service. Combine a show at the Riviera Theatre with a stop here.

Kitchen House (Richland)

Apr 2019

B

6 craft beers on tap including Tapestry Porter, Founders Solid Gold Lager, Brew Dog Elvis Juice and Bells Oberon. A basic bar in a small town restaurant but the beer was great!

KVCC Taps on Tuesdays
(Downtown)

Apr 2022

A

BREW PUB - 11 beers on tap, all made by KVCC students. The brews we had were all excellent. This event also featured food made by students and everything we tasted was sooo good. We're giving these students an A Grade! 

La Pinata
(Oshtemo)

Nov 2021

C

6 beers on tap including Dos Equis, two Modelo's and Blue Moon but no craft beers. Free chips and salsa, though.

Lamplighter  (Comstock)

Jul 2018

C

Warning - no beer on tap, only bottles from an ice chest. The building started in 1889 as a celery warehouse. It became a bar in 1951 and at one time it was one of the top dining spots in town. No shortage of character here.

Landmark
(Three Rivers)

Sep 2021

B

8 beers on tap, 7 are craft beers including brews from 3 Floyds, Big Lake, Ludington Bay and Frankenmuth. Visit Lowrys book store across the street and then have a beer here.

Latitude 42 (Portage Rd)

Mar 2023

A

BREW PUB. 15 beers on tap, everything from a golden ale to an imperial stout. L42 also offers 5 ciders, wines, rum, vodka, boubon, sangria and more. Nice atmosphere, great food and great service. The Hop Garden is the perfect place for relaxing on a summer evening. This place is one of our favorites.

Latitude 42
(West Main)

2018

A

BREW PUB. 16 beers on tap and all of them are excellent. Decor is striking and the new beer garden is impressive, including an outdoor bar and a pool table. A visit is highly recommended.

LFG
(Downtown)

Feb 2019

C

No beer on tap or in bottles at this gaming bar. 16 beers and 1 cider in cans. Some unusual ones including Banana Bread Fruit Beer, Peanut Butter Stout and Blueberry Lemonade Shandy. But nothing on tap....

Lindbergh's Landing
(Portage Rd)

Dec 2018

B

12 beers on tap of which 5 are craft beers. Three Bells brews - Best Brown, Two Hearted Ale and Oberon (Oberon in December!!). Friendly people but the place really needs music and more character. March 2020 Update - Lindburg's has closed.

Liquid Note
(Otsego)

Dec 2021

A

BREW PUB - a great selection of 16 regional craft beers on tap, none of which were their own because they lost their brewer. With a new brewer now onboard they will have three of their own beers on tap by New Years and more in early 2022. Great music is their thing so check them out on FaceBook to see who is playing.

LoDo Company
(W Center)

Jan 2019

A

25 craft beers beers on tap plus Stella, Blue Moon, Sam Adams, Guinness and several ciders for a total of 34 taps. The selection of regional craft beers here is excellent. Did you know that LoDo is short for Lower Downtown?Jan 2023 Update - LoDo has closed.

Logan's Roadhouse
(S Westnedge)

Jan 2018

C

8 beers on tap of which just one was a craft beer - Bells Two Hearted. Also Blue Moon, Sam Adams Lager and Dos Equis XX on tap.

Long Lake Tavern
(Sprinkle Rd)

Jul 2022

B

7 beers on tap including 3 craft brews - Shorts Soft Parade, Bells Two Hearted and a summer shandy. Blue Moon too. Bob, the old owner, died a couple of years ago and the new owner is bringing the bar into the 21st century.

Los Amigos
(Stadium Dr)

Dec 2022

C

9 taps but only 3 in use and just 1 craft brew. XX Dos Equis Amber, Negra Modelo and Bells Two Hearted are on tap. You might want to pass this one up.

Louie's
(Downtown)

Feb 2018

B

8 beers on tap of which 5 are craft brews, including beers from Dark Horse, Elk, Ace and  Lugunitas Brown Shugga. Nice patio. Louie's is the oldest bar in the City of Kalamazoo. They are known for good live music. 

Louie's
(Texas Corners)

Sep 2021

B

10 beers on tap of which 6 are craft brews. Blue Moon on tap too. This Louie's is in the old Fletcher's Pub location and features taxidermy similar to the Downtown Kzo location. 

Lucky Girl
(Paw Paw)

Aug 2020

A

BREW PUB - 10 beers on tap, including ales, lagers, IPAs and a Doppelganger plus 3 ciders. Excellent brews and the nachos were delicious too. They have some impressive military artifacts. Highly recommended. 

Main St Pub
(Gull Road)

Jul 2018

C

14 beers on tap of which 6 are craft beers. No porters or stouts and no beer list. The bar staff wouldn't tell us what they had on tap but a good pub  atmosphere.

Main St Pub (Mattawan)

Sep 2020

C

10 beers on tap of which 4 are craft beers - 2 Bells, All Day IPA and a Perrins. Blue Moon, Guiness and Sam Adams too. Bar staff did not wear  masks and no social distancing during the pandemic!

Main St Pub (S Westnedge)

Mar 2018

B

No beer list but seems to have a good selection, including Gonzo's Vanilla Porter. Good atmosphere and pub food.

Main St Pub (Vicksburg)

Jun 2018

C

No beer list but 10 beers on tap with 4 craft brews. Country music playing continually, the TV showing killing of elephants and lions plus a video game called "Big Buck Hunter". It's a redneck paradise but it's not for us.

Main St Pub (West Main)

Oct 2018

B

10 beers on tap with 5 craft brews, including a couple of good local brown ales. No beer list. Located in a shopping center but it's got some character.

Maistro's Pizza
(Oshtemo)

May 2019

B

6 beers on tap with 3 craft beers: Bells Oberon, Perrin Grapefruit and Founders All Day IPA. Also Lagonitas IPA. It's a small but friendly place. We bet their pizzas are excellent.

Malloy's Pub
(Stadium Dr)

Sept 2019

A

This is a whiskey bar but they have 30 beers on tap including craft brews from Founders, Atwater, Bells, Shorts, Saugatuck, New Holland, Texas Corners and One Well. Then add in national favorites like Guinness, Harp and Smithwicks. We had a great time here. Dec 2021 Update - Malloy's Pub has closed.

Martell's
(Parkview Hills)

Apr 2019

B

4 beers on tap: Bells Two Hearted, Bells Oberon, Stella and Moretti Bira, a small but good selection of brews. Plenty of bottled beer too.

Martini's
(S Westnedge)

Feb 2019

B

6 beers on tap, all craft brews which included a couple of Elk brand brews and 1 cider. A small but really good selection of craft beers.

Maude's Taphouse
(Otsego)

Aug 2021

A

26 beers on tap including brews from 3 Floyds, Silver Harbor, Odd Side, Sweetwater, Left Hand and the usual local brewers. Maud's has an amazing selection of craft beers. It's definitely worth a trip up to Otsego to visit Maude's.

McGonigle's
(E Michigan)

Jun 2022

B

6 beers on tap, of which 3 are local craft brews - Oberon, Soft Parade and All Day IPA. Guinness on tap too. It's a Eastside local hangout, homely but not fancy. We had a good time there.

Mission Pointe (Richland)

Apr 2019

B

8 beers on tap, 5 of which were craft beers including Big Lake Leroy Brown, Star Chicken Shotgun, Bells Oberon and Bells Two Hearted. Also Stella. A great beer selection and friendly people.

Monelli’s
(S Westnedge)

Jul 2022

A

Over 40 beers on tap. Excellent selection of craft brews such as Oregon Dock Bums Beach, Toppling Goliath Pseudo Sue, Evil Genius Adulting and Ludington S.S.Badger Blue. It does get loud when full of people.

Moonraker
(Battle Creek)

Nov 2022

A

15 beers on tap including 9 craft brews, Blue Moon and Sam Adams. Easy on-off from I-94 if you need a break from a freeway journey.

Murray Street
(Mattawan)

Dec 2021

A

BREW PUB - 10 craft beers on tap including a double IPA, NEIPA, stout, heferweissen, kolsch, berliner weisse, blackberry wheat plus a grapefruit and pine IPA. Great atmosphere. No food yet but it's in the plan. A brand new brew pub that is definitely worth a visit.

Ned's
(Gull Lake) 

Oct 2020

A

14 beers on tap of which 11 are regional craft beers from Perrin, Saugatuck, Whole Hog, New Belgium, Wolverine, Bells, Founders and Big Lake. Cider from Cider Boys and Soil Friends. Ned's has an impressive new building. Highly recommended.

Niskers Grill and Hockey Bar
(Oshtemo)

Oct 2022

B

Eleven beers on tap of which 6 were craft beers, including Fat Tire, Evil Genius, Phazy Jane and a couple of Bells brews. Modelo and Blue Moon too. It's a sport bar on steroids.

Nob Hill
(Sprinkle Rd

Jan 2017

B

Ten beers on tap of which only two were local craft beers. It's the only place in town that has Point Beer on tap. Great prices, a super-efficient staff and good food plus pool, darts and music. Try a hamburger here - you'll be impressed.

North 11
(Gull Rd)

Jul 2018

A

20 beers on tap and an amazing selection of craft brews. The beer list was detailed and very helpful. The bar itself is striking and spacious. North 11 is an impressive place.

Oakwood Bistro
(Oakland Dr)

Oct 2022

A

8 beers on tap, 7 of which are really good craft brews from Big Wave, Griffin Claw, Shorts, Bells, 3 Floyds and Oddside Ales. The whitefish dip we had was delicious. This place is a hidden gem in Kalamazoo.

O’Duffy’s
(Vine St)

Feb 2017

A

8 beers on tap including Smithwicks, Guinness, Harp and Fullers ESB. A classic neighborhood bar. Beautiful ambience (oak bar, tin ceiling, oldies music, etc.). A really comfortable place to have a beer or two.

Old Burdick’s
(Downtown)

Aug 2017

A

52 beers on tap, 47 of which are craft beers. Some unusual and interesting brews plus Stella and Guinness. All of them are well described in the beer list. Atmospheric and easy to get to in Downtown Kalamazoo.

Old Burdick’s at Wings West
(Oshtemo)

Jul 2018

A

30 beers on tap of which 26 are a great selection of craft beers. You can watch hockey from the bar and the food looked really good. This one was a big surprise.

Old Chicago
(S Westnedge)

Aug 2018

A

25 beers on tap including 12 local craft brews plus Guiness, Newcastle Brown, Stella and other national beers. Also a wide selection of beers in cans and bottles. Good happy hour specials. Sept 2019 update - Old Chicago has closed.

Old Dog
(Downtown)

May 2022

B

7 craft beers and 1 cider on tap, including Edmund Fitzgerald, Zombie Dust, Anchor Steam, All Day IPA and Oberon. Old Dog is not what it used to be, since all the long-time staff left. Fewer beers, no wait staff and no chef means only the basics. Fortunately the live music is still excellent.

Old Goat Tavern
(Campus)

Nov 2021

A

An impressive selection of 21 Michigan microbrews on draft. Clean and modern decor, plus the service was great.  Quote from a young WMU co-ed to the barman: "Give me another of those shots and don't worry - I've got a liver of steel". This bar is definitely worth a visit if you like good craft beer. 

Old Mill
(Plainwell)

Mar 2020

A

BREW PUB - an excellent selection of 10 beers on tap, all their own. We had the copper (amber) ale and the cream ale, both of which were very enjoyable. Service was exemplary and Plainwell Ice Cream is right next door. A visit is highly recommended.

Olde Peninsula
(Downtown)

Apr 2017

A

16 beers on tap, all of which are craft beers. An unusual selection of tasty brews well-described in the beer list. Definitely worth a visit f you're a beer connoisseur. Set in the heart of downtown Kalamazoo. Jul 2021 update - Olde Peninsula has closed.

Olive Garden
(S Westnedge)

Jan 2020

C

6 beers on tap of which two are craft beers - Bells Two Hearted and Bells Bright White. Also Blue Moon and Sam Adams on tap. A nice little bar with limited draft beer selection.

One20
(Paw Paw)

Nov 2021

A

An excellent selection of 18 regional brews on tap, including Grand Rabbits from Marquette Brewing and Lager of Love from Saugatuck Brewing . The food was great. This place is definitely worth a visit.

One Well
(Portage Rd)

Oct 2019

A

BREW PUB. A wide and interesting selection of 18 beers and 2 ciders plus lots of games to play. Great food and service. Large patio. There are soooo many good reasons to spend time at One Well.

Outback Steakhouse
(S Westnedge)

Oct 2018

C

8 beers on tap including Fosters and Stella but only 1 local craft beer, Bells Best Brown. Great service and atmosphere, though. Aug 2021 update - Outback has closed.

Ouzos
(Downtown)

Feb 2019

A

12 craft beers on tap. An excellent selection including brews from Fullers, Moretti, Stiegel, Perrin, Lagunitas and One Well. Strongbow Cider too. All this in a beautifully restored old building. Jan 2020 Update - Ouzos has closed.

Panda Dynasty
(S Westnedge)

Feb 2020

C

This resteraunt is in the old Portage Pub building. No beer on tap but 7 or 8 bottled beers are available. Unless you want Chinese or Japanese bottled beer there's no reason to visit here.

Papa Pete's
(Downtown)

Dec 2019

B

Next door to the Blue Dolphin, this bar has 7 beers on tap including Bells Christmas Ale, Bells Two Hearted, Bells Bright White and Naughty Girl Stout by Right Brain. Large stage and dance floor for bands every weekend.

Park Club
(Downtown)

Oct 2021

C

No beer on tap but a selection of bottled beers. This is a members-only club.

Paw Paw Brewing
(Paw Paw)

Aug 2019

A

BREW PUB - 19 beers on tap. We had an amber, a sour brown and a strawberry-rhubarb wheat. They all tasted great. It's a large and interesting building that used to be a cherry cannery.  We greatly enjoyed our visit.

Pilsen Club
( Campus)

Mar 2019

B

4 beers on tap including Alaskan Amber, Founders Porter and Guinness. Plenty of other canned brews in a large refrigerator. Very atmospheric including a fireplace and sofas. We enjoyed our visit.

Players Grill (Augusta)

Jun 2018

C

8 beers on tap including a couple of craft beers. Good food and classic rock from Sirius XM makes for an enjoyable time at a country sports bar.

Potter's Lounge at the Four Seasons
(E Cork)

Oct 2018

B

Only 6 beers on tap but a good selection of local craft brews. March 2019 update - unfortunately the Wednesday night free BBQ buffet is gone and there is no more live music.

Presidential Brewing
(Portage Rd)

Apr 2019

B

BREW PUB - 5 tasty craft beers on tap: blonde, cream ale, hefeweizen, stout and kettle sour. There are 4 more beers coming soon. A new brew pub making a great start.

Principle
(Downtown)

Jan 2019

B

5 craft beers on tap and some interesting ones like Bronson Brown, Mr. Orange and Hopfield. A beautiful space on the Downtown Kalamazoo Mall.

Red Lobster
(S Westnedge)

Feb 2019

B

6 beers on tap but just two local craft beers: Bells Winter White and Bells Two Hearted. Also on tap: Stella, Shock Top and Sam Adams Lager. Great ambience and service but a limited craft beer selection on tap.

Red Robin
(S Westnedge)

Aug 2021

A

11 beers on tap including a great selection of 8 craft brews plus Blue Moon. Happy Hour from 4-6 is $3 for a 22oz draft. Great service too. This place was a real surprise.

Revel and Roll West
(Stadium Dr)

Dec 2021

A

30 beers on tap of which 20 are regional craft brews. Guinness and Blue Moon too. This place is a bowling alley but they have a great bar.

Rhino's
(Plainwell)

Oct 2020

B

9 beers on tap, 5 craft beers including Bells Two Hearted, Oberon and Official, Fat Tire and Leinenkugels. A lively place but only one of the bar staff was wearing a mask and no social distancing during the pandemic.

Richland Pub
(Richland)

Apr 2018

B

A reasonable selection of 8 beers on tap. We had Fat Tire. Good family pub atmosphere.

Riviera Maya
(S Westnedge)

Apr 2018

C

6 beers on tap with only 1 craft beer, Bells Oberon and they were out of that. Also Dos Equis Amber, Negra Modelo and Pacifica on tap.

RJ’s
(Portage Rd)

Dec 2017

C

Warning - no craft beers on tap but a good atmosphere in a longtime Portage watering hole. It used to be called Walt's Lounge and is currently a sports bar. Patrons tend to be long-time customers.

Rupert’s
(Downtown)

2016

A

BREW PUB. a great selection of 9 craft beers. It's a casual atmosphere in a familiar spot - the old Boogie Records building. If you want something different, visit Rupert's. Feb 2020 Update - Rupert's has closed.

Saints
(Battle Creek)

Nov 2022

B

8 beers including 3 craft beers, Deer Camp, a Dark Horse brew and Bells Two Hearted. Sam Adams Octoberfest too. Your basic inner city bar.

Salvino's
(Otsego)

Sep 2022

A

28 beers on tap including a really good selection of 16 craft beers plus Sam Adams, Stella and Blue Moon. The food is divine.

Saugatuck Brewing
(Downtown)

Mar 2020

A

BREW PUB, 10 beers on tap, including a couple of Gonzo's Bigg Dogg brews.  2021 Update - Saugatuck has closed for a move into the Olde Peninsula building  

Schaendorf Brewing Co.
(Allegan)

Oct 2022

A

BREW PUB - 12 of their own beers on tap. We had the Pumpkin Spiced Baltic Porter and it was very tasty. Located in Downtown Allegan, the bar was spacious and welcoming. Highly recommended.

Shakespeare’s
(Downtown)

Jan 2019

A

46 beers on tap and located in the heart of Downtown Kalamazoo brew pubs. Friendly, knowledgeable bartenders. Draws large numbers of the younger local and college crowd. Live music in the basement.

Sherwood Cove
(Allegan)

Oct 2022

C

4 beers on tap with just one craft beer, Bells Two Hearted. This is Allegan's dive bar.

Shifters
(W Main)

Dec 2018

B

10 beers on tap. 7 were craft beers including Bells and Founders, Lansing Brewery's Angry Mortician plus Blue Moon. Auto-racing themed bar. A pleasant location for a drink on the West Side. 

SkyDeck
(Downtown)

Jun 2019

C

6 beers on tap but only 2 craft beers, from Bells and Saugatuck. Also Modelo and Leinenkugel Summer Shandy. It's well worth a visit, though. Great service and you can't beat the view.

State Theatre
(Downtown)

Dec 2018

B

6 beers on tap including 4 craft beers - 2 Atwater brews, Bells Two Hearted and a Dark Horse Raspberry Ale. Note that craft beer taps do change regularly. Not a large selection but you're really there to see a show, right?

Steinspark
Biergarten
(W Milham)

Sep 2022

A

A unique outdoor German-style beer garden in Portage. 6 craft beers on tap - Pilsner, Dunkel, Octoberfest, Kolsch, Bells Oberon and Bells Two Hearted. They served German-style food too. It's definitely worth a visit but dress appropriately for the outdoors.

Stoatin Brae
Golf Course
(Augusta)

Jul 2019

A

8 beers on tap, all craft brews including Bells Oberon, Bells Two Hearted, Bells Official, Perrin Black, Stella, Alaskan Amber and Founders All Day IPA. Very comfortable and the view from the bar is spectacular.

Sugar Bowl
(Washington Ave)

Apr 2018

C

Warning - only Bud, Bud Light and Miller Lite on tap. Xmas lights were still up in April. It's an inner-city neighborhood bar full of friendly people.

Taco Bob's
(Downtown)

Jan 2019

C

6 beers on tap but only 2 craft beers, both Bells. They also have 2 Sam Adams brews and Modello.  Friendly people in a casual atmosphere on the Downtown Mall.

Tangy Crab
(S Westnedge)

Mar 2020

B

7 beers on tap, 3 of which were craft beers - Bells Two Hearted, Old National M43 and Bells Oberon. We enjoyed our time here. If you like seafood give this place a try.

Tantric Brewing Co. (Allegan)

Oct 2022

A

BREW PUB.  An amazing selection of 20 of their own beers on tap. We had the Craic Irish Red and enjoyed it very much. This is place to spend a lot of time at.

Tap House
(Downtown)

2016

A

29 beers on tap including some intereresting and unusual ones. Great atmosphere with cozy and comfortable surroundings. Have a couple of beers and some popcorn shrimp here before a show at the State Theater. Nov 2022 Update - this Tap House has closed.

Tap House (W Center)

Jul 2022

A

27 beers and 2 ciders on tap including some really interesting craft brews. Great food. The last remaining Tap House is well worth a visit.

Tap House (Sprinkle Rd)

Apr 2019

A

29 beers on tap including some really interesting ones. It has that Tap House friendliness. Nov 2019 Update - this Tap House has closed.

Tavern on McGillen (Mattawan)

Sep 2020

C

5 beers on tap of which 3 are craft beers - Tapistry Amber, a hazy IPA and Bells Two Hearted. The place had zero character. We won't be back. April 2022 Update - this bar has closed.

Terratorial Brewing (Battle Breek)

Aug 2020

A

BREW PUB. 14 German-style beers including amber, lager, pilsner, porter, stout and sour. The beer, service and food were excellent. We were very impressed!

Texas Corners Brewery
(Texas Corners)

May 2022

A

BREW PUB. Holy cow, we're drinking in a former church! 8 beers and 5 ciders on tap. Brews are a kolsch, black ale, wheat ale, IPA, NEIPA, porter, stout and a special 7th anniversary ale. The ones we had were smooth and tasty. Definitely worth a visit.

Texas Corral
(W Main)

Feb 2019

B

10 beers on tap of which 7 are craft brews from Bells, Perrin, Arcadia and more.

Texas Roadhouse
(S Westnedge)

Jan 2019

C

Warning - They have 6 beers and 1 cider on tap but no craft beer. We drank Blue Moon. Sam Adams 76 is also available. It's a great place and the food is excellent but no craft beer.

The Cove
(Portage Rd)

Jan 2019

A

A really good selection of 14 craft beers on tap plus Stella. Great food, friendly people, modern décor and a view of West Lake from the bar. What's not to like?

The Dock at Bayview (Richland)

Jul 2021

B

11 beers on tap of which 6 are craft beers plus Guinness and Blue Moon. The bar has basic decor but good service and atmosphere. The locals are the shallowest people you'll ever meet.

The Hanger
(W Main)

Oct 2022

A

16 beers on tap of which 12 are craft beers plus Stella. Decor is aircraft/sports in a hanger shaped building. It's a lively place that is worth a visit.

The Hub
(Downtown)

Dec 2022

A

18 beers on tap of which 8 are regional craft beers plus Stella, Guinness, Smithwicks, Modelo, Duval, Sapporo, Bitburger, Ayinger and others. There are brews here we've never seen before! It's definitely worth a visit.

The Library
(W Michigan)

Dec 2022

A

25 beers on tap. A large and interesting selection of craft brews. Good music and service too. A college hangout but you can't argue with 25 beers on tap!

The Stamped Robin
(Downtown)

Sept 2019

C

21 beers in cans but nothing on tap. 15 craft beers in cans plus Guinness, Strohs, Hamms and others. This is a wine and cocktail bar, not a place for beer.

The Union
(Downtown)

Feb 2019

A

11 beers on tap, all craft brews, from Lindmans, Dark Horse, Atwater, Bells, One Well and others. Starcut Cider too. Live music every night from Tuesday to Saturday. Give it a try!  Nov 2020 Update - The Union has closed.

The Wine Loft
(Downtown)

Sept 2019

B

3 beers on tap, all craft brews, from Lansing, One Well and Shorts, plus a craft cider. The building is very impressive and we had great service. We enjoyed our visit here.

Thirsty Hound
(Oshtemo)

Apr 2019

B

3 tasty craft beers on tap - Arcadia Whitsun Wheat Ale, Gonzos Yummy Hoppy Double IPA and Shorts Juicy Brut Ale. Dogs are welcome in this bar. A huge dog park, dog training classes and doggie day camp make this a dog lovers heaven. 

Thunderbird River Ranch
(Downtown)

Jan 2023

B

7 craft brews on tap plus Guinness and Sam Adams. This brand new bar is where Arcadia used to be. We are hoping for great things as Thunderbird gets established in the Kalamazoo scene. 

Tibbs
(Downtown)

May 2017

B

BREW PUB. There are usually 6 or 7 craft brews on tap, a small number but you'll find something you like. The Ben Jonesin’ stout is delightful. Convenient to Downtown and the State Theater. Oct 2020 update - Tibbs has closed.

Time Out Lounge
(Galesburg)

July 2018

C

Warning - 6 beers on tap but only Bud, Miller and PBR. Craft brews in bottles. The deck on the river and a stage for music means that you could have a great time here if you can live without any good beer.

Tin Cup
(Downtown)

Jan 2020

C

Warning - No beers on tap. However, they have over 100 different beers in cans. We were told that the Beer Pong there is very popular.

Trak Houz
(Sprinkle Rd)

Feb 2023

A

27 beers on tap, of which 20 are craft brews. Obviously it's a great selection.  This is a good place to grab a brew while deciding which motorcycle or ATV you want to buy in the Harold Zeigler Adult Toy Store. Check this place out.

Travellers Pub and Cafe
(Portage Rd)

Oct 2022

C

Just 2 beers on tap - an amber by Presidential Brewing and Miller Lite. The place is currently under construction and the bar will be bigger in the future. A pleasure enough place that will get better soon.

Tujax Tavern
(Delton)

Oct 2020

C

4 beers on tap. The 2 craft beers were Bells Oberon and Bells Two Hearted. Amber. This is a century-old country bar with a plywood floor. Nothing sophisticated but we enjoyed our visit.

University Roadhouse
(Campus)

Mar 2023

A

15 beers on tap, 10 craft beers including Bells Oberon, Atwater Dirty Blonde, Bells Two Hearted, Bells Hazy Hearted plus Stella and Modelo. We had a good time.

Up and Under
(Downtown)

Oct 2017

C

Only 4 beers on tap (it used to be 29). Bells Oberon and Two Hearted, Guinness and a cider. This bar is not what it used to be. Not recommended.

Upper Deck
(Shaver Rd)

Dec 2018

A

26 beers on tap, most of which are craft beers. They also have Guinness, Stella and Shock Top. There's a top notch golf simulator. This one was a good surprise.

Valhalla
(Miller Rd)

Jul 2021

A

BREW PUB - 10 different meads and 3 farmhouse ales. The meads are really good but keep in mind they are 14% alcohol. We had flights of the meads plus a farmhouse ale. Open mic night on Sundays. This place is great - you need to visit!  

Vickers
(Vicksburg)

Oct 2020

A

17 regional craft beers, 8 ciders,  Guinness and Leinenkugels on tap. The outdoor bar in a beautiful water setting is amazing. Great service and 1960s/70s music. A little piece of heaven on earth!

Village Hideaway (Vicksburg)

Jun 2018

B

6 beers on tap of which 2 were craft brews. Hometown sports bar in a nicely restored old building. Good atmosphere. The attractive neon sign outside is shown at the bottom of this page.

Viva Fajita
(Portage Rd)

Oct 2022

C

4 beers on tap - Old Nation M-43, Shorts Locals Light, Negra Modelo and Miller Lite. This is in the old Bravo's building. We didn't eat but the food looked amazing.

Waldos
(Campus)

Mar 2018

C

Only 6 beers on tap, no craft beers so we had to drink PBR. Longtime campus hangout that has memories for almost everyone. The beer was bad but at least the music was good.

Wax Wings
(Gull Rd)

Apr 2022

A

BREW PUB. 13 beers on tap, everything from a pilsner to an imperial stout. Ask for a full pour if you want 14 oz instead of the standard 7oz glass. No food but a really good beer selection.

Websters Prime
(Downtown)

Apr 2019

B

4 beers on tap, all craft brews - Perrin Black, Bells Oberon, Bells Two Hearted and Big Lake Michigan Amber. Live music most nights and a friendly staff. We had a great time. January 2022 Update - Websters Prime has closed.

Wild Bull
(Downtown)
  

Jul 2018

C

Warning - only Miller Lite on tap. No beer in bottles, only in small cans at six bucks. At least they have a reasonable selection of beer in cans and fun shows like The Spazmatics. Feb 2022 Update - Wild Bull is only open for private parties.

Wild Ginger
(Romence Rd)
  

Jul 2019

C

Warning - no beer on tap but 25 bottled beers, many of which are craft brews.

Wings Etc.
(S Westnedge)
  

May 2019

B

12 beers on tap of which 4 are craft beers plus Shock Top and Cider Boys. A refrigerator full on bottled beers. No dark beers here but it's a friendly place.

Y Bar
(Campus)
  

Nov 2018

A

22 beers of which 10 are craft beers. Great service and ultramodern decor. It's a college hangout but worth a visit.

Zazio's
(Downtown)
  

Feb 2020

B

7 beers on tap and all of them are craft beers. Breweries featured were Bells, Shorts, New Holland and Tapistry. A great beer selection, service and modern decor. We enjoyed our visit here. Nov 2020 Update - Zazio's has closed.

Zebs (Texas Corners)

Feb 2023

A

15 beers on tap of which 11 are craft beers, including Moose Drool, Sweet Baby Jesus, Fudgie Kruger, Axe Man and Zombie Dust. Blue Moon and Killians too. It's well worth the drive.

Zoo City Beastro
(Portage Rd)

May 2022

B

11 beers on tap of which 6 are craft beers, including M43, Oberon, Edmund Fitzgerald and Alaskan Amber. The food is very good. It's definitely worth a visit.

A note on ratings - anytime you have ratings, not everyone can get the top grade. That's life, right? You can safely go into all the establishments above, enjoy a beer and have a good time. However, there are some that stand out for their craft beer selection on draft. It's all about the beer! We wanted to let people know which pubs and bars had the beers we were most impressed with.  

Other factors like service and decor may influence our rating.