Restaurant
Unclaimed profileGrand Rapids Garage Bar & Grill
Grand Rapids, MI · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
A neighborhood spot with a wide-ranging drink menu: signature cocktails like the GRGB Old Fashioned and Mustang Mule, an extensive beer list with Michigan craft and rotating drafts, and a compact Woodbridge wine selection. Customers single out the Bloody Mary bar and Aperol Spritz. Spirits span the expected categories. Familiar rather than adventurous, but the breadth gives groups options.
- What should I order?
- Start with the GRGB Old Fashioned, built on Woodinville Bourbon with muddled orange and Luxardo cherry. If you prefer something lighter, the Mustang Mule (Absolut Vodka, ginger beer, lime) can be made with blackberry or strawberry for $2 more. For beer drinkers, Bells Two Hearted and Guinness Draught are solid picks.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who want a familiar range of cocktails, a deep beer list with Michigan representation, and straightforward spirits without fuss. The Bloody Mary bar, praised by customers, may appeal to brunch crowds. Wine enthusiasts should look elsewhere given the limited selection.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The drink menu pairs a deep beer list—including rotating drafts and Michigan breweries—with a signature cocktail program that runs from the GRGB Old Fashioned to a jalapeño-infused La Chupacabra. Non-alcoholic beer options like Lagunitas Hoppy Refresher and Athletic Free Wave broaden the appeal.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail list spans classics and creative riffs: GRGB Old Fashioned, Mustang Mule with fruit add-ons, tequila-based La Cabra and La Chupacabra, and a rum-heavy Captain's Punch. Customers have praised the Aperol Spritz and a Bloody Mary bar, though those aren't on the current menu.
Menu strengths
- — Six signature cocktails show range from bourbon old fashioned to jalapeño-infused tequila.
- — Optional blackberry or strawberry additions on the Mustang Mule and Ketel One Press allow customization.
Standout selections
- — GRGB Old Fashioned: Woodinville Bourbon, muddled orange, Luxardo cherry, brown sugar syrup, bitters.
- — Mustang Mule: Absolut Vodka, lime juice, ginger beer; blackberry or strawberry add $2.
- — La Chupacabra: 21 Seeds jalapeño cucumber tequila, triple sec, lime, sour mix, jalapeño brine.
Wine
The wine list is minimal, offering four Woodbridge varietals: Cabernet, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, and Pinot Noir. It covers red and white basics but nothing more.
Menu strengths
- — Drink menu lists a wine selection including Woodbridge Cabernet, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, and Pinot Noir.
Standout selections
- — Woodbridge Cabernet; Woodbridge Chardonnay; Woodbridge Pinot Grigio; Woodbridge Pinot Noir
Beer
Beer is a clear focus: a wide array of canned and bottled domestic and craft options, rotating drafts, plus seltzers, ciders, and non-alcoholic beers. Michigan breweries are represented, and customers have noted the beer is good.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive list includes local Michigan breweries such as Founders and Bells.
- — Rotating drafts, seltzers, and ciders broaden the selection beyond bottles.
Standout selections
- — Bells Two Hearted (16 oz.); Guinness Draught (16 oz.)
- — Founders All Day (12 oz.); Deschutes Black Butte Porter (12 oz.)
Nonalcoholic
The non-alcoholic program is limited to beer alternatives, with four named options: Lagunitas Hoppy Refresher, Athletic Free Wave Hazy IPA, Busch NA, and Heineken 0.0. No mocktails are listed.
Menu strengths
- — Offers several non-alcoholic beer choices, including craft-style Athletic Free Wave and hoppy refresher.
Standout selections
- — Lagunitas Hoppy Refresher; Athletic Brewing Co. Free Wave Hazy IPA
Spirits
A wide spirits list covers vodka, whiskey, gin, tequila, scotch, and rum, with familiar names like Tito's, Woodford Reserve, Blanton's, Hendrick's, Patron Silver, and Macallan 12. No pour sizes or pricing are listed.
Menu strengths
- — Broad spirits coverage across major categories.; Includes premium labels such as Blanton's Bourbon and Macallan 12 Year.
Standout selections
- — Blanton's Bourbon; Macallan 12 Year Scotch; Woodford Reserve Bourbon
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