Restaurant
Unclaimed profileGravity Taphouse Grille
Grand Rapids, MI · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Gravity Taphouse Grille runs a wide beverage net: 65 rotating taps, a cocktail list that swings from a RedWater Old Fashioned to a Michigan Mojito, and a wine list with regional range. A dedicated zero-proof menu keeps the non-drinkers busy. Customers praise the beer and cocktail selections as fabulous, and the draft cocktail flight is a sensible way to sample the program.
- What should I order?
- Start with the RedWater Old Fashioned ($14), a bourbon-forward cocktail with runny honey and a house cherry. For a broader look, the draft cocktail flight at $15 covers several styles. Beer drinkers should scan the 65 taps; a two-Heart IPA from Bell's is a reliable Michigan standard.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Beer enthusiasts with an eye for rotating taps and Michigan breweries will find plenty to explore. Cocktail drinkers who want classics and fruit-forward options are covered, and the zero-proof menu makes it a viable stop for designated drivers.
- When should I go?
- Happy hour brings $3 off specialty cocktails and $2 off drafts, making it a sensible time to sample more of the menu. Sunday brunch includes specialty coffee cocktails.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $12 to $15, with a draft cocktail flight at $15. Beer glasses range from $4.50 to $23, with flights from $2 to $14. Wine by the glass starts at $8; bottles from $31 to $99. Happy hour discounts apply to cocktails, drafts, and wine by the glass.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The 65 rotating taps combine beer, seltzer, cider, and draft cocktails under one roof, a setup that blurs the line between taproom and cocktail bar. The beer menu is organized by style with ABV and brewery details, and the cocktail list includes a dedicated zero-proof section.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Specialty cocktails span bourbon, rye, vodka, rum, and tequila, with a draft cocktail option. The menu includes eight named drinks with detailed ingredients, plus zero-proof alternatives and brunch coffee cocktails.
Menu strengths
- — Eight named cocktails with clear spec lists, from a Mainstay Manhattan to a Watermelon Margarita.
- — Draft cocktails and a $15 flight expand the format beyond standard pours.
- — Zero-proof options are integrated into the cocktail menu.
Standout selections
- — RedWater Old Fashioned — 1792 bourbon, orange and angostura bitters, runny honey, orange peel, house cherry.
- — Southern Paloma — Cazadores blanco with Pelotón de la Muerte mezcal, peach, lime, and ruby red grapefruit.
Pricing: $12-$15 per drink; draft cocktail flight $15; happy hour $3 off specialty cocktails.
Wine
The wine list covers rosé, sparkling, white, and red, with eight named examples from France, Italy, California, New Zealand, and Michigan. Served by glass or bottle, with a happy hour discount on glasses.
Menu strengths
- — Regional range includes France, Italy, New Zealand, and a Michigan Leelanau Riesling.
- — Varietals span rosé, Moscato, Prosecco, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, and Riesling.
- — Available by glass or bottle with a happy hour price cut on glasses.
Standout selections
- — Leelanau Semi Dry Riesling — Michigan white with peach, pineapple, and honey notes.
- — Babich Sauvignon Blanc — Marlborough, New Zealand, with lemon, granny smith, and kiwi.
Pricing: Glasses $8-$25; bottles $31-$99; happy hour $3 off by-the-glass.
Beer
Sixty-five rotating taps include beer, seltzer, cider, and draft cocktails. The menu is organized by style with brewery, origin, and ABV, featuring Michigan producers like Short's, Founders, and Bell's.
Menu strengths
- — Large rotating tap list of 65 options spanning beer, seltzer, cider, and draft cocktails.
- — Style-organized menu with detailed brewery and ABV information.
- — Flights from $2 to $14 allow broad sampling.
Standout selections
- — Two Hearted IPA — Bell's Brewery, Comstock, MI, a 7% American IPA.
- — Bourbon County Brand Stout — Goose Island, a 15.2% imperial stout.
- — KBS Iced Mocha (2026) — Founders Brewing Co., MI, 11% blonde.
Pricing: Glasses $4.50-$23; flights $2-$14; happy hour $2 off drafts.
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated zero-proof section lists three non-alcoholic cocktails built with Pathfinder and Dhos, plus house nitro cold brew on tap. Priced competitively with the regular cocktail menu.
Menu strengths
- — Three named zero-proof cocktails with layered ingredients.; House nitro cold brew provides a non-alcoholic tap option.
- — Zero-proof pricing aligns with regular cocktails, indicating equal treatment.
Standout selections
- — Berry NO-Jito — Pathfinder amaro, Dhos bittersweet, lime, berries, mint.
- — Orange Creamsicle — Dhos orange and bittersweet, vanilla, orange, cream.
Pricing: $10-$12 for zero-proof cocktails; $5 for house nitro cold brew.
Spirits
A full bar supports a cocktail program that uses bourbon, rye, vodka, rum, tequila, and mezcal.
Menu strengths
- — Full bar with a range of spirits evidenced by cocktail ingredients.
Standout selections
- — Tito's Handmade Vodka — available with $2 off during happy hour.
Pricing: Happy hour offers $2 off Tito's.
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