Restaurant
Unclaimed profileHouse Rules Board Game Lounge
Grand Rapids, MI · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
House Rules Board Game Lounge runs a serious draft program alongside a board game floor: 20 rotating taps of beer, cider, mead, and wine, plus a self-serve cooler stocking over 100 non-alcoholic drinks. Seasonal cocktails use house-made syrups and infusions. Customers single out the Mezcal Mule and N8's Famous White Russian.
- What should I order?
- Start with a pour from the rotating draft list—local Michigan options like Odd Brothers Sunday Sour or B. Nektar Odin's Blessing are reliable choices. If you want a cocktail, order the Mezcal Mule or N8's Famous White Russian, both recommended by customers.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Board game regulars who want a longer session will appreciate the draft rotation and the massive non-alcoholic cooler, which keeps designated drivers and younger players in the mix.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Draft pours range from $4 for a 16-ounce root beer to $12 for a 12-ounce sour ale; a 5-ounce wine pour runs $8.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- It's West Michigan's first board game bar and lounge, pairing a full bar with 20 rotating drafts and over 100 non-alcoholic choices, including a self-serve cold cooler.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Seasonal cocktails are made with house-made syrups and infusions, signaling a craft approach. Customers recommend the Mezcal Mule and N8's Famous White Russian, though no full cocktail menu was detailed.
Menu strengths
- — Seasonal cocktails with house-made syrups and infusions are offered.
Standout selections
- — Mezcal Mule – customer recommended; N8's Famous White Russian – customer recommended
Wine
A single local Michigan wine, Mawby Us, is available on draft as part of the 20 rotating drafts. It's a sparkling white blend at 11.0% ABV, offering a light but present wine option.
Menu strengths
- — Wine is available on draft, including Mawby Us, a sparkling white blend.
Standout selections
- — Mawby Us – sparkling white blend from Suttons Bay, MI, $8 for 5 oz
Pricing: $8 for 5 oz draft
Beer
The draft lineup is the core of the program: 20 rotating taps covering beer, cider, and mead from local and national producers. Styles range from sours to lagers, with Michigan names well represented.
Menu strengths
- — Large rotating draft list with a local Michigan focus.
Standout selections
- — Odd Brothers Sunday Sour – sour cider from Homer, MI, $9 for 16 oz
- — B. Nektar Odin's Blessing – mead from Ferndale, MI, $10 for 12 oz
- — Prairie Mango Margarita – sour ale from Krebs, OK, $12 for 12 oz
- — Yuengling Traditional Lager – pale lager from Pottsville, PA, $7 for 16 oz
Pricing: $4-$16 per draft
Nonalcoholic
The non-alcoholic program is extensive, with over 100 options including a self-serve cooler with 35 shelves. Draft root beer is a popular choice, especially among younger patrons.
Menu strengths
- — Over 100 non-alcoholic beverages are available, including draft root beer and mocktails.
Standout selections
- — Sprecher Root Beer – on draft, $4 for 16 oz
Pricing: $4 for 16 oz root beer draft
Spirits
A full bar supports the craft cocktail program, with seasonal cocktails built on house-made syrups and infusions.
Menu strengths
- — Venue categories include spirits, and the bar offers a full bar with craft beverages.
Standout selections
- — Venue categories include spirits, and the bar offers a full bar with craft beverages.
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