Bar
Unclaimed profileSteel Cat Bar
Grand Rapids, MI · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Steel Cat Bar runs a cocktail menu with clear structure: a Ketel Mule in three Ketel One expressions, a straightforward Bulleit Old Fashioned, and a cranberry-forward Winter Margarita. The Bloody Mary bar draws praise as one of Michigan's best, though customers note a post-ownership dip. Rotating taps and a curated craft selection anchor the beer side. A solid stop for a proper drink.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Ketel Mule, picking your Ketel One expression—Original, Peach and Orange Blossom, or Cucumber and Mint—with ginger beer and lime. For something stirred, the Bulleit Old Fashioned delivers bourbon, sugar, bitters, and orange. The Bloody Mary bar is a weekend draw.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail drinkers who appreciate a menu with recognizable builds and a make-your-own Ketel Mule will find familiar ground. The Bloody Mary bar appeals to brunch crowds, especially on weekend mornings.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The Bloody Mary bar, singled out by customers as among Michigan's best, sets the bar apart. The Ketel Mule's three-vodka customization adds a level of choice uncommon in a standard mule. The venue also leans into beer-centric events such as National Drink Beer Day.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail menu spans a Ketel Mule with three Ketel One options, a Bulleit Old Fashioned, a Winter Margarita, and two Crown Royal-based shots.
Menu strengths
- — The Ketel Mule offers three Ketel One expressions—Original, Peach and Orange Blossom, or Cucumber and Mint—so you can tailor the base.
- — Customers single out the Bloody Mary bar as one of Michigan's best, a notable weekend draw.
- — The menu includes a classic Bulleit Old Fashioned and a Don Julio Blanco margarita, giving variety beyond vodka.
Standout selections
- — Ketel Mule: your choice of Ketel One, ginger beer, and a splash of lime.
- — Bulleit Old Fashioned: bourbon, sugar blend, bitters, orange wedge.
- — Winter Margarita: Don Julio Blanco, cranberry, orange liqueur, lime.
- — Royal Banana Split: Crown Royal Chocolate, banana liqueur, Chambord, vanilla vodka.
Beer
The beer program is built around rotating taps and a curated craft selection, with customers praising the variety.
Menu strengths
- — The homepage advertises a curated selection of beers and craft brews.
- — Community reviewers note rotating taps and praise the excellent variety.
- — The venue hosts beer-focused events like National Drink Beer Day.
Standout selections
- — Venue homepage mentions curated selection of beers and craft brews.
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