Bar
Unclaimed profileThe Pyramid Scheme
Grand Rapids, MI · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The Pyramid Scheme runs two full-service bars, with the front bar open without cover during regular hours. The beverage focus is an extensive mix of draft and canned beers, tilting toward local craft. Spirits, mixed drinks, wine, seltzers, and non-alcoholic options round out the front bar. Customers find the beer prices reasonable.
- What should I order?
- Given the local craft emphasis, order a draft beer from the extensive rotating selection. Canned options expand the choice, and non-alcoholic alternatives are available.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Craft-beer drinkers will find the most to explore given the local emphasis and reasonable prices. The front bar's pinball collection and no-cover access during regular hours suit casual drop-ins. Those seeking a specific cocktail list may find less to go on.
- What should I expect to spend?
- One customer notes that beer prices are very reasonable compared to other venues, suggesting a budget-friendly pour.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- Two full-service bars anchor the venue, with the front bar open without cover during regular business hours. That bar also hosts one of the Midwest's better pinball collections, making it a place to drink a local craft beer between games.
Beverage categories
We only score what a venue sets out to do. Categories a venue doesn't attempt are left unscored rather than penalized.
Cocktails
The venue serves spirits and mixed drinks, with the front bar pouring spirits, wine, and seltzers.
Menu strengths
- — Spirits and mixed drinks are available at the venue.
- — The front bar includes spirits among its pour options.
Standout selections
- — The front bar offers spirits, wine, and seltzers.
Wine
Wine is served at the venue, and the front bar offers wine alongside spirits and seltzers.
Menu strengths
- — The venue serves wine.; Wine is available at the front bar.
Standout selections
- — The venue serves wine.; The front bar offers wine and seltzers.
Beer
The beer program is the most defined: an extensive mix of draft and canned beers with an emphasis on local craft offerings. The front bar pours both formats.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive draft and canned selection.; Emphasis on local craft offerings.
Standout selections
- — The venue offers an extensive mix of draft and canned beers, with an emphasis on local craft offerings.
Pricing: Customers describe beer prices as very reasonable compared to other venues.
Spirits
Spirits are served at the venue, including at the front bar alongside wine and seltzers.
Menu strengths
- — The venue serves spirits.; The front bar offers spirits.
Standout selections
- — The venue serves spirits and mixed drinks.; The front bar offers spirits.
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