Bars

Looking for a new place to grab a bite and a beverage? There are more than 25 new restaurants and bars that have opened in West Michigan in the past year.

Ionia street has changed a lot over the past 10 years.

A new cocktail lounge, Drip Drop Cocktail Room, is set to open soon on Bridge Street in Grand Rapids.

A Michigan favorite, Bell's Brewery is releasing Oberon on Monday, March 21st.

The social zones began as a way to allow restaurants and bars to expand their space outdoors, to help them survive during the pandemic. The City of Grand Rapids has reportedly begun talks to charge businesses that use them.

Love the outdoor eating and drinking areas around Grand Rapids? Good news! The social zones are going to be sticking around for a while!

Not only will the bar look a little different but so will the food and beer menu!

Last call for alcohol could be even later.

Don't get mad when you go out for dinner or drinks and an employee asks you for your name and phone number. It's now part of being able to still go out.

Bars will only be able to serve alcohol to people who are seated at a table.

Restaurants are still operating at a 50% capacity.

The MLCC says the bars failed to require social distancing, masks, and failed to prohibit congregation.