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Meanwhile Bar, Inc.
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Buzzing watering hole with art-adorned red walls, classic arcade games & outdoor tables.
Nearby attractions
Lafontsee Galleries
833 Lake Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
MercuryHead Gallery
962 Fulton St E, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Gallery 154
1456 Lake Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Ghosthouse Fine Art Studio
929 Fulton St E, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Nearby restaurants
The Electric Cheetah
1015 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Scorpion Hearts Club
1035 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Squibb Coffee and Wine Bar
955 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Testa Rossa Italian Ristorante
1017 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Thai Table
950 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Toppers Pizza
947 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Rock N Thai- Street Eats & Boba
1117 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Hancock
1157 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Pinkie's Ice Cream and Desserts
1127 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Club Cruisers
1109 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
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Meanwhile Bar, Inc.

1005 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
4.5(327)$$$$
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Buzzing watering hole with art-adorned red walls, classic arcade games & outdoor tables.

attractions: Lafontsee Galleries, MercuryHead Gallery, Gallery 154, Ghosthouse Fine Art Studio, restaurants: The Electric Cheetah, Scorpion Hearts Club, Squibb Coffee and Wine Bar, Testa Rossa Italian Ristorante, Thai Table, Toppers Pizza, Rock N Thai- Street Eats & Boba, Hancock, Pinkie's Ice Cream and Desserts, Club Cruisers
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Phone
(616) 233-1679
Website
meanwhilebar.com
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Sun4 PM - 2 AMClosed

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Featured dishes

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Amber Ale
5.8%
Boon Companion
5.9% lemon verbena pale
Brett Berliner Weiss
3.9%
2015 Cherry Stout
7%
Honey Hearted
16.7% whiskey barrel aged two hearted

Reviews

Nearby attractions of Meanwhile Bar, Inc.

Lafontsee Galleries

MercuryHead Gallery

Gallery 154

Ghosthouse Fine Art Studio

Lafontsee Galleries

Lafontsee Galleries

4.9

(28)

Open until 12:00 AM
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MercuryHead Gallery

MercuryHead Gallery

4.9

(40)

Open until 12:00 AM
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Gallery 154

Gallery 154

4.8

(23)

Open until 4:00 PM
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Ghosthouse Fine Art Studio

Ghosthouse Fine Art Studio

5.0

(8)

Open until 12:00 AM
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Things to do nearby

Music Bingo at Cheers Good Time Saloon
Music Bingo at Cheers Good Time Saloon
Wed, Jan 14 • 8:00 PM
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Winter Wonderland Family Night at The Learning Experience - Cascade
Winter Wonderland Family Night at The Learning Experience - Cascade
Tue, Jan 13 • 6:00 PM
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Candlelight: Rock Favorites on Strings
Candlelight: Rock Favorites on Strings
Fri, Jan 16 • 8:45 PM
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Nearby restaurants of Meanwhile Bar, Inc.

The Electric Cheetah

Scorpion Hearts Club

Squibb Coffee and Wine Bar

Testa Rossa Italian Ristorante

Thai Table

Toppers Pizza

Rock N Thai- Street Eats & Boba

Hancock

Pinkie's Ice Cream and Desserts

Club Cruisers

The Electric Cheetah

The Electric Cheetah

4.4

(1.0K)

$$

Open until 8:00 PM
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Scorpion Hearts Club

Scorpion Hearts Club

4.6

(449)

$

Open until 6:00 PM
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Squibb Coffee and Wine Bar

Squibb Coffee and Wine Bar

4.6

(239)

$

Open until 6:00 PM
Click for details
Testa Rossa Italian Ristorante

Testa Rossa Italian Ristorante

4.4

(161)

$$

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Posts

Mateo GebonMateo Gebon
My friend and I evidently arrived before the crowds, but Meanwhile quickly got busy after that. It was our first time there, and it’s quite the happening place. There are movie posters from a local designer all over the place, and it almost feels like a diner. They have a nice draught list, and although there’s often a line it moves pretty fast. I think the crowd tends to be on the younger side, but I didn’t feel uncomfortable. It seems like quite a nice bar to me, and I’d be happy to visit again.
Vitaliy VlasenkoVitaliy Vlasenko
So glad (and lucky) to have discovered this gem. Terrific drink selection. Friendly staff. Awesome vibe. Amamzing (quirky) Art! All this for a seemingly inconspicuous dive. Pretty busy late night, young crowd. It's the perfect kind of weird. Would return to Grand Rapids just to visit this bar again. Buy yourself a t-shirt!.. And, a screen printed poster, while you're at it.
Kelly YagielaKelly Yagiela
I just moved to GR in the East Hills neighborhood and I've already claimed Meanwhile Bar as my local favorite. I love how comfortable the setting is and how affordable the drinks are. I also really love the pinball games and the overall homey / dive bar energy. I spent NYE here and I look forward to many more fun evenings in the future!
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My friend and I evidently arrived before the crowds, but Meanwhile quickly got busy after that. It was our first time there, and it’s quite the happening place. There are movie posters from a local designer all over the place, and it almost feels like a diner. They have a nice draught list, and although there’s often a line it moves pretty fast. I think the crowd tends to be on the younger side, but I didn’t feel uncomfortable. It seems like quite a nice bar to me, and I’d be happy to visit again.
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So glad (and lucky) to have discovered this gem. Terrific drink selection. Friendly staff. Awesome vibe. Amamzing (quirky) Art! All this for a seemingly inconspicuous dive. Pretty busy late night, young crowd. It's the perfect kind of weird. Would return to Grand Rapids just to visit this bar again. Buy yourself a t-shirt!.. And, a screen printed poster, while you're at it.
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I just moved to GR in the East Hills neighborhood and I've already claimed Meanwhile Bar as my local favorite. I love how comfortable the setting is and how affordable the drinks are. I also really love the pinball games and the overall homey / dive bar energy. I spent NYE here and I look forward to many more fun evenings in the future!
Kelly Yagiela

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Reviews of Meanwhile Bar, Inc.

4.5
(327)
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1.0
3y

Unfortunately the female bartender on Tuesday, June 28th 2022 was very rude. At 155am, we were told last call was being made. I then watched the female bartender watch us not leave the bar, go to her male coworker, and convince him to intimidate us into leaving. He said, and I quote "she wasn't kidding, we're closed now, it's time to leave." I love this bar and frequent here often, however I have encountered rude bar staff every time I have gone recently. It's convenient and open late, but I can also go to meijer and mix my own drinks without the headache. When I asked for the female bartenders name, she said Brittney, however I have a feeling she was lying. Don't waste your time, Grand Rapids has plenty of...

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5.0
8y

A nice hole in the wall with cheap delicious alcohol filled drinks. You get your money's worth. Being cons and you can try your drunken hands reflexes on pin ball. I usually go to get drunk, have good conversation and if I'm feeling up for it, to drink before hitching an uber to one of the club's to dance. Sadly it's a little ways away from anyplace with club type dancing so don't be suppose if the buzz wears off before you arrive. If your satisfied with live music (mostly rock) you can stay right in East town too and avoid the risk of the buzz wearing off. Oh and they have the best house drink on the face of the planet: The ghost punch which truly lives up...

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2.0
1y

Staff made me feel so uncomfortable. Atmosphere was very unwelcoming for a first time visit. I wouldn't go back if it wasnt for the awesome art everywhere. Music is too loud to want to talk to strangers for a little fun. I was nothing but friendly and observant while enjoying a couple drinks. Still, i get followed to the bathroom by employees just for them to look like fools while im washing my hands. Surely left after that stunt. Please have an older, wiser server on staff to show the kids how to make people feel welcomed from the get go. Awesome bar, poor staff. I enjoyed myself regardless and had a good experience in my own way. Thank...

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