Sidebar

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80 Ottawa Ave NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

History

The brainchild of Alinea Chicago's former sommelier and Big O's owner Bernie Kersten, Sidebar opened it's doors in August of 2015. Offering an inviting and intimate speakeasy style environment, Sidebar specializes in handcrafted cocktails, including many modern and classic imbibements, as well as a variety of signature beverages designed and curated in-house.

Specialties

Handcrafted Cocktails in an intimate atmosphere.

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Reviews

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4.5110 reviews
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Jason Ray P.
8/4/2025

Absolutely loved our experience at SidebarGR -- hands down the best speakeasy in Grand Rapids! From the moment you step in, you're transported to a cozy, classy hideaway that feels both exclusive...

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Clayton H.
7/24/2025

Great intimate, speakeasy ambiance. We had been looking forward to trying SIDEBAR as we had never been able to get in before due to no open seats. For this visit, there was no wait and the service...

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Olivia A.
4/14/2025

I've known about this bar for a while but finally went for the first time recently and it wasn't full! To find the entrance, go down the stairs towards Big O's Pizza and instead of turning right,...

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Jaila H.
5/4/2025

I stumbled upon this place and I'm so happy I did! Super cool crafted cocktails! Server was so great! He helped me decide on a drink and I was not disappointed. I recommend coming in with an idea...

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Megan H.
3/17/2025

Very small space but it was a nice vibe! I love coming here with my girls when we go out for yap sessions Their drinks are all quite fancy and bit expensive, but they're so good that it's worth...

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