The B.O.B.

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20 Monroe Ave NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
The B.O.B. (an acronym for Big Old Building) is located in downtown Grand Rapids. The 70,000-square-foot, four-story, red brick building was constructed in 1903 as Judson's grocery warehouse. It stood vacant for decades before The Gilmore Collection began its transformation, saving it from demolition. Its casual appeal, large size and historic charm have given The B.O.B. destination status in downtown Grand Rapids. Ambitious, expansive, and versatile, The B.O.B. is a big old building of fun, offering a multitude of choices for each guest who walks through the door.

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3.0260 reviews
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Sydney T.
8/29/2025

We stopped by The B.O.B. as part of our bar-hopping around Grand Rapids and were pleasantly surprised by the three-floor setup. The basement had games and karaoke, the main floor felt more...

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Nichole M.
8/17/2025

Jumped online and purchased comedy tickets. The comedy show was at the BOB. Easy to navigate to through GPS. There was a lot across the street you paid to be in. We were asked to show out tickets...

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Brooke L.
10/13/2024

Don't know how fair it is for me to give a full review on the BOB, as we only stopped in for a quick drink on a Thursday afternoon. The building's interior is beautiful, and there are so many...

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Garret H.
5/31/2024

Love me some B.O.B. This place has so many venues in one. Love the music, the karaoke, and the games in the basement. However, last visited on a Thursday night and so many things were closed...

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Erin E.
3/14/2025

Went for trivia stayed for karaoke. Decent selection of beer, wine, and speciality cocktails. The price is what you would expect from a college town bar. They have everything from ping pong to...

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