West MI’s Most Decked-Out Christmas Bars & Restaurants, Plus More!
If you know where to go, you can get a seat at one of West Michigan’s festive restaurants and bars this holiday season for your next date night. Not sure where to find these fun places? Stick around for a jolly journey through the local hotspots that have decked their halls (and walls!) with everything you can imagine – and then some.
Honorable mentions go to those places that, while their decor isn’t over the top, it’s still worth noting.
Get ready to eat, drink, and be merry!
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1 – Broadway Bar: Christmas Cheer Overload
Address: 740 Broadway Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 ✴ link
December 2024 is FULL
Welcome to Broadway Bar, where it looks like Christmas exploded – in the best way possible!
Owned by the delightful Mommy Cindy for 35 years, this family-run bar is a West Michigan staple. Picture every inch covered in tinsel, baubles, and lights. It’s like an ugly sweater party took over the bar!
Warning: it’s super cozy (read: small), so come prepared! Reservations are a must in December and must be made in person.
Bar seating is first-come, first-served, so arrive early to grab a spot. Check their Facebook page for status updates.
2 – Long Road Distillers
Address: 537 Leonard St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 ✴ link
Ready for a some holiday spirits? Long Road Distillers has festive decorations, a seasonal menu and a slew of handcrafted holiday cocktails.
Long Road is embracing the festive spirit with a countdown: The 12 Cocktails of Christmas.
Each day, they unveil a new cocktail featuring a mix of holiday-inspired flavors and easy-to-follow ingredients, so you can create a merry moment right at home.
Or, join them at one of their locations to enjoy these festive concoctions surrounded by the warmth and joy of the season!
Be sure it hit Grand Rapids’ first craft distillery this holiday season.
Cocktails, farm-fresh food, and bottles-to-go make it a truly joyful.
3 – Bob’s Bar
Address: 725 Michigan St. NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 ✴ link
Decked out in lights, sparkle and cheer, is local favorite, Bob’s Bar.
Open from 7 AM – 2 AM, you can pretty much always go to Bob’s. Famous for their nightly specials, along with Trivia on Monday and Wednesday evenings, you are sure to find a lively crew enjoying fun and friends this time of year.
Bob’s has Happy Hours!
If you’re in the mood for discounts with your festive fun – Bob’s Happy Hour is from Mon – Fri from 7 AM – 10 AM & 3 PM – 6 PM
And Saturday and Sunday’s from 7 AM – 10 AM.
4 – Lucy’s in Grand Haven
Address: 133 Columbus Ave, Grand Haven, MI 49417 ✴ link
Step into Lucy’s and it’s like you’ve been hit with a Christmas spirit snowball!
This place isn’t just a restaurant; it’s a holiday-themed wonderland with twinkle in every corner. Festive drink menu and oodles of Christmas knick-knacks, from snowmen to stuffed animals and a giant Santa, add to the party.
But wait, there’s more!
There’s also live music on Friday and Saturday nights and an all-new BRUNCH on Sundays from 11 AM – 3 PM.
Enjoy the magic of Christmas at Lucy’s for lunch, dinner, brunch, or just a drink.
5 – Stan’s Bar
Address: 208 W Savidge St, Spring Lake, MI 49456 ✴ link
Just around the corner from Grand Haven, Stan’s Bar in Spring Lake is a must.
Christmas is all around at Stan’s. They’ve got loads of lights, and their signature “Elf” glasses, which turn all of those twinkles into little elves, dancing before your eyes.
This is a Christmastime favorite with locals and visitors alike.
Stan’s Bar has been open in the Village of Spring Lake for over 75 years.
Home of the Laker Liter, Root Beer Barrels, and Stan’s burgers, all walks of life and generations enjoy visiting this hometown bar.
You can even pick up farm-fresh eggs from Stan’s. Make it a stop before your Christmas breakfast.
6 – Poncho’s Tacos: A Mexican Christmas Fiesta
Address: 1874 28th St SW, Wyoming, MI 49519 ✴ link
Celebrating its fourth anniversary at their Wyoming location, Poncho’s Tacos offers a Christmas twist with a Mexican flair.
The decor is sprinkled with magic, with pretty ornaments and a wall covered in lights giving winter wonderland vibes.
Whether you’re here for the mariachi band, the festive atmosphere, or delicious tacos and enchiladas, Poncho’s is a great place for filling up on holiday cheer.
Honorable Mentions: More Festive Spots in West Michigan
While the top four spots are dazzling in their own right, there are plenty more gems in West Michigan that get a shoutout for their holiday spirit.
Take a look at these honorable mentions and their Christmas decor:
Brass Ring Brewing – Alger Heights, SE Grand Rapids. Awesome ceiling snowflake display and snowflake lights. ✴ link
Putt Putt’s on Fulton – This bar is ready for your Christmassy Grand Rapids date night. ✴ link
Creston Brewing – This corner spot likes to put up the decorations for the holiday season. ✴ link
Turks Tavern – Just off of I-96, on the way to Grand Haven. Every year they deck the halls in a delightful way. ✴ link
Bud and Stanley’s – A notable spot with lights and garlands lining the windows for a festive atmosphere. NE Grand Rapids ✴ link
Greyline Brewing – Lots of beautiful winter white decor and they have brought breakfast back, so try this one in the morning. ✴ link
Clifford Lake Inn – Up for a drive? This destination is known for their “Sparkies Christmastime Lounge.” Think Cousin Eddie from National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation and you’re on the right track. Stanton, MI✴ link
