“ First time here. Service was fine, although it seemed the server had a few large groups which made drink refills a challenge. Our group liked their food overall: lake perch, Fiesta Salad (it was raved about) but the burger was really bland, over cooked despite requesting medium. Extremely loud and the musician they had wasn't awesome, but I would give this place another try and order anything but the burger. If they could season it and cook it properly then it would have been a 5 star review. Fries were delicious! ”

“ Me and my boyfriends favorite spot in Grand Rapids if we're out and about doing some shopping . super great food and super great hospitality ”

“ Love the live music, French onion soup, and rotating deviled eggs. And the wine slushies. And the Reuben and fries and green chili. Everything my group got was super good. Fast service as well. ”

“ Great food. Great history. Menu changes for the better on a regular basis. Great outdoor deck. ”

“ Great Happy Hour! All day Tuesday 24oz drafts Friendly atmosphere Neighborhood feel ”

“ We just fell in love with this little gem! They had a great happy hour, live music, and great staff. We loved the Christmas aspect and the ambiance of the bar area. This would be somewhere we would love to go back to take advantage of their happy hour and good deals. Everyone was friendly and the food was decent too. We are always looking for new places to try in Grand Rapids and I am glad that we found this spot! ”

“ I saw a friend's review of The Holiday Bar recently and added it to my Grand Rapids collection since I'd never visited. I was in the area for an event and decided to stop in for dinner at the bar. The space is pretty large with a huge horseshoe bar. It has a bit of a dive bar atmosphere but not too dingy. It was a Thursday evening and they had a lovely musician playing and singing some great songs. She was incredible! It seems like they have live music a few nights a week. I appreciated that it wasn't super loud. They have a great happy hour - Monday through Friday, 3:30-6:30pm with $5 food options like deviled eggs, cheese quesadilla, small nachos, chips and dip, and sliders. Plus great drink specials! $2.50 domestic bottles and other choices for $4.50. Really awesome deals that I would for sure come back for. Our bartender was super sweet and helpful with recommendations - she said the French dip is the best in the city, so I was sold. Nate went with the naan bread club. Both came with fries but you can sub other sides for an up charge. The menu is large and has lots of your typical bar foods but also some unique options like prime rib, escargot, an Irish quesadilla, and Polish eggrolls. The service we received was timely and attentive, with waters refilled multiple times and people checking in on us. It was super easy and quick to get our check. It wasn't too busy but I really appreciated the great, welcoming service. The food came out pretty quickly and was presented nicely and everything was hot and fresh. The fries were the best kind - beer battered and the perfect crisp. I don't eat a lot of French dips but I loved theirs. The bread was soft but held up to the au jus dip. It was meaty, cheesy, and delicious. I would absolutely get this again. I had a couple bites of the naan club, which was also really good. I'm so glad I finally got to check out The Holiday bar and will definitely be back. They have a large outdoor space that I'd love to enjoy in warmer weather. They do have a parking lot across the street but it was a little tight and awkwardly arranged. There's plenty of street parking available nearby too. ”

“ You know what, I really like the Holiday Bar and wish it was closer to me. They have a great happy hour and their food is top notch for being "bar food". If you come during the day, you get a dive bar feel but can also enjoy their patio if you're not into that. If you come at night on the weekend, you can dance your heart out or play their golf simulator game while listening to awesome tunes. They also have other events weekly. I mean this place is pretty fun and filled with locals! If locals approve then you know they're doing something right ! ”