The Riv

Home of Burgerama and Rumpleminze. Since 1981 The Riv has been the primetime watering hole for the East Lansing area and Michigan State University. Whether you are looking for a place to grab a beer and watch the game, or just enjoying for a fun night out with friends, The Riv will never disappoi...

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  • Phone

    (517) 351-5855

  • Website

    therivel.com

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  • Type

    Dive Bar

Address

231 MAC Ave (at Albert) East Lansing , MI 48823 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating No
TouchTunes Jukebox Yes

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Kristen P

Great drink specials and all around fun place! They card you even though you look old af so don't forget your ID! lol

Hannah Lewandowski

Rama on Thursdays is a must. But get there super early because it gets packed and you'll have to wait forever to get in

Pauline Agt

For me and a bunch of international friends, Burgerama nights are the best! I wish we had the same back home. Gonna miss Rama & playing flip cup

Thomas Wing

It's a cool bar . There's not really much of a bourbon selection in Lansing. There's a larger age range so this place is cool for students and alum and older strangers. Have fun.

Anthony Gambino

Fun times, fun staff , great venue. Burgerama is a blast, giant Jenna, and best Djs around!

Luan Nguyen

Order a round of Sparty O's named by yours truly and the brain trust of Scott R and Dave L. You will NOT be disappointed.

Allison Repp

Specials are 1/2 off on Wednesdays and Sundays! I might have found a new place to watch Football !

Jeremiah Cosner

Burgerama Thursdays! Get their early or you'll be in line for a while.

Peter Spadafore

Don't forget to check out Bill Clinton's name carved into the west end of the bar from his 1992 visit during the presidential debate.

Luan Nguyen

If you get Nelu as your waitress then order a skinny bitch from her. Vodka water and lemonade . Tastes great and so refreshing!

Dechon Ryan

1/2 off all food on Wednesdays! The drink specials are also nice

David Renton

When people are playing the giant sized jenga game and it gets really tall, try kicking it over.

joey reiner

Fresh basic burger is good

DJ J Gaines

You can never beat DJ Donnie Ds check ins here!! DnWsound!!!

Dartanion Thomas

Number one Labatt account in the nation! Come in to see why!

Anthony Soave

Always a good time at the Riv!

James Carver

Pool tournament every Tuesday night. Great specials all week, burgerama on Thursday. Holler

Luan Nguyen

New late night menu is awesome!

Paola De la Torre

Go to rama on Thursdays!

Alex Lee

Rama high tables or bust.

Jeff Bien

There aren't any mirrors in the Men's bathroom !

Nolan Ruffing

Beat spot to eat and watch the game. HD tvs and hottest staff in town ... No doubt

J Sharkey

Chickn tenders and bbq sauce , yum.

Matt Black

Best drink specials in town ! Coolest staff too.

John Loporto

Best bar in el!

Trill Scott

Summer Hours bite. They don't open until 6pm.

Paul Graf

Rama. Enough said.

Monica Fineis

Play life size jenga

Chelsea

OMG WHY IS IT SO LOUD ?!?!?!?

Tim Katt

Cheap , fun, casual

Pablo Majano

Don't go to Cvs and buy scratch offs ... Waste of money

James Fitzsimmons

Naylu is fuckin' sexy! Tip her well ... or die!!

Susanne Wilson

Horrible. No service for 10 min on a Sat....

Román Álvarez

Rama On Thursdays Is The Place To be!!! 

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