The Meanwhile

You can't swim here - there isn't enough water. There is some beer in cans and bottles but, like, you can't fit in those or anything.

I think the napkins here are pretty good. Exactly what you need in terms of a bar . Pretty much standard bar napkins. If you spill a drink you should get a bigger napkin. That's your problem, though.

The staff here is the best! Check out my mix on the juke! Buy a JVB original painting on vinyl for $20, drink a Vern Ehlers , tip well , don't be a dick.

Pinball . Beer . People who lack the hipster pretension common to Billyburg or the Bay Area. What's there not to like?

Who else in grand rapids has a hammer head shark and awesome pinball machines that rarely break down... Alongside of great drink specials till 12... That's right no one!

Great Tap Beer Selection

Day drink here for patio and good beer . The later it is the more hipsters abound

Could use a bit of upgrading but overall a nice little bar . Reasonable prices and nice people.

Great options on tap and music !

If it's your first time here, buy a beer and throw it on the floor. Now you're a regular.

Best bar to hide at. Awesome specials and the door guy Nick is huge. The password to get in is "Pinball".

If you are a girl and you use the bathroom you should shut the f%@king door. It doesn't close on its own and you need to pay attention to that.

Get the "Vern Ehlers "! It's a damn good drink!

Hipster place , but bar is worth it. Get a Michigan t shirt .

Skinny jeans and beard not required, although you will fit in better. Also the one bar in the city where riding a bike makes you look cool instead of just plain broke

Since they don't offer food, you can bring in your own.

I recommend the alcoholic beverages .

Nick Manes is the Jewish God who, actually, is also called God via Wikipedia.

They have pretty sweet t-shirts, my favorite is the Tom Selleck shirt :) They also have sweet wall art and a giant shark

Beer , Whiskey and Unicorns. Don't forget old school Pin Ball Games .

Discounted Vern Ehlers on Thurs nights!

Best in the daytime before it gets packed and too loud .

No food available but you can bring stuff in

I solemnly swear I'm up to no good.

Cheap drinks , dark lights, booths ...

If you cross the street and go to wealthy market late at night-do not pass go/collect $200

They put your drinks in tall glasses upon request.

Enjoy the beer garden when the weather permits!

Pet Manes's beard and he will grant you a wish.

The pumpkin ale is amazing. If you see me, buy me some:)

Mike Campbell loves it when you reach over the bar for something.

I ride the lightening, it happened to my kitty and Elvis was there too

there are like 90 tips so just drink here

If you know the secret handshake, they won't card you.

Don't be an asshat, let the bartenders play their own music . It's better than the jukebox .

It's actually a 25 year old + bar , soooooo if you're not don't bother coming.

Best bar in town - great staff , cheap drinks , cool folks. Always a good time.

Don't bring food here unless you have enough for everyone.

The door guys are actually pretty nice guys.

You can see through the windows here.

Hipster central station!

Is the Journey on the jukebox awesome, ironic, ironically awesome or awesomely ironic?

Best Long Island I have had ever!

In spite of its shortcomings, I (heart) the Meanwhile. :)

No matter how long it's been, it's always the same. AWESOME!

$1.50 PBR , and Ms. Pac-Man. Miracle combination.

if she wants revenge is playing don't you dare put that dollar in.

Always leave a tip.

Let it all hang out at this wild and crazy bar !

Cheap Drinks , and Pinball !