East Lansing not only houses Michigan State University but it also has a handful of bars making a night in town an unforgettable one.”Are you in the mood for a mature scene?” or maybe you’re feeling something a bit more youthful, East Lansing offers a variety of bars and grub spots making it the perfect town to find something suitable for everyones taste!
Lansing Brewing Company
Stop and visit one of Lansing’s first breweries.This is a vintage modern tap room brewery with great craft beer and a fresh gastropub inspired menu.
Phone Number: 517-371-2600
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Crunchy's
Crunchy’s is known as the “ORIGINAL” craft beer bar.Watering hole in old-school digs famous for its burgers & long-running weekend karaoke nights.
Phone Number: 517-351-2506
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Tin Can East Lansing
With over 80 different beers, and more than 40 being from local Michigan craft breweries one is sure find a favorite. There is also an option of a full bar if beer isn’t really your cup of tea. Tin can is famous for Faygo Bombs, Pudding Shots, and delicious food like flatbread pizza, nachos, wings, fried pickles, and wraps.
Phone Number: 517-331-9309
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Dublin Square
Upscale Irish pub with a hand-carved mahogany bar offers a pub-grub menu plus live bands & DJs.
Phone Number: 517-351-2222
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Harpers Restaurant & Brewpub
Family-owned sports bar & microbrewery with a sizable dance floor also features American fare. This is definitely the place to be especially on Wednesday’s when they offer 1/2 off drinks.
Phone Number: 517-333-4040
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Rick's American Cafe
No matter what day of the week it is Rick’s is the perfect place to get the party going. Rick’s American Café was recently named one of the top 25 college bars in America by The Daily Meal. The area’s top DJs perform up to five nights a week, the low-key look and unassuming atmosphere make Rick’s fun and inclusive environment. Not to mention on Tuesday and Thursday you can catch great drink specials.
Phone Number: 517- 351-2285
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Dagwood's Tavern & Grill
Casual American mainstay featuring handcrafted burgers & burgers & grill fare, sports on TV & patio dining. Who doesn’t want to enjoy watching sports while eating some delicious food!
Phone Number: 517-374-0390
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FieldHouse
FieldHouse is the perfect place for you and your friends to gather and watch a game, drink beer, listen to a DJ spin your favorite track, check out live music on the weekends, play trivia, catch some rays on their patio, or simply people watch! With a huge selection of things to do FieldHouse is definitely a hot spot.
Phone Number: 517-332-8300
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P.T. O'Malley's
Loud, basic watering hole attracting a fun-loving college crowd for beer, mixed drinks & dancing.
Phone Number: 517-332-2959
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The Riv
Lively hangout providing pub grub & cocktails plus TVs, pool tables, darts & a dance floor.
Phone Number: 517-351-5855
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Nuthouse Sports Grill
Time-tested sports bar serving American chow & daily drink deals & featuring a wall of plasma TVs.
Phone Number: 517-484-6887
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The Grid Arcade & Bar
Nostalgic bar with game-inspired décor, featuring arcade classics & a lengthy list of craft beers.
Phone Number: 517-885-3010
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Front 43 Neighborhood Pub
Cask & Co. is a chef-driven casual eatery & bar that delivers a superior inclusive experience with a locally rooted vibe and fun energy. The restaurant and bar are driven by an innate inclination for hospitality and a core tenet that one can enjoy fresh executed cocktails and delicious, elevated food, served in a beautiful space without pretense.
Phone Number: 517-333-8215
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Lou and Harrys Bar/Grill
Lou and Harry’s is located only a few minutes away from MSU making it the perfect location to grab food on game days. It is the number 1 Greek food location in town. At night it turns into a bar with a DJ and a great selection of drinks.
Phone Number: 517-657-2762
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