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Hours & Location

417 Bridge St. NW,
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 345-5642

Located on a bustling stretch of Bridge Street in downtown Grand Rapids, our second brewpub is affectionately known as “The Knickerbocker.” The expansive brewpub features an indoor and outdoor beer garden, three separate bars, a wood-fired oven, and many dining spaces suited for private events. The menu includes artisanal and locally-sourced food, our full line of craft beer and spirits, small-batch pub brews, handcrafted cocktails, and more!

NEW! We are ready to welcome guests to our all-season beer garden with the addition of a new retractable roof. Guests can dine outdoors year-round, regardless of rain or snow. The addition of the retractable roof takes away the guesswork from the unpredictable Michigan weather and hard winters. The radiant overheard heating system will provide a for a comfortable outdoor space.

an orange bench in front of a building

Daily Specials

TUESDAYS – 20% off dine-in for our Fairbanks Society Members

WEDNESDAYS – Steins start at $7 for select beers

THURSDAYS – $7 Beer Drinker’s Old Fashioned / $5 Whiskey and Mixer

FRIDAYS – Buy a case and get 10% off

SUNDAYS – $8 Pizza (one topping) / $7 Fitzgerald / $5 Gin and Mixer

HAPPY HOUR (TUE–THUR: 4–6pm) – $2 off select appetizers, cocktails, and select pints

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Starters & Snacks

  • Pepperoni Pinwheels

    Cheese, pepperoni, pizza sauce, chipotle ranch

    $14

  • Chicken Wings

    House-brined wings, celery, blue cheese or ranch dressing Choice of: Dragon Fire Dry Rub, Buffalo, Dragon’s Milk BBQ, bourbon habanero, or plain

    $16

    gluten free

  • Artichoke Spinach Dip

    Artichoke hearts, spinach, cheese, garlic, parmesan, tortilla chips

    $11.50

    gluten free, vegetarian

  • Pretzels & Beer Cheese

    Nantucket Baking Company soft pretzel sticks, Golden Sails beer cheese

    $10

    vegetarian

  • Hummus

    House-made garlic hummus, marinated vegetable, feta, sesame seasoning, petite greens, wood-fired pita

    $14

  • Tots

    House-made bacon and cheese curd potato tots, smoked pork, scallion, white BBQ

    $15

Pub Favorites

  • Braised Beef Pappardelle

    Braised beef bolognese, parmesan, fresh herbs, crusty bread

    $19

  • Michigan Mushroom Risotto

    Pebble Creek Farms mushrooms, wilted spinach, Evergreen Lane fresh goat cheese, parmesan, balsamic reduction, EVOO

    $21

  • Roasted Brussels Sprouts

    Michigan maple glaze, bacon, sea salt

    $10

Salads, Grains, & Soup

ADD-ONS: Grilled Chicken 5 | Sunny-Up Egg 2 | Black Bean Patty 7 | Bacon 2

  • House Salad

    Mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion Choice of: buttermilk ranch, chipotle ranch, caesar, honey sherry vinaigrette, or blue cheese dressing

    $9

    vegetarian

  • Kale Caesar

    Kale, parmesan, cracked pepper, brioche crouton, house caesar dressing

    $14

  • Autumn Harvest Salad

    Quinoa, kale, roasted squash, cranberry, feta, pecan, honey sherry vinaigrette

    $16

  • Tomato Fondue

    $5.50

Sandwiches

Includes a side of raw vegetables or hand-cut fries

  • Fried Chicken Sandwich

    Crispy fried chicken breast, Grandma Knickerbocker’s bread & butter pickles, mayonnaise, sesame bun Choice of: Nashville Hot, Dragon Fire Dry Rub, or plain

    $14

  • Double Cheeseburger

    Certified Angus beef patties, lettuce, tomato, dill pickle, sesame bun Choice of: cheddar, or swiss cheese

    $15

  • Black Bean Burger

    Vegan black bean patty, lettuce, tomato, roasted garlic veganaise, vegan bun

    $14

    vegan

  • Smoked Pulled Pork

    House-smoked pork shoulder, Dragon’s Milk BBQ, red cabbage slaw, sesame bun

    $14

  • Pub French Dip

    House-shaved ribeye, provolone, swiss, crispy onion, horseradish aioli, ciabatta hoagie, The Poet stout au jus

    $18

  • Pesto Grilled Cheese & Tomato Fondue

    Cheddar, provolone, basil pesto, sourdough, tomato fondue (fries/side not included)

    $13

    vegetarian

  • Midwest Cubano

    Shaved local ham, house-smoked pork, swiss, fried pickles, pub mustard, pretzel bun

    $17

Pizzas

  • Carnivore

    Pepperoni, sausage, ham, bacon, pizza sauce, mozzarella

    10" Hand-Tossed $15

    12" Gluten Free $20

  • Dixie Luau

    Smoked ham, bacon, pineapple, peppadew peppers, pizza sauce, mozzarella

    10" Hand-Tossed $15

    12" Gluten Free $20

  • Exotic Mushrooms & Goat Cheese

    Local mushrooms, spinach, herb oil, goat cheese, mozzarella

    10" Hand-Tossed $15

    12" Gluten Free $20

    vegetarian

  • Pickle

    Bacon, pickles, fresh dill, herb oil, cheese curds, mozzarella

    10" Hand-Tossed $14

    12" Gluten Free $19.50

  • BBQ Chicken

    Roasted chicken, jalapeños, onion, Dragon’s Milk BBQ, mozzarella

    10" Hand-Tossed $15

    12" Gluten Free $20

  • Chicken & Waffles

    Grilled chicken, waffle bites, bacon, maple, scallions, herb oil, cheese curds, mozzarella

    10" Hand-Tossed $16

    12" Gluten Free $21

  • Margherita

    Cherry tomatoes, basil pesto, pizza sauce, fresh mozzarella

    10" Hand-Tossed $15

    12" Gluten Free $20

    vegetarian

  • Vegan Supreme

    Tofu sausage, mushrooms, onions, bell pepper, pizza sauce, vegan cheese

    10" Hand-Tossed $15

    12" Gluten Free $20

    vegan

Create Your Own Pizza

10" Hand-Tossed $10 | 12" Gluten Free $15

  • Basic Toppings

    green olives, red onions, pickles, jalapeños, bell pepper, spinach, pesto, pineapple

    $1 per each

  • Premium Toppings

    pepperoni, sausage, roasted chicken, ham, cherry tomatoes, peppadew peppers, mushroom, bacon, goat cheese, fresh mozzarella, cheese curds, vegan cheese

    $2 per each

Kids Menu

Includes a side of raw vegetables or hand-cut fries

  • Grilled Cheese

    Provolone cheese, sourdough bread

    $6.50

  • Chicken Strips

    Three breaded chicken tenders

    $7

  • Kids Burger

    4oz beef patty, sesame bun, cheddar or swiss

    $7.50

  • Mac & Cheese

    Noodles with white cheese sauce (side not included)

    $5.50

  • Kids Pizza

    Includes one topping (side not included)

    $5.50

  • Kids Sundae

    Vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce

    $2

Sweet Treats

  • Chocolate Torte

    Flourless chocolate torte, bourbon caramel, fresh berries, sea salt

    $8

Signature Cocktails

  • Beer Drinker's Old Fashioned

    Beer Barrel Bourbon, Dragon’s Milk syrup, mole bitters, orange peel, large ice cube

    $10.50

  • Firkin Coffee Guy

    On Draft - Vanilla-infused Lake Life Vodka, Ferris Cold Brew Coffee, Dragon’s Milk syrup, cream

    $9.50

  • Seasonal Fitzgerald

    Ginger Gin, lemon juice, ginger syrup, bitters

    $9.50

  • Jason Knows A Guy Created by Jason (Grand Rapids)

    Coffee Guy, Housemade Coffee Liqueur, Vanilla-infused Lake Life Vodka

    $12

  • Lake Life Lemonade

    Lake Life Vodka, Clockwork Orange Liqueur, lemon juice, simple syrup, lemon-lime soda

    $9

  • Nutty Gentleman

    Zeppelin Bend Whiskey, maple syrup, black walnut bitters, black cherry

    $14

  • Pack of Mules

    Lime juice, ginger beer, copper mug Choice of: Lake Life Vodka, Knickerbocker Gin, Bill’s Michigan Wheat Whiskey, Beer Barrel Bourbon

    $10.50

  • Seasonal Mule

    Choice of spirit, chai tea (from Global Infusion GR) syrup, lime juice, ginger beer (Can be made into a mocktail upon request.)

    $10

  • The Dude

    Lake Life Vodka, Housemade coffee Liqueur, cream

    $10

Holiday Cocktails

  • Jingle Jangle Created by Marissa (Saugatuck)

    White Chocolate Mint-infused Lake Life Vodka, vanilla syrup, creamer

    $12

  • Gingerbread Old Fashioned Created by Marissa (Saugatuck)

    Beer Barrel Bourbon Rye, gingerbread syrup, molasses bitters, angostura bitters

    $11

  • Orange Christmas Created by Jake (Holland)

    Vanilla and orange-infused Lake Life Vodka, caramel-infused Lake Life Vodka, white chocolate liqueur, chocolate bitters, orange slice

    $11

  • Christmas Dude

    White Chocolate Peppermint-infused Lake Life Vodka, housemade coffee liqueur, cream

    $10

Seasonal Cocktails

  • Holiday in the Sun Created by Danny (Grand Rapids)

    Knickerbocker Barrel-Aged Gin, berry cinnamon hibiscus (from Global Infusion) syrup, lime, tiki bitters

    $11

  • Burnin Down the House Created by Nick (Holland)

    Zeppelin Bend Whiskey, smoked caramelized rosemary syrup, angostura bitters, peychaud's bitters

    $12

  • S'moregasm Created by Richie (South Haven)

    Beer Barrel Bourbon: S'mores, vanilla cinnamon syrup, Dragon's Milk syrup, mole bitters, toasted almond bitters

    $12

  • Snow Globe Mojito Created by Matt (Grand Rapids)

    Coconut and mint-infused Freshwater Rum, lime juice, simple syrup, coconut cream

    $11

  • Gin Sparkler

    Clockwork Orange, Knickerbocker Gin, sparkler mix (pama juice, orange juice, ginger cinnamon, clove syrup), sparkling wine (can be made into a mocktail upon request)

    $10

Hot Drinks

  • Grandma's Afghan Blanket Created by Barbie (Grand Rapids)

    Apple cider-infused Freshwater Rum, spiced pear syrup, lime juice, apple cider, cinnamon, star anise (can be made into a mocktail upon request)

    $11

  • Cocoa and Cream

    Hot cocoa, housemade Michigan cream liqueur (can be made into a mocktail upon request)

    $11

  • West Michigan Coffee

    Beer Barrel Bourbon, housemade Michigan cream liqueur, coffee

    $10

  • Rum Cha-la-la-la-la

    Hot cocoa or coffee, housemade rum cream liqueur

    $11

Shooters

  • Cinnamon Toast Drink Created by Matt (Grand Rapids)

    Cinnamon-infused Beer Barrel Bourbon, House-made Rumchata, vanilla syrup

    $8

  • Christmas Cookie Shot Created by Rachel (Grand Rapids)

    Vanilla-infused Lake Life Vodka, housemade coffee liqueur, cream

    $8

Cocktail Slush

  • Rotating Flavor

    Housemade mixes featuring our spirits and seasonal flavors

    $10

Wine

  • Winter Spiced Red Sangria

    $8

  • Chardonnay

    $8

  • Meritage

    $8

  • Pinot Grigio

    $7

  • Riesling

    $6

  • Sparkling Wine

    $9


Rare Pours

1 oz pours

  • Sherry Cask Rum

    $15

  • Brett's Barrel #2 (9-Year Peated Single Malt)

    $20

  • Zeppelin Bend Anniversary Edition

    $15

  • Zeppelin Bend 10-Year (Sherry Cask)

    $20

Whiskey

1 oz pours

  • Origin Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey

    $10

  • Beer Barrel Bourbon

    $6

  • Beer Barrel Bourbon - Baked Apple Pie

    $6

  • Beer Barrel Bourbon - Sweet Heat

    $6

  • Beer Barrel Bourbon - S'mores

    $6

  • Beer Barrel Bourbon - 100 Proof

    $7

  • Beer Barrel Bourbon Infusions

    Cinnamon, Honey

    $7

  • Beer Barrel Rye

    $6

  • Dragon's Milk Bottled-In-Bond

    $8

  • Zeppelin Bend

    $8

  • Walleye Rye 4-Year Port Finished

    $8

  • Double Down

    $8

Gin

1 oz pours

  • Knickerbocker Gin

    $6

  • Knickerbocker Blueberry Gin

    $8

  • Knickerbocker Grapefruit Gin

    $8

  • Knickerbocker Garden Gin

    $8

  • Knickerbocker Lemon Basil Gin

    $8

  • Knickerbocker Orange Cinnamon Clove Gin

    $8

  • Knickerbocker Infusions

    Earl Grey, Cucumber, Butterfly Pea Flower

    $8

  • Knickerbocker Barrel-Aged Gin

    $8

  • Knickerbocker Navy Strength Gin

    $9

O.C.S.

1 oz pours

  • Freshwater Rum

    $6

  • Freshwater Rum Infusions

    Coconut, Spiced, Blackberry

    $7

  • Sherry Cask Rum

    $10

  • Lake Life Vodka

    $5

  • Lake Life Vodka Infusions

    Bacon Black Pepper, Caramel, Citrus, Jalapeño, Raspberry, Strawberry-Pineapple, Vanilla, White Chocolate Mint

    $5

  • Clockwork Orange Liqueur

    $5

  • Amaretto

    $5

  • Coffee Liqueur

    $5

  • Michigan Cream

    $5

  • White Chocolate Liqueur

    $5

  • Peach Schnapps

    $5

  • Raspberry Liqueur

    $5

  • Violet Liqueur

    $5

Hours


PUB/BEER GARDEN & STORE
MONDAYClosed
TUESDAY4–10pm
WEDNESDAY4–11pm
THURSDAY4–10pm
FRIDAY12–11pm
SATURDAY12–11pm
SUNDAY12–8pm


Kitchen service ends one hour before close. Last call will be a half hour before closing.*Please note: our kitchen closes on 9pm on Wednesdays*

Holiday Hours:

  • Thanksgiving (11/24): Closed
  • Christmas Eve (12/24): 12-4pm
  • Christmas (12/25): Closed
  • New Year's Eve (12/31): 12pm-1am
  • New Year's Day (1/1): 11am-4pm

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