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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!

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 Shot and Pops

FRIDAYS – Buy a case and get 10% off

SUNDAYS – $8 Pizza (one topping) / $7 Fitzgerald / $5 Shot and Pops 

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, 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

  • Kielbasa & Kraut

    House-smoked kielbasa, sauerkraut, grainy mustard, scallion

    $10

  • Roasted Brussels Sprouts

    Michigan maple glaze, bacon, sea salt

    $10

  • Poet Stout Pot Pie

    Braised ribeye, winter vegetable, The Poet stout gravy, pickled onion, flaky pastry crust

    $18

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: apple cider vinaigrette, pomegranate vinaigrette, buttermilk ranch, chipotle ranch, or blue cheese dressing

    $9

    vegetarian

  • Michigan Apple Salad

    Mixed greens, sliced apples, dried cherries, blue cheese, spiced walnuts, apple cider vinaigrette

    $13

    vegetarian

  • Mediterranean Grain Salad

    Citrus quinoa, marinated vegetable, petite greens, feta, pomegranate vinaigrette

    $15

  • 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

  • Turkey Pastrami

    House-smoked turkey pastrami, bacon, arugula, cherry preserves, melted brie, ciabatta hoagie

    $16

  • Pesto Grilled Cheese & Tomato Fondue

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

    $13

    vegetarian

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

  • Margherita

    Cherry tomatoes, basil pesto, pizza sauce, fresh mozzarella

    10" Hand-Tossed $15

    12" Gluten Free $20

    vegetarian

  • Chicken & Waffles

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

    10" Hand-Tossed $16

    12" Gluten Free $21

  • 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

  • Cast Iron Bourbon Apples

    Churro sugar, salted caramel ice cream, flaky pastry

    $9

Signature Cocktails

  • Beer Drinker's Old Fashioned

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

    $10.50

  • Lake Life Lemonade

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

    $9

  • 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, peach schnapps, lime juice, ginger beer

    $10

  • Fitzgerald

    Choice of gin, lemon juice, sugar, bitters

    $9.50

  • The Dude

    Lake Life Vodka, housemade coffee liqueur, cream

    $10

  • Nutty Gentleman

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

    $14

  • Firkin Coffee Guy

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

    $9.50

  • Helen Knows The Guy Created by Casey (Holland)

    Coffee Guy, coffee liqueur, blackberry syrup

    $10

  • Coco Loco

    Coconut Freshwater Rum, pineapple syrup, lime juice, mango

    $10

Seasonal Cocktails

  • Cool As a Cucumber

    Cucumber-infused Knickerbocker Gin, lemon juice, simple syrup

    $10

  • Peach Palmer

    Beer Barrel Rye, peach schnapps, tea, lemonade

    $10

  • Celery Ginger Sour Created by Joel (Holland)

    Ginger Knickerbocker Gin, celery simple syrup, lemon juice, soda water

    $10

  • Just a Few More Months Created by Jacob (Holland)

    Strawberry Pineapple-infused Lake Life Vodka, simple syrup, yuzu juice, peychaud’s bitters, soda water, basil

    $11

  • Don’t Call Me Honey Created by Mackenzee (South Haven)

    Honey-infused Beer Barrel Bourbon, lemon juice, angostura bitters, ginger bitters, ginger ale

    $10

  • The Blushing Bee Created by Mieke (Grand Rapids)

    Knickerbocker Gin, raspberry liqueur, thai basil chamomile honey syrup, lemon juice

    $11

  • Rose Colored Glasses Created by Danny (Grand Rapids)

    Blueberry Knickerbocker Gin, violet liqueur, rose simple syrup, lemon juice, sparkling wine

    $11

  • Ehh, What’s Up Doc? Created Andrew (Grand Rapids)

    Caramel-infused Lake Life Vodka, Michigan Cream, gingerbread syrup, carrot juice, angostura bitters, nutmeg

    $11

Cocktail Slush

  • Rotating Flavor

    Housemade mixes featuring our spirits and seasonal flavors

    $10

Shooters

  • White Gummy Bear

    Raspberry-infused Lake Life Vodka, peach schnapps, pineapple juice, lemon-lime soda

    $8

  • Key Lime Pie

    Caramel-infused Lake Life Vodka, vanilla syrup, lime juice

    $8

  • Honey Bee Kind! Created Jesse (Holland)

    Spiced Freshwater Rum, honey syrup, molasses bitters, almond bitters, oat milk

    $8

Wine

  • Blackberry Spring-Gria Created by Kyle (Holland)

    $8

  • Chardonnay

    $8

  • Meritage

    $8

  • Pinot Grigio

    $7

  • Riesling

    $6

  • Sparkling Wine

    $9


Rare Pours

1 oz pours

  • Malthouse

    $15

  • Zeppelin Bend 6-Year

    $15

  • Zeppelin Bend 10-Year

    $20

  • Cask and Smoke

    $15

  • Walleye Rye 5-Year Sherry Finished

    $15

Whiskey

1 oz pours

  • Beer Barrel Bourbon

    $6

  • Beer Barrel Bourbon - Baked Apple Pie

    $6

  • Beer Barrel Bourbon - Sweet Heat

    $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 and 8pm on Sundays*

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