The Barrel doesn't have quite the beer selection as some of the aforementioned bars. It’s a pretty good sports bar, with good Pizza." - PR) The Peanut Barrel: 521 E. ( EDIT: from commenter GKern58: " Peppino’s is more family friendly than the Hopcat, it’s not a dancing place by any means. If you've been here on a weekend night, how is it? Let me know in the comments. They advertise DJs on the weekends, so I assume some dancing gets done here, but I'm not entirely sure. They only opened this past Fall, so I have not been to Peppino's yet. They're significantly further east than most of the East Lansing nightlife, so if you're looking to get away from most of the undergrads, you can get a burger and a beer here. Bagger Dave's: 1351 E Grand Riverīagger Dave's is a quasi-chain burger restaurant that has 15-20 locations around Michigan. If you're looking for a quiet place to have a couple pints before or after game day, this Mediterranean restaurant is probably where you want to head. The one on Grand River is a bar though, and you can get several Michigan craft beers on tap here. Note that the "Bar and Grill" portion is important, as there are other Woody's locations that do not serve alcohol.
Woody's Oasis Bar and Grill: 211 E Grand River
It's mainly a restaurant, so if you're looking for a place to get a bite to eat as well and want to be closer to the west side of campus, Harrison Roadhouse is for you. While not explicitly known as a craft beer place, the Roadhouse has 21 craft beers on tap, 12 of those specifically from Michigan. I haven't been to the one in East Lansing yet, but the original location in Grand Rapids is top-notch, and I haven't heard any complaints about the location in East Lansing. Let me ask you a question: does the idea of 100 craft beers on tap interest you? If it does, then check out HopCat. They have Karaoke nights Thursday and Friday, so take that into consideration depending on your feelings.
If you have a group of four or more, they'll pour 256 ounces of the beer of your choice (assuming the ABV isn't too high) into a bucket. With 20+ beers on tap, you'll find something you like. While there are places that have a greater number of beers on tap, few other places have served craft beers - especially ones from Michigan - as long or as devoted as Crunchy's. Places to sit, relax, and enjoy a craft beer Crunchy's: 254 W Grand River I will say that the service there is generally very good, especially when compared to some of the other B-Dubs franchises out there. Note: there is a Buffalo Wild Wings on Albert and Charles, but I'm leaving it out here because 99% of us know what to expect when entering a Buffalo Wild Wings. This guide will go over where to find a decent place to drink in East Lansing, whether you just want a quiet place to talk with friends or cut loose on a dance floor. However, that's changed in the past few years, and now several restaurants offer dozens of craft brews from around the nation and world on tap. About a decade ago, if you wanted a beer that was out of the ordinary, there were few places you could go in East Lansing.