Lumber Baron Bar lets you settle into the warmth and charm of a historic bar – complete with a fireplace, leather club chairs, a large selection of premium cocktails, making this the perfect location before or after a night out in downtown Grand Rapids.
Clubby hotel bar offering craft beer & a big whiskey list, plus a fireplace & leather furnishings.
Mateo Gebon
I stopped by this bar for a drink with a friend, and we happened to get there at a quiet time. It’s a very classy place with an upscale atmosphere, but the bartenders are friendly and down-to-earth. They have some rare drinks on their menu, but their cocktails are approachable and delicious. They don’t seem to water anything down, and the cocktails tend to be strong. I tried two: smooth criminal and lavender blues. I think I preferred lavender blues, it was light and floral, but both drinks were excellent. I’d love to come here again, and I think it’ll be easy to convince my friends once in a while.
… moreErica Barnes
Awesome little spot that feels like a speakeasy from the 20s-40s. Excellent service and great vibe. Didn’t see a food menu. Lots of brand choices for drinks. The dark chocolate after we closed the bill was a delicious surprise.
… moreAllison GN
The place is so cool! Loved the atmosphere surrounded by beautiful wood everything. The bar is so nice, cozy and round. Drinks were so good. The staff was A+ too. Telling us all the history of the bar and the hotel. Fascinating!! Highly recommend!
… moreKelly Olson
Great place in town to catch a cocktail in an intimate setting. Our bartender Cayden was friendly and helpful. He always made sure to check in on us and keep the cocktails full. Really enjoyed my first time here. Everyone seemed to work well together to give a positive experience. Will plan to come back
… moreChristine Bina
Cocktails were delicious, service was attentive and pleasant, and the vibes were great. We stopped in on a whim around 11pm and we were greeted, seated, and served quickly. The ambiance is calm and comfortable, feels very intimate and private in there! Would recommend checking it out.
… moreThilo Savage
Cocktails were great, service was good, atmosphere was great. Food was tasty but maybe a little on the heavy side for cocktail appetizer food, eg totally smothered in buttery oily goodness sauce that requires cutting and avoiding drippage on white clothes. Tasty but out of context! I’ll be back for more Old Fashions for sure.
… moreNathan Ver Beek
Absolutely love the vibe of this place. Very chill and quiet, it has that speakeasy feel.
The cocktails are top notch, as is the service.
If you’re interested in food, Lumber Baron doesn’t have a kitchen, but they allow you to order off the full Ruth’s Chris menu nextdoor.
Lumber Baron does have a dessert menu though, the creme brulee is delicious.
… moreRonald Pease
This is a MUST visit. While walking through the Amaway Grand Hotel we stumbled upon this very cozy cocktail bar. It has that old-school, exclusive, members only, cigar bar feel for sure. The cocktails are well thought out and prepared by a very professionals, not just some person they found for minimum wage. All of this does come at a price, but the experience is totally worth it! I will be back, often.
… moreRenata Cayton
Great drinks and appetizers. The price point is a little over the top compared to other locations that provides a similar food and cocktail experience, however the atmosphere makes up for it. A good place for celebrations or a date night, will definitely be a treat.
… moreJennifer W
My husband and I were looking for a low key bar near our hotel to end our night and this was the perfect spot. Loved it’s low key, speakeasy/old world vibes and delicious cocktails. We sat at the bar and enjoyed watching the bartenders make drinks. Our favorite cocktail was the smoked old fashioned, but all the drinks were delish!
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