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Michigan Street NE · Midtown Grand Rapids · Est. 1931

Duke's
Bar

Grand Rapids' Favorite Neighborhood Dive

90+ Years
Serving GR
Cold Beer on TapSmash BurgersPool Tables Karaoke NightsChicken Wings$5 Beer Buckets Trivia NightsPickle FrittersBYO Pizza Outdoor PatioFull BarMonday Steak Night Cold Beer on TapSmash BurgersPool Tables Karaoke NightsChicken Wings$5 Beer Buckets Trivia NightsPickle FrittersBYO Pizza Outdoor PatioFull BarMonday Steak Night
Who We Are

A Midtown Institution

Duke's has been a fixture of the Michigan Street corridor since the building first opened in 1931. Tucked at the corner of Michigan St NE and Grand Ave — right in the heart of Midtown — it's the bar Grand Rapids comes back to.

No pretense. No gimmicks. Just cold beer, solid food, great staff, and the kind of crowd that makes a Tuesday feel like a Saturday. Sports on every screen, pool table in the back, and a jukebox that still does the job.

Under new ownership and freshly remodeled, Duke's still carries everything that made it a neighborhood staple — now with a full kitchen, BYO pizza, weekly events, and a patio when the weather cooperates.

90+ Years in Midtown
90 Health Score
21–90 Welcome Here
Guests enjoying cold beers inside Duke's Bar
Duke's smash burger with fries
Duke's Bar exterior on Michigan St NE

The Real
Dive Bar
Experience

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Cold Beer & Full Bar
Domestic buckets, local ciders on draft, and a full bar. Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3–7pm with $5 buckets of 5.
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Build Your Own Pizza
10” or 14” pies with your pick of proteins and veggies. Plus tacos, burritos, quesadillas, burgers, and handhelds.
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Weekly Events
Karaoke and trivia nights Mon–Thu. Monday Steak Night: hand-cut filet 8oz or 16oz served with fries.
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Games & Sports
Pool table, jukebox, big screen TVs everywhere. Every game. Every season. Free parking lot across the street.
What People Are Saying

Straight from the Regulars

★★★★★

The people and atmosphere are absolutely amazing! The bartender, James, is a fantastic presence behind the bar — creating a relaxed and lively atmosphere with his unique style and engaging personality.

Regular
Google Review
★★★★★

I came to Grand Rapids knowing no one. Becky immediately made me feel welcome when I stopped by for a drink. Since then I've met great friends here, celebrated birthdays, mourned deaths, and had the time of my life with the best staff you will ever meet.

Long-Time Regular
Google Review
★★★★★

I love Dukes for its great drinks, friendly staff, and unbeatable neighborhood vibe.

Monte L.
Google Review — Aug 2025
★★★★☆

Duke's Bar is a lively spot with a great atmosphere, especially after its recent interior remodel. The staff is friendly and attentive, and the food is amazing. Parking is easy, and the neighborhood is walkable.

Recent Guest
Google Review
★★★★☆

I had a couple of drinks at Dukes and enjoyed the time I spent there. The drinks were priced well and the beer was cold. I'd definitely consider coming to Dukes again.

Google Reviewer
Google Review
★★★★★

Duke's might have the coolest sign of all the Michigan Street bars. Neon, zig-zags, slab-serif. Unlike the other dives, Duke's occupies the authentic, gritty bar vibe. The bartenders are cool, the jukebox is decent, and the beer is cold.

CreativeMornings GR
On The Grid — Editorial
Hours
Monday 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Tuesday 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Wednesday 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Thursday 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Friday 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Saturday 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sunday 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Happy Hour
Monday – Friday  ·  3:00 – 7:00 PM
$5 buckets of 5 — Busch, Busch Light, Miller High Life, Old Style
$8 buckets of 5 on any other domestic
Find Us
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Address 700 Michigan St NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Free parking at 701 Michigan St SE
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Instagram @dukesbargr
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Wheelchair accessible  ·  Credit cards accepted  ·  Outdoor patio
Location