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The B.O.B.

4.5
  • Grand Rapids, MI

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The B.O.B. (an acronym for Big Old Building) is located in downtown Grand Rapids. The 70,000-square-foot, four-story, red brick building was constructed in 1903 as Judson's grocery warehouse. It stood vacant for decades before The Gilmore Collection began its transformation, saving it from demolition. Its casual appeal, large size and historic charm have given The B.O.B. destination status in downtown Grand Rapids. Ambitious, expansive, and versatile, The B.O.B. is a big old building of fun, offering a multitude of choices f... read more

Location details

20 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu4:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Fri4:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Sat4:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
SunClosed
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Laura Eagan 
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7 years ago
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Danny Ardouin 
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7 years ago
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Nathan Parker Walters 
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7 years ago

"Rip" the bartender was a little better than fantastic. He recommended beers and food and sold it to us as though he was truly prideful of his job. I love feeling that customer care is still alive as a focal point in the service industry. Beer was solid. Food was great! Service was masterful! 

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Amie Sidenberg 
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7 years ago
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Stephanie Duncan 
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8 years ago

Super cool place! Fool House was awesome!!! Friendly staff. 

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Amber Michelle Reynolds-Roth 
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8 years ago

I loved The Bob so much!!!! Never really have gone to Grand Rapids and my husband and I wanted to have a date night with NO kids!!! Decided to take a drive to GR and go see Andy Woodhull, he was AMAZING!!!! Staff was awesome and comedy night was a nice cheap event. Definitely planning on alot more trips to The Bob, for date night...Food, fun, music and drinks!!! Planning on dragging my best friend sometime and my husband and my self are planning on taking his parents and sister!!! So excited for the next time!! Thank you, fo... read more

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Alex Vuich 
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8 years ago
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Dallas Meyers 
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Chelsey Goodrich 
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8 years ago

We were out-of-towners and The BOB was our first stop! The beer was good! Friendly bar staff! We will be making our way back for sure! 

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How is The B.O.B. rated?

The B.O.B. has a 4.5 star rating with 3,674 reviews. 

When is The B.O.B. open?

The B.O.B. is closed now. It will open on Thursday at 4:00 p.m.