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Top of the Town 2023

The 5 Top Neighborhood Bars Around Lansing

Mar 19, 2024

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1 Dagwood's Tavern & Grill

2023 Winner

2803 E Kalamazoo St.
Lansing, MI 48912

517-374-0390

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What the Bar Says: Looking for a place to watch the game tonight? Come dine at Dagwood's Tavern & Grill. Our bar and grill broadcasts local sports channels every night. We're conveniently located in Lansing, MI on Kalamazoo Street, just west of Highway 127 and just north of I-496. We're less than a mile away from Michigan State University.

"Dogwoods is the best!"

"Great service and prices."

"It's been around forever."

"Friendly atmosphere, good food and prices."

"A go to place for Spartans. Friendly with great prices."

"Old school atmosphere."

— Why Locals Say Dagwood's Tavern & Grill is a 2023 Best Neighborhood Bar winner!

2 Harry's Place

2023 Second Place

404 North Verlinden Avenue
Lansing, MI 48915

What the Bar Says: Join us at Harry's Place for a delicious meal, craft beer or cocktail, and your favorite sporting event.

"A fun place to visit!"

"This place is the real thing!"

"The greatest neighborhood bar!"

"You can’t find a more authentic neighborhood bar than Harry’s Place. Longest-running bar under the same family ownership in Lansing. Walk in as a customer - leave as a friend."

"Super friendly owners and staff, great vibe, good food"

— Why Locals Say Harry's Place is a 2023 Best Neighborhood Bar winner!

3 The Avenue

2023 Runner Up

2021 East Michigan Avenue
Lansing, MI 48912

(517) 999-7549

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What the Bar Says: Happening, late-night hangout featuring craft brews, cocktails & pub grub, plus regular live music.

"Great hangout spot."

"THEY HAVE PINBALL AND RAMEN!"

"Favorite place!"

— Why Locals Say The Avenue is a 2023 Best Neighborhood Bar winner!

4 The Peanut Barrel

2023 Top 5

521 East Grand River Avenue
East Lansing, MI 48823

(517) 351-0608

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What the Bar Says: Serving up crazy good burgers and fun for 42 years. Support your neighborhood bar at #peanutbarrel.

"Good locals place."

"Best EL bar."

"This is such a great place to hang out with friends and have some food and beer"

"Great location!"

— Why Locals Say The Peanut Barrel is a 2023 Best Neighborhood Bar winner!

5 Tony M's Restaurant & Banquet Center

2023 Top 5

3420 South Creyts Road
Lansing, MI 48917

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What the Bar Says: Tony M's Restaurant is more than just your local pizzeria. If there's one thing you'll experience in our Italian restaurant, it's the feeling of family. You can enjoy a fun night with your crew for our classic car shows, trivia nights or even rent out our private banquet room for a special party.

"Super cool place."

"Family atmosphere."

— Why Locals Say Tony M's Restaurant & Banquet Center is a 2023 Best Neighborhood Bar winner!

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