The BOB The B.O.B. (an acronym for Big Old Building) is 70,000 square feet of fun in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan. destination status in downtown Grand Rapids.

Offering the best in live music, dining, and entertainment, all under one roof. (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 siz

e and historic charm have given The B.O.B. Ambitious, expansive, and versatile, The B.O.B. is a big old building of fun, offering a multitude of choices for each guest who walks through the door.

"Special occasion!  Very good food. Staffing was excellent, especially after i spilled my refreshment!  Band was excelle...
04/09/2025

"Special occasion! Very good food. Staffing was excellent, especially after i spilled my refreshment! Band was excellent and fun! I had fun!!!" says Steve on Google

★★★★★ Special occasion! Very good food. Staffing was excellent, especially after i spilled my refreshment! Band was excellent and fun! I had fun!!!

04/07/2025

We're looking forward to nights like this... 😍

Click the links below to learn more about how you can bring your boldest ideas to life during ArtPrize 2025.

What will you create this year? 💭

For artists: https://www.artprize.org/artist-info
For venues: https://www.artprize.org/venue-info



Title: "They Eyes Cannot See What the Mind Does Not Know"
Artist: The Fabricators
Category: 3D
Venue: The B.O.B.

📸: Image by Nick Irwin for Experience Grand Rapids

"My 1st time there.   We went to Dr Grins comedy club .  Loved the atmosphere and the food was awesome. . Will definitel...
04/03/2025

"My 1st time there. We went to Dr Grins comedy club . Loved the atmosphere and the food was awesome. . Will definitely go back." says Lori on Google

★★★★★ My 1st time there. We went to Dr Grins comedy club . Loved the atmosphere and the food was awesome. . Will definitely go back.

April has some incredible comedy shows for you all! Check out Dr. Grin's at The BOB  lineup and get your tickets to a ni...
04/02/2025

April has some incredible comedy shows for you all! Check out Dr. Grin's at The BOB lineup and get your tickets to a night full of laughter! www.thebob.com/drgrins
Tommy Ryman
Andrew Orolfo
Ali Macofsky
Josh Wolf

Thanks for another great night of incredible music and entertainment! Mark your calendars for June 13th for the return o...
03/31/2025

Thanks for another great night of incredible music and entertainment! Mark your calendars for June 13th for the return of Electric Flower Co! 😘🤘🔥

03/28/2025

Last night was absolutely incredible! We’re doing it all again tonight and tomorrow with Zoltan Kaszas (Bob Hansen features and Gerrit Elzinga emcees). The shows are all sold out so the next time Zoltan is here, grab those tix fast. Hopefully we see you this weekend, folks!



No one does Long Drink like we do—We're officially the bar that sold the most Long Drinks in 2024 and we've got the trop...
03/27/2025

No one does Long Drink like we do—We're officially the bar that sold the most Long Drinks in 2024 and we've got the trophy to prove it! Shout out to all of our Long Drinkers out there and Alliance Beverage! We couldn't have done this without you! Come check out the trophy now on display at the Beer Garden entrance. 🏆👀🔥

Tomorrow night is another lively night of Latin Dance! Join us at 8pm for a free dance lesson with a professional West M...
03/26/2025

Tomorrow night is another lively night of Latin Dance! Join us at 8pm for a free dance lesson with a professional West Michigan Latin Dance Instructor, then enjoy an open dance floor the rest of the evening. Dance 'till you drop! 🙌💃✨

"We had an afterparty for my wedding at the B.O.B. From 11:30 pm - 1 am and I am so impressed. We worked with Cole, who ...
03/25/2025

"We had an afterparty for my wedding at the B.O.B. From 11:30 pm - 1 am and I am so impressed. We worked with Cole, who made the entire experience so much fun for me! Not only was he extremely accommodating and easy to work with, but he made everything was set up so perfectly. We had hangover kits for our wedding and he had them all set up on a table for our guests. Also, the kitchen closed at 10 and they stayed open for.." says Olivia on Google

★★★★★ We had an afterparty for my wedding at the B.O.B. From 11:30 pm - 1 am and I am so impressed. We worked with Cole, who made the entire experience so much fun for me! Not only was he extremely accommodating and easy to work with, but he made everything was set up so perfectly. We had ...

Congratulations to The Chili Mechanics and Team  for winning 1st and 2nd Place at Chilly Blues & Brews!
03/22/2025

Congratulations to The Chili Mechanics and Team for winning 1st and 2nd Place at Chilly Blues & Brews!

Heat up your weekend plans. 🌶🔥🎶 Join us at The BOB for the annual Chilly Blues & Brews on Saturday at 11am! Over 30+ tea...
03/18/2025

Heat up your weekend plans. 🌶🔥🎶 Join us at The BOB for the annual Chilly Blues & Brews on Saturday at 11am! Over 30+ teams have entered this year to compete for the title of Lord of the Ladle! Come taste some chilis and help us choose who makes the best chili for 2025! More info at chillybluesgr.com.

We're amping up to taste some incredible chilis this weekend! 🌶🔥🌟 We're excited to welcome two of our Official Judges of...
03/18/2025

We're amping up to taste some incredible chilis this weekend! 🌶🔥🌟 We're excited to welcome two of our Official Judges of Chilly Blues & Brews, Gonzo & Amy, the co-hosts of Behind the Mitten, Michigan's premiere travel radio show and podcast! They are celebrating 10 years on the air with nearly 700 episodes. Their weekend show is syndicated on 21 radio stations across the state, including WOOD Radio, which airs the show at 6 p.m. Sundays.

Your St. Patrick's weekend isnt over yet! The BOB opens at 2pm today for your Sunday Funday! DJ Matt B and Dj Jay Vee ar...
03/16/2025

Your St. Patrick's weekend isnt over yet! The BOB opens at 2pm today for your Sunday Funday! DJ Matt B and Dj Jay Vee are holding down 1st and 2nd floors starting at 3pm.

The BOB is ready for one heck of a St. Patrick's Weekend! 🍀🌈🍺 Enjoy Irish 'Tea' Parties & Guinness on draft to live Iris...
03/12/2025

The BOB is ready for one heck of a St. Patrick's Weekend! 🍀🌈🍺 Enjoy Irish 'Tea' Parties & Guinness on draft to live Irish music with Grayson & Jenna, we have everything you need to celebrate and more! Full Entertainment Schedule below! 👇🎶🎸

**THURSDAY** Open 4pm-1am
Latin Night dance class @ HOME 8pm-9pm
Dennie Middleton @ The Keys 7pm-10pm
Trivia @ Bobarino's 7pm-9pm
Karaoke @ Bobarino's 9pm-12am
DJ Jay Vee @ Eve 10pm-1am

**FRIDAY** Open 4pm-1am
Larry Lowis @ Bobarino's 6-9pm
Mike McMahon + Marquita Bernard @ The Keys 8-11pm
EPCYA latin band @ HOME 9pm-1am
DJ Greg Knott @ Ashton
DJ Jay Vee @ Bobarino's 10pm-1am
DJ Peanut Butter Paul @ Eve 10pm-1am

**SATURDAY** Open 12pm-1am
Grayson & Jenna @ HOME 1pm-4pm
Karaoke @ Game Room 12pm-1am
Ben Steer @ Bobarino's 5-8pm
Dean Madonia + Marquita Bernard @ The Keys 8-11pm
Twice the Action @ HOME 9pm-1am
DJ VanHekken @ Eve 9pm-1am
DJ RIINK @ Bobarino's 10-1am
DJ VanHekken @ Eve 9pm-1am

**SUNDAY** Open 2pm-close
DJ Jay Vee @ Bobarino's 3-6pm
DJ Matt B @ HOME 9pm-3-6pm
Karaoke @ Game Room 9pm-close

Join us this Thursday for the opening night of Ashton, our new 3rd floor cocktail lounge! ✨🍸🙌
03/11/2025

Join us this Thursday for the opening night of Ashton, our new 3rd floor cocktail lounge! ✨🍸🙌

It's Flirty Friday here at The BOB! Ladies enjoy NO COVER, meaning more money for drinks. 😉🥂 Enjoy a fun night out at Do...
03/07/2025

It's Flirty Friday here at The BOB! Ladies enjoy NO COVER, meaning more money for drinks. 😉🥂 Enjoy a fun night out at Downtown's biggest bar!
• Acoustics with Jason Eller in Bobarino's 6-9pm
• Dennie & Marquita at The Keys in the Brewery 8-11pm
• Karaoke in the basement at 9pm
• Union Guns band in HOME at 9pm
• DJ the DJ spinning country in Bobarino's at 10pm
• DJ Keller holding it down in Eve at 10pm

Address

20 Monroe Avenue NW
Grand Rapids, MI
49503

Opening Hours

Thursday 4pm - 1am
Friday 4pm - 1am
Saturday 4pm - 1am

Telephone

+16163562000

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