The BOB

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 size 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.

"Enjoyable experience food is good" says Jeff on Google
10/03/2026

"Enjoyable experience food is good" says Jeff on Google

★★★★★ Enjoyable experience food is good

We had a special visitor today as Bryan Cranston stopped by to tell us all about his Dos Hombres line of spirits. I gues...
10/03/2026

We had a special visitor today as Bryan Cranston stopped by to tell us all about his Dos Hombres line of spirits. I guess we finally broke bad! 🌶️🍹

🚨 GRAND RAPIDS: YOUR HALLOWEEN PLANS JUST GOT 5 FLOORS BIGGER. 👽⚔️🧙‍♂️This Halloween, you’re not walking into a party. Y...
10/03/2026

🚨 GRAND RAPIDS: YOUR HALLOWEEN PLANS JUST GOT 5 FLOORS BIGGER. 👽⚔️🧙‍♂️

This Halloween, you’re not walking into a party. You’re walking into another world.

MONSTERS, MAGIC & MARTIANS takes over the ENTIRE B.O.B. for TWO nights, Oct. 30 & 31. Every floor transforms into a completely different immersive experience:

🌲 Haunted Forest
⚡ Hogwarts
🤖 Cyberpunk
🧌 Shrek’s Swamp
🏛️ The Odyssey
🐉 Game of Thrones
👽 Martians at Eve

Plus, 5 venues of live entertainment, DJs, karaoke, themed drinks, a photo booth and access to Eve Nightclub.

And come dressed to WIN. 👀

💰 $500 FIRST PLACE COSTUME PRIZE EACH NIGHT
💰 $250 SECOND PLACE EACH NIGHT

Secret judges narrow it down to the Top 5, then the crowd decides the winners at 11:30PM.

🎃 Friday, Oct. 30 + Saturday, Oct. 31
🔞 21+
🎟️ Tickets are on sale NOW.

One building. Seven worlds. Two nights.

How many can you survive?

Get tickets + all the haunting details at HalloweenAtTheBOB.com.

10/03/2026
Be there or be square. 😎Brewer John has some fantastic new brews that will only be available at this event! 🍻
09/29/2026

Be there or be square. 😎
Brewer John has some fantastic new brews that will only be available at this event! 🍻

The B**r City Brewers Festival is coming up!
📍Calder Plaza October 3rd
Come check out some of the best experimental brews of the year and maybe even the next big hitter! B.O.B.'s Brewery is bringing a new zesty little brew that you will not want to miss. Support your local brewers and come on our to vote for you favorite Pro/Am b**r! 🏆🔥🍻

Read the linked article for more details! https://www.woodtv.com/westmichiganguide/grand-rapids-craft-brewers-to-compete-in-b**r-city-brewers-fest/

'Moonshot' by Justin Shull 🌙🎨🎉Voted in the Top 30! Shull’s painting is officially an ArtPrize must-see! Find it on our 2...
09/29/2026

'Moonshot' by Justin Shull 🌙🎨🎉
Voted in the Top 30! Shull’s painting is officially an ArtPrize must-see! Find it on our 2nd floor, then stick around for dinner & drinks!

LAST WEEK OF ARTPRIZE! 🎉 🎨 And we’re making the most of it. Come for the art, stay for the drinks, new menu items & plen...
09/28/2026

LAST WEEK OF ARTPRIZE! 🎉 🎨 And we’re making the most of it. Come for the art, stay for the drinks, new menu items & plenty of entertainment! 👇🎱
**TUESDAY**
Steffan CopenHaver @ Brewery 7pm-10pm
Karaoke @ Game Room 9pm-12am

**WEDNESDAY**
DJ Matt B @ Bobarino's 8pm-1am
Country Night Dancing @ HOME 7pm-1am
Karaoke @ Game Room 9pm-12am

**THURSDAY**
Latin Night Dancing @ Ashton 6pm-1am
Big Old Bass-Open Decks w/ BlüeJay 10pm-1am
Karaoke @ Game Room 9pm-12am
Chris Higgins @ Dr. Grins Comedy Club 8pm

**FRIDAY**
Kyndred @ TikiTown Dan & Shay Pre-Party 5-7:30pm
JP & The Energy @ HOME 9pm- 1am
DJ RIINK @ Bobarino's EDM 10pm-1am
DJ Matt B @ Ashton 9pm-1am
DJ Keller Shaw @ 10pm-1am
Karaoke @ Game Room 9pm-1am
Chris Higgins @ Dr. Grins Comedy Club 7:15pm & 9:45pm

**SATURDAY**
Geech @ HOME 9pm-1am
DJ Greg Knott @ Bobarino's 10pm-1am
DJ Matt B @ Ashton 9pm-1am
Kyndred @ Eve 10pm-1am
Karaoke @ Game Room 9pm-1am
Chris Higgins @ Dr. Grins Comedy Club 7:15pm & 9:45pm

"jordyn has got to be one of the most hard working guys i have seen here, always on a mission and always got his head do...
09/20/2026

"jordyn has got to be one of the most hard working guys i have seen here, always on a mission and always got his head down cleaning after people spilling their drinks
GIVE THIS MAN A RAISE!" says l on Google

★★★★★ jordyn has got to be one of the most hard working guys i have seen here, always on a mission and always got his head down cleaning after people spilling their drinks GIVE THIS MAN A RAISE!

Celebrate Tech Week with specialty crafted cocktails! 🤖🍹
09/17/2026

Celebrate Tech Week with specialty crafted cocktails! 🤖🍹

Address

20 Monroe Avenue NW
Grand Rapids, MI
49503

Opening Hours

Tuesday 4pm - 12am
Wednesday 4pm - 12am
Thursday 4pm - 1am
Friday 4pm - 1am
Saturday 4pm - 1am

Telephone

+16163562000

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