Quinn & Tuite’s Irish Pub

As neighborhood dive bars go, this one has it all. Dark lighting, pool tables, drink special on domestic beers, and a slight musty, basement-​like odor. It’s much larger inside then I expected walking up to the door, with a separate back area that had a musician playing this past Saturday night. They don’t have a kitchen, rather I’m told they heat up frozen and refrigerated items in a microwave behind the bar. As a reference point for those familiar with Grand Rapids, Quinn & Tuite’s reminds me of a West Side Polish Hall, both in its size and interior appearance. But make no mistake: it’s an Irish bar thru and thru. I know they do a really big St. Patty’s day event every year and after visiting this past weekend, I want to make it over here this coming St. Patty’s to see the festivities.

There’s a difference between the places you take a date and the places you go with the guys to get a drink. Quinn & Tuite’s definitely leans to the latter. Forget those other pretentious places, here you’ll find a nice selection of Irish whisky, friendly staff, and celtic inspired bands. There are pool tables and darts. This place is hopping every St. Patrick’s Day.
But man do I wish they offered food. I think bars should at least offer a selection of appetizers, but you won’t find that here.

This place is just really sad. Buncha sad folk sitting around drinking shite beer looking like they could use a good shower and a possible investment in in a new pair of shoes this decade. It smells like a place that was HEAVILY smokey pre-​ban and that they haven’t really done anything to clean or deodorize since. Or ever for that matter. Our bartender was sub-​par at best and seemed annoyed that we were there to give her our money. (hello! That’s how you make money!) Nothing really Irish about it either; it’s just riding the Irish train. I am all about a good dive bar. Love them! But this has jumped the shark into dirty-​sad-​bar territory. No good.
As my brother put it best: «you just don’t go to that place unless it’s St. Patty’s day». I concur!

Wow — WORST customer service I’ve ever gotten (or not gotten) in my entire life. We went to the pub on a recent weeknight. Online, there is no menu, but an indication that they serve food. It says they have a «limited menu». We walked in and sat down at a table. After 25 minutes of no service, we got up and left.
As we walked out, the bartender looked at my SIL questioningly, and she explained that we had been looking for some dinner. The bartender said, «We don’t have a waitress til 7pm and we only serve three things anyway.» Now, I totally understand that we were apparently supposed to walk up to the bar to order, but you’d think one of the bartenders would have bothered to walk over and tell us that. It would have taken two minutes. I will never be visiting again for any reason.

Strong drinks and no bullshit here at Quinn’s. It’s full of all types of folks on any night and live music. This place is a riot on St. Paddy’s day. The bar tenders are real cool and make them strong.
It’s just a cool neighborhood Irish Pub.

This place has personality, or should I say multiple personalities. On any evening it looks like a quiet neighborhood bar. Then sometimes they have open mic with talents of varied levels and tastes.
As the name implies, Quinn’s is Irish to the core and shows it when called for. The cozy music venue also hosts punk and Celtic live. Give them a try.