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The Pyramid Scheme

Music Venue, Bar, and Arcade

Heartside-Downtown Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids

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The Pyramid Scheme

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"New season of the pinball league starts in April."(15 Tips)
"Check in and get half off your first drink :)"(3 Tips)
"Big selection of Shorts beers."(2 Tips)
"solid beer on tap"(3 Tips)

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Kyle KnappAugust 23, 2014
Been here 25+ times
Coming here, drinking a couple beers and playing some pinball is my favorite way to forget my troubles in GR. Also has the best variety of live music in town. Some truly great bands come through here.
Joey BaschJuly 21, 2011
Been here 100+ times
Great spot, better people. The venue director is the greatest person you'll ever meet. If you don't fall in love instantly, there's a hundred dollar bill here with your name on it...gosh... :)
KatyMay 16, 2016
Been here 50+ times
One of the best venues in town! Check out a show here; you're bound to have a great time. Big selection of Shorts beers.
Trevor GoldnerMarch 24, 2013
Been here 25+ times
If you ever have the chance, check out anything French director Rene Laloux has to offer. Time Masters is pretty cool, but I strongly recommend Fantastic Planet. It's a really good film.
James RoederJuly 21, 2014
Been here 10+ times
my second home. Great music, beer, and pinball machines! Employees are some of the nicest around.
JenKuduSeptember 28, 2015
Just popped in one afternoon to play the pin ball machines. Nice selection and decent beers too.
Josh CurtissApril 21, 2018
Been here 5+ times
Also a cool place to hang out at. Inexpensive shows and good craft beer. They have ping pong 😉
Tommy AllenMarch 3, 2013
Been here 10+ times
One of the go to venues of downtown. Won't know what it's about until you get here.
Brittany ZemaitisSeptember 10, 2014
The drinks are rather pricey, but there always something going on here. I like to come here just to find out what's going on in town.
Karen ZackApril 1, 2014
Awesome pinball, awesome beer, friendly/helpful staff & a great concert venue!
Eric NovelloAugust 30, 2013
Great spot- killer collection of pinball machines and solid beer on tap - heaven!
Aron DubyMarch 4, 2013
Been here 100+ times
New season of the pinball league starts in April. If you want in look up grand rapids pinball league on Facebook
Kyle McFarlandApril 14, 2014
My first time here was for The Guttermouth show April 1. What a Great experiece. Show rocked...@ So did the venue.
Alex BeatonJanuary 15, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Great venue! An email list worth signing up for so you don't miss what bands are playing when!
Sarah DawsonOctober 5, 2012
Let the owner play songs on the jukebox, trust me I'm a jukebox junkie. Its a pleasant surprise
Beth Barry-MartinAugust 31, 2014
Vault of Midnight Game Day. We're playing Poo: The card game.
Richard R.January 13, 2015
Great dive bar plus pinball! Win win.
Kathy JohnsonAugust 27, 2011
Rebirth brass band from new Orleans Holy shit. Awesome!! Thank you CJ for the concert gift!!! Makes us miss nola like the dikins!!3
ddm marketing & communicationsApril 2, 2012
Great spot with a great selection. Check-in and get 1/2 your first drink!
Casey BrowerMay 11, 2013
Been here 50+ times
Jeremy is great at manning the glory hole. If you have $5. In quarters
Rei RobinsonSeptember 2, 2013
Been here 100+ times
Saw a pretty terrible slam poet here, but it's still a great bar & venue. #TotallyPat'sFault
Mary M MottaAugust 3, 2015
I saw a concert in the back area and actually had to leave because it got so loud. the music got so distorted. i had to cover my ears - they hurt despite plugs. not a good value. others left too.
Kevin RozekJune 11, 2011
If you order from stellas remember its vegitarian. I recommend Peppino's take out right down the street on Ions Ave.
Hope ParkerAugust 17, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Check in and get half off your first drink :)
Tarah RhenaeJune 24, 2013
1/2 off first drink 1st time you check in :)
Alex VanderkooyDecember 28, 2014
Beer. Pinball. Live music venue.
Sara LopezDecember 19, 2012
Been here 50+ times
Grand Rapids pinball league plays every other Wednesday night!
Bradley YoungstromApril 16, 2015
Here for the Art Battle...... #artbattle #ultimatepainting #20minpainting #rareharestudio
WesleyAugust 18, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Hey some guy just called us hipster's, I used to call people that before it was popular!
MiikeFebruary 23, 2012
4-8 half off shorts beer. Over 10 to choose from. Solid.
Awesome MittenAugust 17, 2011
No food served but Stella’s, a local restaurant featuring vegetarian and regular bar food, delivers free to the door!! Read more
Niki BlakerJune 27, 2015
Great on 80s night.
Samir NazirFebruary 28, 2017
so many activities and beer
John McDanielMay 15, 2012
Been here 100+ times
Bring back the shorts anniversary ale! Ask the bartender for it and be very disappointed if they are out.
Jess-ay YoMay 11, 2013
Been here 100+ times
Ask for Jeremy. Just the tip.
Juliet Bennett RylahJune 5, 2011
Been here 50+ times
The front bar is always free. Only a cover to get into the venue. So drink here, 'cause its not overpriced and it's sweet.
Jonathan TasmanJune 3, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Just fyi they don't take amex always bring some cash
Trevor BalfourAugust 7, 2013
1/2 off drinks on Tuesdays.
Tabatha GroverNovember 4, 2015
Love the atmosphere here
Sue SwansonSeptember 23, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Great art and staff:-) dan cox is awesome :-)
Eat Local West MichiganSeptember 19, 2011
Be sure to try their Art of the Cocktail entry!
Nick ManesAugust 23, 2011
Been here 100+ times
Just going to say this is a cool place, and Kevin R's tip is FUCKED UP!
Grant GuntherAugust 31, 2014
Pinball drinks and good music
ArianneNovember 2, 2011
Been here 50+ times
Best damn jukebox ever! Stop reading and play it already!!!
Kate MillsJanuary 3, 2015
Pinball is awesome!
Brian WoodsJuly 8, 2015
Shorts on tap!
nok nowMarch 30, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Come to dance and play pinball. Run out of quarters.
DJ MarshApril 4, 2012
all hipsters, all the time. but, they're friendly...
KerrieJuly 4, 2012
Great shows, and fun games!
tabitha danielskiDecember 12, 2013
Been here 5+ times
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