Lansing · Ingham County, MI

Nightlife in Lansing

Scout analyzed 92 Lansing places and surfaced the ones that actually fit nightlife.

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Typical spend

$40

Typical visit

1.5 hr

Complete outings

Eastside Escape & Dinner Date

Kick off your afternoon with a casual lunch before diving into an exciting escape room challenge. Test your problem-solving skills together, then unwind with a delicious, creative dinner in the Eastside neighborhood.

Best neighborhoods for nightlife

Ranked by how many matching spots Scout found in each area.

Eastside

3 matching spots

Westside Neighborhood

1 matching spots

Grand River

1 matching spots

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Nightlife

Nuthouse Sports Grill

This sports grill is good for casual outings to catch a game or enjoy daily drink deals. Expect to spend 1.5-3 hours and about $15-40 per person on food and drinks, making it a good main stop for an evening.

FoodCocktailsLive music

$15–$40 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Eastside

The Green Door

The Green Door is a good spot for an evening out, offering live music, dancing, and pub fare. Expect to spend 2-3 hours and $15-$40 per person on drinks and food.

CocktailsLive musicFood

$15–$40 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Westside Neighborhood

The Irish Pub

This Irish Pub is a good spot for a casual evening out, perhaps for dinner and drinks before or after another local activity. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and around $15-40 per person.

FoodCocktailsLive music

$15–$40 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking

Grand River

FieldHouse

FieldHouse is a classic sports bar good for catching a game with friends, offering typical bar food and drinks. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and around $20-50 per person for a casual meal and a few drinks.

FoodCocktailsSports

$20–$50 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Eastside

The Avenue Cafe

The Avenue Cafe is a late-night bar perfect for drinks, pub grub, and live music. Expect to spend $15-40 per person and stay for a couple of hours.

FoodCocktailsLive music

$15–$40 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Eastside

Macs Bar

Macs Bar is suitable for an evening out to see live bands, often following dinner at a nearby restaurant. Expect to spend 2-3 hours and $20-$50 per person on drinks and potentially a cover charge.

CocktailsLive musicArts

$20–$50 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Nightlife

Moriarty's Pub

Moriarty's Pub is good for an evening of casual drinks and entertainment, potentially followed by or preceded by a meal at a nearby restaurant. Expect to spend 2-3 hours and $15-40 per person on drinks and simple bar food.

CocktailsFoodLive music

$15–$40 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Nightlife

Horrocks Tavern

Horrocks Tavern is suitable for an evening drink or casual meal, potentially with live music. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and $15-40 per person.

CocktailsLive musicFood

$15–$40 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking

Nightlife

Stober's Bar

Stober's Bar is a good spot for an evening drink or two, potentially before or after dinner. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and around $15-45 per person on drinks and light bites.

CocktailsFoodRelaxed

$15–$45 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Nightlife

Sidecar Slider Bar - Lansing

Sidecar Slider Bar is good for a casual meal or drinks, pairing well with a shopping trip or a movie. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and around $15-40 per person.

FoodCocktailsShopping

$15–$40 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Nightlife

Mayfair Bar

Visit Mayfair Bar for a casual evening meal or drinks, enjoying comfort food, local beers, and bar games. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and $20-40 per person, especially on weekends with DJs.

FoodCocktailsSports

$20–$40 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking