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Brewery Vivant
925 Cherry St SE
Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49506
United States
(616) 719-1604 | map
breweryvivant.com
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Reviewed by bpkrippner from Missouri
4.06/5 rDev -5.6%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4 | selection: 3.75 | food: 4.25
4.06/5 rDev -5.6%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4 | selection: 3.75 | food: 4.25
Visited this old Church on Sunday. Best church service yet. Moderate amount of beers, but all were fresh and high quality. Food was really remarkable. I had the Daily Poutine. Come to church here! :-)
Sunday at 04:59 PMReviewed by Roguer from Connecticut
4.1/5 rDev -4.7%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4 | service: 4.25 | selection: 3.75 | food: 4.5
4.1/5 rDev -4.7%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4 | service: 4.25 | selection: 3.75 | food: 4.5
One of the absolute coolest brewery environments I've ever visited, including an attached arts-and-crafts expose taking advantage of the building's layout.
Food was creative and excellent.
Beer quality is, of course, excellent, although I can (and will) quibble with the selection; essentially, they've got their styles covered, but they didn't have anything special or rare on tap, which is something I would expect when visiting a brewery known for special beers.
Overall, well worth a visit.
Sep 24, 2023Food was creative and excellent.
Beer quality is, of course, excellent, although I can (and will) quibble with the selection; essentially, they've got their styles covered, but they didn't have anything special or rare on tap, which is something I would expect when visiting a brewery known for special beers.
Overall, well worth a visit.
Reviewed by flagmantho from Washington
4.23/5 rDev -1.6%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4.25 | food: 4
4.23/5 rDev -1.6%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4.25 | food: 4
I visited Brewery Vivant on the recommendation of a friend a couple weeks ago when I was visiting Grand Rapids. They had 16 beers on tap when I was there, plus a cider and some cocktails. They seem to focus on sour, farmhouse, and fruit beers, and had a really good selection within that wheelhouse.
Fennel Countdown peach fennel sour is the standout for me; I also tried the rooibos tea farmhouse and the straw barb fruited sour. The IPA was the weakest link for me, but that's not a surprise given the brewery's focus. Overall, I quite enjoyed the beers.
Taproom is a former funeral parlor and has a real church vibe; stained glass accentuates the old-world feel of the place. Service up at the bar was super friendly, nice and knowledgeable. They have a kitchen as well, and as I visited toward the end of my day, I had an order of fries which really hit the spot.
May 15, 2022Fennel Countdown peach fennel sour is the standout for me; I also tried the rooibos tea farmhouse and the straw barb fruited sour. The IPA was the weakest link for me, but that's not a surprise given the brewery's focus. Overall, I quite enjoyed the beers.
Taproom is a former funeral parlor and has a real church vibe; stained glass accentuates the old-world feel of the place. Service up at the bar was super friendly, nice and knowledgeable. They have a kitchen as well, and as I visited toward the end of my day, I had an order of fries which really hit the spot.
Reviewed by dd53grif from Michigan
4.48/5 rDev +4.2%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.5 | food: 4.25
4.48/5 rDev +4.2%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.5 | food: 4.25
Visited on a Sunday afternoon. Plenty of parking streetside and behind the establishment. Housed in a former funeral home it is very nice. Plenty of tables and booths and a nice outside area. Good selection of beers. The usual year round group with a number of seasonal pours as well as two experimentation taps and four selections from their "cousin" brewery across town. Staff is very friendly and helpful. We tried the pretzels and beer cheese, which was good. All four beers in my flight were excellent. This was on my list of locations that I had been wanting to visit and I'm looking forward to going back someday.
Mar 08, 2020Reviewed by elNopalero from Michigan
4.47/5 rDev +4%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.75 | selection: 4.25
4.47/5 rDev +4%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.75 | selection: 4.25
Brewery Vivant is located inside an old church, which instantly lends some impressive character to the place. I came on a Monday night, so it wasn’t too busy, and I didn’t eat. Service at the bar was impeccable, with a server offering tasters of a few beers.
Dec 01, 2019Reviewed by TooManyGlasses from Canada (AB)
4.5/5 rDev +4.7%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.5 | food: 4.5
4.5/5 rDev +4.7%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.5 | food: 4.5
Second visit (last 2 years ago) - long way from northern Alberta. Saturday around noon - busy though not packed - cool location - old funeral home - stained glass and church like. Booths and communal tables (we sat at a communal table - chatted with 3 fellows from Philadelphia).
Server was very friendly and attentive - offering good tips.
Excellent selection of beers with a farmhouse bent - I had the Vivant Flight - giving the sour to my daughter (24 year old daughter to be clear), loving the other three ($10 for flight of 4 5 oz beers). These are great beers.
Had duck nachos which are delicious and chocolate plate between 3 of us - great.
Excellent merchandise area and selection. Must visit in Beer City.
Nov 18, 2019Server was very friendly and attentive - offering good tips.
Excellent selection of beers with a farmhouse bent - I had the Vivant Flight - giving the sour to my daughter (24 year old daughter to be clear), loving the other three ($10 for flight of 4 5 oz beers). These are great beers.
Had duck nachos which are delicious and chocolate plate between 3 of us - great.
Excellent merchandise area and selection. Must visit in Beer City.
Rated by Itsdcat from Michigan
5/5 rDev +16.3%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 5 | food: 5
5/5 rDev +16.3%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 5 | food: 5
Everything is killer here. Cheese board is top 3 in GR.
Dec 08, 2018Reviewed by Tripel_Threat from Michigan
3.98/5 rDev -7.4%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4 | service: 4 | selection: 4 | food: 3.5
3.98/5 rDev -7.4%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4 | service: 4 | selection: 4 | food: 3.5
Stopped by on a weekend trip to Grand Rapids. Almost missed the entrance in dark, as it's covered by a black-tent entrance, I assume for the winter. Upon arrival, you're greeted at the door by a hostess at a lecturn, behind whom is a wall of merchandise. Upon entering the main room, there's a floor full of tables, and the eye is immediately drawn to the bar at the back of the room, which is illuminated by a stain glass window. The building is reminiscent of Salt Springs Brewery, also a converted church; but where Salt Springs is light and airy, Vivant is dark and intimate. Beer selection is quite nice, as long as you like sours and Belgian style ales. Food's on the expensive side.
Apr 10, 2018Reviewed by QianBokSubai from Michigan
5/5 rDev +16.3%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 5 | food: 5
5/5 rDev +16.3%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 5 | food: 5
Excellent beer. Excellent food. Excellent atmosphere. Excellent service. The Duck Confit Nachos are extraordinary. My favorite brewery in all of Beer City.
Sep 06, 2017Reviewed by West_Chester_Ale_Tester from Ohio
3.35/5 rDev -22.1%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 3.25 | service: 3.25 | selection: 3.5
3.35/5 rDev -22.1%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 3.25 | service: 3.25 | selection: 3.5
One of my most anticipated stops in Grand Rapids. The building is beautiful and the selection is pretty nice. Everything else ended up pretty short of my expectations. Something was off about everything. The service, the beer quality. I was pretty clearly not enjoying my beer and the server basically told me I didn't understand the beer. That was nice.
Sep 02, 2017Reviewed by Billolick from New York
4.31/5 rDev +0.2%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.25 | food: 4.25
4.31/5 rDev +0.2%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.25 | food: 4.25
Really enjoyed my visit to the GR brewery
Cool multi room place with a couple pleasant out door dining options
Loved the Belgian inspired beer and super tasty food. Very friendly and professional service.
As a bonus there is a gift shop, stocking all sorts of brewery related items, including a load of cans and bottles of Vivant's high quality brew
Well worth a visit if you are a local or like me, visiting the area...
Aug 23, 2017Cool multi room place with a couple pleasant out door dining options
Loved the Belgian inspired beer and super tasty food. Very friendly and professional service.
As a bonus there is a gift shop, stocking all sorts of brewery related items, including a load of cans and bottles of Vivant's high quality brew
Well worth a visit if you are a local or like me, visiting the area...
Reviewed by Benjolovesbeer from Michigan
3.58/5 rDev -16.7%
vibe: 3.75 | quality: 2 | service: 5 | selection: 4 | food: 3.5
3.58/5 rDev -16.7%
vibe: 3.75 | quality: 2 | service: 5 | selection: 4 | food: 3.5
I don't know what the fuss is about this place or how they got so many awards but I wasn't impressed with a single beer. I love sours and IPA's and had 4 of each yet each drink was a chore to finish.
Jul 26, 2017Reviewed by NateDyk47 from Michigan
3.4/5 rDev -20.9%
vibe: 3 | quality: 3.75 | service: 2.25 | selection: 3.75 | food: 4.75
3.4/5 rDev -20.9%
vibe: 3 | quality: 3.75 | service: 2.25 | selection: 3.75 | food: 4.75
Vivant has a diverse selection of quality beers including an experimental beer or two on tap. Their food is also phenomenal although expensive ($17 bacon cheeseburger?!?). The service, however, has been sub-par the last couple times I've been here. They also recently added a strict 4 beer limit per customer.
May 13, 2017Reviewed by GoBearsWalter34 from Illinois
4.7/5 rDev +9.3%
vibe: 5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 5 | selection: 4.5 | food: 4.75
4.7/5 rDev +9.3%
vibe: 5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 5 | selection: 4.5 | food: 4.75
The besf part of this visit was the young dude up front that was highly knowledgeable abou the beer. Great hospitality in which hebthrew in an extra beer with my flight. Had an amazing burger. Beer selection was very good in which BA BARLEYWINE WAS THE HIGHLIGHT. Easy to get to.
Mar 12, 2017
Brewery Vivant in Grand Rapids, MI
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