




With pool tables, dartboards and jenga games, The Riv is definitely a great hangout for the young crowd of East Lansing. This bar is a great spot to simply come in for a pint of beer from one of their 40 options, for a fun night out with friends or for game nights to support your favorite teams. The bar serves food late into the night even after the kitchen closes, so late night party goers often find themselves here before the night is over. Host to fun events like karaoke nights, DJ nights and live music gigs, the place draws in a varied and interesting crowd.
Website: theriv.net
Phone: (517) 351-5855
Cross Streets: Near the intersection of Mac Ave and Albert Ave
Closed now
- Thu 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
231 M.a.c East Lansing, MI 48823 ·420.96 mi
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tripadvisorIt's the epitome of a dive bar. In a college town. With cheap drinks. That's all that needs to be said. You have to experience.
MoreI am writing to formally complain about the unacceptable and manipulative service provided by Server 2nd S. on May 9th (Order #307/1).Tonight, we experienced a repeated pattern of inconsistency. My brother paid for the first two rounds, and while the server occasionally provided the correct drink, he frequently served Red Bull without vodka while charging full price. My brother chose to stay calm and even tipped him twice, hoping for professional service. However, when it was my turn to pay for the final round, the server intentionally served me a plain Red Bull with no alcohol whatsoever.I am a 37-year-old woman. I was acting with complete maturity, calm, and respect throughout the night. Yet, this server treated me with a total lack of integrity, acting as if I lacked the capacity to notice his blatant deception. Whether this was due to me being a visitor or some other bias, it was deeply insulting. His attempt to gaslight me completely ruined a night I was otherwise enjoying, forcing me to leave the establishment immediately.I refuse to reward fraudulent behavior, which is why I left zero tip. I am a paying customer who knows exactly what she ordered, and my handwritten note on the receipt—Red Bull no Vodka—serves as a record of his failed attempt to cheat me. I expect a serious investigation into this server’s conduct.Regards .. Arwa
Moretypical college town pub. limited menu, but, reasonable prices with many beers. also you can play various games with your friends.
MoreNever got to eat there. There were too many college students there doing some kind of a bar crawl. And so I just really picked a bad day to be there.
MoreCame here for beers and games the other night. The beer is cheap and they have plenty of games, including pool, cornhole, and darts.
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