City Guide: Clubs ’n’ Pubs such as Viceroy Green Vesper, Last Word or Corpse Reviver No. 2. The menu lists “equatorial drinks” ($7-$9) that include Mai Tai, Sky Juice and Singapore Sling, and the Viceroy Specialties ($8-$11) have names like Cherry Rumble, Devil’s Dishwater or The Cowgirl Lucy. Tuesday nights are absinthe nights, featuring specials and fun twists on this infamous liqueur. Like a rebellious younger sibling, Stella’s Lounge, whose entrance is off the side alley, has a vibe all its own. The décor is mostly black, livened up with colorful graffiti-style painting on the walls and tables. Music reflects Stella’s urban theme with jukebox selections that are mostly old-school alternative and punk. In the back are dozens of classic arcade games like “Frogger,” “Tetris,” “Ms. Pacman” and “Centipede” for 25 cents a game. Stella’s also offers a varied menu featuring mostly vegan and vegetarian options, with a small selection of burgers and other carnivore-friendly choices. A whiskey enthusiast’s dream, Stella’s offers more than 200 types of whiskey ($2-$37), as well as a large selection of beer at bargain prices — even 40 ounces of malt-liquor served in a paper sack. Nightly specials include “Metal Mondays” featuring drink specials and heavy metal music. Tuesdays are “Mug Club” nights; customers are encouraged to bring their own drinking vessel (up to 32 oz.) and have it filled with draft beer for the price of a pint. Wednesday is “Whiskey and Wings” night; wings are just 50 cents and select whiskies and whiskey cocktails are half off. GR
the viceroy and Stella’s lounge location: 53 Commerce Ave. SE Hours: Viceroy: 4 p.m.-2 a.m. daily. Stella’s: 11:30 a.m.-2 a.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-2 a.m. Sun.
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contact: Viceroy: (616) 774-VICE, www.viceroy gr.com. Stellas’s: (616) 444-SHAG, www.stella sgr.com. Both are also on Facebook. Features: Viceroy: Happy hour 4-8 p.m. Mon.-Sat., live music Thu. Stella’s: Happy hour Mon.-Fri. 2-6 p.m. drink prices: The Viceroy: Cocktails $5-$11, wine $5-$9/glass, beer and cider $4-$8/glass, ports/sherries $6-$13, brandies/cognacs $8-$35. Stella’s: Whiskey $2-$37, canned/ bottled beer $1.75-$4, drafts $4-$8, cocktails $4-$8, sangria $4/glass. January 2011 Grand rapids 87
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