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Our Local Bar Serves East Lansing, MI

We’re proud to bring our community together

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Menu

Check out our menu before you stop by.

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Drink Specials

See if you’re interested in our drink specials.

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Events

Hear about our local events so you don’t miss one.

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Contact

Reach out to our team with any questions.

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Have a Blast With Your Friends

Spend your night out at our local bar in East Lansing, MI

Want to unwind after a long day of work or class? We’re waiting to welcome you to our bar! The Riv has been bringing the East Lansing, MI community together since 1982. As a local bar and pool hall, we’re the perfect space for hanging out, and we frequently host local events for clubs in the area.


Call 517-351-5855 now if you have any questions about our local pool hall.

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Play, Drink and Eat!
Visit our local pool hall for a great time
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Serving up delicious food

When you visit our local pool hall, you can enjoy a round of pool, grab a drink and unwind − but that’s not all! We also have a menu full of all your favorite bar foods. You can:


  • Snack on onion rings, French fries or M.A.C. bites
  • Grab some French toast sticks to enjoy something sweet
  • Eat something more filling with one of our entree and fry baskets


If you’re in the mood for dinner, you’ll want one of our baskets to fill you up. Our options include chicken tenders, cheeseburgers, buffalo wings and more. If you’re hungry, visit our local bar today.

What makes The Riv the place to be?

You’ll have a great time when you come to The Riv! We:


Host events for community clubs

Have great bar drink specials throughout the week

Bring in a DJ nightly during the school year and on certain days in the summer


For summer DJ nights, you’ll find someone playing music in our bar on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. We’re also a go-to bar for students and fans of Michigan State – Go Green, Go White!


Have a question about our events? Reach out to us today.