Which Grand Rapids Area Bar Purchased the Most Alcohol in 2022?
Where are people drinking the most in West Michigan? The answer might surprise you.
My first guess would have been perhaps Van Andel Arena at concerts and sporting events...but I was wrong.
The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Liquor Control Commission recently released their sales numbers for last year. The amounts show the total amount of alcohol that businesses have purchased through the State of Michigan.
Which Business Has Purchased the Most Alcohol in the State of Michigan?
It was no surprise that Little Caesars Arena in Detroit tops the list with $1,025,489 in alcohol purchases. The top 20 sales amounts are all in the Detroit area.
Here in West Michigan, coming it at #22 on the list is Woody's Press Box in Wyoming. They purchased $356,389 in alcohol last year.
Other establishments in the area that made the list include:
#34 Donkey in Grand Rapids purchasing $321,024.
#39 The B.O.B. in Grand Rapids purchased $305,187.
#45 Z's Restaurant and Bar in Grand Rapids purchased $294,993.
#47 Arena Social Partners (Social House Kitchen & Bar) in Grand Rapids purchased $288,573.
#68 MSSH, LLC (Max's South Seas Hideaway) in Grand Rapids purchased $239,464.
#69 Monelli's Pizza in Wyoming purchased $239,170.
#80 Butcher's Union in Grand Rapids purchased $230,126.
#87 Tip A Few in Grand Haven purchased $221,534.
#94 Joey's Lounge in Grand Rapids purchased $213,138.
#96 Rogue River Tavern in Rockford purchased $208,219.
#98 Grand Woods Lounge in Grand Rapids purchased $207,487.
#114 Steel Cat in Grand Rapids purchased $199,438.
#123 Rumors Night Club in Grand Rapids purchased $194,680.
#140 Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids purchased $183,820.
You can see the complete list here.