Buddies Pub & Grill

number of visits ~ 5
last visit ~ summer 2012

I used to live right down the street from this Buddies.  It's a bit hidden on Lake Lansing near Hagadorn.  I find this place to be very average.  I've never been very impressed with the beer, but the food is reasonable.  Many people enjoy their appetizers in particular.  

I've had interesting experiences when it comes to frequenting this bar and having an out-of-state ID.  I had just moved from Ohio and because of the out of state driver's license, they made me provide three forms of ID.  But they're not consistent with this.  When a friend of mine came in later with a Wisconsin ID, she only had to provide one form of ID.  I guess it just depends on the server and how strictly they are enforcing the policy at the time.  This isn't really a bad thing, it can just be annoying/inconvenient.  

The one plus about this Buddies is that it is pretty much the only bar in this neighborhood (near Lake Lansing and Hagadorn).  That's why I would occasionally go.  But in my opinion there are much better bars if you don't mind traveling a few miles.

Buddies has some of the best bar food around. It's a hidden gem located north of campus off of Hagedorn and Lake Lansing. Very competent and attentive waitstaff! Overall a great find.

Went here for a quick dinner and a draft beer.  The beer was flat and I could tell they dont keep their beer lines clean. Jimmy's and Roadhouse are better options nearby and don't serve flat beer.  I told the waitress about the beer and her response was that I drank to much of it for her to take it off the tab. I really didnt want them to bring me another flat beer I just wanted them to try the beer before serving one to someone else. I wont go back.