The Neighborhood

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DOWNTOWN GRAND RAPIDS' WEST SIDE FOOD, DRINKS + CITY ACCESS

Stay Where Bridge Street Is Happening

The BlueJay sits at 644 Bridge Street NW, surrounded by one of Grand Rapids most walkable clusters of restaurants, bars and everyday conveniences. Start with breakfast or coffee, explore the city, meet friends for dinner, then walk back to your room—or to a building reserved just for your group.

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Nearby Food, Drinks, and Activities

A black and white logo for the knickerbocker new holland brewing company.
The logo for butcher 's union meat and whiskey is black and red.
The logo for nonla burger shows a hand holding a hamburger in a circle.
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The logo for o 'toole 's public house is black and white.
A black and white logo for condado tacos , tequila , margaritas.
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Bridge Street keeps growing. Newer arrivals such as Bridge Street Bar and Kawa Sushi have joined established Downtown West Side favorites, while the mixed-use Verdant development next to The BlueJay is expected to add new residents and street-level activity. That momentum makes The BlueJay an especially convenient home base for a Grand Rapids weekend.