Peanut Barrel

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Average rating from 5 votes: 4.8 stars

521 E Grand River Ave
East Lansing, MI

42.733597, -84.477652

Phone: 517-351-0608
Website: www.peanutbarrel.com

Hours:
Sun 12pm - 2am
Mon-Sat 11am - 2am
Cuisine: Tavern, Burgers
Table service: Yes
Takeout: Yes

Description: The Peanut Barrel is East Lansing's oldest neighborhood Restaurant and Bar. We are located at 521 E. Grand River directly across from Berkey Hall. In 2003 we celebrated 30 years of great burgers, sandwiches and chili. Enjoy patio service (weather permitting). Plenty of cold beer and, of course, NUTS.

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First reviewed by halllaur

jimmyd
Feb 19, 2009
Best Burgers in town
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5.0

The Peanut Barrel is the last bastion of the american neighborhood bar. It has great down home,comfy ambiennce and the best burgers in town (top quality bbeef)!!! I am a lifelong resident and graduate of MSU. This is my favorite "joint' in town. Joe has owned the place for a long time and quality is something he demands. Great jukebox,food and beer. With peanuts you can chuck on the floor,a pool table and great patio to watch the EL/MSU world go by...how can you beat it. An EL institution that you Must try!!! Once you do you will be back again and again!!!!

Jimmy D

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anonymous
Mar 12, 2008
An E.L. MUST!
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5.0

Great place, food is good, service is good and the atmosphere is unmatched in E.L. The burgers are the best in town and the Long Islands are fantastic. The patio is great on a nice day. A nice place for a few drinks and some food. Darts and pool available inside.

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shoxroxice
Jun 02, 2006
Pretty decent
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4.0

I've been there a couple times for lunch and dinner and it's pretty good. I love the BBQ bacon cheeseburger and they give you plenty to eat. The atmosphere is your standard college town bar, but the patio is pretty nice. Service wasn't bad but the food is worth it.

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conkli12
Oct 26, 2005
Everyone's favorite bar
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5.0

What can I say? The food is great and cheap (although the menu is limited), the drinks are good and cheap, and the crowd is much more varied than you would find at most East Lansing bars. Plus, the place is an institution, and the staff remembers their regulars with an accuracy that is truly amazing.

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halllaur
Oct 11, 2005
The Patio is a must
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On sunny days, I have no problem waiting for a table at the Peanut Barrel's outdoor patio. Inside, you can eat complimentary peanuts out of a pail and throw the shells on the floor. Fun! The food is excellent (hamburgers are the best in town) and the service is quck.

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