Eastern Kille Wealthy

Daniel is a fantastic bartender. I've spent years working in unique establishments that focused on presentation and guest experiences, and I must say that he made me want to get behind THAT bar! I felt welcome the second I sat down. This is surprisingly a skill people lack. Great smile, great energy and a well crafted cocktail made everything else just a bonus. There were a few parties at tables and patrons at the bar that you couldnt help but notice were having the night they deserved. Curating the vibe while working by yourself is such a rewarding feeling. The electric/swing music we were listening to was a whole vibe. I will definitely be back.

My coworkers and I came here for cocktail hour and were greeted right away. The cocktail list was two pages, which was nice because you could easily see all the drinks and not have too many choices like other places may have. All of our drinks were spot on and absolutely delicious. I definitely recommend if you’re looking for something elegant but casual. *also note that I didn’t see food anywhere so you may want to grab something first

Wow, this place is awesome! The vibe here is excellent. Every cocktail we had was very good, and the flaming Mai Tai is super fun. The bartender was Morgan, who was a delight. We will absolutely return anytime we are in this area, which might be more often now!

Friendly service, really chill vibe cocktail bar. The drink menu isn't huge but are clearly made with some thought and tend to be refreshing takes on some classic drinks. Not super loud so you can easily spend a while here chatting with your friends. Perfect if you want a relaxed bar vibe, though it was a little dark when we went so the menus were hard to read for some 😅 but otherwise really just a gorgeous space.

The servers are super sweet, the bartenders are experts at their crafts. Their cocktails are affordable compared to similar lounges but that doesn’t make them any less quality, arguably even better. The Espresso Martini is a great go to. But the Letter 23 has to be the best sweet tasting cocktail I have ever tried. Absolutely genius.

First time at the Wealthy Street location. Loved the look and feel of the place. Staff was very friendly! I got the wonderful Mai Tai and hubby got his Manhattan with Rye. Quality drinks!

The perfect place for a date night, or just about any night! This new location has a gorgeous interior, incredibly professional and skilled staff, and (of course) fantastic drinks. Beyond the standard cocktails, EK always has a seasonal drink menu that we always look forward to trying the latest creations.

Not a bad cocktail on their menu! The staff provided excellent service, and seemed to have a lot of fun while doing so. Along with the beautiful modern decor, it created an energetic and welcoming atmosphere. I'll be sure to return!

Compare how you feel to when you have a Coke in a glass, a cold glass, as opposed to a can or, god forbid, a plastic 2 Liter. Tell me which experience is superior. You already know it's going to be the glass. Especially if it's chilled. And that's the ambience of the environment in which you are enjoying your beverage should facilitate. In Eastern Kille, I asked myself, "Am I drinking this cocktail in an environment that feels like a plastic bottle or like a chilled glass?" And tonight, I felt like I was vibing in a chilled glass.

Pros: amazing spirits and concoctions Cons: a wee bit pricy ~$12/drink, limited parking Such a beautiful location. Not too much seating, but cozy. Drinks are a little steep, but are really lovely. Build-a-bramble with dry gin was a top favorite. House blackberry lemonade with mint, a little fiz, and the dry gin (you can pick what spirit to add), was light, effervescent, and gorgeous. I had an Old Fashioned -but the Bramble shined. There's street parking so finding a spot on that section of Wealthy can be tricky.

One of my favorite places for a drink in Grand Rapids! I absolutely love the aesthetic in this bar. The simple details and design make it for me. This place is small with limited space but I truly enjoy sitting at the bar the most. Each bartender here has shown a lot of kindness and impressed me with their drink making skills! Good place to meet up with a friend or date for a drink and I would recommend this place to anyone. I haven't had a bad experience here! Love love love it!

Love the colors and ambiance of this place! It feels retro and classy. I had their pickleback shots with my friends, and we all agreed that it was the best pickle juice we've ever had as a chaser. Come to find out, their pickle juice is made in house?! The pickle juice is clear and looks like water. I remember when Eastern Kille was Grey Skies; we loved getting their cocktails at the original location too, but Wealthy is much closer, which makes it much more convenient for us to swing by and have a drink. 10/10 for the hospitality as I know my group was very loud (Mothers gone wild). Thank you for dealing with us, and for the awesome pickle juice!

Stopped in one night after dinner. This place had the latest hours so it's where we ended up. I've been here 3x now. Each time we have had great service and great cocktails. Every one of the bartenders has been helpful and friendly even on their busiest nights. I have food allergies/intolerances and they are always ready to listen and help come up with something wonderful. I haven't had a cocktail I didn't like. Love the look of this place. Very different from most cocktail bars. It has a great laid back atmosphere. If I had to point out a negative it would be that the music is a bit loud sometimes so it can be hard to have a conversation with people. Definitely a place you should visit if you haven't.

Great quality cocktails (even if you're not a huge cocktail connoisseur). Staff was very friendly. Fantastic vibes for a pre or post-dinner cocktail :)

One of Grand Rapids' newest cocktail bars is no stranger to the craft cocktail game - Eastern Kille has been operating on Ottawa for a while now, and they recently opened this second location in the busy Wealthy Street neighborhood. Nate and I stopped in for a drink during this year's Uptown Shop Hop and were able to grab the last two seats at the bar. The space is pretty cozy, so I would expect a wait during peak cocktail bar times. The modern decor and soft lighting was impressive and beautiful - I couldn't stop staring at the light fixtures near the bar. The menu is concise, with eight signature cocktails, five classics, and four draft cocktail options when we stopped in. There were two specialty drinks listed on a dark menu board up on a wall near the bar that was kind of hard to see. I wish those were listed on a paper with the regular book-style menu. They also offer spirits (flights or pours), house shots, and aperitifs. Pricing is very reasonable, ranging from $8 for a draft gin and tonic to $13 for a signature cocktail. I tried the chupacabra: reposado agave spirit, ancho chili liqueur, ginger syrup, lemon, and tajin rim. Nate got the Notorius F.I.G.: fig-infused bourbon, house fernet, brown sugar, and black walnut. It was fun watching the bartenders make the drinks - we saw a flaming drink in a skull cup, I'm thinking that was the Mai Tai. Our drinks were nicely balanced, smooth, and drinkable. The chupacabra was refreshing and not really spicy. We both enjoyed our drinks and would love to stop in again when we're in the area.

I was looking for a quick spot to grab a drink before seeing a movie at The Wealthy Theater when I saw EK Wealthy on Google Maps and remembered they had just opened this location. They've made great use of a small space with plenty of seating and an open floor plan. There's a cute green interior and theme with plants lining the bar shelves, though it does seem a bit reminiscent of a salad or juice bar. I personally prefer the lighting, location, ambience, and smell (or lack thereof) of this spot compared to the original (which I'm also a fan of). I ordered the Left My Heart in MN and my partner got their classic old fashioned. My drink was tasty, and I normally enjoy egg white cocktails, but the foam to liquid ratio was a bit too high for my liking. There was a lot of foam leftover at the end and it wasn't as meringue-like as I'm used to. The bartender was pleasant, the overall experience was nice, and I'd definitely come back!

Was really anticipating visiting the new location after visiting the main distillery during art prize. We decided to get cocktails on my birthday, but had to find another place to celebrate after observing closure due to light maintenance. So a month after my birthday we finally found time to make it over to our favorite cocktails in Grand Rapids. The space is absolutely amazing, and a major upgrade from their main location. The inside has a beautiful Art Deco interior which I was in awe of. We did find that we didn't like the chairs though. The low back chairs are brutal on the back and lead to bad habits like leaning on the bar. The bartenders were very attentive and enjoyable. Really looked like they loved working there. We ordered many drinks, and as usual, we loved them all. I don't like tequila, but they made a cocktail that had me second guessing my alcohol choices. We also went all in, and also got their new desserts. Luckily they weren't out of the key lime tart. The key lime tart paired amazingly with my bourbon cocktail. They have something unique and delicious that the main location doesn't. They need to devise a system that has a pairing guide for each dessert they have with the rotating cocktails to really enhance the experience. They only had 3 desserts and were out of the pecan tart so it's clearly a popular idea. Overall, still the best cocktails in town and a must go. Either location is acceptable with this location having a smaller menu, and desserts. The main location has a larger menu and events. Either way you can't lose and will get the best cocktails. Follow the locations on social media to get updated menus, and event schedules.

Great atmosphere for cocktails before or after dinner! Lots of staff, got seats and our drinks right away! A little noisy.

The cocktails and the presentation are always on point at Eastern Kille! I loved my warm bourbon cocktail served in a teacup, and my hubby's cocktail was just what the Doctor ordered! Be sure to take home a bottle of their barrel finished gin.

Awesome beverages served from very kind and knowledgeable people. Great experience each time we go.

My favorite place for innovative cocktails in GR. Every drink I have tried at Eastern Kiln on Wealthy has been impressive. They take such care with their cocktails and come up with some of the craziest most delicious drinks ever. EVERYONE is so accommodating, we came in on a crowded Saturday evening and could only find 2 seats at the bar for four of us, now I know two of us definitely raised the average age of the place quite a bit but we could have stood :) , the bartender immediately told us a table at the front was opening up and made sure we were comfortably seated there when it was available. Every time we go to GR we make it a point to stop here. Oh yeah and the pickle brine is FABULOUS!

Great service and fabulous cocktails! I'd have to say Eastern Kille makes the best cocktails in Grand Rapids.

This is the new, smaller tasting room/cocktail bar location for Eastern Kille. The bright, mid-century modern vibe inside is totally different from their flagship location. Fresh, rotating menu always features new things to try. Really well done EK team!!

They have the best margaritas ever!!! My husband also loved the old fashioned and the veil- he said the old fashioned was the best that he has had. Service is great and knowledgeable about the drinks

Great drinks and so cute inside! The espresso Martinis were amazing. The bartenders are so kind and really know how to make a drink! Definitely recommend.

Started out loving EKs drinks from going to the distillery off of Ottawa. This location as well has great atmosphere, incredible staff, and delicious drinks!!

Absolutely love the ambiance of this place. Awesome decor along with creative and tasty drinks. Looses one star for the service, took awhile for checks and to be checked on. I'm still not sure if I was supposed to go to the bar or served at the table. I think it was intended to be a chill vibe, but I felt confused.

A friend took me to Eastern Kille for a drink, it was amazing! The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Must try for sure! Cocktails and strong!

The new location just opened across the street from my house so it's been so nice to have a go to place for a night cap. The drinks are great and the bartenders are always friendly and attentive and good at suggesting drinks!