Parrots Lounge

About

Restaurants

Price Range : Under $10 ($)

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    Yelp rating
    2 stars

Location

Adress: 234 S River Ave, Holland, MI 49423

Phone: (616) 396-4577

Business info

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    Health Score
    57 out of 100
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    Takes Reservations
    No
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    Delivery
    No
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    Take-out
    No
  • credit_card
    Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
  • directions_bike
    Bike Parking
    Yes
  • accessibility
    Good for Kids
    No
  • group
    Good for Groups
    Yes
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    Noise Level
    Very Loud
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    Alcohol
    Full Bar
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    Outdoor Seating
    Yes
  • wifi
    Wi-Fi
    No
  • tv
    Has TV
    Yes
  • fastfood
    Caters
    No

Reviews

  • Kate S.

    star star star_border star_border star_border 25 August 2026

    Ha, excuse my French, but what an absolute Sh*t hole.

    The only reason why I didn't give this place a 1 star rating is because the majority of times I've ended up here, I've had a really fun time. Since I went as a Hope College student, It was known among the students as the bar you would go to if you were having "one of those nights." The - I'm going all out drunk tonight- kind of night...and then you end up here. I would NEVER go out of my way to be here. Here's why:

    1. Drinks are EXPENSIVE and TASTE AWFUL. They really water down their drinks, (the "blue drank" in particular) which is absolutely awful for that price. At that quality, it might as well be free.
    2. Don't expect grade A bathroom cleanliness because their facilities are pretty much awful.
    3. At one point of the night, people become disgusting. This is the place where you'll find the black-out drunks who just want to pick a fight. Let me tell you, I've witnessed my fair share of drunk fights. Entertaining...but just awful.
    4. They have a cover fee of a $1. HA, which is hilarious cause, if I came here sober, someone could not pay me to go here. TIP: Befriend the bouncers and they'll get you in for free.
    5. Prepare to see the sleaziest of sleazy on the dance floor. We're talking, ass up in the air, short skirts, sloppy drunk grinding action. It's fun if you're at that level (near blackout, probably). It's not so much fun when these people are women in their 30's, the townies in the area.

    I could probably go on, but I've already had a good laugh.
    If you do decide to go...or are pushed into going...or just randomly somehow find yourself here, you must know to go after midnight. That's when the real action starts. So, just prepare to have the best or worst night of your life.

  • Miss B.

    star star_border star_border star_border star_border 22 August 2026

    Dollar cover for a ghost town. Just... why? Maybe trying to break even or not be in the red by their abysmal sales? Someone please pay to get these bartenders laid. Awful atmosphere, awful attitude, bartenders are unnecessarily rude. They wear tacky shirts with things such as "I'll be nicer when you're smarter." This is Holland, Michigan; not the Wieners Circle in Chicago. Chill out, dudes. I would rather spend time at Paddy's Pub with the worst people in America.

  • jon m.

    star star star_border star_border star_border 21 August 2026

    I was wondering why this place got 2 stars. I now know why. First of all, you can't access this place through the front only the back. Thought it was closed at first. Charge $1 for entry... strange they didn't charge in nickels only. First thing they asked is what I wanted to drink obviously. So I looked at what they had on stock. I saw buffalo trace whiskey. One of the only whiskeys they had.  I ordered buffalo trade to be told "sorry that's not for sale it's the owners stash." Why keep it in front of people! The bartenders didn't know how much any drink was and were just using a calculator from 1950 to add up the cost.  This place blew my mind and i have no idea how it is still in business. Would not recommend going here as it smells like urine and is creepy.

  • Grace L.

    star star_border star_border star_border star_border 14 August 2026

    Very disappointed arrived at the lounge 45 minutes after it had opened and the door was locked, and people were ignoring us at the front door, overall very unsatisfied

  • Caroline C.

    star star star star star_border 10 August 2026

    You have to be a local to appreciate Parrots. Yes it's small, outdated & dingy...and ladies you definitely should do the "hover" over the toilet seat if you use the bathroom (earlier in the night it's typically pretty clean though..just stay away when it starts getting packed) but I can't help but love Parrots. First of all they play good music. Like 90's and early 2000's hip hop along with some current bops. The stuff you can dance to. When my girls and I go out we wanna dance and not to some live acoustic band, to be honest with you. That's what you'll find at any other bar in downtown Holland. You either hate Parrots or you love it. If you're from out of town you'll probably hate it lol.

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