Location : 521 E. Grand River Ave., East Lansing, MI 48823
opening hours : 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Location : 521 E. GRAND RIVER AVE., EAST LANSING, MI 48823
Enjoy The Patio!
Sandwiches, Burgers
and Salads
11 Beers On Tap
11 Beers On Tap
Mushroom Burger - Soooo Good
Mushroom Burger - Soooo Good
PB Since 1973!
PB Since 1973!
Chili Dog - 1/4 Pounder!
Chili Dog - 1/4 Pounder!

About The Barrel

The Peanut Barrel Restaurant was originally opened as a Jacks or Better Restaurant in 1973 by Carol and Gordon Smith. The concept was large juicy burgers, cold beer and peanuts (and those remain in place to this very day). In 1979, Joe and Jennifer Bell purchased the Barrel and built the business into and East Lansing icon. When the Bell’s decided to retire in 2023, Michael Krueger, owner of Crunchy’s and himself a Michigan State Alum, purchased the restaurant and has proudly continued to build the legacy of “The Barrel” to this very day.
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Happy Hour Specials & Lunch Specials

Monday – Friday 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
IN HOUSE ONLY
Papa Joe’s Cheeseburger & Fries – $9.75 Grilled Chicken with Cheese & Fries – $10.25 Lettuce & Tomato .35 add pint of Labatt or Miller Lite for $1.50, add fountain pop for $1.50 NO OTHER ADDITIONS OR SUBSTITUTIONS
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Monday
Monday
60 oz pitchers $2.00 off ALL DAY
Tuesday
Tuesday
1/2 off all draft beer pints from 7:00 pm to Close
Wednesday
Wednesday
$4.00 well drinks / $5.00 select call drinks
Thursday
Thursday
1/2 off well Bombs and Non-Bombs from 7:00 pm to Close
Customer Feedback

What Our Guests Think

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Peanut Barrel burgers make the best lunch! 🍔

Peanut Barrel burgers make the best lunch! 🍔 ...

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Friday calls for a Famous Long Island! Start your weekend the right way with one of our legendary drinks.

Friday calls for a Famous Long Island! Start your weekend the right way with one of our legendary drinks. ...

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Kick off your weekend with Gwen Doerfler live at 8PM this Friday, March 14th!

Kick off your weekend with Gwen Doerfler live at 8PM this Friday, March 14th! ...

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We're still hiring servers! 🍔The Peanut Barrel is looking for friendly, hardworking team members to join us in the heart of East Lansing. If you love a fun, fast-paced environment, we’d love to meet you. Walk-in applicants preferred—just stop by with your resume and availability.

We`re still hiring servers! 🍔The Peanut Barrel is looking for friendly, hardworking team members to join us in the heart of East Lansing. If you love a fun, fast-paced environment, we’d love to meet you. Walk-in applicants preferred—just stop by with your resume and availability. ...

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Ahh, that patio weather is back! ☀️ #eastlansing #patioseason

Ahh, that patio weather is back! ☀️ #eastlansing #patioseason ...

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Reminder: we're open early today for the game, come see us! #GoGreen

Reminder: we`re open early today for the game, come see us! #GoGreen ...

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The Peanut Barrel is looking for friendly, hardworking servers to join our team! Work in the heart of East Lansing, right near campus, in a fun and fast-paced environment.

We prefer walk-in applicants—stop by with your resume and availability.

Tag a friend who’d be a great fit! 👇

The Peanut Barrel is looking for friendly, hardworking servers to join our team! Work in the heart of East Lansing, right near campus, in a fun and fast-paced environment.

We prefer walk-in applicants—stop by with your resume and availability.

Tag a friend who’d be a great fit! 👇
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Brace yourself—our massive 1/4 lb all-beef hot dogs are not for the faint of heart (or small of appetite).

Brace yourself—our massive 1/4 lb all-beef hot dogs are not for the faint of heart (or small of appetite). ...

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Hey Spartan fans! There's no live music tonight so we can watch the game with sound. See you tonight. #GoGreen

Hey Spartan fans! There`s no live music tonight so we can watch the game with sound. See you tonight. #GoGreen ...

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The Blue Jazz Working Group is back at The Peanut Barrel TOMORROW, Tuesday, Feb. 18, from 5:00-7:00 PM! We’re wrapping up by 7:00 PM so State fans can watch the game with sound.🏀 Come grab a drink, enjoy live music, and dig into PB’s award-winning food.

The Blue Jazz Working Group is back at The Peanut Barrel TOMORROW, Tuesday, Feb. 18, from 5:00-7:00 PM! We’re wrapping up by 7:00 PM so State fans can watch the game with sound.🏀 Come grab a drink, enjoy live music, and dig into PB’s award-winning food. ...

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See Jackalope tomorrow, Feb 11th, at 6pm!

See Jackalope tomorrow, Feb 11th, at 6pm! ...

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Our kitchen is open and we still have power, so come in, grab some food and a Long Island, and stay warm with us!

Our kitchen is open and we still have power, so come in, grab some food and a Long Island, and stay warm with us! ...

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We're opening at 10am this Saturday for the MSU v Oregon  game. Tell your friends! #GoGreen

We`re opening at 10am this Saturday for the MSU v Oregon game. Tell your friends! #GoGreen ...

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Our February Friday night lineup is here! 🎶

Our February Friday night lineup is here! 🎶 ...

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Live music starts tonight at 8pm!

Live music starts tonight at 8pm! ...

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Sip on $4 well drinks or $5 select calls at The Peanut Barrel every Wednesday 🍹

Sip on $4 well drinks or $5 select calls at The Peanut Barrel every Wednesday 🍹 ...

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Join us Monday through Friday from 4pm-7pm and enjoy $2 off pitchers plus more great deals during Happy Hour!

Join us Monday through Friday from 4pm-7pm and enjoy $2 off pitchers plus more great deals during Happy Hour! ...

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BEAT THE COLD at The Peanut Barrel TOMORROW, TUES., Jan 21, 6-8pm, with Special TWIN BILL: acoustic Singer-Songwriters Charlie Richardson (6pm) and Mike Lawrence (7pm)! 🎶🎶🎶
& Warm Up with some of the Barrel's great food & drink! 🎸🥪🍷

Hosted by @GrooveDoctors3

BEAT THE COLD at The Peanut Barrel TOMORROW, TUES., Jan 21, 6-8pm, with Special TWIN BILL: acoustic Singer-Songwriters Charlie Richardson (6pm) and Mike Lawrence (7pm)! 🎶🎶🎶
& Warm Up with some of the Barrel`s great food & drink! 🎸🥪🍷

Hosted by @GrooveDoctors3
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We're ready for tonight's game! #OnePride

We`re ready for tonight`s game! #OnePride ...

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We're waiting for you!

We`re waiting for you! ...

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