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
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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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Head over and try our famous Olive Burger. It's a customer favorite! 🍔

Head over and try our famous Olive Burger. It`s a customer favorite! 🍔 ...

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Join us tonight at 8 PM for live music with Konstantin! Enjoy the perfect combination of great music, delicious food, and your favorite drinks.

Join us tonight at 8 PM for live music with Konstantin! Enjoy the perfect combination of great music, delicious food, and your favorite drinks. ...

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Join us every Tuesday from 6 PM to 8 PM for Tuesday Tunes featuring local artists. You can grab a drink, eat some dinner, and enjoy live music!

Join us every Tuesday from 6 PM to 8 PM for Tuesday Tunes featuring local artists. You can grab a drink, eat some dinner, and enjoy live music! ...

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No live music tonight—we’re watching some MSU Basketball! We'll have the game on with sound, so grab a drink, some good food, and cheer on the Spartans with us. 🏀

No live music tonight—we’re watching some MSU Basketball! We`ll have the game on with sound, so grab a drink, some good food, and cheer on the Spartans with us. 🏀 ...

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Happy New Year to the best community around. #EastLansing #eastlansingmi #peanutbarrel

Happy New Year to the best community around. #EastLansing #eastlansingmi #peanutbarrel ...

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📣 There is free parking in East Lansing now through Wednesday! It's the perfect time to swing by and see us. Grab a spot and come hang out!

📣 There is free parking in East Lansing now through Wednesday! It`s the perfect time to swing by and see us. Grab a spot and come hang out! ...

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Holiday Hours Alert! 🎅

Open until 6 PM on Christmas Eve (12/24)
Closed on Christmas Day (12/25)
Open until 8 PM on New Year’s Eve (12/31) for our annual Geezer’s New Year’s Eve celebration
Closed on New Year’s Day (01/01)

Cheers!

Holiday Hours Alert! 🎅

Open until 6 PM on Christmas Eve (12/24)
Closed on Christmas Day (12/25)
Open until 8 PM on New Year’s Eve (12/31) for our annual Geezer’s New Year’s Eve celebration
Closed on New Year’s Day (01/01)

Cheers!
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It's nearly time to ring in the New Year at 6:00 pm, Amsterdam-style! Get ready for the Peanut Barrel annual GEEZER NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY – expect party favors, a 6 pm champagne toast, lots of laughter, and home by 9 pm! Tues, December 31st 4pm-7pm

It`s nearly time to ring in the New Year at 6:00 pm, Amsterdam-style! Get ready for the Peanut Barrel annual GEEZER NEW YEAR`S EVE PARTY – expect party favors, a 6 pm champagne toast, lots of laughter, and home by 9 pm! Tues, December 31st 4pm-7pm ...

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Jackalope is back at The Peanut Barrel this Tuesday, December 17th, from 6-8pm for another round of #TuesdayTunes! Enjoy their smooth sounds paired with PB’s delicious food and drinks.

Hosted by Groove Doctors 3—don’t miss it!

Jackalope is back at The Peanut Barrel this Tuesday, December 17th, from 6-8pm for another round of #TuesdayTunes! Enjoy their smooth sounds paired with PB’s delicious food and drinks.

Hosted by Groove Doctors 3—don’t miss it!
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We’re taking today, Sunday, December 15th, off to celebrate our amazing team at our staff holiday party! We'll miss you, but don't worry—we’ll be back and ready to see you tomorrow.

Happy holidays! ❤️

We’re taking today, Sunday, December 15th, off to celebrate our amazing team at our staff holiday party! We`ll miss you, but don`t worry—we’ll be back and ready to see you tomorrow.

Happy holidays! ❤️
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Catch The Wild Honey Trio live at The Peanut Barrel tonight at 8 PM! Presented by Angry Talent Entertainment.

Catch The Wild Honey Trio live at The Peanut Barrel tonight at 8 PM! Presented by Angry Talent Entertainment. ...

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