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Speciation takes an evolutionary approach to drinks.
Crispy Lagers & Pale Ales, Oak Aged Sours, Seltzer, Wine, & house-made N/A!

We are located in a 100+ year old auto shop in an alley off of Wealthy Street.
In the alley at: 928 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506

Taproom Hours:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 4-9pm (BYO Vinyl Night)
Wednesday: 4-9pm (Trivia Night)
Thursday: 4-9pm
Friday: 4-11pm (Free Live Music)
Saturday: 12-11pm
Sunday: 12-9pm (Free Jazz)
Feel free to bring your own food!

Our taproom is family friendly!

Dogs are welcome on the patio! 🦮

We have drink options for everyone who drinks liquid!

Taproom Events!

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NATURE NIGHT: Backyard Astronomy w/ Eclipse on Tap
Oct 15
NATURE NIGHT: Backyard Astronomy w/ Eclipse on Tap

Join Eclipse on Tap for some awesome space talk. Kicking off at 7pm!

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Free Show Friday: Ascension & Strange Skin (Industrial/Post-Punk)
Oct 16
Free Show Friday: Ascension & Strange Skin (Industrial/Post-Punk)

Strange Skin - West MI Industrial / Post-Punk / Shoegaze

Ascension - Midwest US based post-industrial

21+ // No Cover // Music @ 9pm

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Black Cat Bazaar
Oct 17
Black Cat Bazaar

Join us for an evening of spooky fun. DJ, Photobooth, Fun Drinks, Costume Contest, Stilt Walker, Artisan Market, and more!

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Sunday Best - Basalt Burritos
Oct 18
Sunday Best - Basalt Burritos

Join Sunday Best at Speciation’s Taproom for a morning filled with the yummiest breakfast burritos in town, BASALT BURRITOS. Pre Orders have sold out but there will be a very limited number of walk up burritos available. Pickups start at 11 am, boozy drinks flow at noon!

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Jazz Jam w/ Tommy Pancy
Oct 18
Jazz Jam w/ Tommy Pancy

Tommy Pancy's Jazz Jam comes to Speciation every Sunday from 5-8pm. Hosted by Grand Rapids saxophonist and MSU jazz alum Tommy Pancy, the weekly session kicks off with a house band set before opening the floor to a signup queue — all skill levels welcome. Rooted in jazz standards, it's a laid-back, inclusive night built around preserving a beloved art form.

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Geeks Who Drink Trivia w/ PizzaMI Food Truck
Oct 21
Geeks Who Drink Trivia w/ PizzaMI Food Truck

Join us every Wednesday night for Geeks Who Drink trivia, a pub style quiz! Quizmaster Hayley will lead you on an adventure with topics ranging from celebrities in trouble to wordplay to bad television. Come by yourself, or with a team of up to six people!

Also, PizzaMI will have their food truck set up in our parking lot every Wednesday, beginning at 5pm. Arrive early to order some fresh za!

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Free Show: Mickey & The Heartthrobs + Secret Satan
Oct 23
Free Show: Mickey & The Heartthrobs + Secret Satan

Mickey & The Heartthrobs - Post Punk from Grand Rapids, MI

Secret Satan - Heavy Rock from West Michigan

9pm // No Cover // 21+

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Spooky Book Fair w/ Next Stop Bookshop
Oct 24
Spooky Book Fair w/ Next Stop Bookshop

Join us for another fun book fair w/ Next Stop Book Shop.

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Free Halloween Show: Garbage Angel!
Oct 24
Free Halloween Show: Garbage Angel!

Grand Rapids Premiere Halloween Band!

It was a graveyard smash…

Garbage Angel started in a back yard of Eastown in Grand Rapids, and has grown to bringing the spooky party all over West Michigan.

No cover! Music starts at 9pm. WEAR A COSTUME!!

(21+ only, please)

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Jazz Jam w/ Tommy Pancy
Oct 25
Jazz Jam w/ Tommy Pancy

Tommy Pancy's Jazz Jam comes to Speciation every Sunday from 5-8pm. Hosted by Grand Rapids saxophonist and MSU jazz alum Tommy Pancy, the weekly session kicks off with a house band set before opening the floor to a signup queue — all skill levels welcome. Rooted in jazz standards, it's a laid-back, inclusive night built around preserving a beloved art form.

Read more →
Geeks Who Drink Trivia w/ PizzaMI Food Truck
Oct 28
Geeks Who Drink Trivia w/ PizzaMI Food Truck

Join us every Wednesday night for Geeks Who Drink trivia, a pub style quiz! Quizmaster Hayley will lead you on an adventure with topics ranging from celebrities in trouble to wordplay to bad television. Come by yourself, or with a team of up to six people!

Also, PizzaMI will have their food truck set up in our parking lot every Wednesday, beginning at 5pm. Arrive early to order some fresh za!

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