Elks Lodge is a point of interest in Grand Haven, MI. Open: Mon Closed; Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun 3:00 – 9:00 PM; Fri–Sat 3:00 – 10:00 PM. Phone: (616) 842-0970. Average rating is 4.5 stars from 55 reviews. Website: https://www.elks.org/.
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks emblemGrand Haven, MI Elks Lodge #1200
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Exterior view of the Elks Lodge with American flag.
4.5 55 reviews Today 3:00 – 9:00 PM

Grand Haven's Gathering Place Since Day One

Live events, cold drinks, and a community that actually shows up for each other on 3rd Street.

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About Us

Elks Lodge exterior with a vintage car and festive gathering.
Elks Lodge exterior with a vintage car and festive gathering.

On South 3rd Street in Grand Haven, the Elks Lodge is the kind of place where you walk in a stranger and leave knowing half the room. That's not an accident. The BPOE has built this lodge around real events, real neighbors, and a bar staff that remembers your order.

Friday nights here have a pulse. Public events bring out the whole town, from the Pulaski Night spread of kielbasa and golabki to live bands that keep the dance floor moving well past a reasonable hour. The crowd is a genuine cross-section of West Michigan, not a curated one.

The lodge sits at the corner of community life in this lakeside city. Members get access to a full calendar of activities, but the doors open wide for the public on event nights. Four-and-a-half stars across 55 reviews says something real: people keep coming back.

What We Offer

The Grand Haven Elks run a full social calendar that swings between intimate member nights and big public blowouts. Regular events include ethnic food nights, live music, holiday parties, and charity fundraisers that funnel money directly back into the Ottawa County community.

The lodge bar is stocked and staffed by bartenders regulars genuinely rave about. Whether you're here for a cold one after a long week or settling in for a themed dinner event, the room delivers. Membership opens up additional perks including use of the hall for private gatherings and a tighter-knit community of local Elks members.

Keep an eye on the events calendar at elks.org for upcoming public nights. Spots fill up, especially when there's a live band on the bill.

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“We always have a good time here when they have events open to the public”

— Heidi Karsten

What Our Guests Say

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4 months ago
"Attended the pulaski event. Arrived at 5. Bought the last polish beer. Had the polish plate. The pierogi were subpar, dry over cooked. Not boiled then fryed. Sausage was good. Golemki ok. Live band ok but not polish."
— Joe Tomczyk
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"We always have a good time here when they have events open to the public"
— Heidi Karsten
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a year ago
"Nice local club with friendly people. Great bartenders. Fun events that are often open to the public."
— Laurie Connell
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2 years ago
"Haunted house!?!? Yes please 🙏! So much fun, an upstairs and downstairs, very well put together with a variety of different rooms and scary cast members. Can’t wait to go back next year! 🧙‍♀️🎃"
— Brett Heppler
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8 months ago
"Martini night and pizzas with friends ! Sherri is the best bartender !"
— Victoria Van Dine

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to be a member to attend events at the Grand Haven Elks Lodge?

Not at all. Many events at the lodge are open to the public, including themed dinner nights and live music events. Check the events calendar at elks.org or call ahead to confirm which nights are open.

Where exactly is the Grand Haven Elks Lodge located?

The lodge is at 15 S 3rd Street in Grand Haven, MI 49417, right in downtown, close to the waterfront and easy to find from the main drag.

What kind of events does the lodge host?

The lodge runs a rotating calendar that includes ethnic food nights like Pulaski Night with Polish food and live bands, holiday parties, charity fundraisers, and regular member social nights. The mix changes throughout the year.

How do I become a member of the Elks Lodge?

Membership in the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks requires that you be an American citizen, believe in God, and be sponsored by an existing member. Visit elks.org to learn more about the membership process and find contact info for the Grand Haven lodge.

Can I rent the lodge hall for a private event?

Members of the lodge have access to the hall for private gatherings. Reach out directly to the lodge to ask about availability and any rental policies that apply.

What is the food and drink situation at the lodge?

The lodge has a full bar with bartenders the regulars genuinely love. On event nights, food is typically served as part of the themed dinner, like the Polish plate on Pulaski Night. Food quality and menu vary by event.

Is the Grand Haven Elks Lodge affiliated with the national Elks organization?

Yes. The Grand Haven lodge is a chapter of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, one of the largest fraternal organizations in the United States. The national website is elks.org.

Hours of Operation

Open Now · Closes at 9:00 PM
Monday Closed
Tuesday 3:00 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday Today 3:00 – 9:00 PM
Thursday 3:00 – 9:00 PM
Friday 3:00 – 10:00 PM
Saturday 3:00 – 10:00 PM
Sunday 3:00 – 9:00 PM
The Order · Since 1868

Community. Friendship. Charity.

Every Elks lodge belongs to one of America's oldest and largest fraternal orders. Through the Elks National Foundation, the Order has given more than $481 million to college scholarships, veterans, and neighbors in need.

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Long before it was a national observance, the Order set aside June 14th to honor the flag. Patriotism has always been one of our cardinal principles, and every lodge meeting still closes the same way it has for over a century.

“To our absent members.” — the Eleven O’Clock Toast

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The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks is one of America's oldest and largest fraternal orders, founded in 1868. Every lodge is a home for fellowship, service, and patriotism in its own hometown.

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