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title: "The Meanwhile"
slug: the-meanwhile
address: "Grand Rapids, MI 49506"
street: "1005 Wealthy St SE"
city: "Grand Rapids"
state: "MI"
zip: "49506"
phone: "(616) 233-1679"
website: http://meanwhilebar.com/
machines_count: 5
collection_size: 0872b169418eeb3af6dcdf31f3535733
freshness: 22cfe67e07c9f61c947f7b9919c3fa40
pinball_map: https://pinballmap.com/map/?by_location_id=15890
yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-meanwhile-grand-rapids
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The Meanwhile is a cozy, artsy neighborhood bar at 1005 Wealthy St SE in Grand Rapids known for its art-adorned walls, friendly staff, affordable drinks and lively music. Open from the late afternoon into the night, it hosts a rotating collection of six pinball machines — Elvira's House of Horrors (Premium), Metallica (Pro), No Fear: Dangerous Sports, Star Wars (Pro), Theatre of Magic, and White Water — making it a favorite spot for pinball fans and casual gamers alike.