The Riv

The Riv is a bar in East Lansing, Michigan, serving the Michigan State University community. No corporate office is calling the shots here - just someone running their own bar in East Lansing. College towns like East Lansing depend on independently owned bars like this one to keep their main streets interesting. Hours and specials at small local bars can change, so it's worth checking ahead. Part of the fun of a college town like East Lansing is finding places like this on your own. Worth adding to the rotation if you're building a list of East Lansing favorites.