Bulldog Ale House

I was surprised that there weren't many reviews yet after we finished up considering most of the food options were made in house and very tasty.. Let me start by saying how much I liked having a dark beer on tap versus the obligatory IPA that everyone seems to be on about the last bunch of years. Getting it on the cheap during happy hour was even better.. Bulldog Ale was very drinkable. Speaking of happy hour, the appetizers were also on the cheap, but there's nothing cheap about them. The poppers were fresh (and unbreaded for those gluten intolerant folks) with a nice heat. The crispy brussel sprouts were sophisticated, and if you're a purist get the sauces on the side. The real star of the appetizer show was the Italian beef egg rolls.. okay it's not authentic but it was juicy and crispy, so tasty. Got a burger (not a pre-formed frozen patty) that was cooked right and was seasoned better than average. Portions were as expected, the tables were clean, and the music wasn't blasting so I was able to have a normal conversation without shouting. Music was from my generation (ok I'm middle aged) but that too was pleasant and welcoming. I'll be coming here again as a local, I expect not only for the above but because the ice cream candy shop is across the street.. Sorry BDAH you need to step up the desert game but otherwise a decent addition to the downtown Lansing businesses.