Obstacle No. 1

Name: Obstacle No. 1
Address: 92 W. 8th Street, Holland, MI, United States, 49423
Telephone: (616) 994-8370
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

262 Reviews

$30 and under

Cocktail Bar

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Quite simply, Obstacle No. 1, aims to be your place for craft cocktails in West Michigan. This handsomely appointed lounge will offer a unique combination of Basque influence in both the cocktails & atmosphere. We look forward to helping you cross that first Obstacle, over drinks of course.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 20, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar, Basque
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(616) 994-8370
Website
http://www.obstacleholland.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
92 W. 8th Street, Holland, MI 49423
Neighborhood
Holland
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Dr. Hyde$17.00
Eastern Kille Barrel Aged Gin, Rhubarb Gin, Passion Fruit, Fire Water Bitters, Vanilla, Fassionola #2 Syrup, Lemon, Smoked Sea Salt
T-Swizzle$16.00
Wheatley Vodka, Black Tea Liqueur, Local Clover Honey, Chai Tea Syrup, Lemon
Tragos de Amargos$17.00
Corazon Reposado Tequila, Cynar, Amaro Nonino, Lemon, Turbinado Sugar Syrup, Vanilla Syrup, Absinthe
Ebenezer's Punch$18.00
Bumbu Rum, Lemon, Oregeat Syrup, Le Verger Peach, Egg White, Graham's 10 Year Port, Nutmeg

Chapter Two

Coffee & Spice

Come a Little Closer$17.00
Evan Williams Bourbon, Tia Maria, Frangelico, Ancho Reyes, Averna Amaro, Espresso Chocolate Bitters
1912 Pike Place$17.00
Del Maguey Creme De Mezcal, Bourbon Cream, Dark Cocoa, Eastern Kille Coffee Liqueur, Espresso, Allspice Dram
Milk Mustache$18.00
Brown Butter Washed Plantation Dark Rum, Butterscotch Syrup, Angostura Bitters, Cinnamon, Milk Foam
Buena Vida$18.00
Herradura Anejo Tequila, Alvear Pedro Ximenez Sherry, Cardamom Bitters, Sweetened Condensed Milk, Christmas Syrup, Lime

Chapter Three

Obstacles You Know & Love

El Jefe$17.00
Del Maguey Vida Mezcal, Aperol, Yellow Chartreuse, Key Lime
The Forest Moon of Endor$18.00
Monkey Shoulder Scotch, Ardbeg 10 Year, Drambuie, Herbal Honey Syrup, Caraway Tincture, Blue Spruce Essence, Smoked Tableside
Obstacle No. 1$20.00
Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Maple Syrup, Black Walnut, Cardamom Tincture, Angostura Bitters, Smoked Tableside
Pina Verde$17.00
Green Chartreuse, Caramelized Pineapple, Plantation 3 Star Rum, Coconut, Lime, Falernum, Nutmeg
Don the Beachcomber 2.0$18.00
House Blended Over Proof Rums, Pineapple, Grapefruit, Banana, Fassionola #2 Syrup, Lime, Flamed Tableside

Chapter Four

Classic Cocktails, Frequent & Forgotten

Aviation$15.00
Aviation Gin, Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur, Creme De Violette, Lemon
Black Manhattan$14.00
Rye Whiskey, Averna Amaro, Orange Curacao, Angostura Bitters, Orange Peel
Clover Club$16.00
Alkkemist Gin, Dry Vermouth, Lemon Juice, Egg White, Raspberry Syrup
Corpse Reviver$15.00
Beefeater London Dry Gin, Pierre Ferrand Dry Orange Curacao, Lillet Blanc, Lemon, Absinthe
Hemingway Daiquiri$14.00
Havana Club Anejo, Blanco Rum, Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur, Lime, Grapefruit, Peychaud's Bitters
Mai Tai$15.00
House Rum Blend, Lime Juice, Orgeat, Fassionola #2, Tiki Angostura Bitters
Mint Julep$16.00
Woodford Reserve Bourbon, Mint, Raw Sugar, Expressed Lemon, Angostura Bitters, Simple Syrup
Vesper$15.00
Tanqueray Ten, Ketel One Vodka, Lillet Blanc
Vieux Carre$16.00
Rittenhouse Rye, Hine VSOP Cognac, Carpano Antica Sweet Vermouth, Benedictine
Zombie$16.00
House Rum Blend, Lime, Lemon, Pineapple, Passion Fruit, Fassionola #2 Bitters

Chapter Five

New Age Classics

Diablo$16.00
Chamucos Reposado Tequila, Creme De Cassis, Lime, Ginger Beer
Coconut Gin Fizz$15.00
Tanqueray 10 Gin, Coconut Milk, Lime Juice, Coriander Syrup, Soda Water, Kaffir Lime Leaf
Good Tidings$15.00
Rey Goose Vodka, Cointreau, White Rum, Lemon, Cranberry, Luxardo Maraschino
Green Point$17.00
High West Rye Whiskey, Yellow Chartreuse, Sweet Vermouth, Orange Bitters
Negroni Flip$14.00
Gin, Campari, Carpano Antica, Whole Egg, Orange Peel
New York Sour$15.00
Elijah Craig Bourbon, Lemon Juice, Egg White, Simple Syrup, Cabernet Sauvignon
Otra Palabra$17.00
Del Maguey Mezcal, Luxardo Maraschino, Green Chartruese, Lime
Rum Toddy$15.00
Aged Rum, Michigan Maple Syrup, Warm Spices, Lemon Peel
Spumoni$15.00
Campari, Grapefruit Infused Gin, Grapefruit, Tonic, Peppercorn Syrup
Trinidad$16.00
Rye Whiskey, Lemon Juice, Egg White, Orgeat, Lemon Peel

Chapter Six

Beer From around the Globe

Estrella Lager$9.00
Light & Classic Spanish Pilsner
Bell's Two Hearted Ale$8.00
Hoppy, Malty & Rich
Seasonal Selection$9.00
Ask Your Bartender What's Up
Modelo Especial$8.00
Crisp & Crushable

Chapter Seven

Fermented Grape Juice

White Wine

Segura Viudas Brut Cava
Bartlett Pear, Hazelnut, Dried Apricot
- Gl$12.00
Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc
Grapefruit, Jalapeno, Key Lime
- Btl$85.00
1983 Cuvee Proprietary White
Green Apple, Creamy, Meyer Lemon Curd
- Gl$12.00
Vietti Moscato 'D Asti
Honey, Bartlett Pear, White Flowers
- Btl$60.00

Red Wine

1983 Cuvee Proprietary Red
Roasted Strawberry, Black Pepper, Sage
- Gl$12.00
Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon
Bing Cherry, Cinnamon, Candied Ginger
- Btl$124.00
Quilt Cabernet Sauvignon
Fig, Chocolate, Warm Spices
- Gl$18.00
Belle Glos Pinot Noir
Crushed Raspberries, Rhubarb, Violets
- Btl$100.00

Chapter Eight

Spirit-Free Cocktails

Spicy Aqua Fresca$10.00
Pineapple, Papaya, Serrano Pepper Water
Cocoa Nib Cream Soda$11.00
Cocoa Nibs, Vanilla Bean, House Cream Soda
Cardamom Cola$10.00
Cardamom, Coconut Sugar, Citrus
Strawberry & Turmeric Lemonade$11.00
Strawberry Puree, Black Pepper, Harissa Tincture

Chapter Nine

Our Book of Spirits, Pick Your Poison

American Whiskey & Bourbon Whiskey

Angel's Envy$21.00
Baker's 7 Year$18.00
Basil Hayden's$12.00
Basil Hayden's 10 Year$20.00
Belfour Texas Pecan Wood$23.00
Black Maple Hill$50.00
Blackened$12.00
Blanton's$30.00
Buffalo Trace$10.00
Breckenridge$14.00
Colonel E.H. Taylor Small Batch$21.00
Detroit City Butcher's Cut$16.00
Dry Fly Straight Wheat$15.00
Eagle Rare 10 Year$16.00
Eastern Kille Straight$14.00
Elijah Craig Small Batch$11.00
Evan Williams Single Barrel Vintage$12.00
Four Roses Small Batch$15.00
Grand Traverse Cherry$12.00
High West American Prairie$13.00
Iron Fish Maple Cask$14.00
Iron Fish Mezcal Cask$14.00
Iron Fish Rum Cask$14.00
James Pepper 1776 Bourbon$12.00
Kentucky Owl Confiscated$40.00
Knob Creek$11.00
Little Book$25.00
Long Road Straight Bourbon$16.00
Maker's Mark$10.00
Maker's Mark 46$14.00
Maker's Mark 46 Cask Strength$18.00
Maker's Mark Cask Strength$16.00
Maker's Mark Wood Finished Series 2020$20.00
Mammoth 10 Year Straight$16.00
Michter's US1$14.00
New Holland Beer Barrel$14.00
Old Weller Antique 107 Proof$18.00
Russell's Reserve 10 Year Straight$18.00
Saint Liberty Bertie's Bear Gulch Straight$15.00
Saint Liberty Mary's Four Grain$20.00
Smooth Ambler Contradiction$13.00
1792 Full Proof$15.00
Stranahan's Diamond Peak$20.00
Third Wind Distilling$15.00
Two James J Riddle Peated$16.00
Virginia Highland Malt Port Cask$18.00
Virginia Highland Malt Cider Cask$18.00
Wild Turkey Rare Breed$16.00
Western Reserve Distillery$16.00
Wonderland Distilling Blended$14.00
Wonderland Distilling Cask Strength$16.00
Woodford Reserve$14.00
Woodford Reserve Double Oak$22.00
Yellowstone Select Reserve$16.00

American Rye Whiskey

Angel's Envy$32.00
Basil Hayden's Dark$14.00
Basil Hayden's 10 Year$25.00
Detroit City Homegrown$16.00
High West Double Rye$17.00
High West Rendezvous$17.00
James Pepper 1776$12.00
James Pepper 1776 Sherry Cask$16.00
Knob Creek Cask Strength$15.00
Limousin French Oak Cask$14.00
Mammoth 15 Year$30.00
Michter's US1 Straight$14.00
New Riff Single Barrel$17.00
Russell's Reserve Single Barrel$16.00
Sagamore Maryland Style$14.00
Sagamore Cask Strength$16.00
Saint Liberty Josephine's Flat Head River$18.00
Sazerac 6 Year$18.00
Sole Cry$13.00
Southern Tier Straight$14.00
Templeton Barrel Strength$18.00
Templeton Caribbean Rum Cask$18.00
Two James Rye Dog$17.00
Whistle 10 Year Pig$22.00
Whistle Pig 12 Year$45.00
Woodford Reserve$14.00
Wrack Line$17.00

Global Whisky

Asian Whisky

Hatozaki Finest$14.00
Kaiyo Mizunara Cask$18.00
Kavalan Taiwanese Red Label$18.00
Kavalan King Car Taiwanese$24.00
Kurayoshi 12 Year Sherry Cask$22.00
Nikka Coffey Malt$25.00
Nikka Coffy Still Grain$18.00
Nobushi$16.00
Ohishi Islay Cask$20.00
Suntory Toki$14.00

Canadian Whiskey

Wiser's 18 Year$18.00

Irish Whiskey

Bushmills$12.00
Bushmills Black Bush$16.00
Egan's Fortitude$16.00
Green Spot 8 Year$14.00
Jameson$12.00
Prizefight$15.00
Red Breast Lustau Sherry Cask$24.00
The Dark Silkie$17.00
Tyrconnell Maderia Cask$25.00
Yellow Spot 12 Year$36.00

Scotch Whisky

Campbeltown

Glen Scotia Victoriana$20.00
Springbank 10 Year$17.00

Highlands

Glenmorangie Lasanta 12 Year$17.00
Highland Park 18 Year$40.00
Highland Park The Dark 17 Year$100.00
Inchmurrin Madeira Wood Loch Lomond$30.00
Oban 14 Year$20.00
The Dalmore 12 Year$27.00
The Dalmore Cigar Malt$45.00

Islay

Ardbeg 10 Year$16.00
Bruichladdich Port Charlottle$16.00
Caol Ila 12 Year$20.00
Compass Box Peat Monster$18.00
Compass Box Peat Monster Arcana$31.00
Lagavulin 8 Year$18.00
Laphroaig Quarter Cask$20.00
Laphroaig Select$14.00

Lowlands

Auchentoshan 3 Wood$20.00
The Epicurean$16.00

Speyside

Balvenie Double Wood 12 Year$20.00
Balvenie Caribbean Cask 14 Year$22.00
Bowmore 12 Year$16.00
Cutty Cark Prohibition$12.00
Dewar's White Label$11.00
Dewar's Caribbean Rum Cask 8 Year$15.00
Dewar's Ilegal Mezcal Cask 8 Year$15.00
Dewar's Portuguese Pork Cask 8 Year$15.00
Glenfiddich Fire and Cane$14.00
Glenfiddich 15 Year$20.00
Glenfiddich 18 Year$38.00
Glenlivet 12 Year$14.00
Glenlivet Founders Reserve$14.00
Glenrothes 18 Year$44.00
Johnnie Walker Black Label$14.00
Johnnie Walker Green Label$20.00
Johnny Walker Blue Label$80.00
Macallan 12 Year$20.00
Monkey Shoulder$12.00
Robert Burns Single$16.00
The Famous Grouse$12.00
The Famous Grouse Smokey Black$14.00

Vodka

Absolut Extrakt Cardamom$12.00
Chopin$12.00
Crop Cucumber Organic$12.00
Crop Meyer Lemon Organic$12.00
Grand Traverse True North Rye$13.00
Green Door$13.00
Grey Goose$14.00
Haku Japanese White Rice$14.00
Hangar One Mandarin$13.00
Journeyman Jalapeno$12.00
Ketel One$11.00
Reyka$12.00
St. George Green Chile$12.00
Stoli Elite$16.00
Tito's$13.00
Two James 28 Island$13.00
Van Gogh Vanilla$11.00

Gin

Alkkemist Spanish Full Moon$14.00
Amass Dry$14.00
Aviation$12.00
Bols Genever Jonge$11.00
Bols Genever Oude$13.00
Bombay Blackberry Bramble$11.00
Bombay Sapphire$13.00
Burl and Sprig Tribus$14.00
Collective Arts Plum and Blackthorns$15.00
Drumshambo Gunpowder$14.00
Eastern Kille American Dry$13.00
Etsu$14.00
Greendoor Botanical$14.00
Hapenny Rhubarb$11.00
Hayman's London Dry$12.00
Hayman's Old Tom$13.00
Hendrick's$12.00
Hendrick's Orbium$14.00
Himbrimi Icelandic Old Tom$11.00
Iron Fish$13.00
Kalamazoo Stillhouse Navy Strength$15.00
Long Road Michigan$12.00
Magellan$14.00
Monkey 47$22.00
New Holland Grapefruit$13.00
Nikka Coffey Still$14.00
Roku$13.00
Sip Smith VJOP$16.00
St. George Terroir$14.00
Tanqueray Ten$14.00
The Botanist$12.00
Tommy Trotter Cask Strength$16.00
Vikre Boreal Cedar$14.00

Tequila

Casamigos Reposado$14.00
Casa Noble Extra Anejo$45.00
Cincoro Blanco$28.00
Cincoro Reposado$38.00
Cincoro Anejo$45.00
Clase Azul Reposado$32.00
Don Julio Reposado$20.00
Don Julio 1942 Anejo$40.00
Espolon Blanco$12.00
Espolon Reposado$14.00
G4 Blanco$15.00
G4 Reposado$17.00
G4 Anejo$19.00
G4 Blanco 108 Proof$20.00
Herradura Silver$14.00
Herradura Reposado$16.00
Herradura Anejo$18.00
Mijenta Blacno$18.00
Olmeca Altos Blanco$12.00
Patron Anejo Sherry Cask$27.00
Patron Lot 221 Special Casks$30.00
Tapatio Blanco$14.00
Tapatio Reposado$16.00
Western Reserve Oragnic Reposado$16.00

Mezcal

Banhez Cuishe$22.00
Banhez Espadin y Barril$14.00
Casamigos Espadin$22.00
Clase Azul Joven$75.00
Del Maguey Chichicapa$21.00
Del Maguey Crema$14.00
Del Maguey Pechuga$60.00
Del Maguey Vida$14.00
Diaz Brothers Espadin$15.00
Gracias A Dios Espadin$14.00
Ilegal Reposado$16.00
Montelobos Espadin$14.00
Paquera Joven Barril$18.00
Prolijo Espandin$15.00

Sotol

Hacienda Plata$13.00

Sugar Cane, Rum & Rhum

Appleton Estates Signature$12.00
Appleton Estates 21 Year$40.00
Avua Prata Cachaca$13.00
Bacoo 3 Year$11.00
Bacoo 5 Year$12.00
Bacoo Coffee$12.00
Batavia Arrack$11.00
Burl & Sprig Touche 8 Year$16.00
Chairman's Reserve$12.00
Chairman's Reserve Forgotten Cask$15.00
Clairin Casimis$15.00
Clairin Sajous$15.00
Clairin San Zanj$12.00
Clement Mahina Coconut$11.00
Diplomatico Exclusiva Reserva$15.00
Dos Madaras 5 + 5$16.00
Flor de Cana 18 Year$18.00
Gosling's Black Seal$11.00
Hamilton White Stache$11.00
Koloa Kauai Reserve$15.00
La Favorite Ambre$14.00
Lemon Hart 151$14.00
Marti Blanco$11.00
Marti Dorado$11.00
Mt. Gay Black Barrel$12.00
Mt. Gay XO$18.00
Neisson Blanc$16.00
Old Monk XXX 7 Year$12.00
Plantation 3 Start White$10.00
Plantation Original Dark$11.00
Plantation Pineapple$12.00
Plantation OFTD$15.00
Plantation XO$18.00
Plantation 5 Year$14.00
Plantation Isle of Fiji$14.00
Pusser's Gunpowder$14.00
Selvarey Cacao$12.00
Smith and Cross Overproof$13.00
Wrap & Nephew Overproof$12.00

Brandy

Barsol Pisco$13.00
Cherry Heering$10.00
Copper & Kings Floodwall Apple$13.00
Copper & Kings American$18.00
Laird's Applejack Bonded$12.00
R. Jelinek Apricot$11.00
Singani 63 Bolivian$14.00
St. George Pear Brandy$14.00

Armagnac, Calvados, Cognac

Busnel Calvados VSOP$16.00
Castarede Bas Armagnac VS$18.00
D'Usse VSOP$18.00
Hine 'H' VSOP Cognac$14.00
Pierre Ferrand 1840 Cognac$16.00

Aperitif & Digestifs

Amaro Alta Verde$10.00
Amaro di Angosture$10.00
Amaro Montenegro$14.00
Amaro Nonino$12.00
Amaro dell Enta$10.00
Amaro Dente$12.00
Amaro Averna$11.00
Aperol$10.00
Averna Amaro$11.00
Becherovka$10.00
Badel Pelinkovac Gorki$11.00
Campari$12.00
Cappelletti Aperitivo$12.00
Cappelletti Prodotti Elisir$11.00
Cardamaro$13.00
Carpano Antica Forumla Sweet Vermouth$13.00
Chartreuse, Green$15.00
Chartreuse, Yellow$15.00
Cocchi Americano Bianco Vermouth$12.00
Cocchi Barolo Chinato$14.00
Cocchi Torino Sweet Vermouth$12.00
Cynar$12.00
Dolin Dry Vermouth$10.00
Dolin Genepy$11.00
Dom Benedictine$11.00
Fernet Branca$10.00
Golden Moon Amer Dit Picon$15.00
Jagermeister$10.00
Lillet Blanc$10.00
LN Cap Corse Quinquina Aperitif$11.00
Luxardo Bitter Bianco$11.00
Liquore Strega$14.00
Maraska Pelinkovac$11.00
Meletti Anisette$10.00
Pernod Pastis$12.00
Picon Bierre Aperitif A'L'Orange$15.00
Pimms No 1$12.00
Polini Aperitivo$11.00
Punt e Mes Sweet Vermouth$11.00
R Jelinek Fernet$12.00
Rammazzotti Amaro$11.00
Salers Aperitif$10.00
Suze Aperitif$10.00
Tempus Fugit Gran Classico Bitter$14.00
Zucca Rabarbaro$12.00

What 262 people are saying

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

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OpenTable Diner
Northern MI
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our favorite place in Holland! We’ve never had a bad experience at Obstacle No1. The drinks are amazing. Pricey, but honestly worth it. The bartenders make every drink with care and will create a drink for you if you don’t see what you want on the menu. We’ll be back soon.
LM
LakeMiGuy
Chicago
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Just the most cool thing in Holland……that’s all! Every time!
c
ctrigg1
Chicago
42 reviews
vip
5.0
42 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2023
overall5food3service5ambience4
Go for the drinks and enjoy them. They are phenomenal. Food from poquito is good as well. Service is top notch. Space is comfy. A great cocktail bar.
JO
JulieO
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was perfect. We had reservations and were seated on time. Food and drinks were very good; well worth the money. But the best part was the staff. Everyone was awesome; they were all friendly and made great suggestions when asked.
JZ
JoshuaZ
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing cocktails. Attentive staff without being intrusive. Great food. Obstacle No. 1 and Poquito set themselves apart as something special in Holland.
ML
MikeL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good service. Good cocktails. Good friends. Good times.
D
Danielle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The drinks were fantastic. Service was fantastic. We loved the atmosphere. Wish we lived in the area because we would frequent here often!!
BJ
BigJer
Detroit
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall4food3service4ambience5
Great vibe! Great drinks! I loved the experience and so grateful to have a place like this in Holland with a bigger city atmosphere. Would have loved to have had a table instead of sitting at the bar. The bar seating feels a little less special especially if you’re trying to have a one on one experience with someone. I made a reservation expecting a table and got seated at the bar by the door.
TS
TaraS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We will be back soon! Perfect date night and quiet spot to experience amazing drinks. The atmosphere is perfect. We loved it!
BC
BabsC
Louisville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fun girls night out with delicious craft cocktails and tapas!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Grand Rapids
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Truly unique experience that we thoroughly enjoyed! We will be back!!
JB
JoelB
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
The drinks were fantastic. Food was great. Love the ambiance but it was hard to read the menu and see the food due to how dark it is. Staff was A+. We will definitely return and will recommend to friends.
l
luv2run0718
Chicago
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Loved all the cocktails and great service!!!
N
Ninni
Naples
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
This place is amazing, the ambient is so different from usual bars, it is a bit too dark for me, but the bar attender, that I think is the owner he has so much passion and love for what he does that it is contagious the little bits are perfect to have next to a nice cocktail. AMAZING
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Christmas get together
L
Lynns
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing place for a unique and delicious drink. I’ve been numerous times and I have yet to be unsatisfied with my drink.
WA
WAYNE
San Francisco
20 reviews
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Great looking bar, but half empty and not sure why it was so hard to get a reservation. Very intense drink menu/catalog that is fun and then slightly annoying. Wish they also just had a simple list of classic cocktails. The bartenders were incredibly nice and great customer service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Coastal Georgia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Speak EZ style with amazing service and drinks!!
D
Diner19
Columbus
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this place. Unique cocktail lounge for awesome craft cocktails.
U
Underwhelmed
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 6, 2022
overall2food1service4ambience2
First experience. Have eaten at the owners other two establishments and really like them. Bartender and assistant were nice. Ordered the Beachcomber drink $18. Excited to try it based on previous reviews. Flames were fun. Too bad the beverage only tasted like plain rum and strangely like ICE. (Like old ice that’s frosted over). Did not order food. Expecting a cool vibe but felt kinda awkward. Decor is beautiful. However no special flowers or interesting things to look at by the bar as depicted in other reviews. We were sat at the bar even though I had requested a table on our reservation. Four patrons when we arrived. A few more later. It was a Tuesday so maybe that makes it a less lively atmosphere. No Tiki Tuesday as advertised online (their own website) Pretty “meh” experience
JC
JulieC
Grand Rapids
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 1, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
I love the atmosphere and have introduced many friends and yesterday my daughter to Obstacle. I feel transported to a big city and enjoy trying the unique cocktails. Food from Poquito is an ideal accompaniment. I do wish the lighting was more conducive to reading the menu with expedient ease. Also, I have never had the opportunity to sit beyond the bar despite efforts to do so. I am a senior citizen so negotiating the bar stool is a bit of a challenge. When I made a reservation yesterday on Open Table, I had the limited choice of 4:30 or 5:15 at the bar and thus expected a busy place. However, as my daughter and I entered at 4:30, we immediately noticed no one else in the seated areas and maybe one or two at the bar. For the almost two hours we were at the bar, the venue remained sparsely used making us wonder why we weren’t given a choice. Frustrating…
JB
JasB
Las Vegas
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience2
Not our typical experience there this time. Brighter atmosphere and the staff was not as engaging as typical. Not bad, but not the same as what we've become accustomed to. I typically don't mind paying a premium price for a premium experience. But this time, we paid the price and got an average experience. There are a lot of cheaper options if I wanted average!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tampa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food, service and ambience were outstanding!!
DS
DoryS
Grand Rapids
13 reviews
vip
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
Very fun atmosphere. Bartenders were very pleasant. A good time!
BV
BrettVeen
Detroit
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2022
overall5food5service3ambience5
Great little spot. Worth the reservation, but service was hap-hazard and uncoordinated. Once they get in a groove I can see this place doing well.
BW
BethW
Milwaukee
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome drinks, food, atmosphere, and friendly and knowledgeable staff.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tampa
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience4
Great ambiance, specialty cocktails for everyone’s taste and small plate appetizers to enjoy with your drink.
M
Megan
Grand Rapids
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The drinks and food were incredible. On the pricier end, but definitely worth it. There is no other place in Holland like this!
KD
KerryD
Grand Rapids
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Never disappoints! My favorite go-to spot for celebrations!
E
Eater
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a fabulous time at Obstacle 1. The drink named after the restaurant was amazing if you’re a bourbon lover! It was a quiet setting with a few tables. We came in rather loudly but they seemed okay with that too! The food was good we had the goat cheese - delicious, truffle fries and the Brussels sprouts. Everything was tasty and then we split a dinner too. The servers were friendly and efficient in spite of them being short handed in the kitchen. The hostess was super friendly greeting us and checked in with us often to be sure all was okay. We will definitely return!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great drinks, food , and service. A little too dark to read the small print menus. A little pricey. Loved it no one the less.
BJ
BgbJep
Indiana
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was absolutely perfect!!! Food, drinks and service!!!!! Can’t wait to go back!
s
stephaniew
Detroit
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I’ve heard great things about obstacle no. 1, so glad we were able to get a reservation. The drinks were amazing, as well as the food. We will definitely be returning.
TD
TimothyD
Nashville
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Great for a date night and wonderful drinks! Highly recommend!
M
Mimi
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great drinks, friendly and chill atmosphere. Coming back soon!
BR
BRBH
Grand Rapids
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
Great craft cocktail bar. The drinks are unique and the bar tenders are very knowledgeable.
GM
GordonM
Washington DC
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on August 30, 2022
overall2food4service2ambience2
Expect great drinks in a unique atmosphere. Expect your reservation to be modified without notice. Expect slow service. Expect uncomfortable seating.
B
Brandi
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Overall experience was great! It was a bit dark in there. Food was great. Drinks were great, but pricey.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2022
overall2food5service3ambience4
The “gate-keeper” has terrible people skills and her approach is rigid and unfriendly. I appreciate they want to limit guests to 1.5 hours but they are also trying to create a vibe that doesn’t mesh with that short period of time. If you are going to push people try doing it in a friendlier way. We were shocked by the almost nasty reaction when we tried to order more food and drinks with only “20 minutes left on our time” and were told they wouldn’t be able to accommodate that request!
J
Jenna
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 26, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
I loved that my dining experience made me feel like I wasn't in Holland. It's unique and offers something that can't be found elsewhere in town. It's a little pricey, but now and again it's worth the splurge for the experience of it all!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Obstacle No. 1 is rated 4.7 stars by 262 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 20, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

92 W. 8th Street, Holland, MI 49423

Additional information

Neighborhood
Holland
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar, Basque
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.obstacleholland.com/
Phone number
(616) 994-8370

Obstacle No. 1

Make a reservation

Additional information

Chapter One

Storytellers

Dr. Hyde$17.00

T-Swizzle$16.00

Tragos de Amargos$17.00

Ebenezer's Punch$18.00

Chapter Two

Coffee & Spice

Come a Little Closer$17.00

1912 Pike Place$17.00

Milk Mustache$18.00

Buena Vida$18.00

Chapter Three

Obstacles You Know & Love

El Jefe$17.00

The Forest Moon of Endor$18.00

Obstacle No. 1$20.00

Pina Verde$17.00

Don the Beachcomber 2.0$18.00

Chapter Four

Classic Cocktails, Frequent & Forgotten

Aviation$15.00

Black Manhattan$14.00

Clover Club$16.00

Corpse Reviver$15.00

Hemingway Daiquiri$14.00

Mai Tai$15.00

Mint Julep$16.00

Vesper$15.00

Vieux Carre$16.00

Zombie$16.00

Chapter Five

New Age Classics

Diablo$16.00

Coconut Gin Fizz$15.00

Good Tidings$15.00

Green Point$17.00

Negroni Flip$14.00

New York Sour$15.00

Otra Palabra$17.00

Rum Toddy$15.00

Spumoni$15.00

Trinidad$16.00

Chapter Six

Beer From around the Globe

Estrella Lager$9.00

Bell's Two Hearted Ale$8.00

Seasonal Selection$9.00

Modelo Especial$8.00

Chapter Seven

Fermented Grape Juice

White Wine

Segura Viudas Brut Cava

Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc

1983 Cuvee Proprietary White

Vietti Moscato 'D Asti

Red Wine

1983 Cuvee Proprietary Red

Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon

Quilt Cabernet Sauvignon

Belle Glos Pinot Noir

Chapter Eight

Spirit-Free Cocktails

Spicy Aqua Fresca$10.00

Cocoa Nib Cream Soda$11.00

Cardamom Cola$10.00

Strawberry & Turmeric Lemonade$11.00

Chapter Nine

Our Book of Spirits, Pick Your Poison

American Whiskey & Bourbon Whiskey

Angel's Envy$21.00

Baker's 7 Year$18.00

Basil Hayden's$12.00

Basil Hayden's 10 Year$20.00

Belfour Texas Pecan Wood$23.00

Black Maple Hill$50.00

Blackened$12.00