Ive been to Churchills about 4 times because it's local to my work and they deliver. 3 of those times I've had to call up and complain. First my boneless wings were super dark, crunchy and gross. Whoever picked up said "oh boneless wings are just like that" ummm no. It tasted like someone didnt change the frier oil. Second time I ordered wings and was given almost no sauce. Last time (and I do mean LAST) I ordered 2 pizzas, a large and a personal. When it arrived the bottom of the large was burnt almost 100% black and stank something awful and the small pizza was delivered in a styrofoam box ie steam collects and made the pizza wet. When I called it in they told me to bring it back (opposite way I go home and again, it was ordered as delivery) so I went after work and was given a new pizza. The waitress told me they put the burnt pizza on the wrong rack when they cooked it but sent it to me anyway, nice. didnt replace the small pizza but told me to call next week for a 10% discount. Wow a whole 10%. $1 off a $10 order. I left angry and insulted and will NEVER go back. I dont suggest you do either, try sportlite or Blackstones or 501.
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T D.
Cheap cocktails, beer and food, great college hangout. Try their pizza.
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Jeremy J.
This was the worst service I've ever experienced in my life from a bartender. He never asked what we wanted to drink, never offered a refill, was very rude when I asked for another drink, then gave me my tab well before I was finished drinking, and refused me service after asking for a drink, for no apparent reason. While I prefer to give my patronage to local establishments, never again will I visit this place.
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Ha L.
Some of the best bar ladies around! They hold local shows for bands every weekend and participate in the monthly art walk. Prices are extremely reasonable for the wonderful service they do!
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Amelia M.
Lunch/dinner options are pretty wonderful and worthwhile. Nightlife can be just okay. College night on thursday nights can get busy and as under 21's are allowed into the bar (after paying a hefty price) there are a lot of young kids which some drama can happen. Drinks are cheap on college night...but so is the alcohol. If you are okay with that, then you'll have a fun night.
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Kenneth T.
After the Metropolis closed down and The Machine Shop was still the Razmatazz, Churchills was one of the only places supporting good local bands. And for that, ill always show loyalty. Used to see Trunk there a lot before I joined the band briefly. I havent been there in awhile and sometimes it is dead but they still have a decent beer selection and its just a short walk from The Torch
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Ryan N.
Interesting. This place was empty when I walked in and to call a one television bar - "A Sports Bar" - is a little misleading. My burger and fries were burnt. I have heard great things from others, but my experience sucked.
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Ray M.
Visited Churchill's for our first time. It was the lunch hour on a Tuesday. Not very busy but most tables in the bar area were full. We tried the turkey bacon wrap and the bourbon burger (don't remember exact name) with pepper jack cheese. The wrap was tasty and warm. The burger was cooked as we requested but lacked a bourbon flavor. Not sure if maybe the seasoning was left out. Overall I'd say our meal was average, hence only three stars. The atmosphere we would describe as "dive bar" like. Appears that the architecture is original and there are various "Winston Churchill" quotes stenciled around the room. The place looks like it could stand an update in appearance to freshen its look. Sorry, we did not try and cocktails so no feedback on these. Note that the restrooms are upstairs and it's a steep climb...they may have an elevator to get up there but it looked old and not used very often. The hallway to the bathrooms and the bathrooms themselves definitely needs to be updated. Definitely dive bar-ish. this place could be great for main street Flint, MI with some investment in the appearance.
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John L.
Very poor service. Food is greasy and unappetizing. The restaurant itself is not very clean, and they have a big issue with fruit flies during the summer. Bathrooms are located upstairs which is rather odd considering that they serve a bunch of alcohol to the frats partying there. I'm sure people have tumbled demon them before. This place needs to close and let another restaurant in downtown.
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Kyle H.
So, As an avid supporter of all things Flint, I've tried to go to Churchill's as an adult and spend some of my disposable income to support someplace that (somehow) has been around Downtown Flint for quite some time. Somewhere along the lines the Management of Churchill's found it appropriate to extort a cover charge from ignorant suburbanites and gullible out-of-towners. So, when I attempted to enter to spend money generously, the door man stopped me and asked me for money. Honestly, I would've assumed he was a homeless guy asking for money, but he asked for my ID too. I asked what he needed money for, and he replied 'cover charge, always a cover charge guy.' Not sure if the products sold inside are so low quality that people don't want to buy anything there, or that they attract a clientele that they feel the need to extort cover changes from to remain (questionably) profitable? In any case, the only thing Flint has too many of - is bars. So, do yourself a favor and patronize one of the many, many other (nicer) bars the city has to offer. Downtown Flint is a great place, and it's places like Churchill's that need to be passed over to find the good stuff.
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Mandy K.
There aren't very many places in downtown Flint that work for the college crowd, but Churchills is one of them. My friends and I go once a week. The food is good. Not anything to write home about, but warm and satisfying. Their fries are crispy and delicious. They have a student burger special for $5.99 that includes the burger of the month, fries, and a PBR or soft drink. It's a pretty good deal for the amount of food that you get, and some of the burgers of the month are really good! The jalepeno burger is to die for! The service is the best part of the restaurant experience. There usually aren't many customers during the lunch hour, so customers get the full attention of the staff. The waitress Jill is amazing. She's friendly and personable, and even remembers people's preferences when they come back multiple times. One thing that's great about Churchills is that you can call in your order and have it ready by the time you arrive. This is great for people in a time crunch who still want to get a good meal. Atmosphere is okay. It's not as classy as some of the other downtown restaurants, but this is reflected in the better prices. It gets the job done, and that's what's important. Overall, Churchills is my top Flint restaurant choice for a person on a budget. If it wasn't great, I wouldn't keep going back!
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Roy R.
Sucks. Rude bartender, tries to tell you a 12oz drink is a pint. No wait staff. Music scheduled to start at nine, come ten still no music. Scheduled a grunge band to open for a full singer. Learned all these lessons for a mere five dollar cover charge. Keep walking there are far better establishments in downtown Flint.
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Shea M.
This bar is kryptonite to a good time. Arguably the worst bar in all of downtown flint. Terrible service, disgustingly dirty, and almost always dead inside except for the occasional music act that comes through. Then the cups shrink and they want 5 bucks just to come in the door. I keep waiting to see it on bar rescue.
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Sarah B.
I would seriously like to give this place less than two stars, but I can't based on the years that I used to hang out here back in college. Heck, my first "legal" drink was in this place! This place is usually dead on weekday nights and has been alternately busy or slow on weekends, depending on the downtown scene that night and if they have band playing, but when it is busy, you just plain can't get served a drink because the bartender is either inattentive or indifferent. A dive bar without the fun, dive bar experience. Dirty, occasionally bad music, bad service. On the plus side, the drinks are cheap and you can sit in the elevated window area up front and watch the "local flavor" hanging outside on the sidewalks on busy nights- that kind of people watching is worth paying for! I kinda want to say just forget this place and go to Soggy Bottom or somewhere more upscale downtown, like Blackstones, for a drink, but I still have a small soft spot for Churchill's. It's just in no way what it once was...
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Iman W.
The last time I went into Churchill's, on a weekend at that, it was dead. as a. DOORKNOB. Wow. But nonetheless, I still have special feelings for this place because it's right across from my old school UM, and it was a lifesaver on those late Thursday nights when you used to slip out of our boring 5 hour class. Really....5 hours. You need a drink after a 5 hour lecture.
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Common S.
I was asked to go to see someone in a local band. Three bucks to get in. That must be because they don't expect to sell you anything when you come in. After we came in aft 10pm. We went in check out the band we came to see. We were there for over an hour and never once had one waiter or waitress ever ask us if we'd like to purchase anything. Businesses kill me in Flint. First rule of sales. "Ask for the sale." only a few of the locally owned bars in Flint ever pay any attention to their customers. This is definitely not one of them. Now, we we're going to plan the evening. So before we left we checked their website to see what schedule was for when the band we were going to see was playing. Nothing on the website except that they had bands playing. No specific times or information to make it appear this place was even concerned about their own business. We wanted to eat before we went to see the band. So the next question we thought we'd be able to answer before going was how late do they serve food. (I've heard they have good food, but I guess I'll never know) since we ended up calling to find out how late food was served. Since the website didn't answer that question. So we ended up going somewhere else to eat and only went there to see the one band. Just another typical Flint Bar. No management actually running the bar. No wait staff concerned about customers or even wanting to make a tip. but, I did get to see the a band perform for 3 bucks. That's all they made from my party that night. I don't go to a business and beg them to take my money. This place isn't even concerned with making any. just another flint bar probably crying that they aren't making any money when they run their business like they don't want to make any money. What a business plan. Must be taking business advice from JW's Charge people to get into the business but not be concerned with selling anything once they get in.
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Tom L.
We have an office on Saginaw Rd. in Flint so occassionally I'll order food from Churchill's. The food is pretty good and you can get a nice lunch for under $10. I've never been inside the establishment, so I don't really know what it's like. It's really nice that they offer delivery to any part of the Downtown Flint area! The last salad I had from Churchill's had a strand of hair in it, but I won't hold that against them.
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch Parking : Street Bike Parking : Yes Good for Kids : No Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Divey, Casual Noise Level : Average Music : Live Good For Dancing : No Alcohol : Full Bar Happy Hour : Yes Best Nights : Thu, Fri, Sat Coat Check : No Smoking : No Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
Shane P.
Ive been to Churchills about 4 times because it's local to my work and they deliver. 3 of those times I've had to call up and complain. First my boneless wings were super dark, crunchy and gross. Whoever picked up said "oh boneless wings are just like that" ummm no. It tasted like someone didnt change the frier oil. Second time I ordered wings and was given almost no sauce. Last time (and I do mean LAST) I ordered 2 pizzas, a large and a personal. When it arrived the bottom of the large was burnt almost 100% black and stank something awful and the small pizza was delivered in a styrofoam box ie steam collects and made the pizza wet. When I called it in they told me to bring it back (opposite way I go home and again, it was ordered as delivery) so I went after work and was given a new pizza. The waitress told me they put the burnt pizza on the wrong rack when they cooked it but sent it to me anyway, nice. didnt replace the small pizza but told me to call next week for a 10% discount. Wow a whole 10%. $1 off a $10 order. I left angry and insulted and will NEVER go back. I dont suggest you do either, try sportlite or Blackstones or 501.
(2)T D.
Cheap cocktails, beer and food, great college hangout. Try their pizza.
(2)Jeremy J.
This was the worst service I've ever experienced in my life from a bartender. He never asked what we wanted to drink, never offered a refill, was very rude when I asked for another drink, then gave me my tab well before I was finished drinking, and refused me service after asking for a drink, for no apparent reason. While I prefer to give my patronage to local establishments, never again will I visit this place.
(1)Ha L.
Some of the best bar ladies around! They hold local shows for bands every weekend and participate in the monthly art walk. Prices are extremely reasonable for the wonderful service they do!
(5)Amelia M.
Lunch/dinner options are pretty wonderful and worthwhile. Nightlife can be just okay. College night on thursday nights can get busy and as under 21's are allowed into the bar (after paying a hefty price) there are a lot of young kids which some drama can happen. Drinks are cheap on college night...but so is the alcohol. If you are okay with that, then you'll have a fun night.
(3)Kenneth T.
After the Metropolis closed down and The Machine Shop was still the Razmatazz, Churchills was one of the only places supporting good local bands. And for that, ill always show loyalty. Used to see Trunk there a lot before I joined the band briefly. I havent been there in awhile and sometimes it is dead but they still have a decent beer selection and its just a short walk from The Torch
(4)Ryan N.
Interesting. This place was empty when I walked in and to call a one television bar - "A Sports Bar" - is a little misleading. My burger and fries were burnt. I have heard great things from others, but my experience sucked.
(2)Ray M.
Visited Churchill's for our first time. It was the lunch hour on a Tuesday. Not very busy but most tables in the bar area were full. We tried the turkey bacon wrap and the bourbon burger (don't remember exact name) with pepper jack cheese. The wrap was tasty and warm. The burger was cooked as we requested but lacked a bourbon flavor. Not sure if maybe the seasoning was left out. Overall I'd say our meal was average, hence only three stars. The atmosphere we would describe as "dive bar" like. Appears that the architecture is original and there are various "Winston Churchill" quotes stenciled around the room. The place looks like it could stand an update in appearance to freshen its look. Sorry, we did not try and cocktails so no feedback on these. Note that the restrooms are upstairs and it's a steep climb...they may have an elevator to get up there but it looked old and not used very often. The hallway to the bathrooms and the bathrooms themselves definitely needs to be updated. Definitely dive bar-ish. this place could be great for main street Flint, MI with some investment in the appearance.
(3)John L.
Very poor service. Food is greasy and unappetizing. The restaurant itself is not very clean, and they have a big issue with fruit flies during the summer. Bathrooms are located upstairs which is rather odd considering that they serve a bunch of alcohol to the frats partying there. I'm sure people have tumbled demon them before. This place needs to close and let another restaurant in downtown.
(1)Kyle H.
So, As an avid supporter of all things Flint, I've tried to go to Churchill's as an adult and spend some of my disposable income to support someplace that (somehow) has been around Downtown Flint for quite some time. Somewhere along the lines the Management of Churchill's found it appropriate to extort a cover charge from ignorant suburbanites and gullible out-of-towners. So, when I attempted to enter to spend money generously, the door man stopped me and asked me for money. Honestly, I would've assumed he was a homeless guy asking for money, but he asked for my ID too. I asked what he needed money for, and he replied 'cover charge, always a cover charge guy.' Not sure if the products sold inside are so low quality that people don't want to buy anything there, or that they attract a clientele that they feel the need to extort cover changes from to remain (questionably) profitable? In any case, the only thing Flint has too many of - is bars. So, do yourself a favor and patronize one of the many, many other (nicer) bars the city has to offer. Downtown Flint is a great place, and it's places like Churchill's that need to be passed over to find the good stuff.
(1)Mandy K.
There aren't very many places in downtown Flint that work for the college crowd, but Churchills is one of them. My friends and I go once a week. The food is good. Not anything to write home about, but warm and satisfying. Their fries are crispy and delicious. They have a student burger special for $5.99 that includes the burger of the month, fries, and a PBR or soft drink. It's a pretty good deal for the amount of food that you get, and some of the burgers of the month are really good! The jalepeno burger is to die for! The service is the best part of the restaurant experience. There usually aren't many customers during the lunch hour, so customers get the full attention of the staff. The waitress Jill is amazing. She's friendly and personable, and even remembers people's preferences when they come back multiple times. One thing that's great about Churchills is that you can call in your order and have it ready by the time you arrive. This is great for people in a time crunch who still want to get a good meal. Atmosphere is okay. It's not as classy as some of the other downtown restaurants, but this is reflected in the better prices. It gets the job done, and that's what's important. Overall, Churchills is my top Flint restaurant choice for a person on a budget. If it wasn't great, I wouldn't keep going back!
(4)Roy R.
Sucks. Rude bartender, tries to tell you a 12oz drink is a pint. No wait staff. Music scheduled to start at nine, come ten still no music. Scheduled a grunge band to open for a full singer. Learned all these lessons for a mere five dollar cover charge. Keep walking there are far better establishments in downtown Flint.
(1)Shea M.
This bar is kryptonite to a good time. Arguably the worst bar in all of downtown flint. Terrible service, disgustingly dirty, and almost always dead inside except for the occasional music act that comes through. Then the cups shrink and they want 5 bucks just to come in the door. I keep waiting to see it on bar rescue.
(1)Sarah B.
I would seriously like to give this place less than two stars, but I can't based on the years that I used to hang out here back in college. Heck, my first "legal" drink was in this place! This place is usually dead on weekday nights and has been alternately busy or slow on weekends, depending on the downtown scene that night and if they have band playing, but when it is busy, you just plain can't get served a drink because the bartender is either inattentive or indifferent. A dive bar without the fun, dive bar experience. Dirty, occasionally bad music, bad service. On the plus side, the drinks are cheap and you can sit in the elevated window area up front and watch the "local flavor" hanging outside on the sidewalks on busy nights- that kind of people watching is worth paying for! I kinda want to say just forget this place and go to Soggy Bottom or somewhere more upscale downtown, like Blackstones, for a drink, but I still have a small soft spot for Churchill's. It's just in no way what it once was...
(2)Iman W.
The last time I went into Churchill's, on a weekend at that, it was dead. as a. DOORKNOB. Wow. But nonetheless, I still have special feelings for this place because it's right across from my old school UM, and it was a lifesaver on those late Thursday nights when you used to slip out of our boring 5 hour class. Really....5 hours. You need a drink after a 5 hour lecture.
(3)Common S.
I was asked to go to see someone in a local band. Three bucks to get in. That must be because they don't expect to sell you anything when you come in. After we came in aft 10pm. We went in check out the band we came to see. We were there for over an hour and never once had one waiter or waitress ever ask us if we'd like to purchase anything. Businesses kill me in Flint. First rule of sales. "Ask for the sale." only a few of the locally owned bars in Flint ever pay any attention to their customers. This is definitely not one of them. Now, we we're going to plan the evening. So before we left we checked their website to see what schedule was for when the band we were going to see was playing. Nothing on the website except that they had bands playing. No specific times or information to make it appear this place was even concerned about their own business. We wanted to eat before we went to see the band. So the next question we thought we'd be able to answer before going was how late do they serve food. (I've heard they have good food, but I guess I'll never know) since we ended up calling to find out how late food was served. Since the website didn't answer that question. So we ended up going somewhere else to eat and only went there to see the one band. Just another typical Flint Bar. No management actually running the bar. No wait staff concerned about customers or even wanting to make a tip. but, I did get to see the a band perform for 3 bucks. That's all they made from my party that night. I don't go to a business and beg them to take my money. This place isn't even concerned with making any. just another flint bar probably crying that they aren't making any money when they run their business like they don't want to make any money. What a business plan. Must be taking business advice from JW's Charge people to get into the business but not be concerned with selling anything once they get in.
(2)Tom L.
We have an office on Saginaw Rd. in Flint so occassionally I'll order food from Churchill's. The food is pretty good and you can get a nice lunch for under $10. I've never been inside the establishment, so I don't really know what it's like. It's really nice that they offer delivery to any part of the Downtown Flint area! The last salad I had from Churchill's had a strand of hair in it, but I won't hold that against them.
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