Steve Van Dommelen
Bar Director
After originating in a far away land, I've chosen to spend most of my life in Holland, MI. I love Downtown Holland. So much so that early on in my existence I decided that I would one day not only live and work Downtown, but also own a business in my beloved city. For ten years I was The Full Circle. A record store that I began and of which I am very proud. In 2014, I was recruited to be the "Beer Guy" for this upcoming bar/restaurant that was on the horizon and to be one of its earliest employees. I sold my record store with one phone call and attended my first beer event (in Hudsonville!) shortly thereafter.
I was there at the dawn of craft beer and emergence of the many, many options in the world of bourbon. Tried most of them and will offer my opinion if you just ask me. I'll offer my opinion on just about anything, actually. I enjoy bringing new beers and breweries to the guests of Hops. That never gets old.
Working with the best staff around makes coming into work a joy, even on the most challenging of days. I really like these guys. Such a cast of characters.
I enjoy listening to music, photography, reading (support your local library!), watching baseball, exploring restaurants, going to movies (a LOT of movies), visiting with my parents, and going to Grand Rapids to check out the coffee shop and restaurant scenes.
Hopefully I will see you soon.