A Detroit favorite, Slows Bar BQ serves up delectable dishes like Carolina Pulled Pork and St. Louis Spareribs in an ambiance that is warm, cozy and inviting. With wood-paneled and furnished interiors and dull-lighting, this eatery is a great place for a meal with family or friends. The mouthwatering menu here also features the loaded sandwiches and delicious melt-in-your-mouth pork belly. To quench your thirst, choose from the wide craft beer selection available for your enjoyment.
Old Miami boasts a cozy ambiance, lots of good music and an eclectic crowd. Short for "Missing In Action Michigan," this unique dive bar is frequented by students and bikers alike. Sip on a cool concoction while you enjoy the upbeat music. Take a breather from the action in the cozy lounge area as you indulge in people-watching. Their impressive array of live acts and music performances will take your breath away. Pool tables are scattered all around the place to keep you entertained through and through. The back patio delights with its intimate setting, perfect for summer gigs. Frequent parties, themed events and special acts are designed to tempt and tantalize the senses.
Johnny Shotz is a fabulous local bar and is amongst the best in the area. Opened in 1991, this peppy watering hole has never had a dull day. Featuring nine pool tables, 37 high definition televisions, DJ nights and live music, the entertainment is always on. Tipple on craft beer on any of their 13 taps or nosh on tasty bites that will satisfy your appetite. It is a great place to unwind or hangout with friends in tow.
This local bar and live music venue has been a Corktown institution since it was founded as a bakery in 1914. PJ's Lager House impresses guests with its blend of old-world charm and modern amenities, offering a warm atmosphere and delicious dining and drinks menus. You can also enjoy live concerts, featuring prominent local and national acts in any number of genres. Come on down and join the crowds at PJ's Lager House, where you're guaranteed a good time!
This fantastic brewery was made from salvaged equipment and reshaped into impressive brewing equipment. Brewery tours are available, but they have to be arranged in advance. Visit the laid-back taproom to leisurely taste their brews and enjoy delicious food. The hand crafted beer is unfiltered and unpasteurized, ensuring a naturally amazing flavor. Try the Motor City Pale Ale or the Bohemian Lager. If you're not in the mood for beer you can try one of their wines or their sodas, like the MCBW Orange Cream Soda. Motor City Brewing Works also offers a beautiful patio area, where you can sip on beer and devour food.
Located in the building that once housed the ticket office of the Grand Trunk Railroad in the 1900s, the Grand Trunk Pub makes for a unique dining experience in Detroit. Featuring beautiful 25-foot high-vaulted ceilings, wooden facades, and elegant brass chandeliers, the bar offers great meals and drinks in an antique atmosphere. It features over 100 varieties of bottled craft beers from around the world, along with a variety of creatively crafted cocktails. Apart from the crisp beers and delicious drinks, Grand Trunk also boasts a full menu of delicious sandwiches, burgers and brunch options, and desserts.
Bumbo’s is a cozy. neighborhood bar with a dizzying array of drinks on offer. Choose between local, craft beers, creative cocktails, wines, gin, rums and various other spirits. Local favorites at this bar include the Kessler Old Fashioned, Gin Rummy and Tequila Negroni. The owners are friendly and quite passionate about the restaurant which can easily be seen in how well the bar is run. Spend your time playing a game of pool, converse with your friends while sipping on the tantalizing drinks or simply lay back and listen to the upbeat music playing on the jukebox.
Claiming to be the first nano brewery in the city, the Batch Brewing Company is located in the vibrant neighborhood of Corktown. They are known for brewing a variety of tantalizing beers and the brew pub offers rotating taps throughout the year. Owned and operated by Stephen Roginson and Jason Williams, the tap room features a casual and warm environment. Beer enthusiasts come in here for a glass or two of their favorite chilled brew and light bites from their food menu.
For the connoisseurs of wine, Cellar 59 is a must visit. Located inside the The Mall at Partridge Creek, this is a charming bar boasting of an impressive wine list. The interior of the place is rustic yet chic; with hardwood floors, a polished bar and leather-clad chairs adding an old-world charm to the ambiance. The bar is illuminated with artistic chandeliers that define the wine bottles adorning the walls. From Malbecs, Merlots to Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs, every taste preference can be satiated at Cellar 59. Small plates like cheese platters, bread platters and sliders complete your wine escapade here.
Roll in for a jovial time at Victoria Tavern which serves an exclusive range of wine, beers and cocktails. To pair up these drinks, you can order your favorite meal from their extensive menu. You will love it here with your friends and group, as the setting is chill with dim lighting, with a soulful soothing music that plays in the background. Though the bar is mostly crowded, you will have an entertaining time here with the live performances conducted here.
Set in a hip ambiance, the decor of the restaurant gives the laid-back vibe of an European cafe. The food here is delicious with chef unhesitatingly experimenting with the ingredients to get the best flavors out of them. Grilled Bruschetta, Caesar Salad and Chicken Seitan Parmesan are some of the menu items that are quite well-known among the regulars. The bar also has a number of brews on tap. Patrons can also get their group along and enjoy the happy hours that take place on every working day from 3p to 6p. You can enjoy the meal and drinks indoors or also dine at the patio seating. With a separate kids menu, the cafe ensure that kids also get quite delighted with this place.
At this Downtown Ferndale spot, time flies by fast - with a creative Mexican small plates menu that encourages sharing, communal tables for fun and a bevy of tequila drinks, Imperial manages to capture your attention right from the word go. The tacos and dogs provide a simple yet classic touch, and the flight of three salsas is what most people come here for. This atmospheric bar also serves vegetarian specials, so get yours with a cold beer.